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Starting out as an online marketplace that connects students with private tutors, Ruangguru has since also developed a learning management system for teachers to create and assign homework on its platform, an exam practice feature and an app that co-founder Adamas Belva Syah Devara dubs the “Uber for tutoring service”.
Starting out as an online marketplace that connects students with private tutors, Ruangguru has since also developed a learning management system for teachers to create and assign homework on its platform, an exam practice feature and an app that co-founder Adamas Belva Syah Devara dubs the “Uber for tutoring service”.
App, website for on-demand booking of domestic services: cleaning, laundry, dry-cleaning, postnatal care, appliance and furniture cleaning/maintenance. Cleaners are trained and wear uniforms; procedures are standardized. Users can browse their profiles online, including age, skill-sets, experience, customer ratings/comments. Regular customers combining services can buy a stored value card.
App, website for on-demand booking of domestic services: cleaning, laundry, dry-cleaning, postnatal care, appliance and furniture cleaning/maintenance. Cleaners are trained and wear uniforms; procedures are standardized. Users can browse their profiles online, including age, skill-sets, experience, customer ratings/comments. Regular customers combining services can buy a stored value card.
Book cleaners, babysitters, carers, maternity matrons and other domestic help via Ayilaile’s website, app, call center, physical stores and social networks (Weibo, WeChat). Its experienced agents can handle the whole hiring process for customers. Every service staff has at least 12 testimonials, passed 14 tests and a 24-hour simulation training.
Book cleaners, babysitters, carers, maternity matrons and other domestic help via Ayilaile’s website, app, call center, physical stores and social networks (Weibo, WeChat). Its experienced agents can handle the whole hiring process for customers. Every service staff has at least 12 testimonials, passed 14 tests and a 24-hour simulation training.
Auto Master app – Car use, maintenance, repair Q&A, where experienced mechanics answer queries for free. Users can also book a mechanic.Complete Auto Maintenance app – Vertical search engine/one-stop platform for servicing and detailing plans at special prices from 4S stores, auto chains, DIY e-commerce, and more.
Auto Master app – Car use, maintenance, repair Q&A, where experienced mechanics answer queries for free. Users can also book a mechanic.Complete Auto Maintenance app – Vertical search engine/one-stop platform for servicing and detailing plans at special prices from 4S stores, auto chains, DIY e-commerce, and more.
Konsula allows users to book a doctor based on location, budget, symptoms, specialization, experience and reviews. It also has a free in-app chat service offering healthcare advice and an e-Store. Konsula Connect helps doctors to optimize their appointments and track patient records. Konsula is supported by the Indonesian Medical Association.
Konsula allows users to book a doctor based on location, budget, symptoms, specialization, experience and reviews. It also has a free in-app chat service offering healthcare advice and an e-Store. Konsula Connect helps doctors to optimize their appointments and track patient records. Konsula is supported by the Indonesian Medical Association.
A financial products website in plain language for unbanked users to learn about, find, compare and apply for financial products and services in Indonesia, from credit cards to shariah or Islamic banking. Documents pickup available.
A financial products website in plain language for unbanked users to learn about, find, compare and apply for financial products and services in Indonesia, from credit cards to shariah or Islamic banking. Documents pickup available.
An online wedding vendor marketplace. Using its pinboard-like cataloguing feature, couples can pin and share vendors they like. It also provides wedding planning inspiration in its blog. Bridestory started out in the Indonesian market. Today, it connects Southeast Asian couples with wedding vendors in the region and Australia.
An online wedding vendor marketplace. Using its pinboard-like cataloguing feature, couples can pin and share vendors they like. It also provides wedding planning inspiration in its blog. Bridestory started out in the Indonesian market. Today, it connects Southeast Asian couples with wedding vendors in the region and Australia.
Online platform for room and property listings in traditional guesthouses or kost, apartments, villas, condominiums. Users browse information such as facilities, neighborhood, pricing, rating and contact information, and communicate directly with property owners. Allows direct booking online for some properties too. Also available in English. (Not related to Infokost.com)
Online platform for room and property listings in traditional guesthouses or kost, apartments, villas, condominiums. Users browse information such as facilities, neighborhood, pricing, rating and contact information, and communicate directly with property owners. Allows direct booking online for some properties too. Also available in English. (Not related to Infokost.com)
iGrow is an online marketplace connecting investors, farmers, landowners and crop buyers to generate sustainable income streams from local organic farming. Its cloud-based agricultural management software enables investors to track the progress of the crop cultivation, harvests and sales; with live updates and online payments via iGrow’s app and website.
iGrow is an online marketplace connecting investors, farmers, landowners and crop buyers to generate sustainable income streams from local organic farming. Its cloud-based agricultural management software enables investors to track the progress of the crop cultivation, harvests and sales; with live updates and online payments via iGrow’s app and website.
Online cheap flights and accommodation booking platform. Via its website and app (available in Indonesian, English, Thai and Vietnamese). Payment by credit cards, bank transfer and various pay-points throughout Southeast Asia.
Online cheap flights and accommodation booking platform. Via its website and app (available in Indonesian, English, Thai and Vietnamese). Payment by credit cards, bank transfer and various pay-points throughout Southeast Asia.
Auto aftermarket insurance and plans (servicing, detailing, repair) that include service of “concierges” to liaise with workshops, solve all auto needs. Available at major e-shopping platforms.
Auto aftermarket insurance and plans (servicing, detailing, repair) that include service of “concierges” to liaise with workshops, solve all auto needs. Available at major e-shopping platforms.
Besides the regular restaurant search/booking, rating, review and photo-sharing features, Qraved lets users enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions, and earn points with every booking, redeemable for dining vouchers. Other fresh elements include professionally curated eating guides, users’ own curated guides that they can share, and food-related news. Via website, app.
Besides the regular restaurant search/booking, rating, review and photo-sharing features, Qraved lets users enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions, and earn points with every booking, redeemable for dining vouchers. Other fresh elements include professionally curated eating guides, users’ own curated guides that they can share, and food-related news. Via website, app.
One-stop wedding online marketplace (website and app) for booking of wedding planners and other service providers (photographers, makeup artists, venues, etc.). Its interactive system shows services, prices, reviews, work samples; allowing customers to submit enquiries, manage preparations remotely.
One-stop wedding online marketplace (website and app) for booking of wedding planners and other service providers (photographers, makeup artists, venues, etc.). Its interactive system shows services, prices, reviews, work samples; allowing customers to submit enquiries, manage preparations remotely.
As a crowdsourcing design website, Sribu lets businesses order logo design, website design and more and get over 100 samples in less than seven days. Jobs are packaged as design contests with deadlines and cash prizes, inviting designers to submit their entries. Accepts PayPal, credit cards and bank transfers.
As a crowdsourcing design website, Sribu lets businesses order logo design, website design and more and get over 100 samples in less than seven days. Jobs are packaged as design contests with deadlines and cash prizes, inviting designers to submit their entries. Accepts PayPal, credit cards and bank transfers.
Incubator helping women entrepreneurs under the age of 35 secure seed financing, contacts, business plan advice, media and branding strategy, in a supportive community. Members pay a RMB 9,900 annual membership fee.
Incubator helping women entrepreneurs under the age of 35 secure seed financing, contacts, business plan advice, media and branding strategy, in a supportive community. Members pay a RMB 9,900 annual membership fee.
Day Day Cook: Creating content that sells
She may not be a celebrity chef but Norma Chu, the analyst-turned-cook, is a familiar face in food-obsessed Hong Kong, where she has her recipe website to encourage youths to learn cooking
- China
- 4 min read
From Porto to Phnom Penh: Last2Ticket expands to Asia
Their first stop is Cambodia, where tourism-related ticketing is big business yet underserved by technology. Emilía Simões, founder and CEO of the Portuguese e-ticketing startup, tells us more
- Portugal
- 5 min read
How Aptoide gained 150 million users – without paid promotion
With legions of online businesses competing for a slice of the pie, many resort to shelling out cash to get noticed. Aptoide cuts through the noise with a simple concept: create value, keep it open and people will come to you
- Portugal
- 5 min read
The rising Indonesian edtech star wants to help high-school dropouts earn their diploma and learn the relevant skills to find a job – with an innovative solution lauded at this year’s MIT Solve Challenge
- Indonesia
- 4 min read
No bank account? In Indonesia, you can still shop online
Indonesian startups are racing to serve the millions of consumers that banks haven’t reached. Here’s a look at some of the leading players, their innovations and how they have redefined the market
- Indonesia
- 6 min read
Inspired by rowdy teenagers: the Musical.ly story
Get inspiration and learn from Musical.ly, the only Chinese social app to have cracked the Western market – and now poised for global domination as it joins China’s biggest news app
- China
- 5 min read
This Portuguese startup lets you bet on your favorite musicians
Whether you’re a fan, groupie or just a good old-fashioned music lover, Tradiio is selling crowdfunding as the best way to put your money where your mouth is
- Portugal
- 4 min read
Alodokter wants personalised healthcare on tap
The Indonesian healthcare startup recently got a US$9 million Series B funding for expansion.
- Indonesia
- 5 min read
Farm Friend: World’s first agri-drone sharing platform wins over users, investors
Gone are the days of the lone Chinese farmer toiling under the sun. Now drones are here to help – and there’s even a drone sharing platform too
- China
- 4 min read
Bobobobo: Indonesian luxury at a click
Amid a booming local e-commerce market, this startup carves a niche for itself in upscale trending goods and experiences influenced by Indonesia’s rich traditions
- Indonesia
- 5 min read
For your X-ray records, just check the cloud
A Chinese startup has built a digital medical image library on the cloud, bringing ease and cost savings to patients, doctors and hospitals countrywide
- China
- 3 min read
Ambitious startup Kuaidiniao aims to be the Alipay of logistics
Kuaidiniao carves out a niche for itself in the logistics market by targeting small- and medium-sized businesses
- China
- 4 min read
The summer LinkedIn got pummeled in China
Or how the startup Maimai cracked Chinese professional networking
- China
- 4 min read
Innovate big or go home: logistics unicorn YH Global eyes “Belt and Road” gold
The world’s first logistics firm to become a unicorn at Series A is a model of innovation in China. More overseas growth is next
- China
- 4 min read
Tiger Brokers: At the right place, at the right time
China’s new middle-class elite is educated and tech-savvy – and they want to put their money in US stocks. A fintech app is cashing in on this
- China
- 4 min read
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