CB Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The most active backers are diverse, from French energy utility company Engie — which operates multiple nuclear energy reactors — to Oakland’s Powerhouse, an incubator with a notable focus on the solar industry. It also includes companies that are working on improving the core elements behind solar technology.

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Oakland Hawaii Industry United States 48

CB Insights

JANUARY 5, 2018

Jet.com founder Marc Lore ascended to CEO of Walmart’s US e-commerce operations, and since joining has taken the company on an e-commerce/apparel acquisition spree. Select investors: General Catalyst, Collaborative Fund, Forerunner Ventures, Mickey Drexler, Gwenyth Paltrow, Burch Creative Capital. Walmart’s $3.3B

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Company Branding Millennials Retail 57

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

In this research briefing, we’ll dive into the startups and technologies transforming agriculture and farming. Commercial operation of offshore fish farms has been limited to date due to regulations, as well as the challenges of efficiently operating a large farming operation far from land.

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Study Operations Regulation Regional 45

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Using advanced lending technology and analytics, OnDeck assesses small business creditworthiness based on actual operating performance and not solely on personal credit. OnDeck’s proprietary technology platform is powering the growth of small business. Credit Technology. Pamela Rice, SVP Technology.

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Hawaii Lending Analytics Innovation 12