It’s the time of week to shine our spotlight on a lot of startups across the region – this time there are quite a few from India. Remember, for startup tips and story 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. Telunjuk | Indonesia
Launched in 2012, Telunjuk is an Indonesian price comparison site that provides e-commerce pricing info in real-time to its users. This week, the startup announced that it has received seed funding from Japan-based Venture Republic.
2. Imagineers | China
China-based Imagineers develops 3D printers that offer low-cost prototyping and system integration for businesses. Its own printer retails for $1,000 and is similar to Makerbot‘s popular Replicator model line.
3. Builk | Thailand
Thailand’s Builk is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that allows construction companies to manage their construction projects. This includes tracking inventory, gathering construction information, and a sort of social network for construction companies.
4. RedBus | India
RedBus has been touted as one of the most innovative young web companies in the world. On Friday it was acquired by Ibibo, an Indian joint-venture web company between China’s Tencent and South Africa’s Naspers.
5. Jiepang | China
Jiepang is China’s biggest location-based service (LBS) – a social-network for sharing where you are, and what you’re up to. It’s latest social marketing tactic is adding branded photo filters to its check-in smartphone app.
6. CashKaro | India
Cashkaro is one of a new breed of online portals in India that offers deal coupons along with cashback when shopping online. Launched as a beta version early this year, the site now has deals for over 250 e-shopping brands, including big names like Myntra, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, and McDonalds.
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