CB Insights - we’ve launched something new

Hi there, 

CBI has been a 1-product company since we were founded.
 

Until today.

Today, we launched Yardstiq.

Yardstiq connects you to 1000s of interviews with the world’s largest network of software buyers. 

Whether you’re a software buyer, an investor, or an acquirer, there’s never been an easier way to access first-hand intel and insights on software companies or software markets.

Through rich analyst-led interviews, Yardstiq provides unrivaled insight into product quality, competition, pricing, customer satisfaction (CSAT), and more. 

If you want to learn more and/or reserve your subscription, sign up for Yardstiq here.

Here’s a bit more on why we built Yardstiq.

Immerse yourself

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are back in vogue. 

After the hubbub surrounding the 2016 release of Pokémon GO started to fade, so did corporate interest in AR/VR. 

Since then, however, the AR/VR market has evolved considerably, particularly as metaverse hype has accelerated. AR/VR products are starting to reach mainstream appeal, and advancements in the underlying infrastructure tech — like 5G and AI — are also enhancing the experience these products can provide. 

Find out what’s in store for AR/VR tech in our recently published report. 

Sustainability à la mode

H&M is aiming to incorporate sustainability into its plans for the future.

The clothing retailer has placed a particular emphasis on supporting the recycling and resale of used clothing and textiles. To this end, it has established business relationships with a wide variety of organizations, including:

• A ride-sharing company to back its garment collecting program

• An IoT solutions company to develop a smart recycling bin

• A video game giant to promote the launch of its garment recycling machine in virtual worlds

• E-commerce startups to enable consumers to buy and sell pre-owned clothing

Learn more about H&M’s sustainability strategy in our ​​strategy map. 

Engineering interference

Dassault Systèmes is one of the most prominent engineering software firms in the world. 

But innovative tech companies are coming to disrupt it from all angles. Well, 3 angles, if we’re being specific:

• 3D modeling simulations

• Engineering management software 

• Information intelligence 

The engineering software leader has certainly made recent advances in these areas, but its wide array of products is attracting an increasing number of worthy competitors.

To learn more about the areas where it's being challenged and the companies that have thrown down the gauntlet, check out our Unbundling Dassault report.

The power you’re supplying, it’s electrifying 

Governments and companies expect that EVs will reach mass adoption within the next decade. 

As a result, a growing number of early-stage software and computer hardware startups are looking to capitalize on this shift. 

From EV fleet management to intelligent charging tech, we identified the early-stage startups building the solutions to support the rollout of electric vehicles. Explore the space in this market map.

Drumroll please…

Here are 4 manufacturing companies that recently completed a CBI Analyst Briefing: 

• Flexiv develops and manufactures a­d­a­p­t­i­v­e robots backed by force control, com­p­u­t­e­r v­i­s­i­o­n, and AI technologies. [Connect here.]

• AMP Robotics, an industrial artificial intelligence and robotics company, is discussed in our report covering the future of sustainable retail. [Connect here.]

• Fictiv, a custom manufacturing startup that supports rapid prototyping, was last valued at $298M in May 2022. [Connect here.]

• Sweep helps businesses track and reduce their carbon emissions. [Connect here.]

Customers can click “Connect here” above if they want to speak directly to these companies. Or hit the Connect button in platform to get in touch with any company with a CB Insights profile.

Bloomberg. Tim Culpan (@tculpan) covers the startup ecosystem in Thailand and cites CB Insights data. 

Bain & Company. Christian Buecker, Greg Fiore, Dunigan O'Keeffe, and Sean Tanaka discuss growth equity investment and use CB Insights data. 

Forbes. Roslyn Layton (@RoslynLayton) explores the global unicorn landscape and references CB Insights research.
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I love you.

Anand

@asanwal