Impact Powerhouse

Save the Posidonia! That’s the call from enterprising sailors who, with their startup IP Buoys, have found a way to protect the seagrass and marine life from the damaging impact of nautical tourism

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ip-buoys-mooring-40-smart-buoys-to-protect-marine-ecosystems

Episode keywords: B2B; Lifestyle; Sustainability; Travel & Tourism; Ocean Economy; Automation; Big Data & Analytics; Hardware; Mobile; SaaS; Sensors; Wireless; Internet of Things; Location Tech; IQS; sustainable development goals; IQS TechFest; IP Buoys

SWORD Health’s AI-based physiotherapy solution has just clinched $9m from Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, ringing in a total of $17m in “Series-A”, funding

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/sword-health-nabs-portugals-second-biggest-series-a-round-within-one-year

Episode keywords: B2B; B2C; Healthcare; Medtech; Artificial Intelligence; Sensors; SaaS; Cloud; Airbnb; Farfetch; Talkdesk; Khosla Ventures; Founders Fund

KlikDaily, which raised Series A funding this week, is helping small businesses streamline supply of FMCG and reduce prices by eliminating several links in the supply chain.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/fmcg-supply-chain-solution-klikdaily-simplifies-life-for-mom-and-pop-stores-in-indonesia

Episode keywords: Logistics & Supply Chain, Consumer Products, B2B, Retail, Location Tech, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, Covid-19, Global Founders Capital, Indonesia, Startup, Investment, FMCG, convenience stores

Helping quick digitalization of industries and supply chains, Allread MLT is disrupting traditional OCR with its computer vision technology and neural networks

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/allread-mlt-saas-that-auto-detects-and-turns-text-codes-and-symbols-into-data

Episode keywords: B2B; Construction; Energy & Cleantech; Food & Beverage; Logistics & Supply Chain; Local Services; Transportation; Manufacturing; Enterprise Tech; Artificial Intelligence; Automation; Big Data & Analytics; Computer Vision; Recognition Tech; Mobile; SaaS; MWC; Logistics; Warehousing; Mobile World Congress

Money pours in as China pushes sector to be the next growth engine, and both self-driving startups and their investors are optimistic about their commercialization attempts.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/china-bets-on-road-vehicle-coordination-for-the-mass-adoption-of-autonomous-driving-cars-by-2025

Episode keywords: Automotive, Transportation, Smart Cities, Smart Vehicles, Lifestyle, Automation, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Recognition Tech, Internet of Things, 5G, BAT, Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, NIO, China, Investment, autonomous driving, self-driving

EatTasty’s different and more sustainable business model turns the on-demand food delivery sector on its head

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/eattasty-portugals-sustainable-meal-delivery-service-has-arrived-in-spain

Episode keywords: B2C; Food & Beverage; On-demand; B2B; Sustainability; Local Services; Artificial Intelligence; Big Data & Analytics; Marketplaces & Platforms; Mobile; TED

Backed by Speedinvest, Target Global and Encomenda, Cobee’s employee-focused HR SaaS is redefining staff benefits management and beyond.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/cobee-on-demand-staff-payroll-and-benefits-in-an-app-and-card

Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Banking, Fintech, Human Resources, Lifestyle, On-demand, Payments, Personal Finance, Training & Coaching, Insurance, Enterprise Tech, Automation, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Speedinvest, Target Global, Encomenda Smart Capital, BStartup, Abac Nest, Lanai Partners, Plug and Play Tech Center, Insurtech Europe, insurtech, Spain, Startup, Investment

Covid-19 symptoms checker and contact-tracing apps, virtual classrooms and 3D video-conferencing platforms are among the array of solutions for homebound adults and kids.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/updated-coronavirus-spanish-startups-offer-solutions-from-contact-tracing-app-to-free-online-content

Episode keywords: Edtech, Kids & Technology, Healthcare, Family & Technology, Enterprise Tech, Video, Training & Coaching, Students, Crowdsourcing, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Big Data & Analytics, Bots, Cloud, Mobile, SaaS, Virtual Reality, Streaming, Geospatial Tech, Location Tech, SEK Lab, MWC, Edpuzzle, Sharing Academy, BETT, Walcon Virtual Events, Virtway, Odilo, Corina, Zensei, coronavirus, Covid-19, CARTO, MendesAltaren, ForceManager, Telefónica, Ferrovial, Asistencia COVID-19, Stop COVID-19 CAT, Mobile World Congress, Spain, Startups, Investment

Equity crowdfunding platforms are offering new approaches to SME financing in Indonesia, with more players entering the market

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/in-indonesia-equity-crowdfunding-is-gaining-in-popularity-among-smes-challenging-p2p-lending

Episode keywords: Crowdfunding; Investment; Fintech; Marketplaces & Platforms; Equity crowdfunding; OJK; Santara; CrowdDana; Bizhare

Elio believes offering privacy, free online consultations and discreet product packaging will encourage more men to take better care of their health.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/more-asian-men-are-into-skincare-and-health-products-and-elio-is-here-to-help-discreetly

Episode keywords: Beauty, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, E-commerce, Lifestyle, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Skincare, Indonesia, Startup, health