Hi there, 

Tune in for our upcoming webinar (July 27) on the state of venture. 

We'll provide a bit more color commentary on last quarter's monster numbers, walk you through the trends shaping global investment and M&A/IPO activity, and more. Register here.

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

State Of Venture Q2’21 Report
New records were set in a huge quarter for global & US funding, exits, IPOs, valuations, and more.

State Of Healthcare Q2’21 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our State Of Healthcare report features data-driven insights from our emerging tech insights platform. We take a look at global healthcare investment trends in key verticals, top deals, active investors, and more.

The Top 150 Digital Health Companies Of 2020: Where Are They Now?
In August 2020, CB Insights announced the second annual Digital Health 150 — a list of the 150 most promising digital health companies across the globe. We take a look at where these companies are now.

SPAC Mania Screeches To A Halt In Q2’21
SPACs were being formed at a record pace in Q1’21, but the market has since chilled. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know. 

AI Acquisitions Are Red-Hot In These Sectors
NLP & computer vision, retail & CPG, and healthcare have seen the most AI acquisitions. Our heatmap visualizes every AI acquisition since 2010 across 30+ sectors.

Want to get your fintech product in front of our attendees at Future of Fintech (Oct. 5-6, NYC + online)? 
 

We're looking to showcase 35+ companies across 6 categories (selected by our analysts) that are enabling financial institutions to digitize key areas of their enterprise. We'll be highlighting the following categories: 
 

If your company has a product in one of these categories, apply today!
 

We'll be announcing our first round of demos soon. 

Blockchain Funding Is At An All-Time High — Here’s What’s Driving The Boom
Investors poured more money into blockchain companies in H1'21 than they did over the course of any full year in history. We discuss key implications, the sector's market drivers, and where investment is going.

Unbundling Dupont: How The Traditional Chemicals Manufacturer Is Being Disrupted
From engineered polymers to advanced display materials, here's how the next wave of chemical companies are disrupting the production of materials that make up everyday items.