It is post-conference week but our team has been continuing with our work on the blog. In the last seven days, we have had a couple of Asian tech startups on our radar, specifically from China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, India, and Singapore.
For folks who are interested in investing or partnering with these startups, drop us an email — hello[at]penn-olson[dot]com – anytime. No promises, but we’ll try our best to be a bridge.
And if you’re a tech startup based in Asia hoping to be featured, kindly send us your pitch here.
1. Jumpsurf | Singapore
For frequent travelers, getting internet access can be a pain in the arse. It just takes way too much time and effort. Some hotels charge ridiculous sums for internet access and the process of getting a local unlimited 3G SIM card can be pretty daunting (Yes, even in Singapore!). Siva Sai, founder of Jumpsurf has a possible solution for the problem. If you have US$148 to spare, you can grab a Jumpsurf mobile modem, which contains a SIM card that automatically detects user’s location and provides them with the relevant Internet …
2. Tabbang | India
Have you ever wanted to have Twitter feeds or customized tabs on your Facebook page? With Tabbang, you now can. This India-based startup has created a suite of applications for small businesses who are having trouble with technical details on Facebook. Hiring a good developer is tough, and often expensive too. In contrast Tabbang, for now, is a free service. To use it, all you have to do is authenticate your Facebook page so Tabbang can provide you with a simple drag and drop creator. Tabbang has a list of interesting …
3. Beepmo | Singapore
Beepmo describes itself as “a location-based social network for business professionals focused on Asia.” All users have to do is to key in their LinkedIn login to start using the mobile app. Beepmo helps professionals to track other professionals who are nearby. If you find someone whom you wish to meet, simply connect with him/her, and then send a message to arrange a meeting/coffee. The app also has an “ice breaker” feature that helps you to find out who are your common friends on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. It could be …
4. IhaveU | China
The luxury e-commerce site IhaveU has announced that it has wrapped up B-round funding, though the full investment sum has not been revealed. The injection of investment was led by the CID Group and JAFCO Asia. IhaveU.com is one of a number of luxury B2C Chinese e-commerce sites that focus on couture brand clothing – along with other independent rivals such as The Luxury Club, as well as high-end fashion stores from web giants such as Sina (NASDAQ:SINA). IhaveU sells both men’s and women’s clothing and pricey accessories, from the likes …
5. Timelinecoverbanner | Indonesia
Ever wonder how some of your friends have created gorgeous Facebook Timeline cover images? You probably need some design skills to create a really good one. But Timelinecoverbanner.com, an Indonesian based startup has a solution for that. At Timelinecoverbanner, you can find plenty of usable cover images ready to be uploaded to your profile page. The cool thing is, it also allows you to add in text, lines, and brushworks. For users who are picky, there is an option to upload your own background and use Timelinecoverbanner’s tool to customize your …
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