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Emily Goh · · 5 min read

53 startups in Asia that caught our eye

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Here’s our newest round-up of the featured startups on our site this week. If you have startup tips or story suggestions, feel free to email us. Enjoy this week’s list!

1. Zig Bang | South Korea (Techlist Profile)

Zig Bang, an apartment hunting app from Korea, raised a US$18 million funding round this week. Users on the app can search for rental properties by the number of rooms, occupants, and price. The startup claims to make up 80 percent of the country’s real estate app market.


2. Wanted Umbrella | India

Founded in July 2014, Mumbai-based Wanted Umbrella wants to redefine the lives of people with disabilities by providing a way to interact with people of similar interests. The startup focuses on creating a social space by organizing events – like going out to eat, to the movies, or going on holiday together – designed to spark up conversations.


3. Pitch6 | Singapore (Techlist Profile)

Singapore-based Pitch6 is a short format video social app that gives you the opportunity to create fun, engaging 6 second ads, share them with your friends and get paid for it.


4. MyNoticePeriod | India (Techlist Profile)

MyNoticePeriod focused on quick hiring by identifying candidates actively looking for jobs. It began with candidates serving out a notice period in their companies. Now its roster has expanded to include all candidates actively seeking jobs.


5. Shopline | Hong Kong (Techlist Profile)

Hong Kong-based Shopline is an online platform that helps e-commerce merchants sell goods directly to consumers on standalone websites, as opposed to an eBay-esque marketplace.The startup recently closed a US$1.2 million seed funding round from 500 Startups, Ardent Capital, SXE Ventures, East Ventures, and COENT Venture Partners.


6. Wootag | Indonesia (Techlist Profile)

Indonesia’s Wootag is a video engagement product that lets viewers make purchases and interact with brands inside the video they’re watching. The service runs on a freemium business model, meaning it offers its service for free but with a cap on the number of engagements videos can receive.


7. CoAssets | Singapore (Techlist Profile)












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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!