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May 13, 2023

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Here are this week's top research briefs.

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State of AI Q1’23 Report
Generative AI momentum isn’t enough to save AI funding from a steep fall in Q1’23.

Tech Valuations Q1’23 Report: Are early-stage startups finding their footing?
Private tech company valuations bounce back at the earlier funding stages in Q1'23, but late-stage deals remain under pressure. We look at how valuations, deal sizes, and deal terms are changing across the venture landscape.

Analyzing Y Combinator’s climate tech investment strategy: Where did the venture firm bet big in 2022?
We identify Y Combinator’s top climate tech priorities across electric vehicles, energy analytics, and more.

State of Insurtech Q1’23 Report
Insurtech funding jumps 40% QoQ to hit $1.4B in Q1'23. However, this still marks its second-lowest quarter in 4 years.

Pfizer’s 2023 partnerships highlight a continued focus on Covid-19 as well as AI and data to speed oncology drug development
We mined CB Insights business relationship data on Pfizer to highlight who it’s working with and distill its areas of strategic focus.

The $95B retail theft problem is an untapped opportunity for tech vendors
As the threat of shoplifting intensifies, companies developing loss prevention tech have a large opportunity in front of them.

Is Cruise’s lackluster performance a warning sign for the robotaxi industry?
Cruise's continuous financial losses will put sky-high valuations in the robotaxi sector under pressure.

Analyzing Shopify’s growth strategy: How the e-commerce platform is expanding its merchants’ reach and speeding up delivery
We mined Shopify's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

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