Analyzing a16z’s investment strategy in consumer & retail tech: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?
We identify a16z’s top priorities across travel tech, e-commerce enablement, food tech, and more.
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Itilite, a corporate travel and expense (T&E) management solution, raises from Tiger Global. Itilite competitors include Expensify, Rocketrip, Rydoo, TripActions, Xpenditure, and Xpenser.
With the funding, Itilite plans to increase its investment in product innovation and brand-building activities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality
The metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords in tech, and this far-reaching vision of a next-gen internet will rely upon an entire ecosystem of companies to make it a reality. We cut through the noise to explain what the metaverse is, how it's being built, and who's building it.
Hotel property management software Amenitiz raises $30M. Amenitiz competitors include Cloudbeds, GuruHotel, Agilysys, innRoad, and Selfbook.
The company plans to use the funding to drive European expansion and expand its product line. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Hotel payments technology company Selfbook climbs to $300M valuation. Selfbook competitors include Agilysys and innRoad.
This news comes on the heels of its extended Series A round. The company plans to use the funds to establish new partnerships with leading hotel brands. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
TravelPerk Valuation Hits $1.3B — Its Competitors In The Corporate Travel Management Space Include TravelBank, Egencia, Comtravo, And TripActions
This news comes on the heels of its Series D funding round. It plans to use the funding to develop travel solutions designed to cater to hybrid workforces. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
H2O Hospitality — Developer Of Unmanned Hotel Management Technology — Raised $30M
H2O Hospitality will use the funds to enhance contactless check-in systems. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
The State Of Travel Tech Funding
Travel tech startups catering to a post-Covid-19 world are attracting investor attention. In this interactive report, we dive into the industry's investment activity, notable deals, emerging trends, and more.
Retail Tech 100 of 2020: The tech innovators transforming retail
The Retail Tech 100 is CB Insights' annual ranking of the 100 most promising B2B retail tech companies in the world. This year's winning companies include startups working on e-commerce infrastructure, supply chain automation, cashierless checkout, and more.
Tech Market Map Report: Travel Customer Service Tech
This report analyzes the customer service landscape and highlights tech providers within the space.
Reopening Travel: How Airport Tech Could Take Off Amid The Covid-19 Pandemic
From touchless kiosks to using your face as a passport, here are some of the innovations helping to keep passengers safe while at the airport.
State Of Retail Tech H1’20 Report: Investment & Sector Trends To Watch
Our retail tech report takes a data-driven look at global retail technology investment trends and top deals, underscoring the impact of Covid-19 and highlighting areas of interest across the retail landscape.
How Tech Could Reshape The Hotel Experience In A Post-Covid World
Reducing contamination risks could become a key selling point for hotels. From mobile concierge services to touchless elevators, tech could help make hotel guests feel safer and more comfortable.
Covid-19 Is Driving Layoffs Across Startups In These Sectors
From travel to payments, we analyze a crowd-sourced database to dive into the industries that have been hit by layoffs in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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4 Technologies Enabling Contactless Customer Interactions
From using smartphones for ordering in restaurants to controlling self-service kiosks with hand gestures, these solutions are reducing the risk of exposure to germs by making customer interactions touchless.
9 Self-Cleaning Tech Solutions That Could Play A Role In Reopening Stores, Restaurants, Hotels, And More
Startups To Watch
We identified 9 startups developing sanitation solutions that could reduce contamination risks and reassure consumers as businesses reopen.
Client Note: Distressed Startups, Challenger Banks, Last-Mile Delivery, And More
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9 Industries Biometrics Technology Could Transform
From opening your smartphone to unlocking your car to paying for groceries, biometrics is becoming a go-to method for identification.
Client Note: Brex Raises $100M, SoftBank Doubles Down On Latam, Revolve Goes Public, And More
Also covered are Amazon’s new secured credit offering, an HR tech startup raise, and Shutterfly’s acquisition.
Like It Or Not Facial Recognition Is Already Here. These Are The Industries It Will Transform First
From screening patients for clinical trials to assessing the emotional state of drivers, we dive in to how facial recognition technology is shaping the future.
Airbnb Acquires HotelTonight: A Review Of The Online Travel Booking Market
Airbnb's acquisition of HotelTonight has online travel booking giants and hotel chains paying attention to the home-sharing unicorn. A look at financing and market trends for the online travel booking space.
Market Maps, Explainers, Trends Reports, And More: Our Best CPG & Retail Research All In One Place
Check out our top food & beverage, retail, beauty, wellness, and supply chain research from 2018.
Can CPG Brands Monetize The Sharing Economy?
As CPG leaders struggle to sell directly to consumers, they should consider working with Uber, Airbnb, and other sharing economy giants.
Indian Budget Hotel Unicorn Raises $1B In The Race For Chinese Market
OYO is looking to expand its international footprint — especially in China. We look at how it could succeed in the shadow of Airbnb and its Chinese counterparts.