Sequoia Capital announced in February 2022 its first crypto-focused fund. We dive into the blockchain and crypto investments Sequoia Capital and its sister funds, Sequoia Capital China and Sequoia Capital India, have made prior to the announcement along with some of its recent bets.
We used the CB Insights Management Mosaic algorithm to identify 6 promising early-stage startups based in Miami that are working on everything from virtual pediatrics to blockchain-based gaming to cloud cost optimization.
Record funding and the rise of remote work have put a number of US cities on the VC map. While reports of Silicon Valley’s demise are exaggerated, these cities are actively courting the region’s tech talent and smart money.
US venture funding, deals, unicorn births, and exits all hit record highs in 2021.
Market Map
Mortgage tech funding rebounded in 2021, with investment going to companies offering innovative mortgage application & processing solutions, alternative home financing tools, and more.
Venture capital funding in the US continues to break records. We map out the most active VC investor in every US state. Since our last analysis in April 2021, we've seen shake-ups across 14 states.
From DataRobot and Olive to Epic Games and Magic Leap, our infographic shows the top private tech company in every state, based on funding totals.
Startups in 46 US states plus DC are applying artificial intelligence tech across industries like marketing, healthcare, retail, and more.
Challenger banks focused on improving the financial wellness of customer segments like teens, immigrants, and minorities have gained significant traction over the last year. We look at the trends shaping the space.
Apple’s $430B commitment to 5G is the latest move in a flurry of recent 5G-focused activity in the US, as the tech gains investment and regulatory approval. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
US-based challenger banks are entering a new phase in their bid to be the consumer banks of the future. We look at the trends driving the space forward and what financial institutions need to know.
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Technology is transforming nearly every aspect of commercial and residential real estate. We've identified 130+ companies that are revolutionizing the way we buy, sell, rent, manage, and invest in real estate.
US banks are future-proofing by actively investing in fintech. From insurance to blockchain, we visualize which fintech categories are seeing the strongest momentum — and which are cooling down.
2020 was a year of consolidation for the wealth management industry, where public players like BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley announced new M&A deals. We analyze the M&A trends and take a closer look at the consolidation strategies of the largest players in the space.
Fintech startups across 43 US states plus Washington DC are transforming payments, investing, insurance, and more.
Renewable energy funding has slowly expanded in recent years, though the industry has seen setbacks in 2020. Below, we look at where investors see opportunities in renewable energy tech.
Wealth tech funding has already set a new annual record in 2020. We dig into the investment trends driving the surge.
News Analysis
The deal gives Opendoor significant leverage to expand, and could spark more SPAC activity in the real estate technology market.
Root is betting on behavioral-based auto insurance to help it take on the incumbents that dominate the auto insurance industry.
Healthcare Smart Money investors are backing startups that help Americans navigate complex health plans, gain access to alternative coverage, and simplify payment models within the private health insurance sector.
Startups enabling lower-cost, transparent, and comprehensive private healthcare have seen major funding growth since 2015.
Global CVC-backed funding fell nearly 30% in Q2'20. We look at corporate investment trends amid the coronavirus pandemic here.
In Q2’20, US-based startups continued to pick up deals and dollars during the Covid-19 crisis.
The P&C insurance industry has yet to see the full impact from Covid-19 — but it is coming. As incumbents look to gain a competitive edge and protect the franchise, they may finally embrace promising, emerging insurtech categories.
Super-regional banks are ramping up their fintech activity through a combination of investments, partnerships, and acquisitions. We dive into some of the top players' fintech strategies.
ByteDance, the China-based unicorn behind the video-sharing app TikTok, was recently valued at up to $140B. Now, the company is leveraging its recommendation algorithms to expand its portfolio in a bid to join the ranks of Big Tech.