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February 5, 2022

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State Of Blockchain 2021 Report
Blockchain and crypto startups had a breakthrough year, seeing record funding, mega-rounds, unicorn births, and more.

1,000 Unicorns: Global Billion-Dollar Private Companies Hit A Four-Digit Milestone
As the worldwide unicorn club reaches 1,000 members with $1B+ valuations, here are the topline stats you need to know.

The Shift To A Circular Economy: How Tech Is Shaping The Future Of Sustainable Retail
Consumers are increasingly pushing for sustainable business practices in retail, driving businesses to reassess what they produce — and how. From ingredient upcycling to plastic alternatives to smart trash cans, we look at the technologies placing sustainability at the center of retail products and processes.

Google In Quantum: How The Tech Giant Is Competing For The Next Era Of Computing
Google is making big bets on quantum tech. From its bullish stance on quantum AI to next-gen medical sensors to chalking up quantum computing breakthrough after breakthrough, here’s everything you need to know.

12 Tech Trends To Watch Closely In 2022
Crypto crime. The next $30B+ telehealth opportunity. De-risking supply chains. Direct-to-avatar. Here are the top tech trends poised to reshape industries in 2022.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

Unbundling Sephora: How The Beauty Retail Experience Is Being Disrupted
As more of the shopper journey takes place online, beauty players are accelerating their digital transformation. Here's how tech solutions can help store operations and e-commerce leaders in the beauty space adapt.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

The Omics Market Map: 110+ Companies Defining The Future Of Biological Data
From genetic risk screening to drug discovery, omics innovation is improving how we collect, analyze, and use biological information.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

MVP Technology Framework — Digitization And Task Automation For Payments Leaders
This report uses the CB Insights MVP Technology Framework to rank tech market planning decisions and give an adoption playbook for digitization and task automation solutions.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

Demand For Consumer Electronics And Secure Supply Chains Is Higher Than Ever — Here’s How Semiconductor Companies Are Benefitting
Semiconductor tech funding remained elevated as deal count hit a new high in 2021. Below, we discuss the sector’s market drivers as well as emerging trends and their key implications.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

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