Analyzing Shell’s growth strategy: How the energy giant is investing in a more sustainable future
We mined Shell’s acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company’s strategic priorities.
Advanced Materials
Tech Market Map Report — Digitization & Automation in Advanced Manufacturing
This report looks at the digitization & automation companies serving the manufacturing industry.
60+ companies reshaping the future of semiconductors, chips, and advanced electronics
Market Map
From sensor tech to quantum computing, companies in the semiconductor industry are making the technology more powerful and efficient.
Demand For Consumer Electronics And Secure Supply Chains Is Higher Than Ever — Here’s How Semiconductor Companies Are Benefitting
Semiconductor tech funding remained elevated as deal count hit a new high in 2021. Below, we discuss the sector’s market drivers as well as emerging trends and their key implications.
Analyzing BASF’s Growth Strategy: How The Chemicals Giant Is Fortifying Its Greener & Smarter Businesses
Investment Thesis Map
We mined BASF's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
55+ Companies Reshaping Energy Storage For Electric Vehicles, The Power Grid, And Beyond
Market Map
Companies across areas such as battery materials, battery management, and battery recycling are working to make energy storage more cost efficient and accessible.
Unbundling Dupont: How The Traditional Chemicals Manufacturer Is Being Disrupted
From engineered polymers to advanced display materials, here's how the next wave of chemical companies are disrupting the production of materials that make up everyday items.
Consumers Are Ditching Plastic. To Keep Up, CPG Cos Must Look To These Sustainable Alternatives
Consumers are putting increasing pressure on CPG companies to reduce plastic waste. We look at the alternative packaging approaches gaining traction with brands and retailers.
How Material Innovation Will Improve Sustainability In Beauty & Personal Care
Consumer preferences for clean and sustainable products are propelling the use of lab-grown ingredients and biodegradable packaging in the industry.
3 Ways Advanced Materials Are Improving E-Commerce Packaging Sustainability
E-commerce companies are leveraging innovations like biodegradable packing foam and reusable mailers to help reduce waste and improve sustainability.
8 Startups Developing Sustainable Packaging Using Seaweed, Wood Pulp, And More
Startups to Watch
These early-stage companies are using novel, natural materials to replace plastic in food and beverage packaging.
Biotech Business Model Spotlight: Ginkgo Bioworks
Business Model Analysis
Ginkgo Bioworks is one of the most well-funded and well-connected biotechnology startups. We analyze the unicorn company’s funding, business model & traction, customer acquisition strategy, market size, and competitors.
Market Map: 40+ Companies Shaping The Future Of Advanced Materials
Market Map
From 3D printing metals to producing self-healing polymers, these companies are driving innovation in advanced materials.
Startups Are Looking To Capitalize On The $1T Opportunity In Carbon Recycling
Companies are developing new solutions to generate revenue from the carbon capture process.
Eliminating Carbon Emissions From Basic Materials Production Is A Tough Problem That Is Shaping Up To Have A Big Impact
Carbon emissions built into industrial production processes are often overlooked, though emerging technologies in the space could see outsized growth in the medium term.
State Of Industrial 3D Printing: Startups, Industrial Groups Make Steady Progress On 3D Printing Speed And Quality
Startups and industrial OEMs have made steady progress pushing 3D printing innovation forward, as VC funding and public interest have fluctuated.
Industrial 3D Printing: 40+ Startups Shaping The Future of Additive Manufacturing
Despite a slump in the broader 3D printing space, industrial 3D printing continues to grow, with startups focusing on everything from creating advanced composite materials to processing printed products.
Making Waves: 50+ Startups Working On Improving Water Infrastructure, Management, And Efficiency
Startups are looking to enhance the ways water is sourced, used, and distributed, among other things.
Advanced Manufacturing Trends In 2019
An analysis of emerging advanced manufacturing trends using the CB Insights NExTT framework.
Beyond Silicon: Automakers Turn To New Materials To Power Electric Vehicles
Silicon has been the go-to material for powering electric vehicles, but it's reaching the limits of its processing power. With cars becoming increasingly connected and demanding more compute power, automakers are looking for more efficient alternatives.
Advanced Materials Could Cut Industrial Separations Energy Usage. But Will They Gain Traction?
Startups are working to drastically reduce energy usage in separation processes that yield fuel, plastics, fresh water, and more.
Here’s Where Chemicals Companies Are Investing As The Industry Consolidates
Chemicals companies are investing in new technologies and completing small M&A deals, mainly in analytics, biotech, agriculture, and healthcare.
The Car Of The Future Is Already Creating Supply Chain Issues Across Tech, Chip, & Electronics — Here’s How Companies Are Responding
Cars already share several key components with consumer electronic devices, driving demand across the supply chain. We dive deeper into this overlap and the new technologies working to prevent supply chain bottlenecks.
Soaring Raw Materials Demand Is Driving Innovation In Automotive And Consumer Electronics Markets
Automakers and consumer electronics companies are investing heavily to reduce their dependence on rare earth elements and other scarce materials.