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| Wave two for AVs. Bench to bedside. AI agents assemble.   View in browser January 4, 2025 Hi there,   Here are this week's top research briefs. ICYMI   Autonomous vehicles are back: How transportation and mobility companies can capitalize on the recent resurgence We examine what’s driving recent investment, partnership, and exit activity in the autonomous driving space to identify leaders and determine the market's direction. $1B+ Market Map: The world’s 1,249 unicorn companies in one infographic Nearly 1 in 2 new unicorns is an AI company. We visualize every billion-dollar startup around the globe and break down emerging areas of opportunity. Fintech 100: The most promising fintech startups of 2024 The Fintech 100 is CB Insights’ annual list of the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world. Customer-Exclusive Research   AI’s moment in preclinical drug development arrives: Why formulation tech is the next frontier AI promises to accelerate the path from bench to bedside. Using CB Insights data, we highlight emerging markets in the preclinical phase that are ripe for pharma investments and partnerships.  The industrial AI agents & copilots market map We map out 60+ companies developing AI agents & copilots for industrial applications, including manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, defense, and construction. AI strategies for 8 of the world’s biggest consultancies: Where Accenture, Deloitte, and 6 other giants are making moves We mined earnings calls, analyzed business relationships, and dug into investments and acquisitions to survey the AI activities of some of the world’s largest consultancies. Inside the AI drug discovery arms race: Record M&A activity, a biologics funding spree, and more We analyze funding and acquisitions data, clinical progress, and partnership strategies to help pharma companies and investors navigate the maturing AI landscape in drug discovery. Have a great weekend.   I love you.     Anand @asanwal Co-Founder & Exec Chair   P.S. On January 9, we’ll discuss how venture fared in 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025. Register for the briefing. Get started with CB Insights Start your free trial CB Insights' emerging technology insights platform provides all the analysis and data from this newsletter. Our data is the easiest way to discover and respond to emerging tech.  Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here Copyright © 2024 CB Insights, All rights reserved. 498 7th Avenue, NY, CB Insights, New York,10018 About Us \| Update Preferences \| Research \| Newsletter |
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