Industrials

How the rise of humanoid robots launches AI into the physical world

How the rise of humanoid robots launches AI into the physical world

We analyze the impact of physical AI on the humanoid robot landscape to help enterprises, industrial firms, and investors capitalize on this new computing platform.

May 8, 2025

State of AI Q1’25 Report

State of AI Q1’25 Report

From AI agent consolidation to a wave of healthcare AI unicorns, we break down the trends reshaping AI using CB Insights data.

May 1, 2025

The State of AI: Trends to Watch in 2025

Webinar May 15 2 PM EDT

The State of AI: Trends to Watch in 2025

AI momentum shows no signs of slowing in 2025. We break down the shifts reshaping the landscape for enterprise leaders and investors.

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Apr 30, 2025

State of CVC Q1’25 Report

State of CVC Q1’25 Report

CVCs are prioritizing quality over quantity, with deal volume hitting a 7-year low even as deal sizes grow. We break down the trends shaping corporate venture capital using CB Insights data.

Apr 29, 2025

The AI 100 Revealed: The Most Promising Startups of 2025

Webinar Apr 24 2 PM EDT

The AI 100 Revealed: The Most Promising Startups of 2025

Meet the startups driving the next wave of AI innovation – and the strategies behind their success.

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Apr 24, 2025

AI 100: The most promising artificial intelligence startups of 2025

AI 100: The most promising artificial intelligence startups of 2025

CB Insights is launching the 9th annual AI 100 — a ranking of the world's top emerging AI companies. From observability to infrastructure security to vertical AI agents, this year's winners are shaping the future of intelligent systems across industries.

Apr 24, 2025

From the battlefield to the factory, Palantir is going on an AI offensive

From the battlefield to the factory, Palantir is going on an AI offensive

We mined Palantir's investments and partnerships since Q1’23 to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 10, 2025

AI GI Joe: Defense tech goes on the offensive

AI GI Joe: Defense tech goes on the offensive

Investors and corporates are swarming the defense tech industry. We look at how AI is fueling the market's rise, as well as the top deals and most active investors of 2025.

Apr 10, 2025

State of Venture Q1’25 Report

State of Venture Q1’25 Report

AI grabs 1 in 5 venture deals. Early-stage deal sizes balloon. Billion-dollar M&A deals sweep the tech landscape. Here’s everything you need to know about VC.

Apr 3, 2025

The Industrial AI Arms Race: How Leaders & Emerging Players are Leveraging Generative AI

Webinar Mar 27 2 PM EDT

The Industrial AI Arms Race: How Leaders & Emerging Players are Leveraging Generative AI

From AI-powered copilots to digital twins, explore how industrial companies are deploying AI to transform automation and robotics.

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Mar 27, 2025

Nvidia’s next big bet? Physical AI

Nvidia’s next big bet? Physical AI

With M&A on the rise, we break down how Nvidia is using acquisitions — including purchasing synthetic data startup Gretel last week — to strengthen its positioning in the next wave of AI development.

Mar 26, 2025

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

AI will be the driving force behind tech M&A deals in 2025. From AI agent consolidation to big tech’s next battlefield, we highlight 7 areas where we expect to see deals this year.

Mar 21, 2025

Tariffs, Tech & Venture: Data-Driven Insights for a Shifting Market

Webinar Apr 17 11 AM EDT

Tariffs, Tech & Venture: Data-Driven Insights for a Shifting Market

As tariffs disrupt global markets, companies face new risks – but also new opportunities. Our experts break down how evolving trade policies are reshaping key sectors from industrials to retail and consumer goods.

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Mar 20, 2025

The AI agent market map

The AI agent market map

We mined the CB Insights database to map 170+ AI agent startups across 26 categories. We also provide an outlook on AI agents’ progress, limitations, and future directions.

Mar 6, 2025

Tech M&A Predictions for 2025

Webinar Mar 18 2 PM EDT

Tech M&A Predictions for 2025

Our expert breaks down the biggest trends shaping the dealmaking landscape in 2025.

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Feb 24, 2025

The automated warehouse market map

The automated warehouse market map

From autonomous yard vehicles to warehouse AI copilots, we map 275+ companies modernizing warehouse operations and explore 3 trends driving automation forward.

Feb 13, 2025

The wildfire tech market map

The wildfire tech market map

We map out 130 companies developing wildfire technologies for applications such as prevention & preparedness, detection & monitoring, firefighting, and damage assessment.

Feb 13, 2025

The State of AI: Charting the Course from 2024 to 2025

Webinar Feb 11 2 PM EDT

The State of AI: Charting the Course from 2024 to 2025

2024 broke records for AI, with funding surpassing $100B. As the AI arms race intensifies, staying ahead of the trends and opportunities has never been more critical.

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Feb 11, 2025

State of Climate Tech 2024 Report

State of Climate Tech 2024 Report

From the growth potential of grid tech/nuclear to a dramatic pullback in funding, we break down key changes in the climate tech landscape using CB Insights data.

Feb 6, 2025

State of CVC 2024 Report

State of CVC 2024 Report

CVCs plunge headfirst into AI, prioritize early-stage deals, and downshift on Asia. We break down the trends reshaping corporate venture capital using CB Insights data.

Feb 4, 2025

State of AI Report: 6 trends shaping the landscape in 2025

State of AI Report: 6 trends shaping the landscape in 2025

From a new breed of AI unicorns to the M&A wave, we look at key changes in the AI landscape using CB Insights data.

Jan 30, 2025

Data centers are reshaping nuclear development, driving billions in new power infrastructure investment

Data centers are reshaping nuclear development, driving billions in new power infrastructure investment

Tech companies' growing power demands and component supply shortages have altered nuclear development timelines. We look at how fusion startups and small modular reactor (SMR) developers are adapting.

Jan 28, 2025

Critical infrastructure is under attack: How operational technology (OT) security platforms are helping companies better prepare

Critical infrastructure is under attack: How operational technology (OT) security platforms are helping companies better prepare

Critical infrastructure sectors are being exposed to costly cyberattacks. This brief explores how industrials firms have responded by investing in and partnering with OT security firms and how healthcare companies can follow suit.

Jan 23, 2025

The GenAI Playbook: The Data Behind How High-Performing Strategy Teams Are Adopting Generative AI

Webinar Jan 28 2 PM EDT

The GenAI Playbook: The Data Behind How High-Performing Strategy Teams Are Adopting Generative AI

In this webinar, our expert explores how leading enterprises are integrating genAI into their strategies to drive results and stay ahead of the competition.

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Jan 8, 2025

State of Venture 2024 Report

State of Venture 2024 Report

From AI’s banner year to an 8-year low in global dealmaking, we break down key changes in the venture landscape using CB Insights data.

Jan 7, 2025

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