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Emily Goh · · 5 min read

25 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. YesBoss | Indonesia (Startup Profile)

Indonesia’s on-demand virtual assistant startup YesBoss is an SMS-based service that gets someone to do errands for you. Whether you’re looking to purchase plane tickets, watch a movie, order food, or send flowers, YesBoss claims it can take care of it in a matter of minutes.


2. Easiway | China (Startup Profile)

Easiway works like Uber – it partners with existing companies to automate the process of hailing a van and crossing between the cities. Users simply open the app to select a time, choose pick-up and drop-off locations, and click “book.”


3. Mad Paws | Australia

Mad Paws allows people to find local, vetted sitters for their pets, eliminating the guilt of leaving their buddies in kennels while going on holidays. The startup takes a 15 percent cut of pet sitters’ fees.


4. Jojonomic | Indonesia (Startup Profile)

Jojonomic is an app that simplifies bookkeeping by letting users easily keep track of expenses and income.


5. Wobb | Malaysia

Wobb is job app and site offers users a peek into what they’ll likely experience in their new workplace. From office photos to testimonials from employees, Wobb gives you an idea of what a company’s culture is like.


6. Toast | Singapore (Startup Profile)

Singapore-based online remittance platform Toast created a platform for migrant workers in Singapore who want to send money back to their families in the Philippines. It has developed a mobile app where the user can create an account, verify their identity, load it with funds, and then remit the money to their chosen destination in minutes, for a fixed fee.


7. Grabhouse | India (Startup 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!