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1. Beatrobo | Japan
Tokyo-based startup Beatrobo is a global, social music service that uses customizable robot avatars as a conduit for sharing songs and discovering new artists. The startup has just received series A investment from Japanese convenience store chain Lawson.
2. In2Nite | Singapore
In2Nite is a last-minute hotel booking app from Singapore which taps on growing demand for last minute room bookings by helping hotels reduce unsold inventory. The startup recently closed its latest funding round led by IDG Ventures and other undisclosed strategic investors.
3. KKBox | Taiwan
Launched in late 2005 as a PC application, Taiwan’s KKBox is a music streaming startup that is available on web and mobile, and also has its own concert ticketing platform. The startup offers a mixture of music, entertainment news, and even organizes its own concerts that are broadcast across the countries they are operating in.
4. freee | Japan
Founded in 2012, freee is Japan’s top accounting SaaS startup which is integrated with over 1,600 banks in Japan, making accounting easier to manage without too much data entry. It also helps small businesses generate tax reports in a few clicks for tax submissions to authorities.
The company recently announced that it has received series B funding from DCM and Infinity Venture Partners (IVP).
5. Champion | Thailand
Champion is a live score app for soccer fans who want to stay updated with their favorite teams and players. Its goal is to break down the relevant statistics in all live matches – number of successful passes, saves, tackles, shots, etc. – to give fans unique insight into players’ performances.
The startup is backed by three Danish business angels – Ib Sønderby (seasonal angel with IPO and big exit experiences), Henrik Engel (director of a professional Danish soccer club), and Henrik Levring (CEO of the Philippines-based SplitMediaLabs.
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