CB Insights - eyes on Tesla

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• Eyes will be on Tesla, which posts quarterly results on Wednesday. The company has seen its shares soar in the past few weeks, though analysts expect it to report losses. We cover  how the growth of charging infrastructure is paving the way for the electric vehicle future in this client-only brief. Other major names reporting this week include Microsoft, Twitter, and Intel.
   

• Uber will look to overturn court rulings seeking to classify its drivers as employees in the UK. In an appeal to the UK Supreme Court, to be heard Tuesday, Uber is arguing that its drivers are independent contractors, rather than employees. But 3 lower courts have ruled the reverse, which would entitle drivers to minimum wage and holiday pay. Read more about how Uber makes money in this report.
   

• The US Congress will return to negotiating another coronavirus stimulus bill after a 2-week recess. Issues being debated include business liability, state funding, payroll tax cuts, and a potential second round of relief checks. In addition, one of the most pressing issues is the expiration of the expanded unemployment aid that currently goes to 25M Americans.
   

• Look for more news around eBay's sale of its classified ads business — which allows people to list ads for goods and services in local communities à la Craigslist — to digital marketplace firm Adevinta. Adevinta has reportedly won the auction to purchase the unit for nearly $9B, as it looks to solidify its position in the online classifieds marketplace in Europe. eBay has been looking to refocus around its core e-commerce business, an industry that has seen explosive growth amid the pandemic. We look at  how competitors like Shopify are capitalizing on the pandemic to expand their services in this client-only report.

That's one big ant
 

Alibaba's Ant Financial is filing for a dual IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

Having clinched $19B, it is the most well-funded startup in Asia, putting it far beyond the rest. See all of the other top-funded startups in the Asia Pacific region in this map. 

For all your binge-watching needs

Over the past month, our intelligence analysts have provided their expertise on how funding, startups, and tech are doing amid the pandemic. Here's the list so you can get the latest insights and trends from our sector experts:

• Doubling Down On Digital: How Insurers Are Using Tech to Build Resiliency And Reduce Expenses
• Global Healthcare Trends Q1 2020 And The Pandemic Impact
• In The Shadow of Covid-19: Consumer Investments & Sector Trends To Watch
• Covid-19 Has Shaken The Economy: Here's How Fintech Is Adapting
• The Future of Transportation: The Impact of Covid-19 on Mobility
• With Covid-19 In The Spotlight, How Is Big Tech Betting On Healthcare Startups?

Not just Zoom presentations

ICYMI, we’ve opted to make Future of Fintech 2020 (November 16-18) a fully virtual event. 

This won’t just be a series of Zoom presentations. Instead, we’re creating a digital-first experience that will offer more insights, more speakers, and new ways to connect with peers and prospects from around the world. 
 

Here’s what to expect:

• 125+ speakers over three days, with content available on-demand for up to 30 days
• Attendee-only Slack workspace for you to network with other senior-level attendees prior to the event
• 1:1 networking with meetings available via video or phone connections
• 25+ virtual sponsor booths
• Live Q&A and chat features to engage with speakers and attendees during sessions
• Attendee roundtables to discuss pressing topics and meet like-minded attendees from around the world
• Virtual networking reception with entertainment

Register here.

Biking my way downtown, scooting fast, faces pass
 

As people search for transport alternatives amid the pandemic, micromobility startups are seizing the opportunity to cater directly to consumers. 

Clients can see 90+ startups that are revolutionizing bike and scooter tech in this market map. 

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P.S. We have 2 more upcoming webinars. Sign up to talk with our analysts about insurtech this week and the store of the future next week.