Impact Powerhouse

Reducing the need for watering by up to 90%, this Mexican startup’s polymer-based water retention technology is a potential game-changer for farming worldwide.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/lluvia-solida-an-economic-lifeline-for-farmers-in-drier-unpredictable-climate-conditions

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Sustainability, B2B, Social Enterprises, Soil, Biotechnology, Smart Agrifood Summit, USA, Startups

Closing €1.2m new funding will help the Murcia-based foodtech to build its own technology and facilities, expand into new markets.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/agrosingularity-turning-discarded-fruits-and-vegetables-into-usable-powder-to-fix-food-waste

Episode keywords: B2B, Agriculture & Fishery, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Biotechnology, Smart Agrifood Summit, foodtech, SDGs, Horizon 2020, Spain, Startups, food waste

Access to quick financing would be a welcome relief to fish farmers, whose incomes have been battered by Covid-19, but can’t get bank loans

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/p2p-lender-investree-collaborates-with-efishery-to-provide-loans-for-aquaculture-smes

Episode keywords: Aquaculture, P2P, Fintech, Lending, Agriculture & Fishery, Internet of Things, Big Data & Analytics, Marketplaces & Platforms, Sensors, Covid-19

Despite a spike in B2C demand during Indonesia’s initial lockdowns, 8villages customers returned to shopping offline once restrictions eased.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/8villages-to-refocus-business-shelve-b2c-agri-ecommerce-ops-as-covid-boost-proves-short-lived

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, B2C, Social Networking & Community, E-commerce, Mobile, SaaS, Marketplaces & Platforms, Covid-19, Startups, Indonesia

Under Xu Jinghong’s leadership, Tsinghua Holdings grew its assets sevenfold and incubated over 10,000 businesses. In his new role as VC investor, Xu wants to nurture startups into future global leaders 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/xu-jinghong-champion-of-young-entrepreneurs-and-high-tech-startups

Episode keywords: Investment, Incubators, Pharmaceutical, Biomaterials, Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud, Computer Vision, Internet of Things, 5G, Materials, Xu Jinghong, Tsinghua University, Semiconductor, TusPark, Tsinghua Holdings, Tongfang, Tsinghua Unigroup, Tus-Holdings

In a nascent market, one-year-old Starfield has brought its offerings to around 3,000 F&B outlets and generated RMB 10m in revenue.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/starfield-aiming-to-diversify-chinese-consumers-food-options-with-tasty-and-affordable-plant-based-meat

Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Plant-based meat, Women in Tech, Food and Beverage, China, Shenzhen, Startup, Investment, Foodtech, vegan

With a “patient capital” approach to investments and a variety of programs, New Energy Nexus hopes to show that startups can lead the way in renewables and smart energy

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/us-non-profit-investor-new-energy-nexus-seeks-to-kickstart-indonesias-clean-energy-sectors

Episode keywords: Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, B2B, Investment, Impact Investing, Ocean Economy, Smart Vehicles, Internet of Things, Hardware, IKEA Foundation, Ailesh Power, Digitaraya, Pendulum, Powerbrain, RESCO Sumba, Bina Lintas Usaha Energi (BLUE), New Energy Nexus, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Tesla, ESG, EV batteries, Weston Energy

UK-based Bodyswaps taps VR’s simulation powers for job-based soft skills training to improve management skills and employability 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/bodyswaps-using-vr-to-train-workplace-communication-soft-skills-at-scale

Episode keywords: Training & Coaching, Human Resources, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, SaaS, South Summit

Blox plans to raise over $1m in 2021 to expand across Brazil and Mexico, giving more choices to students to personalize degree programs with its AI curriculum management SaaS.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/brazilian-edtech-blox-seeks-to-upgrade-university-education-across-latin-america

Episode keywords: Edtech, Enterprise Tech, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, SaaS, Google for Startups Residency, South Summit, Edu Capital, Concept Investments, Startups, Investment, Brazil, University, Higher Education

Satelligence monitors environmental risks across 6bn hectares of mostly tropical forest for high-profile clients such as Pepsico, Nestlé and Unilever

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/satelligence-satellite-data-and-ai-helping-corporate-giants-source-commodities-more-sustainably

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, Monitoring & surveillance, Sustainability, B2B, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Geospatial Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS, Machine Learning, Horizon 2020, 4impact, ESG, Satellites