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January 16, 2021

Hi there,

We'll be walking through the retail tech trends to keep an eye out for in 2021 in our upcoming webinar. Sign up for it here — even if you can't make it, register anyways and we'll send you the materials after.

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

ICYMI

Venture Capital Funding Report Q4 2020

PwC and CB Insights' Q4 2020 MoneyTree report highlights the latest trends in venture capital funding globally.

Who Benefits — And Who Doesn’t — From A SPAC

The SPAC IPO is booming in popularity given its upsides for companies, investors, and sponsors, but there are risks and challenges too. We take a look at the pros and cons of SPACs.

Unbundling UPS: How The Traditional Shipping & Logistics Space Is Being Disrupted

From package delivery to supply chain & freight services, here's how UPS is being unbundled.

Lessons From The Failed Chatbot Revolution — And 7 Industries Where The Tech Is Making A Comeback

While many chatbots didn't live up to the hype, industries like fintech, healthcare, and retail are quietly adopting the technology to free up busy professionals’ time and offer guided, personalized experiences to consumers.

What Is A SPAC?

This alternative to the traditional IPO is getting renewed attention. We take a look at what a SPAC IPO is and why it’s changing the future of the initial public offering.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

The State Of Sustainability In Consumer & Retail: Ahead In 2021
Our State of Sustainability in Consumer & Retail report highlights solutions focused on promoting environmental sustainability in the consumer and retail ecosystem. We break down what these trends mean for 2021, and how retailers and brands can prepare.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

The Future Of The Smart Home

From smart doorbells to air quality monitoring to connected fitness equipment, here are the technologies making the home smarter, more efficient, and more flexible for the post-pandemic era.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

150+ Private Companies Driving The Transformation To Value-Based Care
From delivering holistic patient care to helping providers avoid unnecessary costs to leveraging non-clinical assets to bridge care gaps, these companies are leading the shift to value-based care.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

Why Stablecoins Are On The Rise
Once a fringe tool for cryptocurrency traders, stablecoins could provide critical infrastructure for payments, banking, and credit cards. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

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