CB Insights - AI + clinical trials = magic

Hi there, 
 

We’re thrilled to announce our newest keynote speaker for CB Insights Tech Market: Digitizing P&C Insurance (May 13-14): Gary Kaplan, president, North America Construction, AXA XL.

We've also added a new roundtable on emerging technologies to fight new risks with Florian Graillot, co-founder & partner, astoryaVC.

Check out the agenda here and register here. Save $50 with code AXA.

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

AI 100: The Artificial Intelligence Startups Redefining Industries
The AI 100 is CB Insights' annual list of the 100 most promising private AI companies in the world. This year’s winners are working on solutions including AI transparency, climate risk, virus modeling, and more.

The Future Of Clinical Trials: How AI, Big Tech, & Covid-19 Could Make Drug Development Cheaper, Faster, & More Effective
Testing new drugs is a slow and expensive process. AI has the potential to disrupt clinical trials — from patient recruitment to adherence monitoring and data collection — and Covid-19 has catalyzed its adoption.

Venture Capital Funding Headline Report Q1 2021
PwC and CB Insights' Q1 2021 MoneyTree Headline report highlights the latest trends in venture capital funding.

The United States Of Venture Capital: The Most Active VC In Each State
Venture capital funding in the US continues to break records. We map out the most active VC investor in every US state. Since our last analysis in January 2021, we've seen shake-ups across 7 states.

The 10 Most Valuable Private Auto Tech Companies
Technologies like computer vision and vehicle connectivity are driving innovation in the automotive industry. Our graphic visualizes the 10 most valuable auto tech companies around the globe.

ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — Digital Asset Custody
This report uses the CB Insights Execution Strength & Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver digital asset custody services. This research was done in partnership with Blockdata.

The State Of Travel Tech Funding
Travel tech startups catering to a post-Covid-19 world are attracting investor attention. In this interactive report, we dive into the industry's investment activity, notable deals, emerging trends, and more.

ESP Vendor Assessment Matrix — Data Retrieval And Integration For Healthcare
This report uses the CB Insights Execution Strength & Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver data retrieval and integration solutions in healthcare.

4 Industries Set To Benefit From Gesture Recognition
Gesture recognition's potential extends beyond limiting surface contact. From workout tracking to in-store monitoring, gesture recognition is being applied across industries like healthcare, auto, retail, and more.