In the last seven days, we have had a couple of Asian tech startups on our radar, specifically from China, Indonesia, Japan, India, and Singapore.
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1. REKA Health | Singapore
Singapore-based REKA Health just received $4 million in fresh funds from Tembusu Partners, we learned this week. The health technology company provides mobile technology solutions that enable the remote monitoring of chronic disease patients. For example, REKA produces a mobile internet-connected blood pressure monitor device (P500) that allows…
2. Phroni | Japan
Anyone who attended our recent Startup Asia conference in Singapore earlier this month will recall Ikuya Yamada, who pitched his solution for a ‘smarter’ smartphone/tablet browsing experience called Phroni (see phroni.com). Yamada is part of Japan-based Studio Ousia, which announced this week that it has received 70 million yen (about $864,000) in series A funding from Nissay Capital, a well-known Japanese VC…
3. Pinpuff | India
Loving Pinterest? Then you have to check out Pinpuff, a made-in-India web application that measures your Pinterest score. All you have to do is key in your Pinterest username and leave the measuring to Pinpuff. The service is in private beta. The founder of Pinpuff, Ammrita Sharma, explained to me that she has developed an algorithm…
4. MockValut | Singapore
MockVault is a platform which lets you manage your designs before presenting them professionally to your clients. It was launched just a couple of weeks back on February 17, and is Ben and Melly’s third project together. They are also running a web design business at Hex and web application for project management at SUBERNOVA. The idea didn’t…
5. Zanadu | China
Just as luxury e-commerce is taking off in China, it should be no surprise that opulence-oriented travel sites are a potential boom area as well. And with that in mind comes Zanadu, launching this week, which curates luxury and boutique hotels around the world into an exclusive online travel service. Beijing-based Zanadu claims…
6. Peppermeet | Japan
Rocket Staff is a young, Tokyo-based startup which has introduced a location-based iPhone app called PepperMeet. With GPS technology, the app allows you to chat and share pictures with any other users nearby, and the latest version (PepperMeet Plus) has introduced a feature that allows…
7. Shouke | China
In a big vote of confidence in the luxury e-commerce sector in China, the UK e-tailer Net-A-Porter has today confirmed its acquisition of a Chinese high-fashion online mall, Shouke (after hearing rumors of it yesterday). That site will soon close and then be magically transformed into the Chinese version of the company’s discount couture outlet, The Outnet…
8. Hoiio | Singapore
Hoiio provides an API for developers to add voice and SMS features into your apps. With its API, you can do a call poll, for example: ‘Which startup is the best at Demo Asia?’ This is a question which Hoiio candidly posted to the floor. An app which uses the Hoiio API could also set up…
9. GameMaki | Singapore
Do this, win that. Now, anyone can create gamified campaigns on their mobile using GameMaki’s newly launched iPhone app (iTunes link). Brands need not ask agencies to create a gamified campaign at a ridiculous price…
10. 3DI | Malaysia
3D effects are cool, but only when you have those special glasses to enjoy the effects. Malaysia-based company, 3D International (3DI) understands the pain and created a “slot-in screen” named VisuZ that is attached to LCD/LED screens, allowing folks to enjoy 3D effects without the goggles. VisuZ uses…
11. Gushcloud | Singapore
Social media marketing startup Gushcloud has just raised seed funding from Singhome Fund, we just learned from Vincent Ha, the service’s CEO. Singhome Fund is backed by John Wu, the co-founder and former CTO of Alibaba Group . They met early in February and finalized things late last month, making it a pretty fast deal…
12. Telunjuk | Indonesia
Telunjuk launched its startup website at an event at Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, a few days ago. Aiming to help its users to compare prices when they are shopping for gadgets or looking for plane tickets, this site could also be a friend for shoppers who’re browsing product specs, or who want to find something at a desired price on any online store…
Other startup related stories in Asia
- Turn HR into Your Startup’s Competitive Advantage
- The Impact Ventures Accelerator Program Hits Southeast Asia
- UK E-tailer Net-A-Porter Ready to Buy Its Way Into Chinese Luxury E-Commerce Market
- Teamo.ru, Dating Site for Serious Relationships, Attracts Japanese VC Investment