HypeLab’s P2P mesh networking technology enables everyone to communicate within their own networks without needing internet, in cities, remote villages and even in disaster zones. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/hypelabs-wins-bumper-us3m-seed-funding-to-democratize-connectivity Episode keywords: B2B, Developer Tools, Energy & Cleantech, Local Services, P2P, Sharing Economy, Sustainability, Open Source, Automation, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Wireless, Mobile, Innogy Innovation Hub, UPTEC, AngelPad, Caixa Capital, EDP Ventures, NovaBase Capital, Deutsche Telekom, Mustard Seed, Innovation, Startups, Investment, Portugal, Porto

Clarity AI uses machine learning and data analytics to effectively assess and score environmental, social and governance performance of companies and investment portfolios. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/with-clear-reliable-standards-for-esg-analysis-clarity-ai-wins-investment-from-blackrock-deutsche-borse Episode keywords: Sustainability, Risk management, Fintech, B2B, Investment, Impact Investing, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, SaaS, Marketplaces & Platforms, Machine Learning, BBVA Open Talent, Forum of Young Global Leaders, ESG, BlackRock, Kibo Ventures, Alma Mundi Ventures, Women in Tech, Startups, Technology, Innovation, Deutsche Börse

The call to help women in rural communities has become more urgent as social enterprises struggle to survive the current crisis Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mena-and-duanyam-how-two-indonesian-social-enterprises-are-tackling-covid-19-challenges Episode keywords: B2C, Arts, Lifestyle, Fashion, B2B, E-commerce, Consumer Products, Culture, Retail, Social Enterprises, Travel & Tourism, Marketplaces & Platforms, Covid-19, MENA Indonesia, coronavirus, social impact, Women in Tech

AI fertility app WOOM has also created an English-language version to reach more users in North America, Europe and Asia. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/woom-spanish-fertility-femtech-gets-2m-funding-to-expand-into-new-b2b2c-markets Episode keywords: Social Networking & Community, Healthcare, Women, B2B, Mothercare, Medtech, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Seaya Ventures, SeedRocket, Ship2B, Women in Tech, Spain, Startups, Technology, Innovation, femtech

Using bacteria to turn the harmful greenhouse gas into a purer form of protein, String Bio is raising Series B funding to scale production Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/string-bio-asias-first-startup-to-harness-methane-gas-for-protein-production Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Biomaterials, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Foodtech, Fermentation, Biotechnology, Hardware, Women in Tech

This year’s Future of Food Asia winner offers a crop management software that can be used with existing agritech platforms, adding value with machine learning, and is even used for sustainability reporting. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/flurosat-combining-satellite-imagery-and-farm-data-to-predict-crop-issues Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Soil, Precision Farming, Sustainability, Big Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, SaaS, Satellites, Future Food Asia, ESG, Women in Tech, Startups, Australia, Innovation, Technology, Investment, Future Food Asia

Dubbed “Queen of VC” in China, Xu has spotted great companies that others were not quite interested in, like Chinese online retail giant JD.com Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/kathy-xu-stays-ahead-of-the-curve-in-chinas-vc-scene Episode keywords: Investment, Consumer Products, Retail, Marketplaces & Platforms, Women in Tech, Capital Today, JD.com, Wahaha, NetEase, Vipshop, New retail, Yonghui Life, Yipin Shengxian, Xingsheng Youxuan, Dingdong Maicai

She founded her first two internet startups during the dot-com era. Today, Marta Esteve is considered one of the most influential and successful women entrepreneurs in the Spanish startup ecosystem Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/marta-esteve-talent-intuition-and-resolve-a-winning-formula-for-entrepreneurship Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Travel & Tourism, E-commerce, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Maria Esteve, Toprural, Rentalia, SoySuper, Women in Tech, François Derbaix

An Asturian startup has created the first automated additive manufacturing technology for round-the-clock industrial production. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/triditive-enabling-sme-manufacturers-to-catch-up-thrive-in-industry-40 Episode keywords: B2B, Design, Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, 3D Printing, Automation, Internet of Things, Mobile, 4YFN, Women in Tech, Startups, Innovation, Investment, Business, Spain

Portuguese startup Didimo aims to humanize online interactions with its disruptive 3D technology Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/didimo-creator-of-digital-humans-secures-62m-in-seed-funding Episode keywords: B2B, Design, Digital Imaging & Photography, Entertainment, Gaming, Media, Productivity Software, Publishing, Retail, Video, eSports, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Cloud, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, UPTEC, Beta-I, Portugal Ventures, Farfetch, Women in Tech

Founder Lei Yuxi reckons Covid-19 could usher China into a new era of sustainability, as her startup seeks to make sustainable materials more affordable. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/nanoxarch-pioneering-awareness-and-use-of-sustainable-materials-in-china Episode keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Design, Culture, Government, Logistics & Supply Chain, Construction, Hospitality, Retail, Circular Economy, Real Estate, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Big Data & Analytics, Materials, Covid-19, sustainable development goals, SDGs, Women in Tech

CloudGuide, an app hosting official multimedia content from museums and tourist attractions, seeks post-seed funding to scale in Europe Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cloudguide-bringing-museum-tourism-into-the-21st-century Episode keywords: Arts, B2B, B2C, Culture, Kids & Technology, Travel & Tourism, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Sensors, South Summit, Horizon 2020, Polytech Ecosystem Ventures, Women in Tech

Duozhuayu also uses its own algorithm to predict demand, selling about 2,000 used books daily. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/duozhuayu-this-platform-sells-pre-owned-books-after-repairing-them-to-look-like-new Episode keywords: Lifestyle, Sustainability, Business, Circular Economy, Entertainment, Arts, Big Data & Analytics, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, Women in Tech, Upcycling, Books, China, Startups, Secondhand economy

The embodiment of unconventional thinking and creativity, this female entrepreneur from Hong Kong has been pioneering social transformation within Barcelona’s startup ecosystem since 2011. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cecilia-tham-the-power-of-shifting-paradigms Episode keywords: Co-working, Crowdfunding, Crowdsourcing, Design, Local Services, General3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cecilia Tham, 4YFN, MWC, Mobile World Congress, Allwomen, AlphaRed Points, Clickedu, Cyberclick, Makers of Barcelona, Women in Tech, Barcelona, Hong Kong, Startups, Makers

Gold savings online platform Treasury targets a younger demographic with its playful and contemporary branding Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/treasury-bringing-gold-savings-to-millennials Episode keywords: Investment, Personal Finance, Fintech, Marketplaces & Platforms

CloudYoung covers the entire production chain, from cutting costs and pesticide use in its smart greenhouses to connecting farmers with buyers in e-commerce. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cloudyoung-smart-agritech-for-every-process-from-farm-to-table Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Monitoring & surveillance, E-commerce, Sustainability, B2C, Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things, Automation, Cloud, Mobile, Sensors, Wireless, Huawei, WeChat, AgriSmart, agritech, Startups, Innovation, Investment, IoT, China

Last year, European agritech surpassed China for the first time in investments received, with openings in multiple subsectors from big data to blockchain Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/european-agritech-is-the-new-global-focus-as-startup-investments-nearly-doubled-in-2019 Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, Alternative Proteins, Investment, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Blockchain, Biotechnology, Cloud, Geospatial Tech, Hardware, Internet of Things, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Robotics, Sensors, Smart Agrifood Summit, Deliveroo, Kima Ventures, Just Eat, Uber Eats, EIT Food, Lanzadera, Five Seasons Ventures, agritech, foodtech

Partnering with FMCG companies, Koinpack is making small amounts of household consumables available to lower-income groups without using traditional sachet packaging. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/koinpack-tackles-indonesias-sachet-waste-problem-with-refillable-bottles Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Consumer Products, Circular Economy, Marketing, Retail, Materials, Reuse, Recycling, FMCG, Enviu, ALPLA, Qyos, Hepi Circle, Washby, Indonesia, Startups, Investment, Innovation, Packaging, Pollution

Taking little steps to make a big difference in fighting food waste, Clear Plate engages with digital natives to spread the message Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/clear-plate-anti-food-waste-ai-that-rewards-the-diners-who-finish-their-food Episode keywords: Social Enterprises, Food & Beverage, Social Networking & Community, Students, Foodtech, Lifestyle, Digital Imaging & Photography, Crowdsourcing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Automation, Location Tech, Mobile, Recognition Tech, Machine Learning

Launched this year, Jejak.in is helping big corporates like Danone-Aqua in environmental projects and a major B2C carbon-offsetting partnership is next Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/using-sensors-and-machine-learning-jejakin-wants-to-make-conservation-programs-count Episode keywords: Sustainability, Drones, B2B, B2C, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Internet of Things, Location Tech, Geospatial Tech

Supercharging can slash EV charging times but has technological challenges. Hence battery swapping is on the rise in China, with state support. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/supercharging-and-battery-swap-in-race-to-cut-ev-charging-times-in-china Episode keywords: Automotive, Energy & Cleantech, Government, Sustainability, Transportation, Hardware, Tesla, EV, Xpeng Motors, NIO, EV batteries, TELD, China, Startups, electric vehicle, Supercharging

The Spanish startup also sources cheaper electricity for cryptomining. It recently raised €8.85m in a pre-ICO, enabling it to build the world’s first solar-powered cryptomining farm Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cryptosolartech-harnessing-solar-power-to-make-cryptomining-less-environmentally-harmful Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Fintech, Investment, Sustainability, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Marketplaces & Platforms, Ethereum, Solar energy

The Spanish startup is helping solar plants expand exponentially worldwide and revolutionizing the sector with its automated software. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ratedpower-creating-solar-power-plant-designs-in-minutes Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Design, Sustainability, Enterprise Tech, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, SaaS, Techstars, EDP, Google for Startups Residency, Solar energy, Spain, Startups, Innovation, Technology, Women in tech

The startup’s dyeing and finishing solutions convert the most resource-consuming parts of textile value chains into sustainable processes, with virtually no wastewater and using less energy and chemicals Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/swedens-imogo-pioneers-eco-friendly-dye-spraying-system Episode keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Fashion, Manufacturing, Energy & Cleantech, Hardware, Materials, Automation, Textiles

From e-chargers inside phone booths, recycling chatbots to refurbished stadium seats from Atlético Madrid, the offbeat magic of the circular economy is fast becoming a lucrative business in Spain. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/circular-economy-discarded-goods-get-a-new-lease-of-life-in-spain Episode keywords: Consumer Products, Design, E-commerce, Government, Lifestyle, Local Services, Regulation, Smart Cities, Circular Economy, Sustainability, Big Data & Analytics, Bots, Internet of Things, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, A.I.R-e, Circular Economy Foundation (FEC), Madrid7R Circular Economy, Ecoembes, TheCircularLab, Ecodicta, iUrban, Comcosy, ReCircula Solutions, Accenture, sustainable development goals, ESG, Spain, Startups, Investment, Innovation,

Local institutions are stepping up to boost tech skills among students and jobseekers, as the government opens the way for more foreign talent joining startups. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/can-indonesia-plug-its-tech-talent-gap-to-keep-its-digital-economy-growing Episode keywords: Human Resources, Students, Training & Coaching, Edtech, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Machine Learning, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bina Nusantara University, Gojek, Indonesia, Investment, StartupsInvestment

Supported by the health ministry, ZiCare is raising $1.5m to attract more hospitals and clinics to use its platform for administration, patient records and insurance claims Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/zicare-digitalizing-indonesias-healthcare-system-one-hospital-at-a-time Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Healthcare, Payments, Insurance, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Mobile

Weighing just 15g, the world’s smallest wearable “patch” with passive fetal monitoring technology by Modoo seeks to offer a safer alternative to ultrasound devices. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/modoo-reducing-stillbirth-risk-with-fetal-heart-monitoring-wearable Episode keywords: Healthcare, Medtech, Mothercare, Wearables, Women, Biometrics, Internet of Things, Big Data & Analytics, Biotechnology, Hardware, Y Combinator, JD Finance, Google Demo Day Asia, China, Pregnancy, Innovation, Startup, Technology, Investment

The startup’s revenue is expected to exceed €10m by 2024 due to rapid digital transformation of healthcare services and a growing market for AI-powered medtechs Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/humanitcare-covid-19-spurs-demand-for-telemedicine-across-spain-and-beyond Episode keywords: Healthcare, B2C, B2B, Fitness & Technology, Pharmaceutical, Wearables, Women, Medtech, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Biometrics, Internet of Things, Mobile, SaaS, Sensors

Portugal’s CEiiA spin-off leads the way to manage smart transportation systems of cities and corporations to boost fleet performance by reducing CO2 emissions and maintenance costs. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gowithflow-scaling-erp-platform-for-sustainable-mobility-in-global-transportation-markets Episode keywords: B2B, Sustainability, Transportation, Productivity Software, Energy & Cleantech, Sharing Economy, Smart Vehicles, Enterprise Tech, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, transport, CO2 emissions, EV, sustainable mobility, smart cities, CEiiA, Portugal, Startups, Investment, Innovation

Known for its “Instagrammable” space-saving parking solutions, Soul Parking has adapted to Covid conditions with disinfecting service and contactless transactions to attract more riders Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/soul-parking-aims-to-solve-indonesias-motorcycle-problem-with-unique-parking-spaces Episode keywords: Accessibility, Automotive, Lifestyle, Local Services, Transportation, Location Tech, AC Ventures

Worm castings can rehabilitate infertile land due to excessive soil salinity in just seven days, compared with three to five years using traditional methods, and 90% more cheaply  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/xing-nong-fu-using-earthworms-to-create-sustainable-local-farming-and-livelihoods Episode keywords: Social Enterprises, Sustainability, Soil, Agriculture & Fishery, Circular Economy, Microbiome

Borrowing the e-commerce marketplace model, Tekapedia tried to match businesses with blue-collar hires, but it soon realized the sector had simpler needs. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/from-tekapedia-to-hayokerja-how-failure-led-to-a-less-exciting-business-model-and-success Episode keywords: Human Resources, Gig Economy, Marketplaces & Platforms, HayoKerja, Indonesia, Business, Startup, Investment, Innovation, Failures and Lessons

The Shanghai-based startup’s award-winning returnable transit packaging reduced carbon emissions in 2020 by 250,000 tons, and the figure is estimated to reach 8m by 2030  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cortp-building-sustainable-supply-chains-with-returnable-packaging Episode keywords: Logistics & Supply Chain, Circular Economy, Sustainability, B2B, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Location Tech, SaaS, Sensors, Packaging

In the battle for ethical consumer dollars, mass production of vegan leather by startups like Mycotech and Bell Society, could be the game-changer for the fashion industry. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/eco-friendly-vegan-leather-from-recycled-waste-made-in-indonesia Episode keywords: Fashion, Lifestyle, B2B, Consumer Products, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Materials, Bell Society, Mycotech, vegan, Indonesia, Technology, Innovation, Startup, Investment, Leather

Combining smart sensors, AI and machine learning, Barcelona-based Bettair has developed a unique, affordable PaaS to accurately measure pollution levels in urban areas Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bettairs-air-pollution-monitoring-system-for-cities-promises-over-90-accuracy Episode keywords: B2B, Local Services, Regulation, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Government, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, SaaS, Sensors, Wireless, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms

Award-winning Swedish biotech startup is scaling production of mycoprotein to become a key player in the emerging market for functional proteins. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mycorena-fungi-based-vegan-protein-challenging-traditional-plant-based-ingredients Episode keywords: B2B,B2C,Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Biotechnology, Fermentation, EIT Climate-KIC, Mycotech, Kale United, Plantbase, Startup, Technology, Environment, Investment, Innovation

The Spanish biotech startup has developed sensors embedded in biodegradable plastic labels to monitor “product freshness” beyond expiration dates, helping consumers to avoid food waste and save money. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oscillum-the-intelligent-label-to-reduce-food-waste Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, B2C, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Foodtech, Biotechnology, Biometrics, Sensors, Materials, Microbiome, Food waste, Spain, Technology, Startups, Innovation, Investment

Major food brands and foodtech startups are trying to build their following in a nascent market forecast to grow to nearly $12bn worth by 2023 Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/do-plant-based-meat-alternatives-stand-a-chance-in-china-the-worlds-largest-meat-consumer Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Alternative Proteins, Biotechnology, Materials, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Vegan, Future Food Asia, food security, foodtech

From meal plans to novel ingredients, agriculture and foodtech startups in the region are developing new ways to improve nutrition without sacrificing taste. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/healthy-eating-the-southeast-asian-startups-making-it-a-breeze Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Foodtech, B2B, B2C, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Biotechnology, Lemonilo, NamZ, WhatIF Foods, Alchemy Foodtech, Health food, Indonesia, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Startups, Investment, Innovation, Technology, Obesity, Overweight, Healthy diets

Already selling in nine countries, Heura’s recent entry into the UK, Europe’s largest market for meat substitutes, could prove its biggest test to date Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/heura-by-foods-for-tomorrow-another-new-kid-on-the-multibillion-dollar-alternative-protein-market Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, B2B, Consumer Products, Materials, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Vegan

Mayordomo’s Smart Point app-locker system helps consumers get the best deals online while minimizing CO2 emissions from multiple vendors’ last-mile deliveries. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/amid-covid-19-contactless-smart-mailbox-startup-mayordomo-eyes-75m-revenue-by-2024 Episode keywords: B2C, E-commerce, Local Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, Real Estate, Smart Cities, Sustainability, On-demand, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Amazon, LavaLocker, Covid-19, Last-mile, Spain, Mayordomo, Technology, Startup, Innovation, Barcelona

The Portuguese tech jobs portal is pivoting into global talent hub with Future.Works, providing AI-driven recruitment services, training and career management for IT professionals Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/pushed-by-covid-19-landingjobs-repositions-itself-as-it-talent-ecosystem Episode keywords: Human Resources, Outsourcing, Training & Coaching, Enterprise Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Startup Lisboa, Covid-19

BioMind helps doctors save lives by providing more accurate diagnosis of life-threatening diseases like Covid-19 and brain tumors Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/biomind-ai-medical-diagnostics-with-over-90-accuracy-for-100-diseases Episode keywords: Medtech, Healthcare, Enterprise Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Biometrics, Biotechnology, Blockchain, Hardware, Mobile, Recognition Tech, SaaS

Visualfy’s app-plus-hardware solution helps the deaf lead fully independent lives. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/visualfy-tech-for-autonomy-for-the-hearing-impaired-at-home-and-in-public Episode keywords: Accessibility, B2B, B2C, Smart Cities, Smart Home, Wearables, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile, Sensors, Internet of Things, Ship2B, StartupsMansion, Mobile World Congress, Covid-19, Horizon 2020, Startups, Spain, Technology, Deaf, Hearing impaired, Investment, Innovation

Backed by Microsoft’s venture fund M12, Mayfield and Melinda Gates’s Pivotal Ventures, iLoF focuses on painless screening to facilitate disease detection, forecasting and drug development, from Alzheimer’s to Covid-19 Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ilof-accelerating-access-to-personalized-medicine-from-a-drop-of-blood Episode keywords: Medtech, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Cloud, Photonics, Covid-19, Precision medicine, Personalized medicine, Women in Tech

Trio.AI makes communicating with machines easier and more effective – even fun. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/this-ai-startup-helps-tencent-xiaomi-chatbots-think-and-talk-like-humans Episode keywords: Developer Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Bots, Internet of Things, Natural Language Processing, Chatbots, AI, Huawei, Xiaomi, China, Startup, Investment, Innovation, Technology

Delectatech deploys AI, NLP and big data to help restaurants and food suppliers optimize business information, decisions and operations  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/delectatech-food-data-proves-its-value-in-spains-covid-hit-fb-industry Episode keywords: B2B, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Local Services, Foodtech, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Natural Language Processing, SaaS, Covid-19, CVC Capital Partners