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State of Venture Q2’25 Report

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

AI captures 1 in 2 dollars. Hard tech makes a comeback. Stablecoins surge. Here’s everything you need to know about VC.

Jul 10, 2025

The mega-rounds tracker: AI and industrials dominate the largest deals in June

The mega-rounds tracker: AI and industrials dominate the largest deals in June

We look into the companies that raised $100M+ rounds in June to uncover signals on market momentum, strategic plays, and future rivals.

Jul 3, 2025

$1B+ Market Map: The world’s 1,276 unicorn companies in one infographic

$1B+ Market Map: The world’s 1,276 unicorn companies in one infographic

1 in 5 new unicorns are AI agents. We visualize every billion-dollar startup around the globe and break down emerging areas of opportunity.

Jul 3, 2025

Here’s how the 100 most promising AI startups in 2025 compare by the numbers

Here’s how the 100 most promising AI startups in 2025 compare by the numbers

In April, we identified 100 of the most promising emerging AI companies — here’s how they stack up against each other.

Jun 26, 2025

State of Venture Q2’25: Midyear Outlook

Webinar Jul 17 2 PM EDT

State of Venture Q2’25: Midyear Outlook

In this webinar, our expert dives into the latest venture funding trends, deal activity, and how tariffs are affecting venture across key sectors.

Jun 18, 2025

The Future of Professional Services in an AI-First Workforce

Webinar Jun 24 2 PM EDT

The Future of Professional Services in an AI-First Workforce

AI is reshaping how work gets done, and professional services firms are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation.

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Jun 10, 2025

The SMB fintech market map

The SMB fintech market map

We map out 105 companies developing technology for small- and medium-sized businesses to digitize and automate financial operations, from lending solutions to cross-border payments and benefits administration.

Jun 6, 2025

The stablecoin market map

The stablecoin market map

In partnership with Stablecon, we leveraged CB Insights’ Business Graph data to identify and map 172 high-momentum companies powering the stablecoin ecosystem across core infrastructure, consumer financial services, and enterprise solutions.

May 29, 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: Stablecon 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: Stablecon 2025

We dive into the data on leading companies attending the conference, including headcount, key partnerships, and recent funding rounds.

May 23, 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: 2025’s AI 100

Book of Scouting Reports: 2025’s AI 100

We dive into the data on the most promising emerging AI startups in the world, including key financial metrics, opportunities, and threats.

May 16, 2025

State of AI Q1’25 Report

State of AI Q1’25 Report

From AI agent consolidation to a wave of healthcare AI unicorns, we break down the trends reshaping AI using CB Insights data.

May 1, 2025

The State of AI: Trends to Watch in 2025

Webinar May 15 2 PM EDT

The State of AI: Trends to Watch in 2025

AI momentum shows no signs of slowing in 2025. We break down the shifts reshaping the landscape for enterprise leaders and investors.

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Apr 30, 2025

State of CVC Q1’25 Report

State of CVC Q1’25 Report

CVCs are prioritizing quality over quantity, with deal volume hitting a 7-year low even as deal sizes grow. We break down the trends shaping corporate venture capital using CB Insights data.

Apr 29, 2025

The AI 100 Revealed: The Most Promising Startups of 2025

Webinar Apr 24 2 PM EDT

The AI 100 Revealed: The Most Promising Startups of 2025

Meet the startups driving the next wave of AI innovation – and the strategies behind their success.

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Apr 24, 2025

AI 100: The most promising artificial intelligence startups of 2025

AI 100: The most promising artificial intelligence startups of 2025

CB Insights is launching the 9th annual AI 100 — a ranking of the world's top emerging AI companies. From observability to infrastructure security to vertical AI agents, this year's winners are shaping the future of intelligent systems across industries.

Apr 24, 2025

State of Fintech Q1’25 Report

State of Fintech Q1’25 Report

From AI’s growing dominance to a crypto resurgence, we break down the trends shaping fintech using CB Insights data.

Apr 10, 2025

State of Venture Q1’25 Report

State of Venture Q1’25 Report

AI grabs 1 in 5 venture deals. Early-stage deal sizes balloon. Billion-dollar M&A deals sweep the tech landscape. Here’s everything you need to know about VC.

Apr 3, 2025

Tariffs, Tech & Venture: Data-Driven Insights for a Shifting Market

Webinar Apr 17 11 AM EDT

Tariffs, Tech & Venture: Data-Driven Insights for a Shifting Market

As tariffs disrupt global markets, companies face new risks – but also new opportunities. Our experts break down how evolving trade policies are reshaping key sectors from industrials to retail and consumer goods.

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Mar 20, 2025

The AI agent market map

The AI agent market map

We mined the CB Insights database to map 170+ AI agent startups across 26 categories. We also provide an outlook on AI agents’ progress, limitations, and future directions.

Mar 6, 2025

Tech M&A Predictions for 2025

Webinar Mar 18 2 PM EDT

Tech M&A Predictions for 2025

Our expert breaks down the biggest trends shaping the dealmaking landscape in 2025.

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Feb 24, 2025

The State of AI: Charting the Course from 2024 to 2025

Webinar Feb 11 2 PM EDT

The State of AI: Charting the Course from 2024 to 2025

2024 broke records for AI, with funding surpassing $100B. As the AI arms race intensifies, staying ahead of the trends and opportunities has never been more critical.

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Feb 11, 2025

The Future of the Customer Journey

Webinar Mar 6 3 PM EDT

The Future of the Customer Journey

In this webinar, our expert breaks down how businesses should prepare for the rise of autonomous shopping.

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Feb 7, 2025

State of CVC 2024 Report

State of CVC 2024 Report

CVCs plunge headfirst into AI, prioritize early-stage deals, and downshift on Asia. We break down the trends reshaping corporate venture capital using CB Insights data.

Feb 4, 2025

State of AI Report: 6 trends shaping the landscape in 2025

State of AI Report: 6 trends shaping the landscape in 2025

From a new breed of AI unicorns to the M&A wave, we look at key changes in the AI landscape using CB Insights data.

Jan 30, 2025

Here’s how leading strategy teams are successfully driving generative AI adoption in their organizations

Here’s how leading strategy teams are successfully driving generative AI adoption in their organizations

We surveyed 50 senior strategy leaders to understand their genAI implementation tactics — and why some teams are seeing better results than others.

Jan 16, 2025

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