{"id":2715,"date":"2021-11-02T06:49:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T06:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2715"},"modified":"2021-11-02T06:49:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T06:49:33","slug":"daily-markup-367-una-brands-acquires-glass-startup-by-15-year-old-for-us730000-escavox-beefs-up-the-red-meat-industry-with-real-time-shelf-life-calculator-aerodynes-swiss-partnership-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2715","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #367: Una Brands acquires glass startup by 15-year-old for US$730,000; Escavox beefs up the red meat industry with real-time shelf-life calculator; Aerodyne\u2019s Swiss partnership to deploy cutting-edge drone tech globally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/0cnPWA9mWHWVXiWj-98oZ17rSCE9jUCRSlJ1du6aXma7ePtOhdRCWls122vFEqBXE4w5czh--D-ynvYUSVebdlJaH0WoYB_tHKPdF9RUoVTgnsBRjOPNXxCBEYgG8f3U-7XYYNi5\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Una Brands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A class act<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A company started by a 15-year-old schoolboy has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/una-brands-buys-bellaforte-264451\/\">acquired<\/a> by Singapore-based e-commerce startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.una-brands.com\/\">Una Brands<\/a> for US$730,000.<\/li><li>Bellaforte, an Australian drinkware company, sells what it claims are unbreakable and recyclable glasses. According to the company, it turned profitable in 2020. Founder Sam Richards will stay on as a consultant for two years.<\/li><li>In May earlier this year, Una Brands <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/05\/05\/una-brands-launches-with-40m-to-acquire-brands-on-multiple-asia-pacific-e-commerce-platforms\/\">secured US$40 million<\/a> in seed funding from 500 Global, Kingsway Capital, and other investors.<\/li><li>More details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/una-brands-buys-bellaforte-264451\/\">DealStreetAsia<\/a>. A subscription may be required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/RiKXuvCkLpbnEK48lip4g1T-ooijWWsqMSKRIcgMP_BZrpNDltBCCkSAIa-7gEaQhrxwbGMkfKi830sYokHNKYg39lZqMzK3hf5aojjU4JSRAqAIw6fzUEiG0YLrm1N1q5w4s0kh\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Farm Weekly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beefing up the industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The red meat industry is getting a leg up thanks to 500-backed supply chain startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escavox.com\/\">Escavox<\/a>. It has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmweekly.com.au\/story\/7438781\/real-time-data-strengthens-red-meat-supply-chain\/?cs=5151\">released an automated shelf-life calculator<\/a> for red meat processors.<\/li><li>Based on real-time supply chain data, it provides a tracking service that monitors temperature, humidity, location, and time.<\/li><li>This data can be accessed on a smartphone or desktop through the Escavox platform. This helps processors improve the shelf life of their produce in real-time.<\/li><li>Get the full story <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmweekly.com.au\/story\/7438781\/real-time-data-strengthens-red-meat-supply-chain\/?cs=5151\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/C_3xtQySoFUJXQ5c-IqGoQi4j-iYw9KZANzRIQk5wROSt6t_sEldJd9lOQtfWmcJ6tnJm1WqWZTOBelGYN7Pmr54qj4L0AQ2U4V4OX57sD2dsyLSWOc-lJUlzBXRsG2g0gZBTkvD\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Voliro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flying high<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed drone startup <a href=\"https:\/\/aerodyne.group\/\">Aerodyne Group<\/a> has struck a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalnewsasia.com\/startups\/aerodyne-group-partners-swiss-startup-voliro-deploy-aerial-inspection-robotics-globally\">strategic partnership with Voliro AG<\/a>, a Swiss-based startup that specializes in developing advanced aerial robotics for inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure.<\/li><li>Under this agreement, Aerodyne will receive an early adopter version of the Voliro T robotic platform. This will allow the startup to offer more services to gain market entry.<\/li><li>The Voliro T can be equipped with a variety of sensors and features a 360\u00b0 flight design, enabling faster access to hard-to-reach areas with less risk.<\/li><li>Group COO, Rossi Jaafar, said, \u201cWe have built a strong business in critical asset inspections and this partnership will give us an edge&#8230; In fact, a recent project for ultrasonic testing thickness measurements of above-ground tanks has shown a 20% savings in costs and reduction of time from 20 days to three.\u201d<\/li><li>More details on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalnewsasia.com\/startups\/aerodyne-group-partners-swiss-startup-voliro-deploy-aerial-inspection-robotics-globally\">Digital News Asia<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A class act A company started by a 15-year-old schoolboy has been acquired by Singapore-based e-commerce startup Una Brands for US$730,000. 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