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Emily Goh · · 3 min read

10 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 or tell us about your startup on this form. Any juicy tech news tips go here. Enjoy this week’s list!

1. Cube | Australia

Cube, developed by Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) graduate SwatchMate, is a a color detector gadget that allows users to detect colors even while on the move.

Now the startup has a Kickstarter campaign – that’s already going very well – to raise funds for its manufacturing process.


2. StockRadars | Thailand

Launched in August by Siamsquared Technologies, StockRadars is a stock analysis app that simplifies information for investors to help them better understand the stock market, thereby decreasing the risks involved.


3. DewiBola | Indonesia

DewiBola is an online soccer news site in Indonesia which also focuses on pictures of (very loosely soccer-related) sexy girls. The site has achieved great stats in the three months since its launch earlier this summer.

In addition, the company has also revealed that it secured a major funding round led by Sequoia Capital.


4. Carousell | Singapore

Singapore’s Carousell is an online marketplace that allows you to snap, buy, or sell your pre-loved or newly-designed fashion products. This week, the startup raised seed funding led by Rakuten, with follow-on investments by Golden Gate Ventures, 500Startups, and a few other angel investors.


5. Olacabs | India

India’s Olacabs combines a taxi booking function with a car rental service that aggregates from fleets across the country. The company secured series B funding this week from Tiger Global and Matrix Partners to help it expand to smaller cities.







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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!