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Ep159: Xampla: Making strong, low-cost biodegradable plastic from peas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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