I’m excited to announce we’re now taking nominations for our first-ever Digital Health 150 — a ranking of the 150 most promising private digital health companies globally.
BTW, companies we’ve recognized in the past as part of these rankings have gotten a ton of free exposure and gone on to raise tons of money, exit for billions, IPO, and more.
We’re pretty good at picking great companies. For proof, look at past rankings such as:
Meet the founders of The Digital Health 150 at The Future of Health. Use the code DH150here to get $500 off until July 4.
Well said, Fred
Venture capitalist Fred Wilson has been investing in tech companies since the 1980s. He’s also a prolific blogger, offering advice to investors on how to take the right risks, how to navigate crises, and much more.
From product development to building social networks, we break down 11 of Wilson’s most essential lessons from his blog posts and other writings. Read them all here.
First off, competitive intensity in the restaurant delivery space has dramatically climbed. Grubhub’s CBI profile reveals a long list of competitors. The 2 main ones that are putting pressure on the company are DoorDash and Uber via its Uber Eats offering.
This intensity is evident in other places, as you’ll see below.
Well, then
Travel season is in full swing. Many travelers are reportedly spending as much as $1,400 per night on wellness summits and retreats.
We discuss the $639B wellness travel market in our Wellness Trends 2019 Report. Download it here.
The battle for hearts & minds
Interestingly, the chatter about Grubhub has also fallen with the rise of Uber Eats and Doordash.
Doordash mentions on earnings calls have actually overtaken mentions of Grubhub. To see which public co execs & companies are mentioning these companies most, clients with transcript search engine access can go here.
As business relationship data on CB Insights highlights, the company has signed a number of deals with major restaurants as can be seen below and here.
Reapin’ and sowin’
A growing world population and the effects of climate change are creating big challenges for the vital agriculture industry.
Companies in the space are turning to AI and robotics to help with tasks such as predicting future weather patterns and improving supply chains.
From plant genomics to irrigation to harvesting, we look at 40+ startups transforming agriculture with AI and robotics. Clients can see them all here.
They’ve got amazing chemistry
Funding to VC-backed Canadian companies in 2018 totaled $3.5B, with deal activity up 30% year-over-year.
Our new periodic table highlights 150 notable Canada-based tech startups, investors, and exits. Check it out here.
Shut up and drive
Hype around biometric technology is on the rise. In the automotive space, OEMs and auto suppliers are exploring use cases for the tech.