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CBINSIGHTS March 15, 2022
Word of the day

Hi there,

We’ve got a stacked newsletter today — including our Amazon in financial services report and the 2022 Retail Tech 100.

But first, it’s time to “guess that trend” (answers below) based on mining public company earnings call transcripts.

#1 Mentions of this word spiked on earnings call in Q2’20
#2 This two-word noun has execs tied up in knots
#3 Bonus round: It’s been a long one
And now, the answers: 
  • #1 “Pivot” mentions peaked in Q2’20
  • #2 “Supply chain” dominated the conversation through 2021
  • #3 Everyone is now on a “journey”
And Now, The Research
Amazon’s money moves

Amazon may not be building a next-gen bank. 

But it is focused on building tools that increase participation in its ecosystem — from making checkouts more seamless (Amazon Pay) to financing small businesses on its platform (Amazon Lending). 

In a sense, it’s building a modern banking experience for Amazon merchants and customers. 

We dive into everything Amazon is doing in financial services, including:
  • Product strategy (Payments, Cash, and Lending)
  • Market strategy (India, Mexico, South America)
  • And what’s next (rumors and all)
Dig into the report here. 
Standing in the retail hall of fame

From a pool of over 7,000 contenders, we selected retail tech’s top 100 companies. 

Meet the 2022 Retail Tech 100 winners:
  • Future market leaders: Nearly two-thirds of the companies on the list are early- or mid-stage companies.
  • Global reach: 40% of the 2022 Retail Tech 100 is based outside the US. 
  • Omnichannel tech stands out: Payments & fraud protection solutions and merchandising & inventory management are top categories.
Download the full list here. 
Client-Exclusive Research
Oh ware is my cloud strategy

Enterprise technology veteran VMware is reinventing itself. 

The company is looking to compete in high-growth categories like cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking, and modern application development. 

It’s gone on an acquisition spree to do so, purchasing 20+ companies since 2018.

We analyze how VMware is adapting to a cloud future across its acquisitions, investments, and partnerships here.
Core Intelligence
Seismic shifts 

E-commerce is projected to make up 19% of overall retail sales in the US in 2024, up from 15% in 2021. 

As more spend moves online and customers’ digital preferences evolve, retailers and brands must navigate a fragmented and quickly evolving e-commerce tech market to stand out.

We map out 190+ e-commerce tech companies delivering more engaging, frictionless, and customer-centric experiences.
Expert Intelligence
The Industry Standard

Wall Street Journal. Marc Vartabedian (@marcvarta) uses CB Insights data to cover Colorado’s emergence as a venture hub. 
 

Cointelegraph. Sam Bourgi (@forgeforth_) covers crypto startup Gauntlet’s latest raise and cites CB Insights research. 
 

CNBC. Ryan Browne (@Ryan_Browne_) discusses Microsoft’s investment in blockchain company ConsenSys and references CB Insights data.

I love you.

Anand
@asanwal
 
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