March 22, 2025

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Here are this week's top research briefs.

We mined the CB Insights database to map 170+ AI agent startups across 26 categories. We also provide an outlook on AI agents’ progress, limitations, and future directions.

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

AI will be the driving force behind tech M&A deals in 2025. From AI agent consolidation to big tech’s next battlefield, we highlight 7 areas where we expect to see deals this year.

The future of the customer journey: AI agents take control of the buying process

We share 3 predictions for how generative AI and agentic commerce will transform the experience across the 5 stages of the customer journey.

ai agents take control of every stage of the customer journey

Google’s biggest acquisitions

Google's $33B acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz is its largest acquisition to date. See the rest of the top 10 in one graphic.

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AI in clinical trials: How the tech is serving pharma’s riskiest bet

From deal activity to top investors, we analyze the shifting landscape for AI in clinical trials to determine how the tech is transforming drug development for the better.

clinical development ai deal sizes plummet while deal volume holds steady

Global AI race heats up in India with unprecedented hiring spree

We break down the rise of India’s AI sector across headcount growth, big tech investment, and VC deal activity.

What’s next for AI agents? 4 trends to watch in 2025

From increasing specialization to rising infrastructure markets, here’s where the opportunities lie across the AI agent landscape.

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Co-Founder & Exec Chair

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