On-demand laundry service wins Startup Worldcup’s Southeast Asia battle

Ahlijasa won the regional final of Startup Worldcup yesterday.

Startup Worldcup is a new global startup competition. It’s comparable to Seedstars World in scale and ambition. The driving force behind it is Fenox Venture Capital. (Disclosure: Fenox VC is an investor in Tech in Asia. See our ethics page.)

Startup Worldcup spans dozens of countries and flies the winners of regional pitch battles to a grand finale in San Francisco.

Yesterday night, Startup Worldcup had its first regional competition in Jakarta. Ten contestants from Southeast Asia pitched – they represent the finalists out of more than 700 applications. Ahlijasa from Indonesia came out as the winner.

Ahlijasa

Ahlijasa used to offer a range of on-demand services but recently decided to zero in on dirty clothes. It partners with premium laundries in Jakarta, helping them make better use of spare capacity. It equips customers with a laundry box, picks it up when it’s full, and delivers the items back washed and pressed.

Taralite

Taralite is an online lending platform based in Indonesia. It’s been around since August 2015. Individuals can get loans to help them get through major life events, like weddings, childbirth, and education.

Talenta

Talenta is a SaaS platform that helps companies manage employees. It primarily offers payroll management, but offers more complex features for companies with a high number of employees and diverse HR requirements. It’s also from Indonesia.

Recomn

Recomn is a startup from Malaysia that connects service seekers with service providers. You can use it to find things like house renovation services, wedding photographers, or plumbers. It already operates regionally.

ProSehat

ProSehat was founded by a medical doctor in Indonesia. It’s a marketplace for pharmacies that lets patients order their medicines online. It also has an online advice feature, where patients can ask professionals how to deal with health issues.

Qlue

Qlue is a citizen reporting app that connects people with the right people in the city administration. It’s part of Jakarta’s smart city program. Qlue has plans to become a profitable company by opening up its dashboard and reporting feature to commercial clients and their customers.

Kioson

Kioson is a startup that aims to bridge the digital divide in Indonesia. It works with small shop owners, equipping them with an app, or even device, which will enable them so sell things like digital vouchers and other products on a commission base.

KlikDaily

Klikdaily is a mobile app that lets you order things that most Indonesians need daily, like drinking water and gas for cooking. It wants to simplify the ordering process and make the supply chain more efficient. It’s available in six Indonesian cities.

U-Hop

U-Hop is a transportation company from the Philippines. Its primary focus is to service routes frequented by commuters, with minivans and busses. Unlike Uber, passengers don’t pay per ride but can get monthly subscriptions.

Kashmi

Kashmi, a fintech startup from Singapore, offers a digital wallet that can be used to send money to your friends. It’s ideal for splitting bills after dining out or traveling together. It also has some features that help you learn about and better manage your money spending habits.

A version of this article first appeared in Indonesian, written by Aditya Hadi.