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| Fintech deals. Hyperscaler strategy. State of Digital Health.    View in browser April 25, 2026 Hi there,    Here is this week's top research.  ICYMI   State of Fintech Q1’26 Report From challenger banks to targeted acquisitions, we break down the trends shaping fintech using CB Insights data. State of AI Q1’26 Report From record funding to massive bets on physical AI, we examine key developments in the AI landscape using CB Insights proprietary data. CB Insights GenAI Signal Tracker Among emerging genAI startups, visual model developer Black Forest Labs holds the highest Mosaic score of (939/1,000), a signal of private company momentum and its likelihood of success. Track other emerging generative AI startups, shifting markets, and breakout opportunities with our dynamic signal tracker. Hyperscalers are carving up the AI agent market — here is who’s winning where CB Insights’ partnership data reveals the split: Google is winning coding, Microsoft compliance verticals, and Amazon customer service. State of Digital Health Q1’26 Digital health accelerated into 2026, with funding and deal size both climbing as capital concentrated in fewer, larger bets. Customer-Exclusive Research   Surgical robots reach an inflection point: Here are the M&A targets leading the shift Using CB Insights' proprietary Mosaic scores and M&A probability signals, we analyzed 40+ surgical robotics companies to surface the 6 best positioned for acquisition. The pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain market map We mapped 90+ companies across 17 markets in the pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain and leveraged our predictive signals to identify emerging trends.   Have a great weekend.   I love you.    Anand @asanwal Co-Founder & Exec Chair   P.S. Don’t miss the 10th annual launch of our AI 100 list. Register for the briefing here.  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 © 2026 CB Insights, All rights reserved. 498 7th Avenue, NY, CB Insights, New York,10018 About Us \| Update Preferences \| Research \| Newsletter |
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