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Top advanced manufacturing cos. Loyalty & retention tech.

July 30, 2022

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State of Blockchain Q2’22 Report
Blockchain venture funding declined quarter-over-quarter for the first time in 2 years amid the crypto market downturn.

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Here’s a list of 139 bankruptcies in the retail apocalypse – and why they failed
From executive missteps to pandemic-related shutdowns, we look at why some of the biggest retailers, including Sears and JCPenney, have filed for bankruptcy.

State of CVC Q2’22 Report
Corporate venture capital saw the biggest percentage declines in deals and dollars in over a decade — though investment activity still remained elevated compared to historic levels.

The Big Tech in Sustainability Report: How Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are tackling emissions
Consumers and investors are increasingly scrutinizing how corporations are mitigating their carbon footprint, from transitioning to renewable energy to decreasing carbon emissions. We look at how big tech is developing software, investing in climate tech, and partnering with startups to create a more sustainable future.

Advanced Manufacturing 50: The most promising advanced manufacturing startups of 2022
The Advanced Manufacturing 50 is CB Insights' annual list of the 50 most promising private advanced manufacturing companies in the world. This year’s inaugural winners cover everything from factory analytics & artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial internet of things (IIoT) cybersecurity.

State of Energy Tech Q2’22 Report
Energy tech funding and deals continue to fall but remain elevated relative to recent years.

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10 technologies that strengthen customer loyalty and retention — and the ones retail leaders should prioritize now
From loyalty management to crypto & blockchain rewards, this MVP Report looks at the companies helping brands & retailers — like Nike and Starbucks — improve retention rates and the customer loyalty experience.

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107 companies helping advanced manufacturers make their operations more sustainable
Advanced manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact without negatively impacting production. This Tech Market Map report highlights the companies helping manufacturers like Siemens and Tesla establish more sustainable factory processes.

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