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The deets on Q2.
A unicorn wave. Convenience gets more convenient.

July 9, 2022

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Here are this week's top research briefs.

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State of Venture Q2’22 Report Preview: Global Funding Declines by More Than 20% for a Second Straight Quarter
The global venture ecosystem continues its slowdown in Q2’22 as funding decreases by 23% QoQ.

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$1B+ Market Map: The world’s 1,170 unicorn companies in one infographic
Even as the market sours, startups are still hitting billion-dollar valuations. Our market map visualizes the 1,170 private companies worth $1B+ across artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, and more.

Metaverse of madness: 13 big industries the rise of virtual worlds could disrupt
The eventual shape of the metaverse is far from certain, but underlying trends in how consumers value their digital identities and spend money online are already creating far-reaching opportunities and challenges. From retail to banking to advertising, we look at the industries poised to be reshaped by the metaverse. Get the report.

The 12 industries Amazon could disrupt next
Since 1999, Amazon's disruptive bravado has made “getting Amazoned” a fear for executives in any sector the tech giant sets its sights on. Here are the industries that could be under threat next.

Client-Exclusive Research

118 companies with the tools healthcare leaders need to ease the clinician administrative burden
The onset of the pandemic exacerbated existing procedural complexities for health systems. This Tech Market Map Report looks at the companies helping healthcare leaders like Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente address those challenges to prevent clinician burnout and enhance patient care.

Expert Intelligence

Analyzing 7-Eleven’s growth strategy: How the world’s largest convenience chain is improving customer experience and engagement
We mined 7-Eleven’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Core Intelligence

157 companies helping grocery leaders adapt to the omnichannel shopper journey
From discovery to fulfillment, this report looks at the companies enabling grocery retailers like Walmart and Kroger connect the consumer experience across digital and physical channels.

Expert Intelligence

How P&C insurers should prioritize these 10 claims detection & intake technologies
With claims growing more complex and customers' digital preferences evolving at a rapid rate, P&C insurers are looking to new data sources to improve the first step of the claims process. From auto telematics to geospatial analytics, we take a look at the claims detection & intake areas that P&C insurance leaders should focus on.

Expert Intelligence

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