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Emily Goh · · 5 min read

12 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. Get Closer | India (Techlist Profile)

Get Closer describes themselves as an “actionable Change.org”. The startup was originally created to help companies connect with relevant NGOs in order to comply with a newly introduced Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) act. It has since pivoted towards crowdfunding for lawyer services.


2. Talenta | Indonesia (Techlist Profile)

Indonesian cloud-based human resources management startup Talenta tracks attendance, paid time off requests, overtime requests, and payroll. The startup claims to help simplify salary issues, including tax reports, payroll slips, payroll files for banks, and other procedures that can bog down startups.


3. CatchUp | Hong Kong (Techlist Profile)

CatchUp is a mobile app that helps people to share their itineraries and reconnect with friends and acquaintances across the world.


4. Paywhere | Singapore

Paywhere is the company behind TackThis, a cloud-based ecommerce platform that operates on a software-as-a-service model. It enables entrepreneurs and businesses to set up their own online stores in just a few steps, manage their inventory, and accept payments through a variety of local providers. The company was recently acquired by Philippine telecommunications firm PLDT, through unit Voyager Innovations.


5. Sheroes | India (Techlist Profile)

Sheroes is an online platform for women professionals looking for sustainable work options in India. Unlike other similar initiatives, this company specifically works with educated, professional women.


6. Capital Match | Singapore (Techlist Profile)

Capital Match provides an online platform where borrowers can submit their loan request, and prospective lenders can decide whether they want to extend the loan. Investors can expect a return of about 20 percent to 25 percent on their investment, according to the company. The startup handles the entire process, including payment processing, due diligence, debt collection, and investor updating.


7. YourStory | India (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!