Smart Cities

Autonomous driving hasn’t met expectations. Is vehicle-to-everything (V2X) investors’ next target?

We analyze the current state of the vehicle-to-everything market following tech giant Qualcomm's recent acquisition of Autotalks.

Research Brief

6 applications of generative AI in industrials

From infrastructure design to materials discovery, we look at 6 ways industrials companies can leverage generative AI — and the vendors building tech solutions in each area.

Research Brief
March 22, 2023

What is Microsoft doing to optimize energy use & reduce emissions?

Tech giant Microsoft is investing in climate tech solutions that can help reduce energy use and emissions. We dig into the company’s strategy to establish a foothold in the space and reach its carbon-negative goal.

Research Brief
February 17, 2023

Prioritizing 10 technologies helping utility companies transform the power grid

From energy efficiency to grid inspection, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the tech solutions that utility companies like National Grid and American Electric Power are using to enhance grid sustainability and reliability in a cost-effective manner.

Research Brief
February 13, 2023

146 companies helping utility companies digitize and automate operations

Amid the shift to renewable energy, this Market Map looks at the tech providers helping utility companies like National Grid and Dominion Energy decrease costs while stabilizing power supplies on the grid.

Research Brief
December 9, 2022

11 technologies maximizing commercial building efficiency — and the ones that building managers should prioritize now

From HVAC optimization to digital twins, we evaluate and prioritize technologies for building managers to consider in building efficiency & efficacy.

Report
August 4, 2022

State of Energy Tech Q2’22 Report

Energy tech funding and deals continue to fall but remain elevated relative to recent years.

Report
July 27, 2022

The Big Tech in Sustainability Report: How Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are tackling emissions

Consumers and investors are increasingly scrutinizing how corporations are mitigating their carbon footprint, from transitioning to renewable energy to decreasing carbon emissions. We look at how big tech is developing software, investing in climate tech, and partnering with startups to create a more sustainable future.

Report
July 12, 2022

Tech Market Map Report: Digitization & Automation in Commercial Buildings

This report looks at the digitization & automation companies serving building managers.

Report
May 23, 2022

The Future of the Office Building: How heat pumps, digital twins, and AI algorithms are making buildings greener and safer

From AI-enhanced energy management to digital twins, we dive into the major technological changes shaping the office building of the future.

Report
May 4, 2022

Smart city rising: 100+ startups transforming life in major cities

Market Map

From micromobility and cybersecurity to environment monitoring, startups in these areas are making cities more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.

Research Brief
February 9, 2022

The Pandemic Didn’t Kill Cities — It’s Forcing Them To Get Smarter. Here’s Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets

Funding for the tech solutions making cities smarter is increasing as the world looks to solve complex urban dilemmas. In this brief, we discuss the sector's market drivers and the implications of emerging themes.

Research Brief
January 26, 2022

5 Opportunities Where Tech Can Help Upgrade Our Crumbling Infrastructure

Global infrastructure is in desperate need of an upgrade. From public transportation to the power grid, we take a look at the biggest opportunities for tech companies to make systems safer, greener, and more reliable.

Research Brief
October 27, 2021

The Micromobility Revolution: How Bikes And Scooters Are Shaking Up Urban Transport Worldwide

Micromobility startups have struggled with profitability issues, which were exacerbated by Covid-19. But these startups are seeing a post-pandemic rebound. We dive into what micromobility looks like around the world, leaders across the space, and obstacles that these transportation solutions are facing.

Report
October 13, 2021

Here’s Where The Top Smart Cities Investors Are Placing Their Bets

Funding to smart cities startups is on pace to reach an all-time high in 2021. We analyze where the top smart cities investors are placing their bets.

Research Brief
August 25, 2021

Smart Cities In Numbers 2021: VC Funding Soars As Deals See A Slight Drop-Off

Companies developing solutions for smart cities attracted fewer deals in 2020 while funding rose significantly — a trend that is expected to continue in 2021. In this interactive report built with CB Insights Stories, we dive into the industry's investment activity, emerging trends, notable deals, and more.

Report
June 17, 2021

40+ Companies Digitizing And Streamlining Energy Management

Market Map

From factories to office buildings, these companies are developing digital solutions to help improve energy efficiency, integrate renewable energy, and prevent outages.

Research Brief
February 11, 2021

Top Investors Fueling The Renewable Energy Tech Ecosystem

Investors are funding the renewable energy ecosystem at record highs, supporting startups installing EV stations globally, discovering new thin-film materials, and developing energy management software. We analyze the cohort of top investors below.

Research Brief
December 15, 2020

What Are Smart Cities?

Technology is powering the rise of smart cities, transforming everything from traffic management to waste collection. We dig into the digital revolution giving rise to cities that are more connected, sustainable, and efficient — and what the future of urbanization might look like.

Research Brief
December 15, 2020

Alphabet In AI: How Google Went From A Search Engine To An $800B Global AI Powerhouse

Alphabet is disrupting healthcare, auto, government contracts, and more with AI. We look at how it got here, where it’s headed, and what this means for incumbents.

Report
October 24, 2019

40+ Startups Transforming The Future Of Traffic

These companies are developing technology to help alleviate traffic and congestion, including everything from smart parking solutions to route optimization platforms.

Research Brief
April 15, 2019

30+ Startups Making Southeast Asia’s Cities Smarter

As urbanization in Southeast Asia accelerates, startups are emerging to help cities prepare for hyper-fast population growth. We map out the Southeast Asian startups developing the technology that will help support rapidly transforming urban areas.

Research Brief
March 28, 2019

Tech Trends To Watch In 2019

Tech is central to every industry, and more change is on the way. From at-home health kits to personalized makeup to data governance, these are the top 14 tech trends to watch in 2019.

Research Brief
February 4, 2019

How Smart Cities Will Vacuum Up Data — And Attempt To Protect It

We dive into initiatives for collecting and sharing accessible city data, as well as how organizations around the world are handling growing privacy concerns.

Research Brief
January 3, 2019

Client Note: Tech IPO Predictions, Microsoft Vs. Optimizely, Fintech For The Elderly, Genomics Funding Slows, And More

Also covered is the Infrastructure-as-a-Service trend.

Research Brief
December 19, 2018

Client Note: 2 Fintech Unicorns, Google Vs. Apple In Autonomous, Pest M&A, Adobe & AI, And More

Also covered are EV charging trends and smart building startups.

Research Brief
December 17, 2018