January 2, 2025

Hi there, 

Happy New Year.

While 2025 has just begun, we’ve been thinking about the year(s) ahead for a while. 

From AI agents to nuclear propulsion to humanoid robots, we’ve been mining our data to identify where technology is going. 

And the companies positioned to win given these technology trends. 

So what exactly does the future hold?

Check out the research below to see what’s coming in 2025 and beyond.

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

The future of LLMs. Caregiving humanoid robots. Crypto’s baby steps. We use CB Insights data to uncover 15 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

Game Changers 2025: 9 technologies that will change the world

Extreme weather prediction. Extending the human lifespan. The next software paradigm. We highlight 9 game-changing technologies and the key drivers and players advancing them.

The AI data center value chain: 12 high-momentum technologies powering the future of AI

We explore emerging technologies in energy production, AI computing hardware, support infrastructure, and AI cloud services that data center stakeholders should invest in for growth.

The future according to Mayo Clinic: How AI is transforming the hospital

We mined Mayo Clinic’s investments to determine how AI is shaping the next generation of healthcare.

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

We explore the evolution of the factory and the technologies propelling it forward, from generative AI-powered humanoid robots to the industrial metaverse.

Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows

We dive into what agents are, their limitations, key companies, and implications for the future of work.

Future Tech Hotshots: 52 emerging tech startups that will have big, successful exits

Using CB Insights data, we sifted through thousands of startups to find the ones with the most impressive business momentum, founding teams, and exit potential.

I love you. 

Anand

@asanwal

Co-Founder & Exec Chair

P.S. Speaking of the future: what’s in store for the venture world in 2025? We’ll dive in on January 9. Register for the briefing today.

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