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218 companies helping retail leaders make last-mile operations faster, cheaper, and more efficient

218 companies helping retail leaders make last-mile operations faster, cheaper, and more efficient

Rising shipping costs combined with shoppers’ expectations of fast and free delivery are impacting retailers’ profitability. This Market Map looks at the companies helping retail leaders — like Walmart and American Eagle — optimize their last-mile operations.

Nov 3, 2022

State Of Retail Tech 2021 Report

State Of Retail Tech 2021 Report

Global retail tech funding, deals, exits, and more skyrocketed to records in 2021.

Jan 27, 2022

Unbundling Uber Eats: How The Food Service Industry Is Being Disrupted

Unbundling Uber Eats: How The Food Service Industry Is Being Disrupted

From autonomous delivery to robotic food prep, here's how startups are unbundling one of the world's leading food delivery players.

Dec 8, 2021

Whatnot Attained Unicorn Status After Raising $150M To Enhance Its Livestream Shopping Technology

Whatnot Attained Unicorn Status After Raising $150M To Enhance Its Livestream Shopping Technology

The funding helps bring Whatnot to a $1.5B valuation. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Sep 17, 2021

Microsoft Acquires Australian Video-Editing Startup ClipChamp

Microsoft Acquires Australian Video-Editing Startup ClipChamp

With the acquisition, Microsoft will enhance its video editing services. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Sep 10, 2021

The Carlyle Group Acquired This Live Video Streaming Platform From Francisco Partners

The Carlyle Group Acquired This Live Video Streaming Platform From Francisco Partners

The acquisition helps LiveU’s valuation hit the $400M mark. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Jul 21, 2021

This Fidelity Investments-Backed Company Raised $250M To Scale Its Drone Delivery Services

This Fidelity Investments-Backed Company Raised $250M To Scale Its Drone Delivery Services

The funding helps Zipline's valuation hit $2.75B. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

Jul 2, 2021

Ultrafast Delivery Is Surging. Here’s What’s At Stake For Grocers, CPG Brands, & Delivery Giants

Ultrafast Delivery Is Surging. Here’s What’s At Stake For Grocers, CPG Brands, & Delivery Giants

Ultrafast delivery companies have already seen funding quintuple since last year. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.

May 10, 2021

Client Note: Lingerie Market Size, Uber Vs. Lyft Valuation Multiples, Handy’s M&A Valuation, Commercial Building Efficiency Technology, And More

Client Note: Lingerie Market Size, Uber Vs. Lyft Valuation Multiples, Handy’s M&A Valuation, Commercial Building Efficiency Technology, And More

Also discussed are silicon alternatives for EVs and construction tech exits.

Nov 5, 2018

Client Note: Marketing Automation Valuation Multiples, Smart VCs Doing Fewer Deals, Virtual Reality Is Hurting, ‘Uber For X’ In SE Asia, And More

Client Note: Marketing Automation Valuation Multiples, Smart VCs Doing Fewer Deals, Virtual Reality Is Hurting, ‘Uber For X’ In SE Asia, And More

Also covered are smart money deal trends, the VR industry, and on-demand startups.

Sep 24, 2018

With Didi Chuxing’s $4B Round, Uber Rivals Further Expand Their War Chests

With Didi Chuxing’s $4B Round, Uber Rivals Further Expand Their War Chests

Beijing-based Didi secures $4B from SoftBank and Mubadala to surpass Uber as the most well-funded VC-backed unicorn in the world.

Dec 22, 2017

Airbnb Strategy Teardown

Webinar Nov 14 1 PM EDT

Airbnb Strategy Teardown

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Oct 16, 2017

Breaking Down The Multi-Billion Dollar Supplements Landscape

Breaking Down The Multi-Billion Dollar Supplements Landscape

Dietary supplement companies are moving away from big box retail, focusing on subscriptions and extreme personalization.

Oct 3, 2017

Big Auto’s Tech Arms Race: The 5 Most Active OEMs In Startup Investment And M&A

Big Auto’s Tech Arms Race: The 5 Most Active OEMs In Startup Investment And M&A

With automakers vying for access to fresh tech and talent in autonomy, manufacturing, and beyond, we analyze the 5 most active OEMs in startup investment and M&A since 2014.

Sep 28, 2017

Uber Strategy Teardown: The Giant Looks To An Autonomous Future, Food Delivery, And Tighter Financial Discipline

Uber Strategy Teardown: The Giant Looks To An Autonomous Future, Food Delivery, And Tighter Financial Discipline

The $68B gorilla continues to expand globally in places like India and Brazil and is still chasing autonomous driving. However, it will have to stem its losses ahead of an eventual IPO, which may lead to rollbacks in contested regions like Southeast Asia.

Sep 14, 2017

Propelled By Mega-Rounds, Funding To On-Demand Startups Hits All-Time High

Propelled By Mega-Rounds, Funding To On-Demand Startups Hits All-Time High

Chinese ride-hailing unicorn Didi Chuxing received a $5.5B round last quarter, while other on-demand startups Go-JEK, Ele.me, and Lyft also raised $500M+ mega-rounds.

Aug 18, 2017

Living In The Present: 8 Auto Startups Focusing On Refueling And Retail Tech

Living In The Present: 8 Auto Startups Focusing On Refueling And Retail Tech

While some startups are chasing an electrified, autonomous, and shared automotive future, others are working to improve contemporary service and retail processes.

Aug 17, 2017

Uber Strategy Teardown

Webinar Sep 14 1 PM EDT

Uber Strategy Teardown

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Aug 16, 2017

Funding Feasts: Food Delivery Startups See Mega-Rounds, High-Profile Exits

The meal and grocery delivery space has had an eventful past quarter, from the IPOs of Blue Apron and Delivery Hero to Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods.

Aug 15, 2017

Bike-Sharing Startups Rake In Over $1B

Bike-Sharing Startups Rake In Over $1B

Capital has been pouring into bike-sharing, which has often been run at a loss and/or is taxpayer-subsidized.

Jun 14, 2017

China’s Hot New Trend: Power Bank Rentals

China’s Hot New Trend: Power Bank Rentals

Three power bank rental startups — Ankerbox, Hidian, and Xiaodian — received $109M in total investment in the span of 5 days earlier this month.

May 16, 2017

The Rise And Fall Of On-Demand Startup Valuations Over Time

China-based Didi Chuxing raised $5.5B in a massive funding round that raised its valuation to $50B.|China-based Didi Chuxing raised $5.5B in a massive funding round that raised its valuation to $50B.|China-based Didi Chuxing raised $5.5B in a massive funding round that raised its valuation to $50B.

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May 4, 2017

On-Demand Gold Amid The Coal

On-Demand Gold Amid The Coal

On-demand winners like Airbnb, Uber, and Didi Chuxing are breaking away from the pack.

Apr 25, 2017

The On-Demand Depression: Once-Hot Category Sees Lowest Deal Levels In Three Years

On-demand investment activity continues to decline in Q1'17, even amongst several large deals.

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Apr 21, 2017

On-Demand Economy Injury: Who Will Acquire TaskRabbit?

On-Demand Economy Injury: Who Will Acquire TaskRabbit?

With its focus shifting to handymen, here's a list of some potential acquirers along with our assessment of likelihood.

Apr 11, 2017

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