Hi there,

Last week, we released our metaverse market map, which breaks down the 6 layers of the metaverse. 

It was very popular.  

Lots of companies also asked how they can make it onto the market map going forward.

The easiest way to do that is to brief our analysts.

You can request an Analyst Briefing here.

It’s 100% free — no pay-to-play nonsense.

We look forward to hearing from you and learning about what you’re building.

Don’t fly blind

Companies are ramping up their digital spending in 2022. 

Execs expect to spend 65% more on digital technologies than they did in 2020.

The stakes are high: 3 out 4 execs surveyed by EY say they must radically transform their operations over the next 2 years to compete effectively in their industry.

But with this rise in spending comes new challenges, as corporate leaders need to integrate new technologies and measure their impact.

Using CB Insights data and EY’s survey of 1,500 execs, the EY-Parthenon Digital Investment Index (DII) analyzes how leading companies invest in digital to answer questions like: 

• Should companies prioritize inorganic investments (e.g., M&A, CVC, partnerships) or build capabilities in-house?

• How can companies track the performance of their digital investments?

• What specific technologies should companies prioritize?

See how your digital investment strategy can reach higher returns here.

Mistake$

Having millions in funding (or even hundreds of millions) is no guarantee of success (see the foie gras’ing of startups).

In other words:

On that note, we’ve compiled 200+ of the costliest startup failures in history — read our latest update here.

Cover your assets
 

Today, individuals and institutions can store their digital assets (from crypto to tokens) in several ways, including:

• Self custody

• Wallets/exchanges

• Third-party custodians

For institutions, third-party custodians are becoming an increasingly attractive option thanks to benefits like enhanced security. 
 

Get smart on digital asset custody using our primer here.

Alive and thriving
 

Innovation in life insurance is booming, especially in areas like risk assessment and pricing.
 

There are hundreds of technology vendors out there with solutions.
 

But who has time to evaluate them all?
 

We do.  
 

Join CB Insights analysts, industry exec “sharks,” and CEOs/founders of startup tech companies for live product demos and Q&A at our Demo Spotlight on April 26.  
 

In just 90 minutes, you’ll discover how innovations in predictive analytics and underwriting platforms are driving business impact and what differentiates the leaders in this space.
 

This is only for senior technology decision-makers from carriers or individuals from investment firms, i.e. VCs, CVCs, etc. Request an invite to attend.

All the angles
 

Life insurance CVCs have made 20 investments in telehealth platforms since 2016.
 

From an underwriting standpoint, telehealth consultations could serve as an alternative to in-person medical exams for some customer groups.
 

Telehealth platforms are just one data solution life insurance leaders are leveraging to improve their underwriting processes.
 

Need an adoption playbook?
 

We evaluate 7 tech markets — from telehealth platforms to genomic screening tools — that life insurers should monitor, vet, and prioritize in this client-only MVP report.

Insurance Journal. Carrier Management uses the CB Insights State of Fintech Q1’22 Report to cover insurtech trends.

Axios. Erin Brodwin (@erinbrodwin) looks at top digital health deals in Q1’22 and cites CB Insights research. 

TechCrunch. Anna Heim (@abracarioca) uses the CB Insights State of Venture Q1’22 Report to cover funding to startups in Africa.