From food to beauty to hotels, companies across industries are adding plant-based products and services to cater to sustainability-focused consumers.
We look at 11 industries looking to get ahead of the meatless trend. Check it out here.
It’s gonna be a no from me dawg
CVCs that report to the CEO say the deals they present are more likely to be rejected than those reporting to someone else, according to our recent survey.
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Life in the bike lane
An increasing number of micromobility companies are vying for a piece of the bike and scooter market.
We dive into what micromobility looks like around the world, leaders across the space, and the obstacles these transportation services face. Read about it here.
IN OTHER NEWS
Less rare by the quarter
There were a record-breaking 180 private VC-backed US companies valued at $1B+ as of the end of Q3’19 — with an all-time high aggregate value of over $621B.
CB Insights’ Growth Collective is demystifying the growth strategies of the highest performing companies.
After identifying 33 high-performing companies in the S&P 500, we found that while the number of patent filings by high performers is going down, the number of deals in minority investments is up significantly.
Are high performing companies looking outside to build their tech advantage? Find out more here.
CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH
Cutting down on junk food
An estimated 20% of all food purchased in the US is thrown away, creating a big opportunity to boost efficiency.
P.S. The Future of Fintech is moving to San Francisco next year. The investors, startups, and corporations transforming financial services will all be there.
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