GenAI funding.

Robotics records.

Pharma manufacturing. 

 

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February 21, 2026

Hi there, 

 

Here is this week's top research. 

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CB Insights GenAI Signal Tracker

Chip designer Taalas raised $169M on Thursday, the largest genAI equity round this week. Track other emerging generative AI startups, shifting markets, and breakout opportunities with our dynamic signal tracker.

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What’s next for AI agent ROI?

Enterprises are struggling to measure the ROI of AI agents, creating demand for infrastructure focused on performance visibility, context management, and cost attribution. Using CB Insights’ predictive signals, we identify 3 AI agent infrastructure markets primed for growth as adoption shifts from experimentation to production.

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State of Venture 2025

Funding reached its highest level since 2022, with AI nearing 50% of the total. Mega-rounds drove growth. Robotics funding hit record levels. Here's what happened in venture in 2025.

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The AI agent market map

Using CB Insights predictive intelligence, we map 400+ promising AI agent startups across 16 categories to evaluate for build, buy, and partnership opportunities.

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Tech Trends 2026: 14 emerging trends to watch closely this year

The ROI test for agents. Pharma’s path to self-driving labs. Stablecoins go corporate. CB Insights predictive intelligence uncovers 14 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

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Customer-Exclusive Research

 

How payments leaders are seizing the SMB opportunity

CB Insights deal and partnership data shows the largest payments firms are consolidating SMB financial services and shaping the next era of SMB relationships.

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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.

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