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. Paktor | Singapore
Launched in 2013 as a dating app, Paktor has evolved into a service connecting people beyond romantic interests. Classic online matchmaking is still part of the package, but the app also offers things like interest-related group chats. The company has just raised US$10 million to fuel expansion into Japan and Korea.
2. Instago | India (Startup Profile)
Instago is like a homegrown version of Google Maps and Moovit, only it is way more localized and detailed with details on routes, timings, duration, and cost.
3. Get4x | Singapore
Get4x is a location-based exchange rate aggregator.Through the app, users can search for the best live cash exchange rate offered by money changers around them and lock in for a trade.
4. Sale Stock | Indonesia (Startup Profile)
Shopping app Sale Stock offers unbranded women’s fashion and accessories. Prices are low-end. No item – whether dress, watch, or pair of shoes – appears to cost over US$15.24.
5. ShareChat | India (Startup Profile)
Bangalore-based ShareChat is a social networking app in multiple vernacular languages. Currently, it is available in four Indian languages – Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Telugu. The app started as a content sharing tool for WhatsApp and has since became a full-fledged vernacular social network platform.
6. SoCash | Singapore
SoCash is a Singapore-based startup that wants to help you get cash wherever you are. If you want to withdraw cash from your bank, all you need to do is place an order on SoCash within your bank’s app, select a merchant near you, and pick up the cash. SoCash notifies the merchant you selected and pays it a fee once the transaction is done.
7. Ridlr | India (Startup Profile)
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