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Ep159: Xampla: Making strong, low-cost biodegradable plastic from peas
Inspired by the strength of spider silk, the Cambridge University spinoff has produced a plant-based, completely compostable alternative to microplastics.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/xampla-making-strong-low-cost-biodegradable-plastic-from-peas
Episode keywords: Sustainability, Consumer Products, B2B, Biomaterials, Beauty, Energy & Cleantech, Biotechnology, Materials, University of Cambridge, UK, Plastics, Plant-based, Microplastics, Startup, Investment
08:0429/05/2024
Ep158: Demand Side Instruments: Using small data to solve big problems
Following a €3.6m Series A round, the French startup is growing its workforce to commercialize its precision irrigation technology in new markets in Europe and North America
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/demand-side-instruments-using-small-data-to-solve-big-problems
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Smart Cities, B2B, Monitoring & surveillance, Sustainability, Precision Farming, Internet of Things, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Mobile, Sensors
06:5628/05/2024
Ep157: Senior Deli: Creating easy-to-swallow, appealing food for dysphagia sufferersy
Already supplying to over 200 senior homes and hospitals, the Future Food Asia 2021 co-winner uses proprietary tech to make nutritious, affordable texture-modified foods for people with swallowing difficulties.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/senior-deli-creating-easy-to-swallow-appealing-food-for-dysphagia-sufferers
Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, B2B, B2C, Family & Technology, Healthcare, Government, Biotechnology, Future Food Asia, Startup, Investment, dysphagia, elderly care, Hong Kong
08:1327/05/2024
Ep156: Qorium: Lab-grown premium leather for the future of luxury
The Dutch biotech startup co-founded by cell-based meat pioneer Mark Post is targeting the luxury goods market with its “clean leather” sheets made from cultivating bovine skin cells, and plans to raise up to €100m.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/qorium-lab-grown-premium-leather-for-the-future-of-luxury
Episode keywords: Luxury, Sustainability, Consumer Products, B2B, Fashion, Biotechnology, Materials, Brightlands Venture Partners, Cell-based leather, Startups, Investment
07:1225/05/2024
Ep155: Gigacover: Providing a financial safety net for gig workers
Gigacover is eyeing multi-billion-dollar opportunities in income and healthcare protection and financial services for the 150m self-employed workers in Southeast Asia, about half of whom are underbanked
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gigacover-providing-a-financial-safety-net-for-gig-workers
Episode keywords: Fintech, Insurance, Lending, B2B, B2C, Social Enterprises, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Gojek, Foodpanda, Lalamove, Gig workers
07:3424/05/2024
Ep154: Want to cut plastic packaging? Notpla's edible seaweed sachets are an option
From its edible whiskey “bubbles” to biodegradable Teflon-free container liners, Notpla seeks to replace single-use plastic and help food companies boost their green credentials.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/want-to-cut-plastic-packaging-notplas-edible-seaweed-sachets-are-an-option
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Food & Beverage, Foodtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sustainability, Ocean Economy, Aquaculture, On-demand, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Materials, Hardware, Just Eat, EU Green Deal, EIT Climate-KIC, Startups, Investment
08:2823/05/2024
Ep153: Viezo: Vibration energy harvesting to power sensors and IoT devices
Disrupting the battery market, Viezo’s proprietary technology, PolyFilm, can also boost operational efficiency and slash maintenance costs of sensors and IoT devices
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/viezo-vibration-energy-harvesting-to-power-sensors-and-iot-devices
Episode keywords: B2B, Construction, Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sensors, Wireless, Materials
07:0122/05/2024
Ep152: Indonesia's Green Rebel Foods to take its Asian-inspired plant-based meat regional
F&B veteran duo behind the Burgreens spinoff plans Series A fundraising by end-2021 for manufacturing and regional expansion.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesias-green-rebel-foods-to-take-its-asian-inspired-plant-based-meat-regional
Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Foodtech, B2B, B2C, Alternative Proteins, Sustainability, Fermentation, Southeast Asia, Singapore, Philippines, Unovis Asset Management, Teja Ventures, Green Rebel Foods, plant-based, Plant-based meat, Women in Tech, Startups, Investment
09:5021/05/2024
Ep151: Refurbed: Electronics recycling marketplace gets $54m for EU consolidation, overseas expansion
Consumers can reduce their carbon footprints by shifting toward a circular economy, become carbon-neutral by planting one tree with every purchase from Refurbed
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/refurbed-electronics-recycling-marketplace-gets-54m-for-eu-consolidation-overseas-expansion
Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Sustainability, E-commerce, Consumer Products, B2C, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Back Market, EIT Climate-KIC, Speedinvest, Bonsai Partners, All Iron Ventures, Y Combinator, Evli Growth Partners, Michael Altrichter, Ethereum
09:2320/05/2024
Ep150: MIWA Technologies: Reducing food waste and packaging with smart refill vending system
MIWA’s solution lets consumers buy exact refill quantities in personalized containers, eradicating need for single-use plastics throughout the supply chain
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/miwa-technologies-reducing-food-waste-and-packaging-with-smart-refill-vending-system
Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Sustainability, Retail, Consumer Products, Logistics & Supply Chain, Food & Beverage, Internet of Things, Hardware, Mobile, Sensors, Cloud, Circular Design Challenge, Green Alley Awards, European Social Innovation Competition
08:2818/05/2024
Ep149: NovoNutrients: Tackling the dual problems of CO2 emissions and over-fishing
The first to transform CO2 to fish food, NovoNutrients is trialing with industry giants Skretting and Chevron, and will soon raise Series A funding.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/novonutrients-tackling-the-dual-problems-of-co2-emissions-and-over-fishing
Episode keywords: Aquaculture, Agriculture & Fishery, Alternative Proteins, Biomaterials, Foodtech, Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Fermentation, Microbiome, Biotechnology, IndieBio, SOSV, FEED-X, Chevron Technology Ventures’ Catalyst Program, Startups, Investment
08:4717/05/2024
Ep148: From delivery riders to MSMEs, Igloo aims to make insurance more accessible
Expanding from its origins in e-commerce insurance, Igloo seeks growth in credit insurance and income protection for middle-income groups in Southeast Asia
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/from-delivery-riders-to-msmes-igloo-aims-to-make-insurance-more-accessible
Episode keywords: Insurance, B2B, Risk management, Automotive, E-commerce, Fintech, Personal Finance, Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Foodpanda, SMEs, Igloo, Southeast Asia, MSMEs, Grab
08:4416/05/2024
Ep147: Powerbrain: Saving energy and cutting emissions for SMEs, with none of the fuss
Already profitable within a year of running, Powerbrain is raising funds to protect its IPs and enter new verticals in Indonesia’s energy management business.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/powerbrain-saving-energy-and-cutting-emissions-for-smes-with-none-of-the-fuss
Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Automation, Internet of Things, Hardware, Sensors, Powerbrain, SMEs, Indonesia, Startups
08:5815/05/2024
Ep146: Linptech: Smart home devices powered by movement
The first in China to tap kinetic energy to control smart home devices, Linptech has seen its wireless, battery-free products used in smart homes, and even at the Tokyo Olympics
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/linptech-smart-home-devices-powered-by-movement
Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Smart Home, Sustainability, B2B, B2C, Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Automation, Hardware, Sensors, Wireless
09:0414/05/2024
Ep145: Sequoia Capital China holds steady with investments in healthcare, biotech and green economy
China’s most active investor increases bets on sectors beyond the consumer internet and edtech recently hurt by regulatory clampdown.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/sequoia-capital-china-holds-steady-with-investments-in-healthcare-biotech-and-green-economy
Episode keywords: Investment, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Sustainability, Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, Medtech, Edtech, Smart Vehicles, Biotechnology, Materials, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Robotics, Sequoia Capital China, Neil Shen, ESG
06:4413/05/2024
Ep144: Taronga Ventures takes RealTechX to Singapore; plans Japan, US growth
The Australian proptech investor to focus on ESG in its acceleration program, including women under-representation and site safety.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/taronga-ventures-takes-realtechx-to-singapore-plans-japan-us-growth
Episode keywords: Real Estate, Construction, B2B, Co-working, E-commerce, O2O, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Industry 4.0, Investment, Impact Investing, Augmented Reality, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Materials, Switch Automation, Qlue, RealTechX, Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan, US, Asia, Enterprise Singapore, South Korea, ESG, Startups
11:0911/05/2024
Ep143: Good Startup: Alt-protein products can be better than real meat
The investor of Eat Just, Ripple Foods and more expects its portfolio companies will exit in the next four to six years, mostly through acquisition
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/good-startup-alt-protein-products-can-be-better-than-real-meat
Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Investment, Foodtech, Sustainability, Impact Investing, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Good Startup, Singapore, Gautam Godhwani, Jayesh Parekh, Eat JUST, Ripple Foods, TurtleTree Labs, Novel Farms, Asia, Europe
09:2410/05/2024
Ep142: MioTech: Early mover in China ESG data and analytics for investing, corporate reporting
Hong Kong-based fintech uses AI technologies to monitor ESG data and risks in real time, turn unstructured data into reliable insights.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/miotech-early-mover-in-china-esg-data-and-analytics-for-investing-corporate-reporting
Episode keywords: Fintech, Investment, Impact Investing, Risk management, Sustainability, B2B, Government, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Natural Language Processing, SaaS, Machine Learning, ESG, ZhenFund, CSR, Hong Kong, China, Startups
08:3709/05/2024
Ep141: Accelerating Asia bets on unicorn wave from MSME digitalization, logistics
The investor-accelerator’s sixth batch will start accepting applications in December, with greater ESG focus and a pledge to donate 1% of profit on investments to charity
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/accelerating-asia-bets-on-unicorn-wave-from-msme-digitalization-logistics
Episode keywords: Investment, Impact Investing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Edtech, Healthcare, B2B, B2C, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Accelerating Asia, Amra Naidoo, Southeast Asia, MSMEs, SMEs, South Asia, ESG
10:0908/05/2024
Ep140: Verkor: Accelerating low‑carbon battery production in France
French startup Verkor aims to raise up to €1.3bn by the end of next year to finance its first Gigafactory producing sustainable lithium-ion batteries for the European market.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/verkor-accelerating-lowcarbon-battery-production-in-france
Episode keywords: Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, Transportation, B2B, B2C, Manufacturing, Electric vehicles, EV batteries, EIT InnoEnergy, European Battery Alliance, EQT Ventures, France, Startups, Investment
08:2607/05/2024
Ep139: Forward Fooding: Ranking the world's agrifood startups on success and sustainability
The collaborative platform has opened applications for its FoodTech500 global ranking of agrifood startups; counts over 7,000 startups and scaleups mapped so far
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/forward-fooding-ranking-the-worlds-agrifood-startups-on-success-and-sustainability
Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, Agriculture & Fishery, Sustainability, Alternative Proteins, Precision Farming, Soil, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Microbiome, Sensors, Robotics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Location Tech, Internet of Things, Hardware, Europe, UK, Asia, Singapore
09:2506/05/2024
Ep138: ARTICARES: Personalized, more affordable arm rehab therapy at home
Using adaptive AI, its H-Man robot works like an occupational therapist, assessing patient’s performance and adjusting the complexity of training tasks in real time
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/articares-personalized-more-affordable-arm-rehab-therapy-at-home
Episode keywords: Healthcare, Medtech, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Hardware, Sensors, NTU, Temasek
08:0004/05/2024
Ep137: Intudo Ventures: Grooming returning overseas talent for an Indonesia-only bet
Combining the experience and networks of foreign-educated Indonesians with local distribution channels, Intudo’s hyperlocal strategy has attracted $200m in managed assets.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/intudo-ventures-grooming-returning-overseas-talent-for-an-indonesia-only-bet
Episode keywords: Investment, B2B, B2C, Cryptocurrency, Medtech, Fintech, Healthcare, Enterprise Tech, Agriculture & Fishery, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Blockchain, Cloud, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, SaaS, Intudo Ventures, Indonesia, Startups, Investment, LPs
11:0303/05/2024
Ep136: Voicemod: Voice-tweaking tech that's conquering esports and streamers
Backed by esports and gaming VC BITKRAFT Ventures, Voicemod has become a leading name in voice modification tech for gamers and livestreamers, with 2.5m MAU across 65 countries
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/voicemod-voice-tweaking-tech-thats-conquering-esports-and-streamers
Episode keywords: Gaming, Kids & Technology, Entertainment, eSports, Lifestyle, Social Networking & Community, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Streaming, Recognition Tech, Machine Learning
08:3202/05/2024
Ep135: Indonesian angel investor network ANGIN launches agrifood incubator
Program targets ESG investment and builds on the strong potential of Indonesia’s agriculture sector, which kept growing despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-angel-investor-network-angin-launches-agrifood-incubator
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Investment, Impact Investing, Food & Beverage, Energy & Cleantech, Biotechnology, Materials, ANGIN, MSMEs, ESG, SMEs, Ford Foundation, Indonesia, Startups.
05:4401/05/2024
Ep134: Yali Bio: Recreating a juicy steak in plant-based alternatives
Founded by the former head of Impossible Foods’ pilot plant, this Bay Area genomics and foodtech startup is one of the first to engineer a better fat for plant-based meat
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/yali-bio-recreating-a-juicy-steak-in-plant-based-alternatives
Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, B2B, Alternative Proteins, Biotechnology, Microbiome, Fermentation, Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat, Illumina Accelerator
07:4730/04/2024
Ep133: BeeHero: Agritech for bee health and better crop pollination
Combining AI, smart sensors and the world’s largest bee database, BeeHero accurately predicts disorders in colonies, helping beekeepers reduce the mortality rate of bees vital for crop pollination.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/beehero-agritech-for-bee-health-and-better-crop-pollination
Episode keywords: Precision Farming, Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, Sensors, 3D Printing, Hardware, Internet of Things, ADM Capital, Upwest, Rabo Food and Agri Innovation Fund, iAngels, Firstime, J-Ventures, Entrée Capital, Good Company, STB Holdings, Gaingels, BIRD Foundation, Israel Innovation Authority, Arison Group, Bees, Startup, Investment
07:0529/04/2024
Ep132: Algobash: SaaS for more effective IT hiring in Indonesia
With its remote assessment and automated interview platform, Algobash seeks faster, fairer and more inclusive recruitment and training of coders, to support tech growth in Indonesia.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/algobash-saas-for-more-effective-it-hiring-in-indonesia
Episode keywords: B2B, Human Resources, B2C, Edtech, Enterprise Tech, SaaS, Cloud, HackerRank, Algobash, Startups, Indonesia, Hiring, IT, Interview
08:5127/04/2024
Ep131: Indonesia's aquaculture startup eFishery eyes 1m farmer users in region
Bandung-based eFishery has diversified to fish sales and loan services, seeking to replicate its success in 10 countries in Southeast and South Asia, starting with Thailand
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesias-aquaculture-startup-efishery-eyes-1m-farmer-users-in-region
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, B2C, Lending, Aquaculture, Automation, Marketplaces & Platforms, Internet of Things, Sensors, Go-Jek, Endeavor Catalyst, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Bangladesh, South Asia, Wavemaker Partners
06:5226/04/2024
Ep130: TheVentures founders launch Singapore VC to drive deals in Southeast Asia
The Korean Viki co-founders return to Singapore as venture builders and investors, offering South Korean partnerships and “CTO-as-a-service” in Southeast Asia.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/theventures-founders-launch-singapore-vc-to-drive-deals-in-southeast-asia
Episode keywords: Investment, Beauty, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Foodtech, Local Services, Incubators, SaaS, Marketplaces & Platforms, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Venture Capital, Singapore, Startups, Viki
07:4025/04/2024
EP129: Cogo: Tech that helps you cut your real-time carbon footprint through daily choices
Currently operating in New Zealand, Australia and the UK, Cogo is raising $20m to bring its emissions tracking technology to companies and consumers in Asia, Europe and the US
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cogo-tech-that-helps-you-cut-your-real-time-carbon-footprint-through-daily-choices
Episode keywords: Sustainability, B2B, B2C, Fintech, Consumer Products, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms
08:1924/04/2024
Ep128: Europe ramps up development of local EV battery sector in race to zero emissions
Startups, automakers jostle or unite to ride the fast-growing EV battery market, as the EU pumps billions into developing its own value chain, to cut reliance on imports.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/europe-ramps-up-development-of-local-ev-battery-sector-in-race-to-zero-emissions
Episode keywords: Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, Manufacturing, Smart Vehicles, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Transportation, EV batteries, Electric vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Hardware, European Commission, European Battery Alliance, EU Green Deal, France, Germany, Tesla, Spain, Italy, China, Investment
14:4623/04/2024
Ep127: How influential is your influencer? This startup has the metrics to turn buzz into gold
Influencity is a new way for companies and brands to win in social media marketing
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/how-influential-is-your-influencer-this-startup-has-the-metrics-to-turn-buzz-into-gold?utm_medium=social-owned&utm_source=twitter
Episode keywords: B2B, E-commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle, Marketing, Media, Retail, Social Networking & Community, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile
06:4822/04/2024
Ep126: With recent funding of $182m, drone maker XAG is set to make its mark as agritech leader
XAG has been reaping the benefits of its 2012 pivot to agriculture as demand for high-tech automation in China’s farms continues to grow strongly amid government push
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/with-recent-funding-of-182m-drone-maker-xag-is-set-to-make-its-mark-as-agritech-leader
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Drones, Precision Farming, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Geospatial Tech, Hardware, Internet of Things, Recognition Tech, Robotics, Sensors
08:3620/04/2024
Ep125: Li Zexiang and his game-changing plans to take Chinese robotics global
An early supporter of drone giant DJI, Professor Li Zexiang is building robotics hubs across China to pivot homegrown enterprises into global players.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/li-zexiang-and-his-game-changing-plans-to-take-chinese-robotics-global
Episode keywords: Drones, Incubators, Consumer Products, Digital Imaging & Photography, Smart Cities, Smart Home, Logistics & Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Robotics, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless, Automation, Bots, DJI, Sequoia Capital China, Neil Shen, Frank Wang, Googol Technology, QKM Technology, ePropulsion, HKUST, Xbot Park, X-Tech Platform, China, Hong Kong, Startups, Investment
08:4119/04/2024
Ep124: VitiBot: Using robotics to make winemaking more sustainable
Combining a passion for robotics with his family’s history in winemaking, VitiBot CEO and co-founder Cedric Bache saw an opportunity to help winemakers meet the dual challenges of modernization and sustainable development
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/vitibot-using-robotics-to-make-winemaking-more-sustainable
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Precision Farming, Sustainability, Robotics, Location Tech, Geospatial Tech, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Hardware, Automation, Winemaking, Viticulture
10:5118/04/2024
Ep123: FROGS: Overcoming challenges to launch Indonesia's first drone-taxi for daily commutes_George
The Yogyakarta-based startup backed by UMG Idealab seeks more technical resources to launch Indonesia’s first homegrown “flying taxi,” after the success of its agritech drones.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/frogs-overcoming-challenges-to-launch-indonesias-first-drone-taxi-for-daily-commutes
Episode keywords: Transportation, Drones, Agriculture & Fishery, Smart Vehicles, Monitoring & surveillance, Smart Cities, Enterprise Tech, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Computer Vision, Hardware, Internet of Things, Location Tech, Sensors, Robotics, Mobile, Geospatial Tech, Cloud, FROGS, UMG Idealab, Kiwi Aliwarga, Asro Nasiri, Indonesia, Startups, Investment, Innovation
09:1917/04/2024
Ep122: RecyGlo, Myanmar's first circular economy waste management system, targets regional growth
Turning trash into cash, Yangon-based recycling pioneer RecyGlo wants to extend its zero-waste circular economy model to the rest of Southeast Asia
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/recyglo-myanmars-first-circular-economy-waste-management-system-targets-regional-growth
Episode keywords: Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, B2B, B2C, Local Services, E-commerce, Social Enterprises, Circular Economy, Marketplaces & Platforms, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Location Tech, Mobile, Materials, Machine Learning, Recognition Tech, Hardware, Big Data & Analytics, Accelerating Asia, Founder Institute, Women in Tech, Myanmar, Katapult Ocean, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, ESG, SDGs
10:5016/04/2024
Ep121: Tokopedia gets hacked in 2020, 91m customer records for sale on the dark web
Tokopedia is investigating the breach, and users should change their passwords as soon as possible.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/tokopedia-gets-hacked-91m-customer-records-for-sale-on-the-dark-web
Episode keywords: E-commerce, B2C, Fintech, P2P, Marketplaces & Platforms, hack, cybersecurity, data breach, Indonesia, Tokopedia, dark web, unicorn
05:1115/04/2024
Ep120: Digital Union: Fighting fake users in China's mobile app industry
The Beijing-based cybersecurity startup is helping developers spot fake app downloads, so their ad money don’t go to waste.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/digital-union-fighting-fake-users-in-chinas-mobile-app-industry
Episode keywords: Cybersecurity, Marketing, Risk management, Social Networking & Community, B2B, Enterprise Tech, Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Mobile, click farming, Apps, China, Investment, Startups
06:0713/04/2024
Ep119: Alias Robotics: Award-winning cyber security pioneer reduces “clear and present danger” of robots
As machines become integral parts of daily life, Alias Robotics offers humans a way to solve the ever-increasing potential risks of robots
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/alias-robotics-award-winning-cyber-security-pioneer-reduces-clear-and-present-danger-of-robots
Episode keywords: Cybersecurity, Risk management, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Robotics, Intuitive, RobotUnion, CyLon, Acutronic
06:3812/04/2024
Ep118: Farm Friend: World’s first agri-drone sharing platform wins over users, investors_Sarah
Gone are the days of the lone Chinese farmer toiling under the sun. Now drones are here to help – and there’s even a drone sharing platform too.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/farm-friend-worlds-first-agri-drone-sharing-platform-wins-over-users-investors
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Drones, Sharing Economy, Marketplaces & Platforms, China, Investment
07:0911/04/2024
Ep117: Kuaishou: Grabbing a share of China's near-trillion-RMB livestreaming e-commerce market
With 300m daily users, the short video app for the grassroots has partnered JD.com to offer discounts to convert users into online shoppers
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/kuaishou-grabbing-a-share-of-chinas-near-trillion-rmb-livestreaming-e-commerce-market
Episode keywords: Culture, E-commerce, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Social Networking & Community, B2C, Video, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Streaming, Douyin, TikTok, JD.com, Live commerce, Taobao, Covid-19, ByteDance
09:1310/04/2024
Ep116: Gago Inc: Satellite data agritech startup ramps up growth with financial sector solutions
Founded by former NASA scientists, Gago began as a data solution to improve China’s traditionally low-yielding and inefficient smallholder-based farming sector.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gago-inc-satellite-data-agritech-startup-ramps-up-growth-with-financial-sector-solutions
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Drones, Insurance, Industry 4.0, Precision Farming, Banking, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Geospatial Tech, Computer Vision, Cloud, Internet of Things, Sensors, Machine Learning, China, Farming, Startup, Investment
09:0209/04/2024
Ep115: Crowde-funding Indonesia's fields
Agritech startup Crowde offers retail investors direct access to Indonesia’s US$25 billion agricultural sector, transforming the way traditional farmers fund, run and grow their businesses
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/crowde-funding-indonesias-fields
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Crowdfunding, Fintech, Investment, Social Enterprises, Marketplaces & Platforms
06:5308/04/2024
Ep114: Yimutian: China agriculture e-commerce's comeback kid
As the world’s most populous country faces potential food supply shortages, Yimutian, China’s No. 1 agro trading marketplace, is seeing more opportunities
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/yimutian-china-agriculture-e-commerces-comeback-kid
Episode keywords: E-commerce, Agriculture & Fishery, O2O, B2B, Lending, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Mobile, JD.com, Sequoia Capital China, ZhenFund, Yunfeng Capital
08:4006/04/2024
Ep113: Raw Data: Bringing new predictability to harvests
Spanish ML, big data startup helps farmers perfect wine and fruit production in a fast-growing precision agtech sector.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/raw-data-bringing-new-predictability-to-harvests
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Smart Agrifood Summit, agtech, agritech, Spain, Innovation, Technology, Investment, Startup
08:2005/04/2024
Ep112: Jakarta Smart City seeks startup solutions for life in post-Covid “new normal”
From collaborative working to cyberbullying, these startups will soon work with Indonesia’s first smart city agency
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/jakarta-smart-city-seeks-startup-solutions-for-life-in-post-covid-new-normal
Episode keywords: B2B, Government, B2C, Healthcare, Edtech, Enterprise Tech, Video, Smart Cities, O2O, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, SaaS, Streaming, Jakarta Smart City, Covid-19
09:1404/04/2024
Ep111: Zhongzheng Information: Big data and fully integrated services for smart office buildings
Joining the Microsoft for Startups program will boost Zhongzheng’s R&D and business expansion in China.
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/zhongzheng-information-big-data-and-fully-integrated-services-for-smart-office-buildings
Episode keywords: Smart Cities, Real Estate, Monitoring & surveillance, Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data & Analytics, Computer Vision, Hardware, Mobile, Recognition Tech, Wireless, Microsoft, China, Technology, Innovation, Investment
08:2003/04/2024
Ep110: Singrow to start selling Singapore-grown strawberries in March, plans $15m Series A this year
Singrow also plans to offer locally grown produce across Southeast Asia, starting with strawberries farmed in energy-efficient greenhouses
Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/singrow-to-start-selling-singapore-grown-strawberries-in-march-plans-15m-series-a-this-year
Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, E-commerce, B2B, B2C, Urban Farming, Biotechnology, Big Data & Analytics, Computer Vision, Hardware, Internet of Things, Robotics, Sensors, Marketplaces & Platforms, Cloud, Recognition Tech, WeChat mini program, Southeast Asia, GROW, Rocket Seeder, AgFunder, SEEDS Capital, Enterprise Singapore, China, Vertical farming
09:4502/04/2024