Startup Discovery Digest / June 03

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Startup Discovery Digest

• SIQ Basketball sells a "smart" basketball and accompanying mobile app that uses embedded sensors and AI to track your shots in real time, providing shooting stats and analytics to help players improve their skills. The basketball has been tested and approved for official games by FIBA. (Pre-Seed, Finland)
• ThreeV is an AI-powered inspection platform that helps companies modernize asset inspections, improve operational efficiency, and enable seamless collaboration between field inspectors and data teams. The startup provides solutions to streamline inspections using computer vision and natural language processing. (Pre-seed, US)
• Drivex is an Estonian AI startup that provides automated vehicle inspection solutions to increase repair rates and reduce costs for insurance companies, car dealerships, and rental fleets. The company uses guided photo uploads and AI damage analysis to optimize windshield and auto body claims processing. (Seed, Estonia)
• AuditToolbar is a Chrome extension that enhances auditor productivity by integrating tools for time tracking, note taking, and project management into a simple toolbar. The software aims to help auditors work more efficiently. (Seed, UK)

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Livzym Biotechnologies

Market Opportunity: Livzym is revolutionizing industrial enzyme production with proprietary synthetic biology techniques, providing sustainable solutions for various manufacturing sectors such as food and feed. In an era where sustainable manufacturing is crucial, Livzym bridges the gap with innovative enzyme production, offering reliable and efficient alternatives to traditional methods.

Team: Livzym boasts a strong founding team led by Serdar Uysal (CEO), Dr. Cem Albayrak (CTO), and U?ur Sa?mac?o?lu (CFO), bringing together expertise in synthetic biology, strain engineering, and bioprocessing. This diverse team drives Livzym’s mission to lead the biotechnology sector in Turkey and beyond.

Focus: Livzym aims to address the critical need for sustainable industrial enzymes by developing a comprehensive production process from genetic engineering to fermentation and purification. By localizing enzyme production and tailoring solutions to specific market needs, Livzym provides high-performance enzymes that meet the demands of various industries, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

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