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Global AI race heats up in India with unprecedented hiring spree

Global AI race heats up in India with unprecedented hiring spree

We break down the rise of India’s AI sector across headcount growth, big tech investment, and VC deal activity.

Mar 21, 2025

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

AI will be the driving force behind tech M&A deals in 2025. From AI agent consolidation to big tech’s next battlefield, we highlight 7 areas where we expect to see deals this year.

Mar 21, 2025

We spoke to 40+ customers of AI agents — here’s where the tech is falling short

We spoke to 40+ customers of AI agents — here’s where the tech is falling short

Across CB Insights' buyer interviews, AI agent customers repeatedly point to 3 major pain points: reliability, integration headaches, and lack of differentiation.

Mar 20, 2025

Small teams, big exits: $100M+ tech acquisitions in 2025 are going to lean startups

Small teams, big exits: $100M+ tech acquisitions in 2025 are going to lean startups

In 2025 so far, tech companies acquired for $100M or more had just 100 employees at the median. We break down the quarter's most efficient exits and which startups could be next.

Mar 12, 2025

Should enterprises adopt closed-source or open-source AI models?

Should enterprises adopt closed-source or open-source AI models?

As performance gaps narrow and model costs drop, the open vs. closed model debate is in the spotlight. This brief explores enterprise adoption in the landscape and the cost dynamics reshaping the divide.

Feb 12, 2025

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

The future of LLMs. Caregiving humanoid robots. Crypto’s baby steps. We use CB Insights data to uncover 15 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

Nov 19, 2024

The AI data center value chain: 12 high-momentum technologies powering the future of AI

The AI data center value chain: 12 high-momentum technologies powering the future of AI

We explore emerging technologies in energy production, AI computing hardware, support infrastructure, and AI cloud services that data center stakeholders should invest in for growth.

Nov 7, 2024

The 3 generative AI markets most ripe for exits

The 3 generative AI markets most ripe for exits

From LLM developers to coding AI agents, we identify the genAI markets with the highest likelihood of exits in the next 2 years.

Oct 4, 2024

The AI computing hardware market map

The AI computing hardware market map

From neural processing units (NPUs) to quantum computing, we break down the categories of tech companies powering the AI explosion.

Sep 13, 2024

OpenAI is on an M&A tear — here’s who it could acquire next

OpenAI is on an M&A tear — here’s who it could acquire next

OpenAI is acquiring startups to build out its enterprise offerings. Using CB Insights data, we built a shortlist of 60+ targets it could go after in the enterprise AI space.

Aug 14, 2024

Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows

Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows

We dive into what agents are, their limitations, key companies, and implications for the future of work.

Jul 31, 2024

Analyzing OpenAI’s investment strategy: Where the ChatGPT maker is betting on AI disruption

Analyzing OpenAI’s investment strategy: Where the ChatGPT maker is betting on AI disruption

The AI powerhouse is backing areas of AI it believes will deliver the most impact, from humanoid robotics to personal health to learning. We profile its key investments and acquisitions.

Jul 26, 2024

Analyzing Nvidia’s growth strategy: How the chipmaker plans to usher in the next wave of AI

Analyzing Nvidia’s growth strategy: How the chipmaker plans to usher in the next wave of AI

We mined Nvidia's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships since Q2’23 to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Jun 20, 2024

The big tech AI arms race: 75+ AI startups backed by Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia

The big tech AI arms race: 75+ AI startups backed by Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia

We map every one of big tech's AI investments in 2023 and highlight where these giants are seeing the most opportunity.

Mar 12, 2024

Analyzing Accenture’s AI strategy: How the consulting firm is looking to ride the AI wave

Analyzing Accenture’s AI strategy: How the consulting firm is looking to ride the AI wave

We mined Accenture’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in artificial intelligence.

Jan 3, 2024

The generative AI divide: Open-source vs. closed-source LLMs

The generative AI divide: Open-source vs. closed-source LLMs

The open-source vs. closed-source AI debate is in the spotlight, with the private LLM developer market split. We dig into customer perspectives on the divide.

Oct 30, 2023

The state of LLM developers in 6 charts

The state of LLM developers in 6 charts

In an otherwise difficult year for venture, large language model (LLM) developers have been on a tear. We break down what's happening in the space powering the generative AI boom.

Jul 14, 2023

An API management unicorn is reportedly laying off 82% of its employees. Will its competitors follow?

An API management unicorn is reportedly laying off 82% of its employees. Will its competitors follow?

Rapid is reportedly shedding staff and looking to sell itself for significantly less than its previous $1B valuation, but our data says at least one other startup may soon be in a similar position.

May 22, 2023

Startups offering genAI copilots for coders have already raised more than $100M this year

Startups offering genAI copilots for coders have already raised more than $100M this year

Generative AI tools that work alongside software developers are supercharging efficiency. We break down the intensifying battleground in the young market.

May 2, 2023

Analyzing Microsoft’s generative AI strategy: How Microsoft is expanding past OpenAI to transform the way we work

Analyzing Microsoft’s generative AI strategy: How Microsoft is expanding past OpenAI to transform the way we work

Microsoft has invested billions in ChatGPT developer OpenAI — but it’s not stopping there. We look at how Microsoft is developing new products, investing in startups, and using partnerships to become a pioneer in generative AI.

Apr 10, 2023

Analyzing Microsoft’s generative AI strategy: How Microsoft is expanding past OpenAI to transform the way we work

Analyzing Microsoft’s generative AI strategy: How Microsoft is expanding past OpenAI to transform the way we work

Microsoft has invested billions in ChatGPT developer OpenAI — but it’s not stopping there. We look at how Microsoft is developing new products, investing in startups, and using partnerships to become a pioneer in generative AI.

Apr 10, 2023