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September 17, 2022

Hi there,

Here are this week's top research briefs.

ICYMI

New unicorns are plummeting. Here’s how volatile markets and shrinking valuations are shifting power from founders to investors.
Regions like the US and Asia and sectors like fintech have been hit hardest by the drop-off. Using CB Insights data, we break down what the shifting venture landscape means for the world’s billion-dollar companies.

Analyzing the NBA’s business growth strategy: How the basketball league is investing in technology to better engage with fans
We mined the NBA's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the league's strategic priorities.

What is Web3? How a decentralized internet could upend the digital economy
Web3 is generating a lot of hype — but what exactly is it? From the metaverse to decentralized finance to NFTs and beyond, we break down what Web3 is today and what it could mean for the future of the internet.

Game-Changing Tech 2022
Cell coding. Commercial quantum sensors. AI auditors. We highlight 9 emerging technology trends that have world-changing potential.

Do more with our data, everywhere you work

Data is only as valuable as what you do with it. With our data integrated everywhere you work, you could do incredible things — like make better, faster decisions.

We’ll show you how you can enrich your CRM, build better models, and enhance team collaboration. Join us on September 20 @ 2pm ET.

Client-Exclusive Research

The Future of the Post-Purchase Experience: How technology is transforming the way we shop
We explore the evolution of e-commerce and the future of the post-purchase experience, from automated logistics to AI-powered virtual agents and beyond.

Analyzing Tesla’s growth strategy: How the EV leader is driving the future of sustainable energy and transportation
We mined Tesla's acquisitions and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

116 companies driving efficiency gains in exploration and production for upstream oil & gas
As oil & gas companies prioritize free cash flow and return on capital, this Tech Market Map looks at the tech companies helping producers — like ExxonMobil and Shell — decrease exploration costs and maximize well performance.

How P&C insurers should prioritize these 10 claims evaluation & settlement technologies
P&C insurers are looking for ways to automate and improve the claims experience for policyholders. From payment & disbursement to fraud analytics, we rank the top technologies helping P&C leaders evaluate and settle claims more efficiently.

Have a great weekend.

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Anand
@asanwal

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