Impact Powerhouse

Armed with $85m Series C funding, NotCo has expanded to the US, competing head-on with popular US alt-protein brands for a foothold in the multibillion-dollar vegan market.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/notco-will-this-bezos-backed-plant-based-foodtech-be-chiles-first-unicorn

Episode keywords: B2B, B2C, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Consumer Products, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics, Biotechnology, Biometrics, Machine Learning, Vegan, plant-based, NotCo, Startup, Investment, Chile

With dedicated accelerators and investment programs, supported by the EU’s vote of confidence, Portugal appears on track to lead in oceantech

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/portugal-oceantech-ii-single-minded-efforts-to-build-an-ecosystem-of-international-reference

Episode keywords: Ocean Economy, B2B, Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Agriculture & Fishery, Transportation, Aquaculture, Logistics & Supply Chain, Investment, Biotechnology, Internet of Things, Blockchain, Offshore energy, Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network, Blue economy, Oceantech, PORTUGAL BLUE, European Investment Fund, Dubai Ports World, Ocean Engagement Fund, Blue Bio Value, Bluetech Accelerator, Blue Ocean Foundation, Gulbenkian Foundation, Artireef, Pinktech, Mare Startup, Pen Wave, Katapult Ocean, Forum Oceano

Portugal is tapping oceantech disruption to create new value out of its blue economy, with strong government push.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/research-analysis/portugal-looks-to-its-marine-heritage-to-create-an-oceantech-leader

Episode keywords: Ocean Economy, Sustainability, B2B, Energy & Cleantech, Agriculture & Fishery, Transportation, Aquaculture, Logistics & Supply Chain, Biotechnology, Automation, Big Data & Analytics, Geospatial Tech, Hardware, Internet of Things, Location Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Sensors, Robotics, Blockchain, Offshore energy, Web Summit, Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network, Docapesca, Windfloat Atlantic, CorPower Ocean, Blue economy, Oceantech, Forum Oceano, Portugal, Investment

IsCleanAir’s water-based air-purifying IoT system reduces air contaminants by more than 90%, and uses 7–10 times less electricity than conventional filter-based systems.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/iscleanair-targets-2021-revenue-to-double-on-covid-led-health-security-push

Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, Healthcare, Smart Cities, Industry 4.0, Big Data & Analytics, Cloud, Hardware, Internet of Things, Horizon 2020, IsCleanAir, Covid-19

The Polish medtech has developed a five-in-one diagnostic device for throat, ear, heart checks and more, with diagnosis in four minutes and compatible with diagnostic equipment.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/higosense-launching-advanced-mobile-device-for-self-triage-and-diagnosis-boosting-telemedicine

Episode keywords: Medtech, B2B, B2C, On-demand, Family & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, SaaS, Marketplaces & Platforms, Automation, Mobile, Cloud, Big Data & Analytics, Startups, Investment, Poland

Using a blockchain-based platform, Liquidstar wants to use smart, modular batteries to power remote, off-grid communities as well as homes, offices and EVs in cities.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/liquidstar-bringing-decentralized-renewable-energy-to-off-grid-communities

Episode keywords: Energy & Cleantech, B2B, B2C, Sharing Economy, Enterprise Tech, Blockchain, Hardware, Internet of Things, Mobile, Automation, SWITCHSingapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Batteries, Nigeria, Startups

Australia’s ProAgni is making grain-feed supplements to improve livestock growth, negate antibiotic use and even reduce methane emissions, all based on kangaroo gut health research

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/inspired-by-kangaroos-proagni-wants-to-wean-the-livestock-farming-industry-off-antibiotics

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Sustainability, B2C, Biotechnology, Microbiome, Methane, SFFxSWITCH, SWITCH Singapore, ProAgni, Future Food Asia, SDGs, climate change

In a wide-ranging interview, the managing general partner of the US- and Singapore-based foodtech investor also expounds on his goal to extend sustainability to the rest of the food sector, combining good returns with doing good.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/big-idea-ventures-founder-andrew-d-ive-asia-will-lead-cell-based-meat-innovation

Episode keywords: Alternative Proteins, Investment, Impact Investing, Food & Beverage, Foodtech, Sustainability, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Microbiome, Andrew Ive, Singapore, New Protein Fund, Covid-19, Food-X, Temasek, Tyson Foods, Bühler Group, Generation Food, Big Idea Ventures, India Alternative Protein Fund, Meat-Tech 3D, Good Food Institute, Europe, Asia, cell-based meat, Shiok Meats, MeliBio, Peace of Meat, Revolution Gelato, Zhenmeat, Startups

With the exclusive rights to Philips’s neurofeedback technology, Alphabeats has developed an app to offer and enhance relaxation using a person’s favorite music

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/alphabeats-a-10-minute-music-playlist-to-de-stress-your-brain-using-biofeedback

Episode keywords: B2C, B2B, Lifestyle, Music, Entertainment, Healthcare, Mothercare, Wearables, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile, Sensors, Sound Wave Tech, Mindfulness, Wellness, Biofeedback, Alphabeats, Mental health

Combining online features with offline services, DORM goes way beyond what the market typically offers in student accommodation 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/dorm-new-generation-housing-for-indonesias-tech-savvy-community-driven-students

Episode keywords: Students, Hospitality, Real Estate, Sharing Economy, Mobile, Coliving, PSBA, DORM, Satrio Rama Widyowicaksono