Aerospace Tech

The drone tech market map

The drone tech market map

We mapped 230+ companies developing drones for applications across defense, industrials, logistics, and more.

Aug 27, 2025

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

AI captures 1 in 2 dollars. Hard tech makes a comeback. Stablecoins surge. Here’s everything you need to know about VC.

Jul 10, 2025

Building the autonomous battlefield: How Anduril is industrializing AI warfare

Building the autonomous battlefield: How Anduril is industrializing AI warfare

We analyzed Anduril's acquisitions, partnerships, and product development since Q1’23 to surface the company's strategic priorities.

May 21, 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

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

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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

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 industrial AI agents & copilots market map

The industrial AI agents & copilots market map

We map out 60+ companies developing AI agents & copilots for industrial applications, including manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, defense, and construction.

Dec 23, 2024

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

The future of LLMs. Caregiving humanoid robots. Crypto’s baby steps. We use CB Insights data to uncover 15 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

Nov 19, 2024

Auto, supply chain, & aerospace tech: Top research and trends to watch

Auto, supply chain, & aerospace tech: Top research and trends to watch

Bet on the right automotive, supply chain & logistics, and aerospace markets. Dig into your rivals’ strategies. Identify the best startups.

Oct 18, 2024

Small electric aircraft are edging closer to swarming the skies — here’s what to expect as the ‘flying car’ tech matures

Small electric aircraft are edging closer to swarming the skies — here’s what to expect as the ‘flying car’ tech matures

Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft have a lot of potential benefits for quickly covering short distances, though big challenges remain. We examine the market’s driving forces, recent advancements, and the industries most impacted.

Aug 30, 2024

Analyzing a16z’s AI investment strategy: Where the firm sees opportunity amid the genAI rush

Analyzing a16z’s AI investment strategy: Where the firm sees opportunity amid the genAI rush

In 2024 so far, Andreessen Horowitz’s leading AI priorities are multimedia generation and AI-fueled agents & copilots.

Aug 23, 2024

The AI in defense tech market map

The AI in defense tech market map

From unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), we break down the categories of tech companies transforming military operations with AI.

Aug 14, 2024

Analyzing In-Q-Tel’s investment strategy: Where the global security investor is betting to enhance the national security of the US and its allies

Analyzing In-Q-Tel’s investment strategy: Where the global security investor is betting to enhance the national security of the US and its allies

In-Q-Tel’s investment activity has implications for the private and public sectors. We mined its bets since Q2’22 to uncover the technologies it’s prioritizing, from biological computing to AI security.

Jul 26, 2024

Analyzing Boeing’s high-stakes bets to recover from crisis and reimagine aviation with emerging tech

Analyzing Boeing’s high-stakes bets to recover from crisis and reimagine aviation with emerging tech

We mined Boeing's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 16, 2024

The satellite & geospatial tech market map

The satellite & geospatial tech market map

From earth observation satellites to geospatial analytics, we break down the categories of tech companies helping businesses understand our planet and the human activity within it.

Mar 1, 2024

5 climate tech markets gaining momentum in 2024

5 climate tech markets gaining momentum in 2024

We analyzed early-stage investment trends to uncover which climate tech markets — from green hydrogen to agricultural field intelligence — are taking off and how these will impact the broader space.

Feb 29, 2024

Could telecom be Amazon’s fourth strategic pillar? How the e-commerce giant is investing in IoT and satellites as part of its growth strategy

Could telecom be Amazon’s fourth strategic pillar? How the e-commerce giant is investing in IoT and satellites as part of its growth strategy

We mined Amazon's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in telecommunications.

Oct 25, 2023

Weather risk intelligence funding surges as extreme weather events pile up

Weather risk intelligence funding surges as extreme weather events pile up

Following a nearly 90% drop last year, weather risk intelligence funding is on track to hit a 5-year high. We assess the market's momentum.

Jun 30, 2023

The satellite internet industry is heating up as rivals set their sights on SpaceX

The satellite internet industry is heating up as rivals set their sights on SpaceX

With new satellite internet entrants gaining attention and incumbents looking to build bigger moats, we look at investment trends and M&A data to assess the state of the market.

Jun 6, 2023

3 applications of satellites that are transforming the industrials sector

3 applications of satellites that are transforming the industrials sector

Advancements in satellite tech are improving how organizations communicate and monitor operations. We break down 3 key applications across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and energy.

Jun 1, 2023

DroneUp’s layoffs point to growing pains in the drone delivery space

DroneUp’s layoffs point to growing pains in the drone delivery space

We break down the mixed outlook for drone delivery companies as investment soars for some while others face technical hurdles and cost-cutting measures.

May 23, 2023

The robotaxi space is under pressure. How do company valuations compare?

The robotaxi space is under pressure. How do company valuations compare?

Facing commercial and regulatory hurdles, well-capitalized robotaxi startups like Cruise and Waymo will need to navigate a rocky road.

May 2, 2023

Analyzing Lockheed Martin’s growth strategy: How the aerospace giant is spearheading advances in AI, manufacturing, and defense tech

Analyzing Lockheed Martin’s growth strategy: How the aerospace giant is spearheading advances in AI, manufacturing, and defense tech

We mined Lockheed Martin's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 17, 2023

Analyzing SpaceX’s growth strategy: How the space leader is reshaping space exploration, telecom, national security, and beyond

Analyzing SpaceX’s growth strategy: How the space leader is reshaping space exploration, telecom, national security, and beyond

We mined SpaceX's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Mar 23, 2023