Impact Powerhouse

Already supplying to over 200 senior homes and hospitals, the Future Food Asia 2021 co-winner uses proprietary tech to make nutritious, affordable texture-modified foods for people with swallowing difficulties.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/senior-deli-creating-easy-to-swallow-appealing-food-for-dysphagia-sufferers

Episode keywords: Foodtech, Food & Beverage, B2B, B2C, Family & Technology, Healthcare, Government, Biotechnology, Future Food Asia, Startup, Investment, dysphagia, elderly care, Hong Kong

The Dutch biotech startup co-founded by cell-based meat pioneer Mark Post is targeting the luxury goods market with its “clean leather” sheets made from cultivating bovine skin cells, and plans to raise up to €100m.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/qorium-lab-grown-premium-leather-for-the-future-of-luxury

Episode keywords: Luxury, Sustainability, Consumer Products, B2B, Fashion, Biotechnology, Materials, Brightlands Venture Partners, Cell-based leather, Startups, Investment

Gigacover is eyeing multi-billion-dollar opportunities in income and healthcare protection and financial services for the 150m self-employed workers in Southeast Asia, about half of whom are underbanked

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/gigacover-providing-a-financial-safety-net-for-gig-workers

Episode keywords: Fintech, Insurance, Lending, B2B, B2C, Social Enterprises, Marketplaces & Platforms, Big Data & Analytics, Gojek, Foodpanda, Lalamove, Gig workers

From its edible whiskey “bubbles” to biodegradable Teflon-free container liners, Notpla seeks to replace single-use plastic and help food companies boost their green credentials.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/want-to-cut-plastic-packaging-notplas-edible-seaweed-sachets-are-an-option

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, Food & Beverage, Foodtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sustainability, Ocean Economy, Aquaculture, On-demand, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Materials, Hardware, Just Eat, EU Green Deal, EIT Climate-KIC, Startups, Investment

Disrupting the battery market, Viezo’s proprietary technology, PolyFilm, can also boost operational efficiency and slash maintenance costs of sensors and IoT devices 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/viezo-vibration-energy-harvesting-to-power-sensors-and-iot-devices

Episode keywords: B2B, Construction, Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, Transportation, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sensors, Wireless, Materials

F&B veteran duo behind the Burgreens spinoff plans Series A fundraising by end-2021 for manufacturing and regional expansion.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesias-green-rebel-foods-to-take-its-asian-inspired-plant-based-meat-regional

Episode keywords: Food & Beverage, Foodtech, B2B, B2C, Alternative Proteins, Sustainability, Fermentation, Southeast Asia, Singapore, Philippines, Unovis Asset Management, Teja Ventures, Green Rebel Foods, plant-based, Plant-based meat, Women in Tech, Startups, Investment

Consumers can reduce their carbon footprints by shifting toward a circular economy, become carbon-neutral by planting one tree with every purchase from Refurbed 

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/refurbed-electronics-recycling-marketplace-gets-54m-for-eu-consolidation-overseas-expansion

Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Sustainability, E-commerce, Consumer Products, B2C, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Back Market, EIT Climate-KIC, Speedinvest, Bonsai Partners, All Iron Ventures, Y Combinator, Evli Growth Partners, Michael Altrichter, Ethereum

MIWA’s solution lets consumers buy exact refill quantities in personalized containers, eradicating need for single-use plastics throughout the supply chain

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/miwa-technologies-reducing-food-waste-and-packaging-with-smart-refill-vending-system

Episode keywords: Circular Economy, Sustainability, Retail, Consumer Products, Logistics & Supply Chain, Food & Beverage, Internet of Things, Hardware, Mobile, Sensors, Cloud, Circular Design Challenge, Green Alley Awards, European Social Innovation Competition

The first to transform CO2 to fish food, NovoNutrients is trialing with industry giants Skretting and Chevron, and will soon raise Series A funding.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/novonutrients-tackling-the-dual-problems-of-co2-emissions-and-over-fishing

Episode keywords: Aquaculture, Agriculture & Fishery, Alternative Proteins, Biomaterials, Foodtech, Sustainability, Energy & Cleantech, Fermentation, Microbiome, Biotechnology, IndieBio, SOSV, FEED-X, Chevron Technology Ventures’ Catalyst Program, Startups, Investment

Expanding from its origins in e-commerce insurance, Igloo seeks growth in credit insurance and income protection for middle-income groups in Southeast Asia

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/from-delivery-riders-to-msmes-igloo-aims-to-make-insurance-more-accessible

Episode keywords: Insurance, B2B, Risk management, Automotive, E-commerce, Fintech, Personal Finance, Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Foodpanda, SMEs, Igloo, Southeast Asia, MSMEs, Grab