Impact Powerhouse

Having established key markets in the Philippines and Thailand, China’s Dipole Tech is next gaining ground at home for its energy trading app.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/dipole-tech-using-blockchain-to-democratize-access-to-renewable-energy-in-asia

Keywords: Energy & Cleantech, Sustainability, P2P, Blockchain, Marketplaces & Platforms, Internet of Things, Big Data & Analytics, Hardware, Mobile, Solar energy, Startups, China, Thailand

The “digital fish market” app helps fishermen compete in a market dominated by large players

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/lota-digital-disrupting-fishing-in-portugal-for-a-sustainable-future

Episode keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2B, E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Marketplaces & Platforms, Mobile, Cloud, Blockchain

Acquisition of Thai insurtech FairDee to spearhead expansion into Southeast Asia, building on earlier entry into Malaysia and Vietnam and a Covid-19 travel insurance product at home.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-insurtech-qoala-survives-pandemic-with-new-partners-and-products

Keywords: Insurance, B2B, B2C, C2C, Fintech, Automotive, Personal Finance, Enterprise Tech, Marketplaces & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Mobile, Harshet Lunani, Qoala, Startups

Kryha’s blockchain systems help companies trace the movement and transformation of resources among multiple stakeholders without exposing sensitive information

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/kryha-enabling-big-businesses-green-practices-with-blockchain

Episode keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Circular Economy, Investment, Automotive, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Marketplaces & Platforms, Singapore, Asia Pacific

Farmer Connect’s platform enables consumers to trace the origin, quality and ethical footprint of a product by just scanning a QR code.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/farmer-connect-blockchain-powered-platform-tracing-coffee-beans-from-field-to-cup

Keywords: Agriculture & Fishery, B2C, B2B, Food & Beverage, Lending, Logistics & Supply Chain, Money transfers, Regulation, Sustainability, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Mobile, SaaS, Startups, FMCG

The R&D between the biotech startup and fellow Dutch nutrition conglomerate could help scale and drive the commercial viability of lab-grown meat.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/meatable-joins-royal-dsm-to-create-growth-media-specific-for-cell-based-meat-tech

Keywords: Alternative Proteins, Foodtech, Sustainability, Food & Beverage, Agriculture & Fishery, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Eat JUST, DSM Ventures, cell-based meat, Startups, Investment

Scottish startup Oceanium has developed a proprietary biorefinery and processing model to create seaweed-based compostable materials, alt-protein ingredients and nutraceuticals for use across industry verticals

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oceanium-supporting-sustainable-seaweed-farming

Episode keywords: B2B, Food & Beverage, Local Services, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Ocean Economy, Biomaterials, Alternative Proteins, Aquaculture, Foodtech, Beauty, Biotechnology, Materials, Seaweed

Its pellets already work well in current factory machinery, so Oimo wants to scale when the EU’s ban on single-use plastics kicks in.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/oimo-biodegradable-marine-based-bioplastics-for-environmentally-friendly-food-packaging

Keywords: Sustainability, B2B, Outsourcing, Retail, Circular Economy, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Materials, Bioplastics, sustainable development goals, SDGs, Startups, Spain, Investment, Plastic

The startup is also trying to set itself apart from mainstream tourism with tours like Zero Waste Journey where travelers do not bring plastic items and even plant trees

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/indonesian-startup-traval-goes-virtual-to-stay-afloat-during-pandemic

Episode keywords: Travel & Tourism, B2C, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Marketing, Streaming, Mobile, Covid-19

Targeting retail and tourism first, Aibee aims to help traditional businesses keep up with their online counterparts using its all-in-one AI solutions.

Check out the full article here: https://www.compasslist.com/insights/will-this-one-year-old-startup-revolutionize-traditional-industries

Keywords: Edtech, Fintech, Retail, Travel & Tourism, Artificial Intelligence, K11, Startups, Investment, Entrepreneurship