Impact Powerhouse

VCs like Sequoia Capital, EV Growth, Monk’s Hill Ventures and MDI Ventures are onboard to spot potential investments despite Covid-19 downturn.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/kk-fund-gk-plug-and-play-indonesia-set-up-online-meets-between-vcs-and-startups-amid-covid-19

Episode keywords: Investment, KK Fund, GK-Plug and Play, Koichi Saito, Sequoia Capital, EV Growth, MDI Ventures, Monk's Hill Ventures, Patamar Capital, Plug and Play Tech Center, Antler, coronavirus, Covid-19, Indonesia, startups, VC firms

As strong growth of previous years falters, Portugal’s startups were quick to mobilize themselves to detail the help they would need from the state to deal with their biggest challenge yet.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/in-a-united-move-portuguese-startups-fight-to-mitigate-covid-19-impact-in-unprecedented-crisis

Episode keywords: Fintech, Real Estate, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality, Investment, Beta-I, Indico Capital Partners, ACEPI, Covid-19, coronavirus, tech4COVID19, Portugal Ventures, startups, investment

Andi Taufan retracted the letter, saying haste to support Covid-19 prevention program led to administrative errors, after public uproar and allegations of conflict of interest

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/amartha-ceo-and-founder-apologizes-for-covid-19-letter-that-mixed-government-work-with-his-business

Episode keywords: Social Enterprises, Fintech, P2P, Lending, Edtech, Mobile, Marketplaces & Platforms, Covid-19, coronavirus

Despite a recession and doubling of the unemployment rate forecast this year, it’s not all bad news for the Portuguese tech ecosystem.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/amid-covid-19-gloom-some-bright-spots-in-portugals-tech-startup-scene

Episode keywords: Fintech, E-commerce, Gaming, Retail, Agriculture & Fishery, Healthcare, Medtech, Energy & Cleantech, B2C, Fashion, Luxury, eSports, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Biotechnology, Cloud, Hardware, Internet of Things, Mobile, Robotics, SaaS, Geospatial Tech, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Sensors, Beta-I, Indico Capital Partners, Pedro Rocha Vieira, Portugal Fintech, Dott, Anybrain, Mercachef, tech4COVID19, BGI, Startups, Investment

Zendit is helping more SMEs go online by waiving transaction fees for its digital payments solution for the first month

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/fintech-startup-Zendit-launches-aid-program-for-indonesian-businesses-amid-covid-19-crisis

Episode keywords: Fintech, Investment, Payments, B2B, Lending, Human Resources, Cybersecurity, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Covid-19, coronavirus, East Ventures, Tessa Wijaya

Pony.ai is seeking more ways to commercialize its versatile autonomous driving technology, transforming mobility and logistics.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/ponyai-repurposes-its-robotaxi-fleet-for-last-mile-delivery-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic

Episode keywords: Logistics & Supply Chain, Local Services, Transportation, Automotive, E-commerce, On-demand, Smart Cities, Smart Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Sensors, Hardware, Automation, Computer Vision, Internet of Things, Covid-19, coronavirus, Toyota, Yamibuy, Last mile, Startups, Investment, robotaxi, autonomous driving

The renowned investor is also making big bets on the opportunities that lie head

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/how-sequoia-capital-china-is-helping-its-portfolio-startups-get-through-the-covid-19-crisis

Episode keywords: Investment, Logistics & Supply Chain, Family & Technology, Healthcare, Medtech, Consumer Products, Local Services, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Covid-19, PPE, Sequoia Capital China, Neil Shen, JD.com, Alibaba, ByteDance

Spanish startups protest the lack of relevant aid, compared with other EU countries; investors warn of “disastrous” new foreign investment restriction

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/spains-startup-ecosystem-bemoans-lack-of-state-support-new-barriers-to-investment-in-covid-19-recession

Episode keywords: Banking; B2C; B2B; Cybersecurity; E-commerce; Drones; Energy & Cleantech; Edtech; Fintech; Government; Healthcare; Insurance; Investment; Lawtech; Lending; Logistics & Supply Chain; Media; Medtech; Money transfers; Monitoring & surveillance; Payments; Pharmaceutical; PR & Communications; Regulation; Smart Cities; Smart Vehicles; Smart Home; Social Networking & Community; Sustainability; Telecommunications; Transportation; Enterprise Tech; 3D Printing; Artificial Intelligence; Big Data & Analytics; Biometrics; Biotechnology; Blockchain; Bots; Cloud; Computer Vision; Geospatial Tech; Hardware; Internet of Things; Location Tech; Marketplaces & Platforms; Mobile; Natural Language Processing; Recognition Tech; Robotics; SaaS; Sensors; Wireless; Marc Vidal; Womenalia; Spanish Startup Association; CDTI; ENISA; Cabiedes & Partners; Carlos Mateo; Ascri; Miguel Zurita; Eneko Knorr; Covid-19; coronavirus

Canceled industry events may have curtailed promotion and investment opportunities, but interest in gaming and esports has increased.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesia-gaming-and-esports-covid-19-brings-increased-interest-but-also-challenges

Episode keywords: Gaming, Entertainment, Lifestyle, eSports, Augmented Reality, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Virtual Reality, Streaming, Digital Happiness, Covid-19, coronavirus, Andrian Pauline, Rachmad Imron, Indonesia

Deal reportedly worth $120m will add Moka’s network of over 30,000 merchants to Gojek’s reach

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gojek-acquires-indonesian-pos-startup-moka-gains-greater-share-of-sme-fintech-market

Episode keywords: Fintech, Payments, Lending, Banking, Transportation, Money transfers, O2O, Local Services, On-demand, Logistics & Supply Chain, Food & Beverage, Retail, Fashion, Lifestyle, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, SaaS, DANA, LinkAja, OVO, GoPay, Patrick Walujo, DKatalis, Jerry Ng, Covid-19, coronavirus, M&A