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Ep209: Brazilian edtech Blox seeks to upgrade university education across Latin America

Ep209: Brazilian edtech Blox seeks to upgrade university education across Latin America

Blox plans to raise over $1m in 2021 to expand across Brazil and Mexico, giving more choices to students to personalize degree programs with its AI curriculum management SaaS. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/brazilian-edtech-blox-seeks-to-upgrade-university-education-across-latin-america Episode keywords: Edtech, Enterprise Tech, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, SaaS, Google for Startups Residency, South Summit, Edu Capital, Concept Investments, Startups, Investment, Brazil, University, Higher Education
10:5026/07/2024
Ep208: Satelligence: Satellite data and AI helping corporate giants source commodities more sustainably

Ep208: Satelligence: Satellite data and AI helping corporate giants source commodities more sustainably

Satelligence monitors environmental risks across 6bn hectares of mostly tropical forest for high-profile clients such as Pepsico, Nestlé and Unilever Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/satelligence-satellite-data-and-ai-helping-corporate-giants-source-commodities-more-sustainably Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Monitoring & surveillance, Sustainability, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Geospatial Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Machine Learning, Horizon 2020, 4impact, ESG, Satellites
09:1325/07/2024
Ep207: NotCo: Will this Bezos-backed plant-based foodtech be Chile's first unicorn?

Ep207: NotCo: Will this Bezos-backed plant-based foodtech be Chile's first unicorn?

Armed with $85m Series C funding, NotCo has expanded to the US, competing head-on with popular US alt-protein brands for a foothold in the multibillion-dollar vegan market. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/notco-will-this-bezos-backed-plant-based-foodtech-be-chiles-first-unicorn Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Consumer Products, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Biotechnology, Biometrics, Machine Learning, Vegan, plant-based, NotCo, Startup, Investment, Chile
08:4224/07/2024
Ep206: Portugal oceantech II: Single-minded efforts to build an ecosystem of international reference

Ep206: Portugal oceantech II: Single-minded efforts to build an ecosystem of international reference

With dedicated accelerators and investment programs, supported by the EU’s vote of confidence, Portugal appears on track to lead in oceantech Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/portugal-oceantech-ii-single-minded-efforts-to-build-an-ecosystem-of-international-reference Episode keywords: Ocean Economy, B2B, Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Agriculture & Fishery, Transportation, Aquaculture, Logistics & Supply Chain, Investment, Biotechnology, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Offshore energy, Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network, Blue economy, Oceantech, PORTUGAL BLUE, European Investment Fund, Dubai Ports World, Ocean Engagement Fund, Blue Bio Value, Bluetech Accelerator, Blue Ocean Foundation, Gulbenkian Foundation, Artireef, Pinktech, Mare Startup, Pen Wave, Katapult Ocean, Forum Oceano
09:3723/07/2024
Ep205: Portugal looks to its marine heritage to create an oceantech leader

Ep205: Portugal looks to its marine heritage to create an oceantech leader

Portugal is tapping oceantech disruption to create new value out of its blue economy, with strong government push. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/portugal-looks-to-its-marine-heritage-to-create-an-oceantech-leader Episode keywords: Ocean Economy, Sustainability, B2B, Energy & Cleantech, Agriculture & Fishery, Transportation, Aquaculture, Logistics & Supply Chain, Biotechnology, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Geospatial Tech, Hardware, Internet of Things, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Sensors, Robotics, Blockchain, Offshore energy, Web Summit, Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network, Docapesca, Windfloat Atlantic, CorPower Ocean, Blue economy, Oceantech, Forum Oceano, Portugal, Investment
10:4722/07/2024
Ep204: IsCleanAir targets 2021 revenue to double on Covid-led health security push

Ep204: IsCleanAir targets 2021 revenue to double on Covid-led health security push

IsCleanAir’s water-based air-purifying IoT system reduces air contaminants by more than 90%, and uses 7–10 times less electricity than conventional filter-based systems. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/iscleanair-targets-2021-revenue-to-double-on-covid-led-health-security-push Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, Healthcare, Smart Cities, Industry 4.0, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Hardware, Internet of Things, Horizon 2020, IsCleanAir, Covid-19
10:1020/07/2024
Ep203: HigoSense launching advanced mobile device for self-triage and diagnosis, boosting telemedicine

Ep203: HigoSense launching advanced mobile device for self-triage and diagnosis, boosting telemedicine

The Polish medtech has developed a five-in-one diagnostic device for throat, ear, heart checks and more, with diagnosis in four minutes and compatible with diagnostic equipment. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/higosense-launching-advanced-mobile-device-for-self-triage-and-diagnosis-boosting-telemedicine Episode keywords: Medtech, B2B, B2C, On-demand, Family & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, SaaS, Marketplaces & Platforms, Automation, Mobile, Cloud, Big Data & Analytics, Startups, Investment, Poland
08:4119/07/2024
Ep202: Liquidstar: Bringing decentralized renewable energy to off-grid communities

Ep202: Liquidstar: Bringing decentralized renewable energy to off-grid communities

Using a blockchain-based platform, Liquidstar wants to use smart, modular batteries to power remote, off-grid communities as well as homes, offices and EVs in cities. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/liquidstar-bringing-decentralized-renewable-energy-to-off-grid-communities Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, B2C, Sharing Economy, Enterprise Tech, Blockchain, Hardware, Internet of Things, Mobile, Automation, SWITCHSingapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Batteries, Nigeria, Startups
10:1318/07/2024
Ep201: Inspired by kangaroos, ProAgni wants to wean the livestock farming industry off antibiotics

Ep201: Inspired by kangaroos, ProAgni wants to wean the livestock farming industry off antibiotics

Australia’s ProAgni is making grain-feed supplements to improve livestock growth, negate antibiotic use and even reduce methane emissions, all based on kangaroo gut health research Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/inspired-by-kangaroos-proagni-wants-to-wean-the-livestock-farming-industry-off-antibiotics Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Sustainability, B2C, Biotechnology, Microbiome, Methane, SFFxSWITCH, SWITCH Singapore, ProAgni, Future Food Asia, SDGs, climate change
09:0617/07/2024
Ep200: Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation

Ep200: Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D Ive: Asia will lead cell-based meat innovation

In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/big-idea-ventures-founder-andrew-d-ive-asia-will-lead-cell-based-meat-innovation Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Investment, Impact Investing, Food & Beverage, Foodtech, Sustainability, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Microbiome, Andrew Ive, Singapore, New Protein Fund, Covid-19, Food-X, Temasek, Tyson Foods, Bühler Group, Generation Food, Big Idea Ventures, India Alternative Protein Fund, Meat-Tech 3D, Good Food Institute, Europe, Asia, cell-based meat, Shiok Meats, MeliBio, Peace of Meat, Revolution Gelato, Zhenmeat, Startups
10:4416/07/2024
Ep199: AlphaBeats: a 10-minute music playlist to de-stress your brain using biofeedback

Ep199: AlphaBeats: a 10-minute music playlist to de-stress your brain using biofeedback

With the exclusive rights to Philips’s neurofeedback technology, Alphabeats has developed an app to offer and enhance relaxation using a person’s favorite music Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/alphabeats-a-10-minute-music-playlist-to-de-stress-your-brain-using-biofeedback Episode keywords: B2C, B2B, Lifestyle, Music, Entertainment, Healthcare, Mothercare, Wearables, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile, Sensors, Sound Wave Tech, Mindfulness, Wellness, Biofeedback, Alphabeats, Mental health
06:5115/07/2024
Ep198: DORM: New-generation housing for Indonesia’s tech-savvy, community-driven students

Ep198: DORM: New-generation housing for Indonesia’s tech-savvy, community-driven students

Combining online features with offline services, DORM goes way beyond what the market typically offers in student accommodation  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/dorm-new-generation-housing-for-indonesias-tech-savvy-community-driven-students Episode keywords: Students, Hospitality, Real Estate, Sharing Economy, Mobile, Coliving, PSBA, DORM, Satrio Rama Widyowicaksono
09:4513/07/2024
Ep197: Indonesian P2P lending platform Investree expands to the Philippines

Ep197: Indonesian P2P lending platform Investree expands to the Philippines

With local partner Filinvest Development Corporation, Investree Philippines will support the country’s SMEs with its lending-based crowdfunding platform. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-p2p-lending-platform-investree-expands-to-the-philippines Episode keywords: Fintech, B2B, Investment, P2P, Crowdfunding, B2C, Banking, Lending, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), EastWest Bank, ModalRakyat, UangTeman, Koinworks, Amartha, TaniFund, Tanihub, Modalku, Funding Society, Indonesia, Startup, Investment
05:0512/07/2024
Ep196: The Store Front: Striving to disrupt streaming with just rewards for musicians

Ep196: The Store Front: Striving to disrupt streaming with just rewards for musicians

Dubbing itself “the most equitable store around,” The Store Front aims to provide the fairest possible digital sales platform for musicians Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/the-store-front-striving-to-disrupt-streaming-with-just-rewards-for-musicians Episode keywords: Music, Arts, B2C, Consumer Products, E-commerce, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Retail, Marketplaces & Platforms, Streaming, Spotify, Union of Musicians, noisewhore
06:3311/07/2024
Ep195: Thousands of Farmers: Creative subscription model to help farms sell seasonal produce

Ep195: Thousands of Farmers: Creative subscription model to help farms sell seasonal produce

Just a few months old, Thousands of Farmers plans to add more entertaining features to its farm-to-table social commerce, attracting young consumers. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/thousands-of-farmers-creative-subscription-model-to-help-farms-sell-seasonal-produce Episode keywords: E-commerce, Agriculture & Fishery, B2C, Social Networking & Community, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sensors, Virtual Reality, 5G, WeChat, Mini programs, Pinduoduo, Taobao, China, Farming
06:4510/07/2024
Ep194: Kobo360: Nigeria's Uber-style logistics startup turns pan-African dream into reality

Ep194: Kobo360: Nigeria's Uber-style logistics startup turns pan-African dream into reality

Riding on Africa’s new free trade deal, Kobo360 aims to be the continent’s next unicorn by digitalizing logistics ops to transport goods quickly, reliably and more cheaply Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/kobo360-nigerias-uber-style-logistics-startup-turns-pan-african-dream-into-reality Episode keywords: Logistics & Supply Chain, Social Enterprises, Sustainability, B2B, Payments, Marketplaces & Platforms, Blockchain, Big Data & Analytics, Mobile, Y Combinator, Uber, Goldman Sachs, Africa
11:1809/07/2024
Ep193: SOURCE Global's solar-run panels turn air into drinking water

Ep193: SOURCE Global's solar-run panels turn air into drinking water

The US startup’s adapted solar panels extract water vapor from the air to produce potable water, a vital resource for distressed communities in disaster zones and remote areas. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/source-globals-solar-run-panels-turn-air-into-drinking-water Episode keywords: Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Impact Investing, Government, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Hardware, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile, Cloud, Internet of Things, Materials, Nanotechnology, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BlackRock, Material Impact, Solar energy, Startup
09:4408/07/2024
Ep192: Bizhare equity crowdfunding attracts over 50,000 retail investors, starts secondary trading

Ep192: Bizhare equity crowdfunding attracts over 50,000 retail investors, starts secondary trading

A partner of the Indonesia Central Securities Depository, Bizhare also lowered minimum investment amounts, implemented scripless trading and handpicked businesses on its platform. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bizhare-equity-crowdfunding-attracts-over-50000-retail-investors-starts-secondary-trading Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Investment, Crowdfunding, Fintech, Retail, Local Services, Food & Beverage, Marketplaces & Platforms, Equity crowdfunding, OJK, Santara, CrowdDana, LandX, Indonesia, Startup
09:4706/07/2024
Ep191: Ecojoko: Using AI, real-time data to save electricity

Ep191: Ecojoko: Using AI, real-time data to save electricity

The French startup’s energy-saving assistant and mobile app show how much electricity is being used and how much can be saved for every household appliance Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ecojoko-using-ai-real-time-data-to-save-electricity Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Consumer Products, Family & Technology, Monitoring & surveillance, Smart Home, B2C, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Hardware, Sensors, 50 Partners, ADEME, La French Tech, Business France
07:0805/07/2024
Ep190: VEnvirotech: Organic waste converted at source into biodegradable raw bioplastic

Ep190: VEnvirotech: Organic waste converted at source into biodegradable raw bioplastic

The Spanish startup presents an innovative circular business model to stand out in the ever-growing bioplastics sector with its on-site smart-waste container and garbage-consuming bacteria. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/venvirotech-organic-waste-converted-at-source-into-biodegradable-raw-bioplastic Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Manufacturing, B2B, Sustainability, Biotechnology, Automation, Sensors, Cloud, Women in Tech, MIT Enterprise Forum, European Social Innovation Competition, Barcelona Investment Forum, Repsol Foundation, Startup, Spain, Investment
11:1704/07/2024
Ep189: Gradana: P2P lending for more accessible home ownership in Indonesia

Ep189: Gradana: P2P lending for more accessible home ownership in Indonesia

Gradana wants to create an ecosystem where developers, agents, landlords, buyers and lenders benefit one another through interconnected financing  Check out the full article here:  https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gradana-p2p-lending-for-more-accessible-home-ownership-in-indonesia Episode keywords: Real Estate, P2P, Lending, Investment, Marketplaces & Platforms, Sinar Mas, Angela Oetama, Covid-19, millennials
08:0303/07/2024
Ep188: Indonesian fintechs plug payday gaps, help workers stay away from loan sharks

Ep188: Indonesian fintechs plug payday gaps, help workers stay away from loan sharks

Cash advance or “earned wage access” programs, already popular employee benefits in the US and Europe, are attracting investors and diverse clients in Indonesia. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/indonesian-fintechs-plug-payday-gaps-help-workers-stay-away-from-loan-sharks Episode keywords: Fintech, Human Resources, B2B, Lending, P2P, Personal Finance, Training & Coaching, Insurance, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Mobile, Big Data & Analytics, Venteny, Payuung, GajiGesa, Indoensia
08:4302/07/2024
Ep187: Pula: Pioneering insurtech helps to improve Africa's food security

Ep187: Pula: Pioneering insurtech helps to improve Africa's food security

With Kenyan insurtech Pula’s micro-insurance products, millions of farmers no longer have to bear the full risk of losses from natural disasters and crop failures Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/pula-pioneering-insurtech-helps-to-improve-africas-food-security Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Insurance, Fintech, Sustainability, B2B, Banking, Digital Imaging & Photography, Lending, Local Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, Monitoring & surveillance, Risk management, Social Enterprises, Impact Investing, Big Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Women in Tech, World Bank, ADB, Mercy Corps, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
09:3301/07/2024
Ep186: Therapixel: Using AI to improve breast cancer detection

Ep186: Therapixel: Using AI to improve breast cancer detection

Therapixel is raising €15m for commercial expansion of its AI-powered MammoScreen that gives accurate breast cancer screening results within minutes Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/therapixel-using-ai-to-improve-breast-cancer-detection Episode keywords: Medtech, B2C, Healthcare, B2B, Digital Imaging & Photography, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data & Analytics, SaaS
08:3229/06/2024
Ep185: Les Nouveaux Affineurs: Disrupting centuries-old French cheese culture

Ep185: Les Nouveaux Affineurs: Disrupting centuries-old French cheese culture

Backed by Michelin-star chefs and investors, Les Noveaux Affineurs is gearing up to be a global player in the billion-dollar vegan cheese market. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/les-nouveaux-affineurs-disrupting-centuries-old-french-cheese-culture Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, B2B, B2C, E-commerce, Hospitality, Retail, Alternative Proteins, Sustainability, Consumer Products, Fermentation, New Food Invest, Beyond Investing, Demeter Partners, Newfund Capital, Food Inn Lab, France, Startup, Investment
07:3028/06/2024
Ep184: BetterTradeOff: Taking the pain out of financial planning

Ep184: BetterTradeOff: Taking the pain out of financial planning

The Singapore-based startup’s user numbers rose sharply during Covid-19. It wants to raise $11.5m by year-end, is planning a launch in Australia and is eyeing the US market Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bettertradeoff-taking-the-pain-out-of-financial-planning Episode keywords: Fintech, Insurance, B2B, B2C, Personal Finance, Consumer Products, Lifestyle, Wealth management, SaaS, Marketplaces & Platforms, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Mobile
08:5427/06/2024
Ep183: TurtleTree Labs: Creating sustainable mammalian milk alternatives from stem cells

Ep183: TurtleTree Labs: Creating sustainable mammalian milk alternatives from stem cells

Founder’s search for high-quality dairy milk led to the creation in a lab of naturally occurring ingredients found in human milk for supply to dairy milk and infant formula businesses. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/turtletree-labs-creating-sustainable-mammalian-milk-alternatives-from-stem-cells Episode keywords: Foodtech, Alternative Proteins, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, B2B, Consumer Products, Mothercare, Biotechnology, Women in Tech, cellular agriculture, Singapore, Startups, Investment
08:3226/06/2024
Ep182: SwissDeCode: Portable DNA test kits detect food contamination within minutes

Ep182: SwissDeCode: Portable DNA test kits detect food contamination within minutes

DNAFoil, the startup’s rapid and accurate on-site food safety testing kit, can be deployed by non-expert staff after a few hours of training, with no need for lab equipment Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/swissdecode-portable-dna-test-kits-detect-food-contamination-within-minutes Episode keywords: Regulation, Foodtech, Food & Beverage, Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Biotechnology, Automation, Cloud, Hardware, DNA, Food safety, EIT Food
14:5325/06/2024
Ep181: Biomilq: Creating cell-based mothers’ milk in a lab

Ep181: Biomilq: Creating cell-based mothers’ milk in a lab

With the aim of helping women struggling to breastfeed, Bill Gates-backed Biomilq is disrupting the $45bn baby formula industry developing lab-grown breast milk from mammary epithelial cells. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/biomilq-creating-cell-based-mothers-milk-in-a-lab Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Mothercare, Regulation, Sustainability, Foodtech, Impact Investing, B2C, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Women in Tech, Startups
06:2124/06/2024
Ep180: TreeFrog Therapeutics: Mimicking how stem cells grow in the human body

Ep180: TreeFrog Therapeutics: Mimicking how stem cells grow in the human body

The French biotech’s proprietory technology to cultivate pluripotent stem cells in a 3D environment can be scaled to mass-produce high-quality cells to treat diseases such as Parkinson’s. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/treefrog-therapeutics-mimicking-how-stem-cells-grow-in-the-human-body Episode keywords: Healthcare, Medtech, Biotechnology, Stem cell, Deep tech, France, Startup, Investment, Biotech, biocapsule
09:1422/06/2024
Ep179: Qairos Energies: Mass producing green hydrogen from industrial hemp

Ep179: Qairos Energies: Mass producing green hydrogen from industrial hemp

The French startup is seeking a €19m Series B round to produce industrial quantities of green hydrogen and is planning a “circular economy” partnership with local farmers Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/qairos-energies-mass-producing-green-hydrogen-from-industrial-hemp Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Biomaterials, Materials, Green hydrogen, Pyro-gasification
08:3721/06/2024
Ep178: Graviky Labs: Sustainable ink made from air pollution

Ep178: Graviky Labs: Sustainable ink made from air pollution

Conceptualized at MIT and named among the Best Inventions of 2019 by TIME Magazine, Graviky Labs’ carbon-negative ink is made from upcycled emissions captured with a proprietary device. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/graviky-labs-sustainable-ink-made-from-air-pollution Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Arts, Consumer Products, Digital Imaging & Photography, Fashion, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Manufacturing, Design, Lifestyle, Energy & Cleantech, Materials, Hardware, PM2.5, Air pollution, Pollutants, Startups, Investment, India
08:0120/06/2024
Ep177: Oyika wants to help 30,000 Indonesian riders switch to electric motorcycles

Ep177: Oyika wants to help 30,000 Indonesian riders switch to electric motorcycles

With unlimited battery swaps and round-the-clock service, the Singapore startup is targeting ride-hailing and delivery drivers in Indonesia, a market with a growing appetite for electric motorcycles Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oyika-wants-to-help-30000-indonesian-riders-switch-to-electric-motorcycles Episode keywords: Transportation, B2C, Smart Vehicles, Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, Hardware, Mobile, Automation, Electric vehicles, EV batteries
07:4419/06/2024
Ep176: AgroCenta: Providing market access and credit to African smallholder farmers

Ep176: AgroCenta: Providing market access and credit to African smallholder farmers

AgroCenta’s platforms empower Ghanaian subsistence farmers, especially women, boosting productivity and sales with e-payments, micro-credits and insurance, and direct connections to buyers, cutting out the intermediaries. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/agrocenta-providing-market-access-and-credit-to-african-smallholder-farmers Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Fintech, Sustainability, Personal Finance, E-commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, B2B, Insurance, Lending, Social Enterprises, Social Networking & Community, Women, Enterprise Tech, Impact Investing, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Big Data & Analytics, Seedstars, Shell Foundation, AV Ventures, Rabo Foundation, Africa, Ghana, Startups, Investment
08:5918/06/2024
Ep175: Gojek and Tokopedia merge to form GoTo

Ep175: Gojek and Tokopedia merge to form GoTo

The new entity, now Indonesia’s largest tech group, plans to go public in Indonesia and the US, targeting a $40bn valuation Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gojek-and-tokopedia-merge-to-form-goto Episode keywords: B2C, Consumer Products, E-commerce, Entertainment, Fintech, Investment, Logistics & Supply Chain, O2O, On-demand, Transportation, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, GoTo, Gojek, Tokopedia
05:2817/06/2024
Ep174: Diamond Foundry: Growing conflict-free, eco-friendly diamonds in a lab

Ep174: Diamond Foundry: Growing conflict-free, eco-friendly diamonds in a lab

The world’s first lab-grown diamond producer certified carbon-neutral, Diamond Foundry became a unicorn recently with a $200m investment from Fidelity, adding to earlier funding from tech billionaires Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/diamond-foundry-growing-conflict-free-eco-friendly-diamonds-in-a-lab Episode keywords: Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Consumer Products, Luxury, Fashion, Lifestyle, B2B, B2C, Nanotechnology, Google, Twitter, climate change, carbon footprint, Semiconductor, Lab-grown diamonds
10:2215/06/2024
Ep173: The Watertree Project: Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles in Malaysia

Ep173: The Watertree Project: Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles in Malaysia

With high-profile Malaysian corporate clients under its belt, the startup is in no hurry to raise funds, preferring to focus on raising public awareness and winning mindshare. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/the-watertree-project-eliminating-single-use-plastic-water-bottles-in-malaysia Episode keywords: Sustainability, Circular Economy, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, B2C, Consumer Products, Women in Tech, Covid-19, Tetra Pak, Recycling, Plastics, Packaging, Startups, Malaysia
09:4814/06/2024
Ep172: Because Animals: Pioneering cultured meat for pets

Ep172: Because Animals: Pioneering cultured meat for pets

The biotech startup is disrupting the pet food processing industry with cell-based food to minimize environmental “pawprints” and promote animal welfare Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/because-animals-pioneering-cultured-meat-for-pets Episode keywords: E-commerce, Pets, Sustainability, Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Biotechnology, Marketplaces & Platforms, Materials, Microbiome, Women in Tech
06:4713/06/2024
Ep171: Biomede: Harnessing plants’ natural attributes to decontaminate soil

Ep171: Biomede: Harnessing plants’ natural attributes to decontaminate soil

The Lyon-based startup says using plants to remove harmful metals from the earth is a sustainable, cost-effective green alternative to decontaminate soil in agricultural or urban environments. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/biomede-harnessing-plants-natural-attributes-to-decontaminate-soil Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Sustainability, Circular Economy, B2B, Chemicals, Soil, Phytoremediation, Asteraceae, Greentech Innovation, France, Startups, Investment, Plants
06:2912/06/2024
Ep170: Switch Automation: On-demand, data-driven building management

Ep170: Switch Automation: On-demand, data-driven building management

The Denver-based company kicked off operations in Singapore last year, intends to use the city-state as a spring board to expand in the Asia Pacific Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/switch-automation-on-demand-data-driven-building-management Episode keywords: B2B, Monitoring & surveillance, Real Estate, Enterprise Tech, Cloud, Automation, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sensors, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Switch Automation, Deb Noller
09:0511/06/2024
Ep169: Plant-based meat faces backlash in China despite gaining traction

Ep169: Plant-based meat faces backlash in China despite gaining traction

An innocuous video clip sparked debate on social media over plant-based meat, with suspicion about its nutritional value, cost-effectiveness and even the motives of foreign companies. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/plant-based-meat-faces-backlash-in-china-despite-gaining-traction Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Consumer Products, Lifestyle, Sustainability, B2C, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Plant-based meat, Starfield, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, New Hope, Jinzi Ham, Sophie's Kitchen, Innoangel Fund, Startups, China, Investment
08:4610/06/2024
Ep168: Grain Meat: Focusing on whole cut plant-based meat

Ep168: Grain Meat: Focusing on whole cut plant-based meat

With its proprietary fiber weaving technique and specially-designed machinery, Wuxi-based Grain Meat aims to replicate the texture and even the grain of real meat. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/grain-meat-focusing-on-whole-cut-plant-based-meat Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, B2C, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, B2B, Biotechnology, 3D Printing, Plant-based meat, Women in Tech, Innoangel Fund, China, Startups, Investment
06:4308/06/2024
Ep167: Plantruption: Transforming Irish seaweed into sustainable alt-protein seafood

Ep167: Plantruption: Transforming Irish seaweed into sustainable alt-protein seafood

Using abundant local seaweed as highly nutritious, eco-friendly alternatives to fish, the Dublin-based startup is gearing up to tap into new markets in Europe and the US  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/plantruption-transforming-irish-seaweed-into-sustainable-alt-protein-seafood Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Alternative Proteins, Biotechnology, Materials, Women in Tech, EIT Food, Seaweed
08:3307/06/2024
Ep166: Vence: Virtual fencing for sustainable livestock rearing

Ep166: Vence: Virtual fencing for sustainable livestock rearing

The startup uses GPS and AI algorithms to create virtual fences that work with animal collars for more efficient management of livestock and grasslands. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/vence-virtual-fencing-for-sustainable-livestock-rearing Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Monitoring & surveillance, Medtech, Hardware, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Tech, MIT, Tyche Partners, Food and Agri Innovation Fund, Neglected Climate Opportunities Fund, Eniac Ventures, JMI Services, Trailhead Partners, Project Drawdown, Startups, Investment
06:5106/06/2024
Ep165: Agricool: Growing fresh strawberries in shipping containers

Ep165: Agricool: Growing fresh strawberries in shipping containers

Paris-based Agricool grows fresh produce in urban aeroponics farms within shipping containers for sale at downtown supermarkets, aims to supply more large cities by 2030 Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/agricool-growing-fresh-strawberries-in-shipping-containers Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Foodtech, B2C, B2B, Consumer Products, Internet of Things, Aeroponics
07:0305/06/2024
Ep164: Behind Indonesia's recent EV push

Ep164: Behind Indonesia's recent EV push

EV prices in Indonesia are still high and there are concerns about infrastructure, but serious policymaking and private sector support can boost consumer adoption. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/behind-indonesias-recent-ev-push Episode keywords: Automotive, Transportation, Energy & Cleantech, Manufacturing, Government, Regulation, Sustainability, Hardware, Electric vehicles, Indonesia, EV
10:2504/06/2024
Ep163: Botree Cycling: Recovering critical metals from end-of-life batteries

Ep163: Botree Cycling: Recovering critical metals from end-of-life batteries

The Beijing-based startup helps clients dismantle and recycle spent lithium batteries on-site, recovering over 90% of rare metals and reducing demand for mineral resources Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/botree-cycling-recovering-critical-metals-from-end-of-life-batteries Episode keywords: Sustainability, Circular Economy, Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Materials, Hardware, EV batteries
07:3703/06/2024
Ep162: Teliman: Driver-centered mobility model assisting Malian development

Ep162: Teliman: Driver-centered mobility model assisting Malian development

The startup addresses a basic necessity with its on-demand ride-hailing services while supporting the personal and economic progress of its drivers, including empowering women Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/teliman-driver-centered-mobility-model-assisting-malian-development Episode keywords: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain, B2C, Local Services, Social Enterprises, Women, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, 4YFN, Uber, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), CFAO Group
08:2801/06/2024
Ep161: Allozymes wants to supercharge manufacturing with engineered enzymes

Ep161: Allozymes wants to supercharge manufacturing with engineered enzymes

The Future Food Asia 2021 award winner speeds up enzyme engineering from years to months, is already attracting clients and has just raised $5m seed funding. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/allozymes-wants-to-supercharge-manufacturing-with-engineered-enzymes Episode keywords: B2B, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Biotechnology, Machine Learning, Future Food Asia, Enzymes, SOSV, Entrepreneur First, Temasek, National Research Foundation Singapore, Startup, Investment
08:2431/05/2024
Ep160: Bygen: Turning waste into activated carbon

Ep160: Bygen: Turning waste into activated carbon

Australian startup Bygen is offering agribusinesses more reasons to upcycle waste sustainably into a lucrative product with its eco-friendly process to make activated carbon Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bygen-turning-waste-into-activated-carbon Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Agriculture & Fishery, Sustainability, Chemicals, Circular Economy, Materials, Artesian, Activated carbon
08:1430/05/2024