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TL;DR: Prefer manufactures coffee without using coffee beans, offering a sustainable and economical alternative.

We already knew chicory, this plant that gives a drink with a taste (somewhat) close to coffee. Well, these founders have done much better in terms of taste (it seems, even if we haven't tasted it) and created a drink very close to coffee, and cheaper.

Problems:

• Climate change threatens to halve arable land for coffee by 2050 while doubling demand.
• Coffee production has a large carbon footprint, with one ton produced generating about 17 kilos of CO2.
• These factors lead to an increase in coffee costs, as well as inconsistent quality and supply.

Solution:

• Prefer uses a fermentation process of food surpluses to produce a coffee substitute that replicates the taste and aroma of coffee beans.
• Their process is carbon-neutral and aims to provide a reliable supply of better quality and at a stable price.
• Prefer also aims to create a sustainable portfolio of natural flavors threatened by climate change.

$2M raised, and...

Still probably not in your country (for now 🐓): https://www.prefer.coffee/

TL;DR: At ParnerHQ, you can buy introductions to someone who knows the prospect you want to talk to!

Everyone is trying to find the next method for getting new B2B prospects, and this company might just have found it!

Problems:

• Cold prospecting is becoming increasingly difficult due to email providers' spam filters and limitations imposed by LinkedIn on the number of weekly messages.
• Getting quality prospects proves challenging, and increased competition makes it hard to differentiate products.
• B2B managers often face pressure to hit high sales targets, demanding innovative sales strategies.

Solution:

• On PartnerHQ, you can purchase professional introductions ('warm intros') from decision-makers in various sectors, enhancing the likelihood of concluding sales.
• The service helps to build trust with buyers through recommendations, a key element of successful sales.
• It also offers individuals with significant professional networks the opportunity to monetize their connections by establishing paid introductions.

Launched just a few months ago, and...

Still probably not in your country (for now 🐓): https://trypartnerhq.com/

TL;DR: Arini is an AI receptionist that manages calls and schedules in dental offices.

We had already told you about a company that created AI for clinics. Well, now we're getting even more specific because this is for dental offices. It's true that each specialty needs specific terms and services, so it isn't far-fetched to think we might see these types of companies sprout up for every specialty.

Problems:

- Dental offices face an overload of work at the reception, which is often overwhelmed and understaffed, leading to lost revenue due to missed calls.
- A high rate of missed calls due to overburdened reception staff and high phone occupancy rates.
- Difficulties in managing appointments and administrative questions related to insurance and billing.

Solution:

- Arini offers an AI-based voice agent capable of autonomously handling phone calls and managing appointment scheduling.
- This technology integrates with the existing office software to efficiently manage the calendar and questions related to insurance and billing.
- Reduction in operational costs and revenue increase thanks to the handling of 100% of calls and optimized appointment management.

$500,000 raised, and...

Still probably not in your country (for now 🐓): https://www.arini.ai/

TL;DR: Clio Snacks offers Greek yogurt bars coated in chocolate, combining the joy of a sweet treat with nutritional benefits.

Problems:

- The snack market is competitive. But at the same time it's profitable because the margins are good.
- Brands have tried just about every ingredient, so there aren't many new ideas for launching into this business.

Solution:

- Clio Snacks combines the pleasure of a chocolatey indulgence with the benefits of Greek yogurt rich in proteins and probiotics, offering a snacking option suitable for those who pay attention to their diet. Just needed to think of yogurt in a bar, quite simply!

Already available in hundreds of retail locations, and...

Still probably not in your country (for now 🐓): https://cliosnacks.com/