The Philippines. When you picture scientific innovation, does that happen right away? Probably not. Picture those seeds of a data revolution growing into a scientific revolution. Backed by blockchain and bolstered by community, they have the potential to flourish in the Philippines’ wonderfully woven archipelago and throughout Asia.Forgotten Voices, Innovative...
Put aside any preconceptions you may have about the way science works. The ivory tower, the grant applications that take longer than a pregnancy, the soul-crushing politics – it's all ripe for disruption. And that disruption, my friends, is known as Decentralized Science (DeSci).I know, I know. Blockchain, NFTs, DAOs…...
Nourish hitting unicorn status? That’s a big win for them! Finally, it acts as a lighthouse in a storm, attracting Asian founders willing to disrupt the status quo of the health tech establishment. And it highlights a critical advantage often overlooked: the Asian Founder Advantage.Personal Stories Fuel Global ImpactImage of...
The industrial sector. It’s hardly the most exciting issue, right? Every day brings us news of the next AI-driven chatbot or viral TikTok star. These media-friendly prototypes steal the headline attention, but the true foundational shifts are happening on the production floor, where robots are welding steel. TAMPA, FL– KOMPAS...
Nourish hitting unicorn status? It's not just another funding announcement. It's a siren call for a DeFi-style revolution in healthcare. We're talking about a fundamental shift in how we approach nutrition and wellness, powered by AI and driven by individual empowerment. Forget the old, paternalistic doctor-knows-best model. This is personal...
Forget incremental improvements. What we are seeing — if they succeed in moving forward — is a potentially seismic shift in the way Asian industries conduct business. That transformation might be spurred by a €150 million fund based nearly 6,000 miles away, in Copenhagen. KOMPAS VC’s Fund II is more...
Often when we talk about blockchain, we’re talking about cryptocurrency, or NFTs. Come on, let’s look at its promise to REALLY solve some freakin’ problems! What about using it to redevelop communities of color and create a healthier, happier, more equitable world? The Philippines is incredibly rich in innovation and...
The headlines are buzzing: Fintech is back! Billions are flowing, deal sizes are up, and crypto is (so we’re told) cool again. Before we start popping the corks, let’s look at this in broader context outside of Silicon Valley. We need to unpack what this US funding rush really means...
Can blockchain truly be the answer to some of the world’s toughest challenges? How the money gets spent is of course the multi-trillion-dollar question still lingering in the air. To address this, UNDP, BGA, and EMURGO Labs are betting big on a new approach. They hope that the answer is...
Okay, folks. Let's talk about this "fintech comeback" everyone's raving about. Headlines shriek about the International Funding Tsunami, particularly for US-based firms landing on-target rounds of $50 million or larger. Fintech funding did indeed reach $10.3 billion globally in Q1 2025, the highest point seen since Q1 2023. Moreover, average...
