CB Insights - The AI software development market map - October 2025
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About CB Insights - The AI software development market map - October 2025
CB Insights' AI software development market map (October 2025) analyzes over 90 private startups offering AI-powered solutions across eight segments of the software development lifecycle. Key findings include the collapse of the development stack due to agentic AI, the emergence of inference cost management as a critical feature, and a shift toward unified orchestration platforms. The report includes a visual market map, key takeaways, and insights based on CB Insights' Mosaic scoring.
Key Features
Market map of 90+ private AI startups in software development
Analysis across 8 software development market segments
Key takeaways on agentic AI trends and enterprise adoption
Mosaic scores and predictive intelligence for companies
Insights on inference cost management and governance
Focus on agentic features and multi-agent capabilities
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive mapping of 90+ funded startups in AI software development
- Includes proprietary Mosaic scores for company health assessment
- Actionable insights on agentic AI and cost management trends
- Free access to the market map report
- Backed by CB Insights' private company data and research
Cons
- Only covers private companies funded in the last 2 years; may miss older or bootstrapped firms
- Does not include public companies or open-source projects
- Market map is a snapshot and may become outdated quickly
- Requires CB Insights subscription for full platform features like data exports
Best For
Identifying emerging AI startups in software developmentUnderstanding competitive landscape and market trendsEvaluating vendors for enterprise AI coding adoptionResearching agentic AI impact on the software development lifecycleStrategic planning for investment or partnership in AI dev tools
FAQ
What is the CB Insights AI software development market map?
It is a research report mapping over 90 private AI startups operating across eight software development markets, highlighting trends like agentic AI and cost management.
Who is the market map intended for?
Enterprise leaders, investors, and strategists looking to understand the AI coding tool landscape and evaluate vendors for adoption or investment.
How are companies selected for the market map?
Companies include private AI startups in software development that have received funding in the last 2 years, with data from CB Insights' predictive intelligence.
Is the market map free to access?
Yes, the report page appears to be freely accessible, though access to CB Insights' full platform requires a trial or subscription.