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The company started out making and selling “clean beauty” products, made with natural ingredients. It is currently preparing to launch a service that provides personalized skincare advice based on the customer's skin microbiome, and other services enabled by genomics research.
The company started out making and selling “clean beauty” products, made with natural ingredients. It is currently preparing to launch a service that provides personalized skincare advice based on the customer's skin microbiome, and other services enabled by genomics research.
Huajuan Mall sells cosmetics, clothes, snacks, alcoholic drinks, dietary supplements, home furnishings, accessories, etc., via its mobile app and website. The platform hosts short and live videos through which online influencers recommend items to users. Users can also pay to watch online makeup tutorial videos.
Huajuan Mall sells cosmetics, clothes, snacks, alcoholic drinks, dietary supplements, home furnishings, accessories, etc., via its mobile app and website. The platform hosts short and live videos through which online influencers recommend items to users. Users can also pay to watch online makeup tutorial videos.
MSParis, a mobile application, lets women rent clothing from high-end brands. With professional buyers based in cities like New York, Paris and Seoul, MSParis brings the latest trends to thousands of daily active members via an online inventory of over a million fashion pieces from more than 500 international brands.
MSParis, a mobile application, lets women rent clothing from high-end brands. With professional buyers based in cities like New York, Paris and Seoul, MSParis brings the latest trends to thousands of daily active members via an online inventory of over a million fashion pieces from more than 500 international brands.
Online platform showcasing beauty professionals, stringently vetted and screened by HelloBeauty. Customers can post services required to invite quotes from artists. They can also book directly and pay by instalments, credit card or bank transfer. Available in Greater Jakarta, Bali and a number of other major cities in Indonesia.
Online platform showcasing beauty professionals, stringently vetted and screened by HelloBeauty. Customers can post services required to invite quotes from artists. They can also book directly and pay by instalments, credit card or bank transfer. Available in Greater Jakarta, Bali and a number of other major cities in Indonesia.
Woven wicker crafts produced by women from subsistence farm households. Initially selling to businesses like hotels and bulk-buyers, Du’Anyam also sells directly to consumers through online channels and offline retail galleries.
Woven wicker crafts produced by women from subsistence farm households. Initially selling to businesses like hotels and bulk-buyers, Du’Anyam also sells directly to consumers through online channels and offline retail galleries.
P2P lending platform, providing collateral-free loans starting from IDR 1.5 million. Uses ML software to evaluate and assign credit scores for Amartha partners or borrowers. Lenders can invest starting with a minimum of IDR 3 million.
P2P lending platform, providing collateral-free loans starting from IDR 1.5 million. Uses ML software to evaluate and assign credit scores for Amartha partners or borrowers. Lenders can invest starting with a minimum of IDR 3 million.
Online rentals platform (app, website) known for its “warm” image, targeted at white-collar female executives. Its slightly upmarket furnished rooms in Beijing are located near the subway, and include bedlinen, Wi-Fi and cleaning. Tenants pay no commission, and enjoy perks such as social activities and spaces, and online shopping.
Online rentals platform (app, website) known for its “warm” image, targeted at white-collar female executives. Its slightly upmarket furnished rooms in Beijing are located near the subway, and include bedlinen, Wi-Fi and cleaning. Tenants pay no commission, and enjoy perks such as social activities and spaces, and online shopping.
Plastic surgery marketplace and social network via app, WeChat, website. Features eBay-like Taozhenxing: procedures are listed for purchase online with pricing (including discounts), surgeons, clinics/hospitals, ratings. Diary is a sharing platform for “before” and “after” photos, tips for surgery newbies, etc. Yimeitong lets hospitals/clinics run listings, manage bookings on Taozhenxing.
Plastic surgery marketplace and social network via app, WeChat, website. Features eBay-like Taozhenxing: procedures are listed for purchase online with pricing (including discounts), surgeons, clinics/hospitals, ratings. Diary is a sharing platform for “before” and “after” photos, tips for surgery newbies, etc. Yimeitong lets hospitals/clinics run listings, manage bookings on Taozhenxing.
Plastic surgery platform (website, app, WeChat Official Account) popular for its Beauty Diary social network. Users post their surgery experiences; upload photos; and interact with “fans" seeking information on plastic surgery. So-Young also offers a marketplace for hospitals/clinics selling services, financial products for funding surgery, training services for hospitals/clinics, etc.
Plastic surgery platform (website, app, WeChat Official Account) popular for its Beauty Diary social network. Users post their surgery experiences; upload photos; and interact with “fans" seeking information on plastic surgery. So-Young also offers a marketplace for hospitals/clinics selling services, financial products for funding surgery, training services for hospitals/clinics, etc.
E-store offering hassle-free rental of in-season dresses from over 40 leading luxury designers. Rental prices range from £50–£490 for 4–8 days, including a free backup size dress, insurance and dry cleaning. Customers must book at least 24 hours in advance. Next day delivery services available.
E-store offering hassle-free rental of in-season dresses from over 40 leading luxury designers. Rental prices range from £50–£490 for 4–8 days, including a free backup size dress, insurance and dry cleaning. Customers must book at least 24 hours in advance. Next day delivery services available.
Online marketplace focusing on women’s products, Orami includes mother-and-child care products, cosmetics, fashion, electronics and home appliances. The Thai site also carries pet care products.
Online marketplace focusing on women’s products, Orami includes mother-and-child care products, cosmetics, fashion, electronics and home appliances. The Thai site also carries pet care products.
App that matches customers with hairdressers. View hairdressers’ profiles, services, samples, reviews, and make booking and payment before visiting. With thousands of participating salons and Nanguache’s own offline/physical “experience” stores.
App that matches customers with hairdressers. View hairdressers’ profiles, services, samples, reviews, and make booking and payment before visiting. With thousands of participating salons and Nanguache’s own offline/physical “experience” stores.
Uber-type app for finding a makeup artist/stylist anytime, anywhere – without the high prices of makeup studios. Staff are carefully selected and trained, and use branded products.
Uber-type app for finding a makeup artist/stylist anytime, anywhere – without the high prices of makeup studios. Staff are carefully selected and trained, and use branded products.
On-demand home and personal services mobile-based platform offering cleaning, babysitting, personal grooming, relocation and freight. Via app, website and hotline. Service staff are trained by the company. Membership packages with preferred rates available in 30 Chinese cities.
On-demand home and personal services mobile-based platform offering cleaning, babysitting, personal grooming, relocation and freight. Via app, website and hotline. Service staff are trained by the company. Membership packages with preferred rates available in 30 Chinese cities.
App and website linking users with cosmetic surgeons and patients sharing their experiences in journal format. Includes general forum; photo uploading for doctors’ recommendations; online marketplace for shopping eye, nose, body, skincare, etc.; treatments/procedures at discounted prices, with user reviews, ratings, photo sharing; group buying. Installment payments, insurance, refunds available.
App and website linking users with cosmetic surgeons and patients sharing their experiences in journal format. Includes general forum; photo uploading for doctors’ recommendations; online marketplace for shopping eye, nose, body, skincare, etc.; treatments/procedures at discounted prices, with user reviews, ratings, photo sharing; group buying. Installment payments, insurance, refunds available.
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WOOM: Spanish fertility femtech gets €2m funding to expand into new B2B2C markets
AI fertility app WOOM has also created an English-language version to reach more users in North America, Europe and Asia
- Spain
- 5 min read
ClimateTrade: Using blockchain to spur climate change action that can make a difference
ClimateTrade is a decentralized carbon trading platform that democratizes the financing of SDG initiatives and provides traceability of carbon credit purchases and emission offsets
- Spain
- 8 min read
Canika: A new app offering more budget-friendly weddings
Canika woos young couples with more flexible prices and options in Indonesia's $7bn wedding planning market
- Indonesia
- 4 min read
Warung Pintar: Creating a little place of happiness with smart kiosks
CEO Agung Bezharie Hadinegoro on how Warung Pintar is tapping IoT and other digital tech to unleash the economic potential of Indonesia's traditional street vendors
- Indonesia
- 6 min read
Unicorn Xiaohongshu refines social commerce model after stumble, as bigger players jostle in
Once the epitome of China's O2O social commerce success, Xiaohongshu (RED) tries to reinvent itself amid challenges from internet giants, influencers and short videos
- China
- 5 min read
As more Chinese opt for cosmetic surgery, startups have emerged to help them make informed decisions
China’s medical aesthetic services platforms face both opportunities and challenges with the rise of Generation Z
- China
- 5 min read
Girls in Tech Indonesia: Inspiring the geek in every girl
Girls in Tech Indonesia aims to put the country's women at the forefront of its tech and startup world
- Indonesia
- 6 min read
Wondaswim recycles dumped fishing nets to make sustainable swimwear, reduce ocean pollution
Lisbon-based startup by German co-founders creates sustainable swimwear for all body sizes, targeted at millennials
- Portugal
- 6 min read
This e-retailer uses influencers to sell niche brand cosmetics in high-growth markets
Huajuan Mall is a popular makeup e-mall for young women in smaller Chinese cities, turning little-known local brands into big hits
- China
- 4 min read
Lesielle: Award-winning personalized cosmetics that adapt to changing skincare needs
This Spanish AI-powered device combines with a mobile app to track the daily condition of your skin and tailor-make cosmetics for each customer
- Spain
- 13 min read
Marta Esteve: Talent, intuition and resolve – a winning formula for entrepreneurship
She founded her first two internet startups during the dot-com era. Today, Marta Esteve is considered one of the most influential and successful women entrepreneurs in the Spanish startup ecosystem
- Spain
- 4 min read
Start with the little things: 5 Indonesian social impact startups
From providing student loans to empowering marginalized groups and farmers, these Indonesian startups are revitalizing local communities
- Indonesia
- 5 min read
Cecilia Tham: the power of shifting paradigms
The embodiment of unconventional thinking and creativity, this female entrepreneur from Hong Kong has been pioneering social transformation within Barcelona's startup ecosystem since 2011
- Spain
- 5 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Mexico’s Trendier invests in Chicfy as part of €1 million deal
Spain's most popular secondhand fashion marketplace and media darling gets lifeline as it struggles financially to stay afloat
- Spain
- 2 min read
Patamar Capital’s impact investing: On preferred business model, backing women, Mapan
The pioneer in impact investing in Asia gives us the lowdown on its investment criteria, its new focus on women entrepreneurs and related sectors, how it helps its portfolio companies and more
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