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August 14, 2021

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

ICYMI

The Top 12 Reasons Startups Fail
From lack of product-market fit to disharmony on the team, we break down the top 12 reasons for startup failure by analyzing 110+ startup failure post-mortems.

Here Are The Most Active Healthcare Investors
OrbiMed remains the most active healthcare VC in Q2’21, as global healthcare funding continues to shatter funding records.

The 2021 Mid-Year Global CVC Report
Corporate venture set consecutive quarterly funding and deal records in H1’21.

Our Meatless Future: How The $2.7T Global Meat Market Gets Disrupted
Will a meatless food industry featuring lab-grown meat, seafood substitutes, and insect protein be the future of food? As Covid-19 upends the traditional meat supply chain, food giants and startups alike are working to navigate a future where protein isn't dominated by conventional meat sources.

New Unicorn Births In Q2’21 Shattered Previous Records
Unicorn births surged by 491% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2021.

AI In Numbers Q2’21: Funding Trends, Exits, And Corporate Activity
Our AI In Numbers report features data-driven insights from our emerging tech insights platform. We analyze investment trends, corporate activity, top deals, and more.

Which Investors Have Backed The Most Billion-Dollar Companies — And Who Has The Best Hit Rate?
We rank the top 10 investors based on unicorn portfolio companies (worth $1B+) and score their efficiency based on early-stage bets.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

Electric Vehicle Funding On Pace For New High As Investors Bet Big On Batteries & Charging Tech
Bigger deals from major auto companies are pushing electric vehicle tech funding to a new high. We take a look at the top investors in the space and where they're directing their dollars.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Blockchain Funding Hit An All-Time High In H1’21. Here’s Where The Top Investors Are Placing Their Bets
Investments in the blockchain space have never been higher. From cryptocurrencies to infrastructure to NFTs, we look at where the most active blockchain investors are putting their money.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

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