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Emily Goh · · 5 min read

18 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. ZenParent | India (Techlist Profile)

Founded in August 2014, ZenParent is an online parenting resource for new-age Indian parents, providing parenting solutions, resolves queries, and offers content encompassing all aspects of a child’s life – be it personality, interests, or life skills.


2. Interacta | Pakistan (Techlist Profile)

Similar to music detection service Shazam, Interacta is a mobile app senses the sound coming from the television content currently showing, which then triggers a response on the phone. In the case of audience-driven shows such as quiz competitions, users can view questions on the app and participate directly without being physically present in the broadcast studio.


3. Rumah Diaspora | Indonesia (Techlist Profile)

Rumah Diaspora is an app that connects Indonesians looking to rent out rooms abroad with other Indonesians who are traveling overseas.


4. UrbanPro | India (Techlist Profile)

On online marketplace Urbanpro, professionals like tutors, event organisers, photographers, and trainers create a profile in order to get hired, while consumers post their requirements and connect with relevant service providers.


5. Bidstalk | Singapore and India (Techlist Profile)

Recently acquired by Germany’s AppLift, Adtech startup Bidstalk has a cool tool to help advertisers bid for ad slots from publishers in real time on ad exchanges. The real-time bidding (RTB) product unshackles advertisers from traditional ad networks, while at the same time throwing open new revenue possibilities for publishers.


6. Qtix | Malaysia (Techlist Profile)

Malaysian mobile app startup Qtix wants users to no longer have to wait for their turn to be served – whether it’s at a bank, a payment center, or a restaurant. According to the co-founder, it is “a mobile integrated queue management system that enables users to get their queuing tickets virtually and receive an estimated time for their service to start.”


7. Beauty Hooked | Pakistan (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!