February 7, 2026

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CB Insights GenAI Signal Tracker

Voice AI led this week's largest genAI deals, with ElevenLabs' $500M Series D marking the sector's biggest raise. Track emerging generative AI startups, shifting markets, and breakout opportunities with our dynamic signal tracker.

Tech Trends 2026: 14 emerging trends to watch closely this year

The ROI test for agents. Pharma's path to self-driving labs. Stablecoins go corporate. CB Insights predictive intelligence uncovers 14 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

How Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch maps the next phase of AI

We analyze Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch to uncover the top trends in AI infrastructure, robotics, and verticalized agents.

State of AI 2025 Report

From AI agent acquisitions to $200B+ in funding, we look at key changes in the AI landscape using CB Insights predictive intelligence.

State of Fintech 2025 Report

From institutional DeFi to prediction markets expansion, we break down the trends shaping fintech using CB Insights data.

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How payments leaders are seizing the SMB opportunity

CB Insights deal and partnership data shows the largest payments firms are consolidating SMB financial services and shaping the next era of SMB relationships.

The new industrial revolution: How SpaceX is driving the emerging space economy

We analyzed SpaceX's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships since Q4'23 to surface the company's strategic priorities.

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