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| Fintech's foibles. The Great AI Divide. Startups with a pulse.   View in browser January 18, 2025 Hi there,   Here are this week's top research briefs. ICYMI   State of Fintech 2024 Report From a 7-year low in dealmaking to M&A gaining steam, we break down key changes in the fintech landscape using CB Insights data.  The foundation model divide: Mapping the future of open vs. closed AI development With industry leaders divided in their approaches, we look at the winners and losers in the open-source vs. closed-source landscape and what enterprises need to think about next for adoption. State of Digital Health 2024 Report From AI’s ascendance to cautious dealmaking, we break down the trends reshaping digital health in 2024 using CB Insights data. 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. Customer-Exclusive Research   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’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 AI in defense tech market map  From unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), we break down the categories of tech companies transforming military operations with AI.  Have a great weekend.   I love you.     Anand @asanwal Co-Founder & Exec Chair   P.S. On February 11, discover how 2024’s AI funding boom is shaping trends and opportunities for 2025. Register 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 © 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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