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Published Sep 3, 2021

Private equity giveth, and private equity taketh away

Explore the dynamic world of private equity and startups as the team delves into Apollo's acquisition of Verizon Media Group and Drift's majority exit to Vista Equity Partners, while also spotlighting Hum Capital's innovative fundraising, Databricks’ record-breaking valuation, and eco-friendly shifts in coffee production with Compound Foods.
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  • Sustainability

    Compound Foods is pioneering sustainable coffee alternatives, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of traditional coffee production. and discuss the significant water footprint of coffee, with one cup requiring 140 liters of water 1. This staggering amount highlights the urgent need for more sustainable solutions.

    One cup of coffee requires 140 liters of water along its growth chain, which is an enormous amount of water. That means that I'm torching. Like, how much coffee do I drink per day? My machine makes ten cups at a time.

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    They also consider the potential market acceptance of these alternatives, especially among environmentally conscious consumers 1.

       

    Water Footprint

    The conversation shifts to the broader implications of coffee's water footprint. and express concern over the massive water usage in coffee production, contributing to environmental degradation 2. They highlight the importance of raising awareness about this issue and exploring alternatives like those proposed by Compound Foods.

    One cup of coffee requires 140 liters of water along its growth chain, which is an enormous amount of water. That means that I'm torching. Like, how much coffee do I drink per day? My machine makes ten cups at a time.

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    The discussion underscores the need for sustainable practices in the food and beverage industry to mitigate climate change 2.

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