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May 2, 2020

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And now, here are this week's top research briefs.

ICYMI

State Of Healthcare Q1’20 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our healthcare report provides a data-driven look at global healthcare technology investment trends, top deals, active investors, and corporate activity.

Startup Continent: The Most Well-Funded Tech Startups In Asia & The Pacific
6 of the 19 companies featured in our map are unicorns valued at $1B or more.

Mega-Rounds To US-Based Startups Leap In Q1’20
While US-based startups raised fewer VC-backed funding rounds in Q1'20 than in recent quarters, mega-rounds rose sharply.

23 Lessons From Jeff Bezos’ Annual Letters To Shareholders
Each year, Jeff Bezos writes an open letter to Amazon’s shareholders. Over the last 2 decades, these letters have become an unparalleled source of insight into how the world’s richest man thinks about efficiency, online customer experience, retention, managing through crises, and more.

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Startups In Major Tech Hubs Raise Fewer Deals Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

We dig into Q1'20 VC funding trends across metro areas, from Silicon Valley to New York.

3 Key Ways Brands And Retailers Are Engaging With Consumers Online

In the context of the Covid-19 outbreak, online consumer engagement is crucial for retailers. We analyze 3 strategies that are critical for brands now — and could outlast social distancing.

What Is Edge Computing?

With remote work on the rise and businesses leveraging digital platforms and services more than ever before, edge computing could be the solution for faster, cheaper, and more reliable data processing.

Stripe Teardown: How The $35B Payments Company Plans To Supercharge Online Retail
Today, less than 8% of global commerce happens online. Stripe is intent on growing that number.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

AI In Numbers Q1’20: The Impact Of Covid-19 On Global Funding, Exits, Valuations, R&D, And More
Nearly 500 AI startups across 42 countries raised over $8.4B in Q1’20. In this interactive report built with CB Insights Stories, we dive into the global AI landscape in Q1’20 while shining a light on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

5 Early-Stage Startups Improving Online Grocery Shopping
Online grocery shopping is rapidly growing as consumers avoid stores. Here are 5 startups that could help retailers and brands better connect with shoppers and drive sales long-term.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

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