hungry like the unicorn

Too much funding.
Who's the fairest of them all? Challenger bank challenges.

April 29, 2023

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Overfed unicorns: The high cost of overfunding billion-dollar startups
Many unicorns have raised funding at rapid rates to reach that $1B+ valuation — but their capital efficiency has suffered as a result. We dive into unicorn funding, valuations, and capital efficiency metrics to show what the future holds for unicorns.

Top sales engagement & revenue intelligence companies — and why customers chose them
We spoke with software buyers who recently purchased sales engagement & revenue intelligence solutions to understand product quality, competition, and pricing. Quickly compare Outreach, Salesloft, Gong, and more with this Vendor Scorecard.

Did Instagram’s new feature update just torch $260M of venture funding to link-in-bio companies?
With Instagram now allowing 5 external links on a user’s profile, standalone link-in-bio companies are going to have a tougher time defining their value proposition.

Why did Walmart take a loss on Bonobos?
Walmart’s divestment of the D2C brand cements the retailer’s priorities in B2B tech.

Analyzing Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s venture strategy: Where is Sanabil Investments placing its bets?
We identify Sanabil Investments' top priorities across data management, cybersecurity, restaurant tech, and more.

N26 is facing a 67% valuation cut. What does this mean for other challenger banks’ prospects?
We take a close look at how the challenger bank market is evolving amid a widespread correction in valuations.

Analyzing NVIDIA’s growth strategy: How the semiconductor leader is powering generative AI and the future of computing
We mined NVIDIA's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

How are Aon, MAPFRE, and Tokio Marine Holdings using advanced analytics to lower the cost of P&C claims?
From computer vision to geospatial analytics, we break down how these insurance leaders are working with insurtechs to drive innovation and efficiency in claims analytics.

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