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May 6, 2023

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Analyzing a16z’s AI investment strategy: How the VC is funding the AI global takeover
Andreessen Horowitz has invested in AI companies disrupting the status quo across industries. We break down its top priorities across enterprise tech, healthcare, and beyond.

Here’s a list of 154 bankruptcies in the retail apocalypse – and why they failed
From executive missteps to pandemic-related shutdowns, we look at why some of the biggest retailers, including Bed Bath & Beyond and JCPenney, have filed for bankruptcy.

Vector database startups raise over $350M to build generative AI infrastructure
Traditional databases can't keep up with the rise of unstructured data and generative AI. Vector databases are emerging to meet the need.

The State of Retail Tech in 5 charts: Funding in Q1’23 plummets to its lowest level since Q2’16
Retail tech funding declines by 23% in Q1’23 as deals plunge and investor attention shifts toward early-stage rounds.

82 companies digitizing retail in emerging markets
From payments to omnichannel operations, these startups are helping emerging-economy merchants become tech-enabled and take advantage of online shopping.

Analyzing Cigna’s growth strategy: How the healthcare payer is expanding into virtual care, home health, and insurtech
We mined Cigna’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

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.

How BlackRock, Citigroup, and JP Morgan use AI to deliver more accurate ESG datasets to investors at scale
From sustainability ratings to risk management, we take a look at how BlackRock, Citigroup, and JP Morgan are investing in AI to solve ESG’s incomplete data problem.

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