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Emily Goh · · 3 min read

10 Startups in Asia That Caught Our Eye

Here’s our newest weekly list featuring a bunch of hot startups from all over Asia. For tips and stories suggestions, feel free to email us. Alternatively, you can send tips here and/or tell us about your startup here. Enjoy this week’s list:

1. Appota | Vietnam

Founded in 2011, Appota is a mobile app delivery platform that serves as a medium between app developers and smartphone users – and aims to get the general public to pay up for their apps.

2. Guanxi.me | China

Chinese startup Guanxi.me is a Momo and Skout-like location-based dating and chat app. Back in October last year, the startup received series A funding from Singtel Innov8. This week the startup came up with a funny music video about the dangers of modern day dating – see the video in the post.

3. Jooix | Singapore

Launched in 2011, Singapore’s Jooix is a highly-curated fashion/beauty e-commerce startup which announced this week that it successfully raised a round of funding from Beacon New Ventures.

4. OgahMahal | Indonesia

While many people in Indonesia are still reluctant to purchase sexy lingerie from brick-and-mortar shops, OgahMahal, a one-month-old specialist online store that sells only lingerie, steps in to provide consumers a more convenient avenue for alluring attire.

5. Medeel | India

Indian startup Medeel is a useful online platform that lets patients submit their medical records to multiple hospitals and solicit bids for their treatment options online.

6. Scoop | Indonesia

Scoop is an Indonesian e-reader startup and book webstore that has just announced a major new distribution partnership with arguably Indonesia’s number one national newspaper, Kompas.



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Emily Goh

I love creating great experiences for people. Also dabbles in florals and lettering, a fair bit of gaming, and enjoys lots of traveling. Happy to connect for collaborations for Tech In Asia events!