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PitchBook Analyst Note: 2021 Emerging Technology Outlook

Q4 2020

PitchBook Analyst Note: 2021 Emerging Technology Outlook

December 16, 2020

PitchBook Analyst Note: 2021 Emerging Technology Outlook
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The emerging tech VC ecosystem exhibited varied amounts of resilience in 2020, as the COVID-19 affected each segment in a unique way. In this analyst note, our emerging tech analysts predict the trends that will shape the space in 2021, with specialized insights on all reported areas of Emerging Tech Research, including cloudtech & DevOps, fintech, enterprise health & wellness tech, agtech, and more. Highlights include: 

  • Consumer fintech companies will fuel a record number of VC exits via public markets. 
  • Remote work represents a long-term megatrend that will likely result in significant exit opportunities in 2021. 
  • Late-mile delivery platforms are primed for major IPOs in 2021.