Here’s our newest round-up of the featured startups on our site this week. As usual, for startup tips and story suggestions, feel free to email us or tell us about your startup here. Any juicy news tips go here. Enjoy this week’s list!
1. Pokkt | India
India-based Pokkt is a marketplace where consumers pay for digital content with their time. After graduating as part of the first batch from Mumbai-based GSF Accelerator, it has raised a seed round of an undisclosed amount from Singapore venture fund Jungle Ventures and Samir Bangara, former managing director of digital at Disney UTV.
2.Fastacash | Singapore
Fastacash enables users to send money and eventually digital coupons, mobile credits, and other tokens of value within Facebook. Fastacash has already launched in the United Kingdom and plans to introduce the service to Indonesia and Russia by the end of the year, through partnerships local payment service provider and system.
The startup has also recently raised a huge round of investment from Singapore-based investors Jungle Ventures and SPRING SEEDS Capital, as well as Hong Kong’s Funding the Future (FTF).
3. PlateCulture | Malaysia
Malaysia’s PlateCulture is like an Airbnb for food, allowing users to be able to eat home-cooked meals from local cooks. The site has served over 200 meals since launch in July this year, but the user base is growing fast.
4. Looloo | Philippines
Currently still in beta, Looloo is a venue finder app from Philippines which helps people to discover new and interesting spots in Metro Manila and around the Philippines. It provides options for people to discover new dining, entertainment, nightlife, health and beauty, as well as travel destinations.
The startup recently rolled out a new ‘special’ feature where users can find promos and treats from partner establishments.
5. SlideStory | Japan
SlideStory is made by Japanese startup Nanameue, which is an iPhone app that enables users to create and share photo slideshows which is viewable as a 1280×720 HD video on Facebook.
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