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Blockchain's fall from grace.
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February 18, 2023

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Here are this week's top research briefs.

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Analyzing a16z’s fintech investment strategy: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?
We identify a16z’s top priorities in fintech across payments, blockchain, banking, and more.

State of Blockchain 2022 Report
Blockchain venture funding declined in 3 straight quarters in 2022 due to a tumultuous year for crypto.

The Big Tech in Cybersecurity Report: How Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google, & Amazon are tackling cyber threats
Companies and individuals face numerous threats in an increasingly digital world, from misinformation to ransomware. We look at how big tech is using product launches, acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to transform cybersecurity.

Client-Exclusive Research

With Elliott Management, Starboard Value, and Third Point now invested in Salesforce, what assets might it sell off and who are the likely acquirers?
We analyze Salesforce’s acquisitions, the markets they’re in, and customer satisfaction data to predict the companies Salesforce might sell and who could be tempted to buy.

217 companies building the new e-commerce tech stack
E-commerce tech solutions are proliferating for everything from customer analytics to payments to fulfillment. This Market Map looks at the companies helping brands & retailers run the back-end, front-end, and merchandising side of an online business more profitably.

125 companies using tech to transform human resources
Emerging technology is helping companies navigate the challenges of an increasingly hybrid workforce. From talent acquisition to employee engagement to payroll, these companies are building the future of the HR department.

The collaboration & project management software market: Software buyer perceptions and market data
Data shows private market players are more highly valued than their public market counterparts despite dramatically less revenue. Primary intel gathered from interviews with software buyers reveals a mixed bag on CSAT, features, and pricing across vendors in the space.

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