In the Black

In The Black is a series that spotlights profitable startups, whether they're bootstrapped or VC-backed.
Ecommerce enabler Rocketindo bootstraps its way to 300% growth, profitability
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Ecommerce enabler Rocketindo bootstraps its way to 300% growth, profitability

Founded in 2016, the company distributes midrange to high-end Taiwanese beauty products in Indonesia.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 6 min read
Ecommerce roll-up firm Una Brands hits EBITDA profitability as industry struggles
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Ecommerce roll-up firm Una Brands hits EBITDA profitability as industry struggles

This comes after the company, which is backed by Lazada Group former CEO Maximilian Bittner, reported a significant uptick in net loss in 2022.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 3 min read
This profitable SG firm combines mercenary approach with Amazon-like infrastructure
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This profitable SG firm combines mercenary approach with Amazon-like infrastructure

Bld.ai has built a digital network of professional services providers and aims to undercut industry giants such as Accenture and Deloitte.
Scott Shuey · · 5 min read
How this parenting platform built a profitable business from its community of moms
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How this parenting platform built a profitable business from its community of moms

In 50 Words: Across Southeast Asia, Supermom’s users are part of over 5,000 Facebook groups, some with thousands of members.
Melissa Goh · · 1 min read
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Now in the black, this Malaysian startup seeks gold in silver economy

Kiddocare, once an online marketplace for babysitters, now wants to offer services for the elderly in line with its new cradle-to-grave concept.
Emmanuel Samarathisa · · 5 min read
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This startup hit the mother lode by tapping into the power of parents

Supermom enables parents to earn supplemental income from surveys, branded content, and more.
Melissa Goh · · 5 min read
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Indian agritech firm plows into profits with retail investor backing

Zetta Farms is eyeing a revenue of US$50 million in FYE 2024, which would be a 7x surge from its preceding year’s earnings.
Prabhu Mallikarjunan · · 8 min read
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An Indian astrology startup turning prophecy into profits

Astrotalk looks to raise US$40 million in a pre-IPO round to expand its international operations by acquiring other astrology companies.
Lokesh Choudhary · · 5 min read
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Malaysian startup collects profits from e-waste recycling

Erth aims to expand nationwide and in other Southeast Asian markets following a strategic investment from Gobi Partners.
Emmanuel Samarathisa · · 5 min read
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How Sunrate reached $100m in annualized revenue while staying profitable

The Singapore-headquartered company has been net profitable since 2021.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 4 min read