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Impact PowerhouseEp479: Eliport: Friendly neighborhood robots for cheaper last-mile deliveriesThe Spanish logistics robot maker has a solution to improve last-mile delivery, with community-based smart robots, parcel hubs and postboxes. CompassList spoke to its co-founders at the recent 4YFN conference in BarcelonaCheck out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/eliport-friendly-neighborhood-robots-for-cheaper-last-mile-deliveriesEpisode keywords: B2B; B2C; Logistics & Supply Chain; Smart Cities; Transportation; Automation; Hardware; Internet of Things; Location Tech; Robotics; Sensors; Glovo; Eliport; Dmitry Skorinko; Patrick Synge
2025-06-0608 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp433: Wahyoo wins seed funding in push to upgrade Indonesia's street food sectorIt’s launching a B2C app and an integrated POS system in 2019 to boost street food sales and hawkers’ productivity, CEO Peter Shearer tells CompassList.Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/wahyoo-wins-seed-funding-in-push-to-upgrade-indonesias-street-food-sectorEpisode keywords: B2B, B2C, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Local Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing, Personal Finance, Retail, Training & Coaching, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Indonesia, Startup, Investment
2025-04-1408 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp98: CloudGuide: Bringing museum tourism into the 21st centuryCloudGuide, 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
2024-03-1909 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp97: Duozhuayu: This platform sells pre-owned books after repairing them to look like newDuozhuayu 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
2024-03-1806 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp96: Cecilia Tham: the power of shifting paradigmsThe 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
2024-03-1608 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp95: Treasury: Bringing gold savings to millennialsGold 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
2024-03-1507 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp94: CloudYoung: Smart agritech for every process, from farm to tableCloudYoung 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
2024-03-1406 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp93: European agritech is the new global focus, as startup investments nearly doubled in 2019Last 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
2024-03-1310 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp92: Koinpack tackles Indonesia's sachet waste problem with refillable bottlesPartnering 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
2024-03-1207 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp91: Clear Plate: Anti-food waste AI that rewards the diners who finish their foodTaking 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
2024-03-1108 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp90: Using sensors and machine learning, Jejak.in wants to make conservation programs countLaunched 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
2024-03-0908 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp89: Supercharging and battery swap in race to cut EV charging times in ChinaSupercharging 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
2024-03-0809 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp88: Cryptosolartech: Harnessing solar power to make cryptomining less environmentally harmfulThe 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
2024-03-0708 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp87: RatedPower: Creating solar power plant designs in minutesThe 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
2024-03-0607 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp86: Sweden's imogo pioneers eco-friendly dye spraying systemThe 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
2024-03-0509 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp85: Circular economy: Discarded goods get a new lease of life in SpainFrom 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, s...
2024-03-0412 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp84: Can Indonesia plug its tech talent gap to keep its digital economy growing?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
2024-03-0215 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp83: ZiCare: Digitalizing Indonesia's healthcare system, one hospital at a timeSupported 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
2024-03-0109 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp82: Modoo: Reducing stillbirth risk with fetal heart monitoring wearableWeighing 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
2024-02-2907 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp81: HumanITcare: Covid-19 spurs demand for telemedicine across Spain and beyondThe 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
2024-02-2808 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp80: GoWithFlow: Scaling ERP platform for sustainable mobility in global transportation marketsPortugal’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
2024-02-2712 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp79: Soul Parking aims to solve Indonesia's motorcycle problem with unique parking spacesKnown 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
2024-02-2606 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp78: Xing Nong Fu: Using earthworms to create sustainable local farming and livelihoodsWorm 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
2024-02-2409 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp77: From Tekapedia to HayoKerja: How failure led to a less exciting business model – and successBorrowing 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
2024-02-2306 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp76: CoRTP: Building sustainable supply chains with returnable packagingThe 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
2024-02-2209 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp75: Eco-friendly vegan leather from recycled waste, made in IndonesiaIn 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
2024-02-2107 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp74: Bettair's air pollution monitoring system for cities promises over 90% accuracyCombining 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
2024-02-2011 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp73: Mycorena: Fungi-based vegan protein challenging traditional plant-based ingredientsAward-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
2024-02-1908 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp72: Oscillum: The intelligent label to reduce food wasteThe 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
2024-02-1707 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp71: Do plant-based meat alternatives stand a chance in China, the world's largest meat consumer?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
2024-02-1612 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp70: Healthy eating: The Southeast Asian startups making it a breezeFrom 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
2024-02-1508 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp69: Heura by Foods for Tomorrow: Another new kid on the multibillion-dollar alternative protein marketAlready 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
2024-02-1409 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp68: Amid Covid-19, contactless smart mailbox startup Mayordomo eyes €75m revenue by 2024Mayordomo’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
2024-02-1310 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp67: Pushed by Covid-19, Landing.Jobs repositions itself as IT talent ecosystemThe 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
2024-02-1209 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp66: BioMind: AI medical diagnostics with over 90% accuracy for 100 diseasesBioMind 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
2024-02-1010 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp65: Visualfy: Tech for autonomy for the hearing-impaired, at home and in publicVisualfy’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
2024-02-0913 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp64: iLoF: Accelerating access to personalized medicine, from a drop of bloodBacked 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
2024-02-0809 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp63: This AI startup helps Tencent, Xiaomi chatbots “think” and “talk” like humansTrio.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
2024-02-0710 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp62: Delectatech: "Food data" proves its value in Spain's Covid-hit F&B industryDelectatech 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
2024-02-0609 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp61: Dao Foods: Grooming and betting on China's rising alternative protein startupsHow can businesses involve Chinese consumers in the environmental cause, even if it isn’t a priority for them? For that, the impact investor-incubator Dao Foods has got its philosophy-led strategy figured out. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/dao-foods-grooming-and-betting-on-chinas-rising-alternative-protein-startups Episode keywords: Impact Investing, Alternative Proteins, Investment, Food & Beverage, Foodtech, Biotechnology, Plant-based meat, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Dao Foods International, New Crop Capital, Matrix Partners China, Calvert Investments, Wayne Silby, Zhang Tao, Albert Tseng, Good Food Institute, Dao Ventures, Moonspire Social Ventures, Starfield, Startups, F...
2024-02-0515 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp60: Daniel Oliver: Building a "Facebook" for investments in biotech startupsThe biologist and crowdfunding expert has pioneered the growth of Spanish biotech startups, providing access to early-stage investments, with support from scientific experts worldwide. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/daniel-oliver-building-a-facebook-for-investments-in-biotech-startups Episode keywords: Healthcare, Investment, Crowdsourcing, Crowdfunding, Biotechnology, Marketplaces & Platforms, Oxolife, ZeCardio Therapeutics, Ability Pharma, Daniel Oliver, Investment, Spain, Startups, Biotech, Capital Cell
2024-02-0307 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp59: Tuya Smart announces more partnerships, files for IPO in the USTuya Smart’s platform enables the creation of smart devices with little or no code writing needed, shortening R&D from months to a matter of days Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/tuya-smart-announces-more-partnerships-files-for-ipo-in-the-us Episode keywords: Smart Cities, Smart Home, Smart Vehicles, B2B, Developer Tools, Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Cloud, SaaS, Hardware, Mobile, Tervix, Noonlight, LEDOLET, New Enterprise Associates, Future Fund, CICC, Silicon Valley Fund, Broadband Capital, Quadrille Capital, C.M.Capital, Tencent
2024-02-0207 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp58: How Sea Water Analytics is using IoT to help keep beaches safe in Covid-19 eraSea Water Analytics checks water quality, overcrowding, even jelly fish threats in Spanish beaches. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/how-sea-water-analytics-is-using-iot-to-help-keep-beaches-safe-in-covid-19-era Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Monitoring & surveillance, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Travel & Tourism, Government, Ocean Economy, Enterprise Tech, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, Sensors, Internet of Things, Cloud, Big Data & Analytics, Google Cloud, EOI, Covid-19, coronavirus, Spain, Startup, Innovation, Technology
2024-02-0110 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp57: 3D printing foodtech Natural Machines joins Euronext's pre-IPO training programWith its 3D printed vegan candies and snowflake pizzas, Natural Machines already has more than 300 companies using its Foodini food printer, which it’s upgrading with laser tech for simultaneous cooking too Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/3d-printing-foodtech-natural-machines-joins-euronexts-pre-ipo-training-program Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Consumer Products, Family & Technology, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Smart Home, Sustainability, Foodtech, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Hardware, Internet of Things, Women in Tech
2024-01-3108 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp56: Turning Singapore into an Edible Garden CityUrban agriculture startup Edible Garden City embraces new tech for intensive, space-saving farming while staying true to its community-driven values. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/turning-singapore-into-an-edible-garden-city Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, B2C, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Local Services, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Edible Garden City, urban farming, Singapore, urban agriculture, Startup, Investment
2024-01-3010 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp55: Singapore, the place to start and grow a cellular agriculture startupA country that imports over 90% of its food supply, Singapore has turned to foodtech, including cellular agriculture, to safeguard food security, supported by proactive regulators Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/singapore-the-place-to-start-and-grow-a-cellular-agriculture-startup Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Government, Foodtech, B2B, B2C, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Biotechnology, Singapore, Cellular Agriculture
2024-01-2913 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp54: Ento: Making cookies and burger patties from cricketsFrom whole-roasted crickets and granola bars to sausages and meatballs, Ento aims to tap the growing market for insect-based alternative proteins, targeting enthusiasts and early adopters Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ento-making-cookies-and-burger-patties-from-crickets Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Alternative Proteins, Consumer Products, B2C, B2B, Foodtech, Insect Farming
2024-01-2707 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp53: Futuralga: Circular economy model to turn seaweed into biodegradable plastic alternativeA Cádiz-based young startup is winning accolades for its eco-friendly bioplastic made from seaweed washed ashore. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/futuralga-circular-economy-model-to-turn-seaweed-into-biodegradable-plastic-alternative Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Sustainability, Biomaterials, Circular Economy, Biotechnology, Materials, Smart Agrifood Summit, Futuralga, Seaweed, Algae, Plastics, Spain, Startup, Cádiz, Packaging
2024-01-2609 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp52: Wondaswim recycles dumped fishing nets to make sustainable swimwear, reduce ocean pollutionLisbon-based startup by German co-founders creates sustainable swimwear for all body sizes, targeted at millennials Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/wondaswim-recycles-dumped-fishing-nets-to-make-sustainable-swimwear-reduce-ocean-pollution Episode keywords: B2C, E-commerce, Fashion, Sustainability, Women, Ocean Economy, Circular Economy, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Lisbon Investment Summit, Kickstarter, Wondaswim, Kim Flint, Teresa Brouwers, Women in Tech
2024-01-2509 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp51: CH Biomedical: Pioneering world's smallest maglev artificial heart for humansSuzhou-based startup has created a maglev “artificial heart” that helps patients to recover quickly, return to normal life and even go skiing. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ch-biomedical-pioneering-worlds-smallest-maglev-artificial-heart-for-humans Episode keywords: Medtech, Healthcare, Hardware, Biotechnology, Biomedical, Heart disease, Heart implant, LVAD, Heart surgery, Startup, Innovation, China, Maglev
2024-01-2407 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp50: Xurya: Pioneering solar power as a service in Indonesia with a leasing modelTargeting corporate customers without need for any upfront payment, two-year-old Xurya has already attracted major clients, and investment from Clime Capital’s impact investment fund SEACEF Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/xurya-pioneering-solar-power-as-a-service-in-indonesia-with-a-leasing-model Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Internet of Things, Hardware, SEACEF, Clime Capital, Solar energy
2024-01-2310 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp49: Bluepha to boost PHA bioplastics production with $30m fresh fundingThe Beijing-based startup aims to produce 10,000 tons of PHA bioplastic a year and build a SynBio community through its STEM education spinoff, Bluepha Lab. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bluepha-to-boost-pha-bioplastics-production-with-30m-fresh-funding Episode keywords: Sustainability, Training & Coaching, Edtech, B2B, Circular Economy, Chemicals, Biotechnology, Microbiome, Marketplaces & Platforms, Materials, Bioplastics, Lightspeed China Partners, GL Ventures, Septwolves Venture Capital, Trinity Innovation Fund, Frees Fund, Qianhai FOF, Qihang Industrial Investment Fund, Frontier Enterprise Investment Fund, Leaguer Venture Capital, TusPark Ventures, Green Pine Capital Partners, iGEM, China, Beijing...
2024-01-2108 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp48: Node: Fighting deforestation with fashionable footwear from agricultural wasteUsing patented technology developed with Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Node turns farm waste and plant materials into biodegradable vegan footwear and shoe components to help fight deforestation. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/node-fighting-deforestation-with-fashionable-footwear-from-agricultural-waste Episode keywords: Innovation, Startups, B2B, B2C, Fashion, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Agriculture & Fishery, Lifestyle, Consumer Products, Design, Government, Retail, Wearables, Materials, Deforestation, Shoes, Sneakers, Fabric, Manufacture, Indonesia
2024-01-2010 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp47: Shrimp farming IoT startup JALA to launch franchise program by mid-2021Despite delays to hardware manufacturing and global expansion during the pandemic, JALA achieved encouraging growth in 2020 and is gearing up for a pre-Series A fundraising round Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/shrimp-farming-iot-startup-jala-to-launch-franchise-program-by-mid-2021 Episode keywords: Aquaculture, Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things, Sensors
2024-01-1909 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp46: Indogen Capital eyes new growth fund of $100m as foreign tech investors stay keen on IndonesiaWith its Japanese investment partner Striders, Indogen plans to boost growth-stage funding in Indonesia and open doors for portfolio companies to new markets in East Asia. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indogen-capital-eyes-new-growth-fund-of-100m-as-foreign-tech-investors-stay-keen-on-indonesia Episode keywords: Investment, B2B, eSports, Gaming, Real Estate, Co-working, Agriculture & Fishery, Developer Tools, Entertainment, Hospitality, E-commerce, Automotive, Marketplaces & Platforms, Covid-19, Striders, EVOS, Yamaha Motor Company, Konami, Bandai Namco, Carsome, Adira Multifinance, GoWork, Indogen Capital, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Singapore, Japan, Startups
2024-01-1809 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp45: Revoolt: “Covid-19 accelerated our expansion plans and made us more ambitious”Revoolt’s emission-free last-mile delivery model proved viable during the lockdown in Spain – growth that’s now its launchpad for international expansion and new funding Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/revoolt-covid-19-accelerated-our-expansion-plans-and-made-us-more-ambitious Episode keywords: B2B, E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sustainability, Retail, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, SaaS, Location Tech, Covid-19
2024-01-1707 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp44: Indonesian edtechs attract funding even as students head back to schoolWith services that complement and support conventional schools at a fraction of offline tuition cost, edtech companies are likely to continue growing. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-edtechs-attract-funding-even-as-students-head-back-to-school?dt=clist Episode keywords: Edtech, B2C, Students, Training & Coaching, Marketplaces & Platforms, Streaming, Mobile, Zenius, Ruangguru, CoLearn, Indonesia, Education, Startups, Investment, GGV, Venturra Capital, Tiger Global Management
2024-01-1607 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp43: Nuuk, the cooler box poised to disrupt cold chain logisticsBarcelona-based startup Groenlandia Tech has developed a smart cooler box to track and monitor biological samples, providing an extra layer of security and control during transport Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/nuuk-the-cooler-box-poised-to-disrupt-cold-chain-logistics Episode keywords: B2B, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Logistics & Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical, Transportation, Medtech, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Blockchain, Cloud, Hardware, Internet of Things, Location Tech, SaaS, Sensors
2024-01-1507 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp42: Psquared: Providing flexible workplaces to help early-stage startupsThe Barcelona-based startup converts a variety of buildings to hybrid office spaces for flexible work brought about by Covid-19, includes a reservations system to manage desk and meeting spaces  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/psquared-providing-flexible-workplaces-to-help-early-stage-startups Episode keywords: Real Estate, B2B, Smart Cities, Heura, Covid-19, Hybrid offices
2024-01-1309 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp41: iCell: Upcycling nutrients from wastewaterHong Kong-based iCell Sustainable Nutrition makes single-cell proteins with wastewater from food and beverage factories, generating revenue and purifying the water for safe discharge or reuse. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/icell-upcycling-nutrients-from-wastewater Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Alternative Proteins, Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, B2B, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Future Food Asia, Waste water, Hong Kong, China, Investment, Startup
2024-01-1208 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp40: After emulating Chinese business models, Indonesian startups seek success abroadIndonesia adapted and furthered the successful business models that created unicorns in China. Now, it’s exporting its own to the rest of Southeast Asia, even beyond Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/after-emulating-chinese-business-models-indonesian-startups-seek-success-abroad Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2C, E-commerce, Fintech, Local Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, O2O, On-demand, Payments, Retail, Transportation, Big Data & Analytics, Hardware, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms
2024-01-1110 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp39: New sectors, strategies come into play as investors respond to China's Big Tech curbsAmid the crackdown on China’s tech giants, some investors are sussing out less risky sectors, while heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity stay in for the long haul. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/new-sectors-strategies-come-into-play-as-investors-respond-to-chinas-big-tech-curbs Episode keywords: Cybersecurity, Government, Investment, Regulation, Transportation, Edtech, Energy & Cleantech, Medtech, Healthcare, B2B, Enterprise Tech, Consumer Products, E-commerce, Fintech, Gaming, Kids & Technology, Smart Vehicles, Sustainability, Wealth management, Industry 4.0, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Internet of Things, Hardware, Location Tech, Mobile, Robotics, Sensors, SaaS, Sa...
2024-01-1014 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp38: Carbonstop: Local pioneer in carbon emissions management to gain as China aims carbon neutrality by 2060Already helping over 1,000 corporates like Alibaba and JD.com manage and lower their carbon emissions, Carbonstop is ready to do more when China’s carbon trading starts next year Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/carbonstop-local-pioneer-in-carbon-emissions-management-to-gain-as-china-aims-carbon-neutrality-by-2060 Episode keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Alibaba, Alipay, JD.com, Baidu, Microsoft, CSR, CO2 emissions
2024-01-0912 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp37: COMY Energy: Closing the plastic waste loop with chemical recyclingThe Chinese startup transforms plastic wastes to virgin-quality recycled products without releasing toxic gas or pollution and is attracting interest from petrochemical giants and waste management companies. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/comy-energy-closing-the-plastic-waste-loop-with-chemical-recycling Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Chemicals, Sustainability, B2B, Regulation, Manufacturing, Automation, Chemical recycling, Plastic waste, China, Sustainability, Environment, Investment
2024-01-0808 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp36: In depth: The business ecosystems China’s tech giants and unicorns buildStartups could accept to join Alibaba, Tencent or other tech giants in their ecosystems and scale quickly. Or they could say no and keep their independence. But do they really have a choice? Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/in-depth-the-business-ecosystems-chinas-tech-giants-and-unicorns-build Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Consumer Products, E-commerce, Fintech, Lifestyle, Local Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, On-demand, Payments, Retail, Transportation, Video, Wearables, Enterprise Tech, Investment, Money transfers, O2O, Personal Finance, Sharing Economy, Smart Cities, Smart Vehicles, Smart Home, Sustainability, Gig Economy, Big Data...
2024-01-0615 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp35: Chinese startups join the race to address chip shortage amid funding boomWould an overheated semiconductor startup scene and the ability to design cutting-edge chips be enough to help China achieve chip self-sufficiency? Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/chinese-startups-join-the-race-to-address-chip-shortage-amid-funding-boom Episode keywords: Investment, Automotive, Consumer Products, B2B, Smart Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Automation, Robotics, Materials, Horizon Robotics, Spreadtrum Communications, Unisoc, Enflame, Semiconductor, Chip, Innosilicon
2024-01-0511 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp34: IXON: Preserving food without canning or freezingChinese foodtech IXON aims to disrupt global cold chain logistics with its novel food preparation and packaging solution that keeps food fresh at room temperature for years. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ixon-preserving-food-without-canning-or-freezing Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, B2B, B2C, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Automation, Biotechnology, Food waste, Future Food Asia, Cargill, EAT, IDEO, Rockefeller Foundation, Meat & Livestock Australia, F&B, Startups, Hong Kong, Food Packaging, Investment, Business, Innovation
2024-01-0410 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp33: Pahamify: From YouTube success to new popular edtech appCreated by ex-PhD students, Pahamify combines the scientific approach with animation and games to bring back the excitement of discovery in learning Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/pahamify-from-youtube-success-to-new-popular-edtech-app Episode keywords: Edtech, Students, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Covid-19, coronavirus, Y Combinator
2024-01-0311 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp32: Rainier: Decade-long dedication to VR research bears fruit in edtech marketBeijing-based Rainier is using VR technology to improve safety in lab experiments at universities and high schools, even primary schools. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/rainier-decade-long-dedication-to-vr-research-bears-fruit-in-edtech-market Episode keywords: Edtech, Training & Coaching, Students, Kids & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Big Data & Analytics, Virtual Reality, Startups, Education, Universities, Lab experiment, Investment, Entrepreneurship, Business, K-12
2024-01-0208 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp31: Smile and Learn: The “Netflix of education” for three to 12 year oldsSmile and Learn lets schools offer AI-enabled personalized learning to every child in every classroom, for the price of a book Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/smile-and-learn-the-netflix-of-education-for-three-to-12-year-olds Episode keywords: B2B, Edtech, Kids & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, SaaS, South Summit, BETT, Horizon 2020
2024-01-0109 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp30: After a Covid-led boom in 2020, what next for China's K-12 edtech?Unicorns Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raised more than $6bn combined last year as demand for online learning continues to grow, but some smaller players are running out of cash Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/after-a-covid-led-boom-in-2020-what-next-for-chinas-k-12-edtech Episode keywords: Edtech, Training & Coaching, O2O, Investment, Kids & Technology, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, K12, Covid-19, Yuanfudao, Zuoyebang, New Oriental, Yu Minhong, SoftBank, Alibaba, Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital China, FountainVest Partners, YF Capital
2023-12-3013 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp29: Eco-friendly vegan leather from recycled waste, made in IndonesiaIn 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, Startups, Indonesia, Leather
2023-12-2907 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp28: 4D ShoeTech: Digital design platform helps shoemakers to slash production time by over 60%Armed with new funding, 4D ShoeTech is scaling its Ideation platform to offer digital modelling services to cover other popular products like suitcases Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/4d-shoetech-digital-design-platform-helps-shoemakers-to-slash-production-time-by-over-60 Episode keywords: B2B, Design, Fashion, Productivity Software, Sustainability, B2C, Logistics & Supply Chain, Digital Imaging & Photography, Enterprise Tech, 3D Printing, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence
2023-12-2808 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp27: Node: Fighting deforestation with fashionable footwear from agricultural wasteUsing patented technology developed with Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Node turns farm waste and plant materials into biodegradable vegan footwear and shoe components to help fight deforestation. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/node-fighting-deforestation-with-fashionable-footwear-from-agricultural-waste Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Fashion, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Agriculture & Fishery, Lifestyle, Consumer Products, Design, Government, Retail, Wearables, Materials, Startups, Technology, Innovation, Indonesia, Sneakers, Footwear
2023-12-2710 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp26: Petit Pli: Origami-inspired clothes that still fit, even after the body has grownFounded by a young aeronautical engineer, Petit Pli produces stylish, sustainable pleated garments made from recycled plastic that expand up to seven sizes Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/petit-pli-origami-inspired-clothes-that-still-fit-even-after-the-body-has-grown Episode keywords: Fashion, Lifestyle, B2C, E-commerce, Sustainability, Women, Circular Economy, Materials, Nanotechnology
2023-12-2609 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp25: Sophie's Bionutrients: Alternative protein from microalgaeInspired by fish in the ocean, the startup developed microalgae-based flour that can take on unlimited forms, textures or colors to make almost any alt protein product. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/sophies-bionutrients-alternative-protein-from-microalgae Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, B2B, Circular Economy, Microbiome, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Sophie's Bionutrients, Sophie's Kitchen, Singapore, Temasek, Microalgae, Startups, Investment, Sustainability, Technology, Innovation
2023-12-2507 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp24: AgNext seeks less food loss, fairer prices for farmers with food quality analysis techTaking computer vision and chemical analysis to the fields for quick crop quality checks, Punjab-based AgNext eyes Asian expansion, and insurtech, fintech opportunities. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/agnext-seeks-less-food-loss-fairer-prices-for-farmers-with-food-quality-analysis-tech Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Enterprise Tech, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Internet of Things, Mobile, SaaS, Sensors, Wireless, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Future Food Asia, Omnivore, AgNext, Kalaari Capital, Singapore, Thailand, Spectroscopy, Startups, Investment, Foodtech, India
2023-12-2309 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp23: Ricult: Providing smallholder farmers easier access to capitalBased in Pakistan and Thailand, Ricult’s mobile app platform provides advanced weather forecasting, easy loan applications and direct market access to help farmers increase productivity and profits Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ricult-providing-smallholder-farmers-easier-access-to-capital Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Fintech, E-commerce, Lending, Productivity Software, Risk management, Insurance, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Geospatial Tech, Location Tech, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 500 Startups
2023-12-2211 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp22: Poliloop: Tackling pollution crisis with plastic-eating bacteria for industrial useHungarian biotech Poliloop is closing $2m seed funding for “bacteria cocktail” that breaks down plastic into organic waste quickly, enabling more affordable and eco-friendly waste management. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/poliloop-tackling-pollution-crisis-with-plastic-eating-bacteria-for-industrial-use Keywords: B2B, Energy & Cleantech, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Materials, South Summit, Techstars, Women in Tech, Vespucci, Bioplastics, Startups, Plastics, Investment
2023-12-2107 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp21: Mental health services platform Ibunda wants to keep expanding its reachSince its founding in 2015, the Indonesian startup Ibunda has provided psychological consultations to over 200,000 clients Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mental-health-services-platform-ibunda-wants-to-keep-expanding-its-reach Episode keywords: Healthcare, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, E-Jiwa, Noor Chita Mawardi, Arif Saputra, Ibunda, Women in Tech, Mental health
2023-12-2009 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp20: Choose from over 10,000 mental health therapists at YidianlingStartup’s 24/7 services will include AI-powered chatbots to help more Chinese cope with mental health issues, amid lack of therapists. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/choose-from-over-10000-mental-health-therapists-at-yidianling Keywords: B2C, E-commerce, Healthcare, O2O, On-demand, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Mental health, China, Mental Illnesses, Startups, Investment
2023-12-1908 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp19: Aimentia: Pioneering mental health AI SaaS seeks to improve diagnosis as demand surgesBarcelona-based Aimentia supports the oft-overlooked mental health segment through digitalization and analytics, going beyond therapy platforms Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/aimentia-pioneering-mental-health-ai-saas-seeks-to-improve-diagnosis-as-demand-surges Episode keywords: Medtech, Healthcare, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Marketplaces & Platforms, Bots, SaaS, 4YFN, Mobile World Congress, Covid-19, Mental health
2023-12-1811 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp18: Mindtera: Building mental resilience through bite-sized lessonsMindtera wants to nip mental health issues in the bud by equipping working adults with skills to navigate work challenges and personal relationships, using their phones Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/mindtera-building-mental-resilience-through-bite-sized-lessons Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Edtech, Healthcare, Social Networking & Community, Training & Coaching, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Women in Tech, Mental health, East Ventures, Hustle Fund, Henry Hendrawan
2023-12-1608 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp17: Dipole Tech: Using blockchain to democratize access to renewable energy in AsiaHaving established key markets in the Philippines and Thailand, China’s Dipole Tech is next gaining ground at home for its energy trading app. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/dipole-tech-using-blockchain-to-democratize-access-to-renewable-energy-in-asia Keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, P2P, Blockchain, Marketplaces & Platforms, Internet of Things, Big Data & Analytics, Hardware, Mobile, Solar energy, Startups, China, Thailand
2023-12-1508 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp16: Lota Digital: Disrupting fishing in Portugal for a sustainable futureThe “digital fish market” app helps fishermen compete in a market dominated by large players Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/lota-digital-disrupting-fishing-in-portugal-for-a-sustainable-future Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Cloud, Blockchain
2023-12-1410 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp15: Indonesian insurtech Qoala survives pandemic with new partners and productsAcquisition of Thai insurtech FairDee to spearhead expansion into Southeast Asia, building on earlier entry into Malaysia and Vietnam and a Covid-19 travel insurance product at home. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-insurtech-qoala-survives-pandemic-with-new-partners-and-products Keywords: Insurance, B2B, B2C, C2C, Fintech, Automotive, Personal Finance, Enterprise Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Mobile, Harshet Lunani, Qoala, Startups
2023-12-1307 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp14: Kryha: Enabling big businesses' green practices with blockchainKryha’s blockchain systems help companies trace the movement and transformation of resources among multiple stakeholders without exposing sensitive information Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/kryha-enabling-big-businesses-green-practices-with-blockchain Episode keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Circular Economy, Investment, Automotive, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Singapore, Asia Pacific
2023-12-1209 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp13: Farmer Connect: Blockchain powered platform tracing coffee beans from field to cupFarmer Connect’s platform enables consumers to trace the origin, quality and ethical footprint of a product by just scanning a QR code. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/farmer-connect-blockchain-powered-platform-tracing-coffee-beans-from-field-to-cup Keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2C, B2B, Food & Beverage, Lending, Logistics & Supply Chain, Money transfers, Regulation, Sustainability, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Mobile, SaaS, Startups, FMCG
2023-12-1106 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp12: Meatable joins Royal DSM to create growth media specific for cell-based meat techThe R&D between the biotech startup and fellow Dutch nutrition conglomerate could help scale and drive the commercial viability of lab-grown meat. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/meatable-joins-royal-dsm-to-create-growth-media-specific-for-cell-based-meat-tech Keywords: Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Sustainability, Food & Beverage, Agriculture & Fishery, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Eat JUST, DSM Ventures, cell-based meat, Startups, Investment
2023-12-0907 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp11: Oceanium: Supporting sustainable seaweed farmingScottish startup Oceanium has developed a proprietary biorefinery and processing model to create seaweed-based compostable materials, alt-protein ingredients and nutraceuticals for use across industry verticals Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oceanium-supporting-sustainable-seaweed-farming Episode keywords: B2B, Food & Beverage, Local Services, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Ocean Economy, Biomaterials, Alternative Proteins, Aquaculture, Foodtech, Beauty, Biotechnology, Materials, Seaweed
2023-12-0807 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp10: Oimo: Biodegradable marine-based bioplastics for environmentally friendly food packagingIts pellets already work well in current factory machinery, so Oimo wants to scale when the EU’s ban on single-use plastics kicks in. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oimo-biodegradable-marine-based-bioplastics-for-environmentally-friendly-food-packaging Keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Outsourcing, Retail, Circular Economy, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Materials, Bioplastics, sustainable development goals, SDGs, Startups, Spain, Investment, Plastic
2023-12-0712 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp09: Indonesian startup Traval goes virtual to stay afloat during pandemicThe startup is also trying to set itself apart from mainstream tourism with tours like Zero Waste Journey where travelers do not bring plastic items and even plant trees Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-startup-traval-goes-virtual-to-stay-afloat-during-pandemic Episode keywords: Travel & Tourism, B2C, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Marketing, Streaming, Mobile, Covid-19
2023-12-0607 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp08: Will this one-year-old startup revolutionize traditional industries?Targeting retail and tourism first, Aibee aims to help traditional businesses keep up with their online counterparts using its all-in-one AI solutions. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/will-this-one-year-old-startup-revolutionize-traditional-industries Keywords: Edtech, Fintech, Retail, Travel & Tourism, Artificial Intelligence, K11, Startups, Investment, Entrepreneurship
2023-12-0508 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp07: In Portugal tourism tech gets disrupted, in time for post-Covid-19 eraAs Portugal reopens to tourists early next month, the sector is banking on a new generation of tourism tech startups to enable safety and reassure visitors Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/in-portugal-tourism-tech-gets-disrupted-in-time-for-post-covid-19-era Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Travel & Tourism, Portugal Ventures, Beta-I, Fabrica de Startups, Tourism, Hi-Jiffy, Portugal Tourism
2023-12-0409 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp06: Airhopping: Breakthrough in the OTA sector for millennialsOffering cheap and flexible multi-destination flight packages is helping the platform become the go-to reservation agent for budget travelers Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/Airhopping:-Breakthrough-in-the-OTA-sector-for-millennials Episode keywords: Lifestyle, Search & Discovery, Students, Travel & Tourism, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms
2023-12-0214 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp05: Indonesian B2B e-procurement platforms: Disrupting long-standing practicesIndonesia’s B2B e-commerce players are winning over corporate clients with education and government support, growing a market forecast to be worth $13.4bn by 2023. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/indonesian-b2b-e-procurement-platforms-disrupting-long-standing-practices Keywords: B2B, E-commerce, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail, Government, Enterprise Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Mbiz, BukaPengadaan, e-procurement, Indonesia, Startups, Entrepreneurship
2023-12-0112 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp04: Southeast Asian startups to keep riding digitalization, IPO boom, investors sayO2O business models and growing interest in ESG are also key themes, as regional startups gain $4.4bn of funding in first half of 2021 Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/southeast-asian-startups-to-keep-riding-digitalization-ipo-boom-investors-say Episode keywords: Investment, Impact Investing, O2O, E-commerce, B2B, B2C, Edtech, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Lending, Logistics & Supply Chain, On-demand, Payments, Real Estate, Sharing Economy, ESG, Accelerating Asia, Southeast Asia, MSMEs
2023-11-3014 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp03: Sequoia China Seed Fund: Growing an era of deep-tech startupsManaging Partner Neil Shen wants to help deep-tech and enterprise tech startups get investments more easily, across quantum computing, semiconductors, synthetic biology and more. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/sequoia-china-seed-fund-growing-an-era-of-deep-tech-startups Keywords: Investment; Enterprise Tech; Manufacturing; Pharmaceutical; Medtech; Industry 4.0; Biotechnology; SaaS; Materials; Artificial Intelligence; Biometrics; Cloud; Computer Vision; Recognition Tech; Natural Language Processing; Robotics; Sensors; Machine Learning; Sequoia Capital China; Neil Shen; Semiconductor; Deep tech; Deeptech; Quantum computing
2023-11-2907 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp02: Beyond Leather Materials: Turning apples into alt-leather for sustainable fashionThrough its Leap brand, the Danish startup cuts food waste by turning apples junked in cider factories into affordable vegan leather for the $100bn leather market  Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/beyond-leather-materials-turning-apples-into-alt-leather-for-sustainable-fashion Episode keywords: Biomaterials, B2B, Sustainability, Fashion, Circular Economy, Consumer Products, Energy & Cleantech,, Biotechnology, Materials, Green for Growth, Women in Tech
2023-11-2810 minImpact Powerhouse
Impact PowerhouseEp01: Infinited Fiber: Producing biofibers for fashion to move toward circular economySupported by H&M, Adidas and textile manufacturers, Infinited Fiber is helping the world’s second most polluting industry go greener by turning industrial waste into regenerated biomaterials. Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/infinited-fiber-producing-biofibers-for-fashion-to-move-toward-circular-economy?fbclid=IwAR0Y_kXPueetqTCB62ET0gnrazw8O5UarM5fMYCEo_uihjXLZWl81TXmOEA Episode Keywords: startups, B2B, sustainability, circular economy, logistics & supply chain, materials, fashion, biomaterials, biotechnology, EU, Horizon 2020
2023-11-2708 min