Accelerating Asia

Accelerating Asia is an accelerator firm based in Singapore, founded in 2018. It focuses on investing in pre-Series A startups across various sectors, including ed-tech, SaaS, logistics, big data, human resources tech, ad tech, travel tech, ag-tech, and fintech. With a preference for impact investments, Accelerating Asia targets startups that are 6 to 18 months away from institutional funding and offers investments of up to $250,000. The firm aims to support businesses that have a robust product and early customer traction, which are often overlooked by other investors in the region. By running programs for both startups and investors, Accelerating Asia is committed to accelerating the growth of emerging companies and fostering entrepreneurship as a means of driving positive change within communities across Southeast and South Asia.

Craig Dixon

Co-Founder and General Partner

Amra Naidoo

Co-Founder and General Partner

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Living Roots

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Pioneering Sustainable, Climate-Adapted Biological Solutions for Agriculture. Our biological fertilizers enhance soil health at scale, driving productivity and resilience for agriculture’s future.

Relaxy

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Relaxy is a GenZ-friendly mental healthcare startup on a mission to make mental health support radically more accessible, preventative & relatable, and stigma-free. Relaxy provides a safe space for sharing emotions with personalized services like- meditations, fun activities with friends, therapy based on moods, habits, content consumption, and even tone of communication.

Palki Motors Pte. Ltd.

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Palki Motors is Bangladesh's first homegrown electric car and pickup manufacturing company, headquartered in Singapore with operations in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We design and produce electric vehicles specifically tailored for ridesharing drivers and last-mile delivery. Our mission is to empower local drivers and businesses by providing affordable, eco-friendly, and efficient transportation solutions. Palki Motors stands out by offering vehicles that are designed and manufactured in Bangladesh, proudly carrying the "Made in Bangladesh" tag. Our cars and pickups are built to tackle the unique challenges of local roads, with features like robust suspension systems, air-conditioned comfort, and battery-swapping options for convenience in off-grid areas. These innovations ensure that drivers can operate with lower costs, more comfort, and greater efficiency. With over 1.4 million kilometers driven, our electric vehicles have reduced more than 250 tons of CO2 emissions, supporting a cleaner environment. Commercial drivers using Palki’s cars see a 50% increase in earnings compared to fossil fuel vehicles, while corporate clients using our electric pickups save up to 52% on total ownership costs. Headquartered in Singapore, Palki Motors leverages its strategic position to bring global expertise and local innovation together, offering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric vehicles. We are on a mission to lead the transition to electric mobility in Bangladesh and beyond.

Sova

Seed Round in 2024
Sova Health operates a precision nutrition platform that provides personalized nutrition guidance based on blood biomarker analysis. Founded in 2018 and based in Gurugram, India, the company aims to help prevent and manage lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and thyroid issues, which affect a significant portion of the Indian population. Sova Health is developing an AI-powered recommendation engine that incorporates key health metrics, personal goals, and preferences to identify optimal dietary choices for users. The platform offers comprehensive services, including personalized nutritional plans, weekly consultations, continuous support, and access to health experts. As the health and wellness market in India continues to grow, Sova Health addresses the increasing demand for effective solutions in a sector projected to expand significantly in the coming years.

Pulse Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Pulse Tech is a Health Tech company where we are Building an End to End Pharma-Stack to Empower 230K Pharmacies for the $ 4.3B Market in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, The biggest challenge in the pharma industry is product distribution as all the pharma companies distribute products by themselves and the 2nd one is the expired and counterfeit medicines in the market. And to solve these issues we have introduced 2 Services and created a New Supply chain Ecosystem for the industry. Our data-driven pharmacy management software ‘MediPOS ’helps pharmacies to manage their business more easily and track all the transactions including the expiry products And, our integrated wholesale e-commerce platform 'Medbox' helps pharmacies to source all their products from a single application with the most competitive price in the market where we provide them the last mile delivery, embedded credit along with the guarantee of 100% genuine medicine directly source from the pharmaceutical companies. Combined these two services allow us to do extensive Data Analytics on the Medicine consumption behavior in the country.

PriyoShop

Seed Round in 2024
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.

Interactive Cares

Seed Round in 2023
Interactive Cares is a one stop virtual Edtech Platform for creating employability to 2.7 Million unemployed youth in Bangladesh & make them skilled through its integrated digital learning. Interactive Cares is working to create 1 M job placement by end of 2026.

Sova

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sova Health operates a precision nutrition platform that provides personalized nutrition guidance based on blood biomarker analysis. Founded in 2018 and based in Gurugram, India, the company aims to help prevent and manage lifestyle diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and thyroid issues, which affect a significant portion of the Indian population. Sova Health is developing an AI-powered recommendation engine that incorporates key health metrics, personal goals, and preferences to identify optimal dietary choices for users. The platform offers comprehensive services, including personalized nutritional plans, weekly consultations, continuous support, and access to health experts. As the health and wellness market in India continues to grow, Sova Health addresses the increasing demand for effective solutions in a sector projected to expand significantly in the coming years.

Sparklehaze

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sparklehaze is a premium provider in the hospitality industry, specializing in enterprise-grade in-room voice AI assistants. The company focuses on digital transformation, utilizing advanced cloud-based technology to enhance operational efficiency for its clients. Sparklehaze manages projects from the initial briefing through to launch and beyond, ensuring smooth execution and effective workflow management. This comprehensive approach allows clients to receive support in their customer and AI projects, contributing to improved service delivery and guest experiences in the hospitality sector.

PT Lister Teknologi Edukasi

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lister offers a digital classroom platform aiming to provide coaching in different languages. The company's online platform provides qualified tutors, tailored educational content, and interactive teaching method that enable students to have access to their qualified teaching team and study materials at their own convenience.

WeGro

Pre Seed Round in 2023
WeGro is an agri-fintech company focused on providing financial solutions to smallholder farmers who struggle to access formal financing. With nearly 10 million farmers lacking such resources, WeGro aims to bridge this gap by offering investment and guidance. The company forwards financing to farmers in the form of quality agricultural inputs and facilitates market access for their products. All projects are insured and monitored to ensure compliance and success. Upon harvest, WeGro sells the produce to partner merchants, ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for their goods. The company's profit-sharing model benefits both farmers and financiers, creating incentives for collaboration while adhering to religious standards.

Fullfily

Seed Round in 2023
Fullfily is a logistics platform focused on intra-city delivery services using electric vehicles. It aims to serve the Enterprise and SMB sectors by organizing larger cities into zones with a 5 km radius, ensuring efficient service coverage. The company provides customizable delivery solutions tailored to the specific needs of various businesses, including e-commerce, e-grocery, and quick-commerce sectors. Fullfily operates a fleet of electric two-wheelers and three- or four-wheelers, promoting environmentally friendly transportation options. Additionally, it offers services such as vehicle rentals and fixed fleet arrangements with a minimum revenue guarantee, setting itself apart from competitors in the market. Through its operations, Fullfily not only facilitates deliveries but also helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint.

Pattern Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Growth Engine for f&b companies -- Pattern helps the brands reduce dependance on third party delivery companies that charge high commissions and hide customer data. We help them generate demand and offer exceptional customer experiences to their guests and grow revenue through our ordering, marketing & loyalty automation technology solutions.

Lemonade

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lemonade is a marketplace brand that sells luxury goods at reasonable costs.

Edutechs

Seed Round in 2023
Edutechs is a company focused on enhancing the educational experience through technology. It provides an inclusive education system aimed at promoting equity among students. Additionally, Edutechs has developed a classroom management application that supports teachers in digital education. This application includes a learning management solution that facilitates roll calls, payment management, and the ability to send bulk SMS messages. By offering these tools, Edutechs enables clients to effectively connect with students and manage various teaching-related tasks, thereby improving collaboration and overall educational outcomes.

iFarmer

Venture Round in 2023
iFarmer is a digital agriculture platform based in Banani, Bangladesh, founded in 2018. The company connects farm sponsors with farmers, promoting safe food production and encouraging participation in agricultural livestock sponsorship. iFarmer offers a comprehensive suite of services, including financing, agricultural inputs, advisory services, insurance, and market access, targeting smallholder farmers and agricultural micro, small, and medium enterprises. By leveraging technology and data, iFarmer aims to serve as a one-stop solution for farmers, facilitating access to essential resources such as capital, training, and logistical support. This approach enhances the overall productivity and financial stability of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh.

Mayani

Seed Round in 2023
Mayani is a rapidly growing farm-to-table platform in the Philippines that connects over 60,000 smallholder farmers directly with consumers, including both retail and commercial clients. The platform facilitates the online purchase of fresh agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, and also offers packaged and frozen meat and food items. By allowing customers to buy these products online, Mayani enhances convenience for consumers while supporting farmers by providing them with a marketplace to sell their goods. The company plays a significant role in the agricultural supply chain for notable partners and has received backing from the Asian Development Bank and AgFunder, a prominent venture capital firm in the agtech sector.

Shuttle

Seed Round in 2022
Shuttle is a mass-transit startup that provides safe transportation at an affordable fare by moving more people with fewer vehicles and caters to both B2B and B2C customers. The startup also has B2B offerings that allow companies to provide daily commutes for their employees. Shuttle was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Healthpro

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Healthpro is a platform that connects healthcare workers and healthcare facilities.

K-LINK

Pre Seed Round in 2022
K-LINK is a Omnichannel Cloud Contact Center Platform provider that supplies hundreds of global brands with high-end telecommunication services without any expensive hardware and complex telecom infrastructure. This enables savings of more than 200% when compared to traditional call center solutions.

BizB

Seed Round in 2022
BizB is an online marketplace focused on pre-owned fashion, allowing women to buy and sell preloved apparel and accessories. By digitizing wardrobes, BizB bridges the gap between fashion enthusiasts and promotes sustainable consumption through the circular economy. The platform offers a diverse range of items, including dresses, bags, jewelry, and shoes, enabling users to monetize their fashion assets while saving money on purchases. Through this approach, BizB not only supports women's financial empowerment but also contributes to environmentally conscious practices in the fashion industry.

SafeTruck

Seed Round in 2022
SafeTruck provides a complete "business in a box" fleet technology solution specialized for small & medium trucking entrepreneurs and carriers. It assists clients with real-time actionable business intelligence based on advanced technology and reliable telematics data which helps transporters manage costs, generate revenue, handle insurance, and more. Safetruck's mission is simple - to increase the safety, efficiency, and cost-savings of the operations that power the SEA economy. The full service fleet management platform helping 500 fleets with 15,000 commercial vehicles save 35% on their total operating costs. The platform starts by connecting GPS tracking and sensors, which keep drivers on route and productive. Fleet managers save even more when they start using our preferential prices for gas, tires, spare parts and pay-by-the-mile insurance.

Hishabee

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Hishabee is a leading digital platform in Bangladesh designed to assist approximately 7 million small retail shops in modernizing their business operations. By working with over 300,000 businesses, Hishabee enables users to digitize their record-keeping and access various digital financial services. The mobile-based application facilitates the creation of business websites, invoicing, sales tracking, and financial reporting, all from a single platform. This comprehensive approach allows small businesses to streamline their operations, reduce inefficiencies, and lower costs. Additionally, Hishabee offers financing options for under-banked informal retailers, allowing them to stock products without upfront payments. This model empowers businesses to manage their cash flow effectively while using recorded data to assess creditworthiness and risk. Overall, Hishabee helps small retailers save significant time and money, fostering growth and sustainability in the dynamic Bangladeshi market.

Cocotel

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cocotel International operates a chain of 1-3-star hotels, resorts, and beachfront properties, providing lodging services across the Philippines and soon expanding to Southeast Asia. The company focuses on assisting independently owned hotels and resorts by refurbishing their accommodations and offering a suite of services that includes online inventory management, marketing, and property management. Cocotel aims to enhance the hospitality experience for both guests and hotel owners, ensuring affordable lodging options while helping small business owners reach a broader client base. With a commitment to delivering value for money, Cocotel is transforming the Philippine hospitality landscape.

Easy Rice Digital Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Easy Rice intends to provide technology and innovation to aid in rice quality and cultivar purity inspection. Its purpose is to develop a digital platform that facilitates the addition of value to rice products and ensures that value is shared among stakeholders. To make rice quality measurement more efficient and consistent in rice trading industries. To assist underprivileged rice industry stakeholders in reclaiming their basic right to financial assistance.

Kooky

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kooky is a social media platform tailored for artists in the K-Pop industry, facilitating a direct communication channel between artists and their fans. It enables artists to showcase their talents and provide exclusive content, while fans can engage through live streams and interactive features, fostering a global community. By offering a more affordable alternative to traditional marketing channels, Kooky allows artists and content creators to expand their audience and enhance fan engagement, ultimately supporting them in pursuing their passions while generating revenue.

Shoplinks

Seed Round in 2022
Shoplinks is a developer of a marketing and loyalty platform that empowers consumer packaged goods (CPG) retailers to effectively distribute and personalize coupons for shoppers across both online and offline channels. The platform enables retailers to quickly establish their online stores, manage product availability, handle orders, and engage with consumers. By facilitating omnichannel promotion personalization, Shoplinks allows retailers to align their promotional strategies with specific marketing objectives, enhancing their ability to connect with consumers and drive sales.

‍Ulisse

Pre Seed Round in 2022
‍Ulisse is an IoT hardware and software platform that helps business decision-makers save costs with commercial places that perform better with data.

Fullfily

Seed Round in 2022
Fullfily is a logistics platform focused on intra-city delivery services using electric vehicles. It aims to serve the Enterprise and SMB sectors by organizing larger cities into zones with a 5 km radius, ensuring efficient service coverage. The company provides customizable delivery solutions tailored to the specific needs of various businesses, including e-commerce, e-grocery, and quick-commerce sectors. Fullfily operates a fleet of electric two-wheelers and three- or four-wheelers, promoting environmentally friendly transportation options. Additionally, it offers services such as vehicle rentals and fixed fleet arrangements with a minimum revenue guarantee, setting itself apart from competitors in the market. Through its operations, Fullfily not only facilitates deliveries but also helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint.

Pattern Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Growth Engine for f&b companies -- Pattern helps the brands reduce dependance on third party delivery companies that charge high commissions and hide customer data. We help them generate demand and offer exceptional customer experiences to their guests and grow revenue through our ordering, marketing & loyalty automation technology solutions.

Fitscovery

Seed Round in 2022
Fitscovery provides a comprehensive platform tailored for fitness vendors, trainers, and gym owners to enhance their businesses and connect with fitness consumers. The platform enables users to create customized fitness websites, which include features such as event management, video programs, and membership subscriptions. This allows fitness professionals to organize their clientele effectively and promote their services, including classes and training sessions, within their respective locations. By facilitating these connections and transactions, Fitscovery aims to streamline operations in the fitness industry and support the growth of fitness-related businesses.

Nu-Credits

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nu-Credits is a trade finance platform established in 2019 that offers borderless financial solutions for businesses engaged in cross-border e-commerce. The platform is designed to assist importers and exporters by providing payment services and document verification tools. Nu-Credits purchases invoices after goods or services have been sold, facilitating invoice financing for both domestic and international markets. The company serves various industries, including manufacturing and agriculture, by offering efficient, flexible, and competitive financing solutions that empower clients to navigate the complexities of global trade.

Godaam Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Godaam Tech is a technology company that focuses on the warehousing and distribution segment through the effective use of technology. The company aims to bridge the gap between the e-commerce players and FMCG companies looking for rental warehousing space and connect them with warehouse providers while making the process efficient and hassle-free. Godaam Tech was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.

60Plus India

Seed Round in 2022
End to End Parent Management Tech Company. 60Plus India helps Non Residing Indians to take care of their parents in their absence.

Numu

Seed Round in 2022
Numu is a marketplace to optimize social media habits. It allows companies to take full control of how and who benefits from posting about them by creating flexible and scalable rewards in seconds.

Giftpack

Seed Round in 2022
Giftpack Inc. is an AI-enabled gifting company that specializes in providing a platform for ordering and delivering gifts globally. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Giftpack simplifies the corporate gifting process by utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze recipients' social media and cultural backgrounds. This technology allows businesses to find perfectly matched gifts for employee recognition, client retention, and sales enablement. In addition to gift selection, Giftpack offers automation for global onboarding and tracking of gift deliveries, ensuring a seamless experience for users. By focusing on personalization and efficiency, Giftpack aims to help individuals and businesses cultivate authentic relationships through thoughtful gifting.

PriyoShop

Seed Round in 2022
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.

Tokban

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tokban operates as a B2B platform focused on the procurement of construction materials and home improvement goods. The company offers a managed marketplace that simplifies the purchasing process for maintenance, repair, operations, and home renovations. Through its platform, Tokban enables stores and contractors to access a diverse array of materials at competitive prices while also digitizing business relationships. This approach facilitates the acquisition of various supplies essential for construction and home improvement projects.

Karyakarsa

Seed Round in 2021
KaryaKarsa is a platform designed for online creators to showcase and monetize their creative works and services directly to their fan communities. It allows content professionals, such as authors and artists, to sell digital products including books, comics, videos, and audio. By facilitating direct payments from fans, KaryaKarsa enables creators to receive financial support from their audience, fostering a closer connection between creators and their supporters. The platform serves as a dedicated space for creators to manage their offerings and engage with their fan base, streamlining the process of monetization in the digital content landscape.

ChatGenie

Seed Round in 2021
ChatGenie is a developer of a chatbot that facilitates instant customer engagement through social media applications. The company's platform allows businesses and retail brands to create free online stores within Messenger, specifically designed for use alongside platforms like Facebook Messenger. This service enables users to expand their customer reach, manage and deliver orders, track payments, and gain valuable business insights. By providing an end-to-end e-commerce solution within non-traditional applications, ChatGenie supports businesses in streamlining their operations and enhancing customer interactions.

Dana Fintech

Seed Round in 2021
Dana, an embedded fintech, enables banks, financial institutions and micro finance institutions to offer digital financial services for customers. Dana brings embedded finance to multiple partners’ digital channels through Dana AI credit scoring engine and banking APIs.

Sohopathi

Seed Round in 2021
Sohopathi is Bangladesh's first social learning platform aimed at enhancing peer-to-peer education, addressing the significant educational challenges faced by high school students. With a low transition rate from high school to college and a severe shortage of quality teachers—primarily concentrated in urban areas—Sohopathi seeks to bridge this gap. The platform allows students to connect with mentors across the country, facilitating access to academic support and resources. Users can share content, ask questions, and build their own communities, fostering an interactive learning environment. Sohopathi employs a smart recommendation system to match students with appropriate mentors and resources tailored to their individual learning needs. The platform offers a combination of free content and personalized sessions with mentors, ensuring high-quality educational experiences through rigorous content reviews. As the demand for after-school tutoring grows, Sohopathi positions itself as a vital resource in the evolving landscape of education in South Asia.

Z-Waka

Seed Round in 2021
Z-Waka is a software-as-a-service platform that supports healthcare professionals in developing countries by providing tools for clinic management and collaboration. The platform facilitates connections among doctors, healthcare professionals, and pharmaceutical companies, enhancing communication and resource sharing. Additionally, Z-Waka offers access to continuing medical education materials, allowing doctors to engage in professional development and share medical cases for educational purposes. This approach aims to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in regions where resources may be limited.

Ellegra

Seed Round in 2021
Ellegra is an online personal styling service that operates on a direct-to-consumer model, utilizing technology and data algorithms to enhance its offerings. The platform specializes in providing women with curated clothing selections made by professional stylists, tailored to suit individual preferences and body types. By focusing on personal expression and style empowerment, Ellegra enables women to discover clothing that aligns with their unique tastes and needs, fostering a positive and personalized shopping experience.

Mayani

Seed Round in 2021
Mayani is a rapidly growing farm-to-table platform in the Philippines that connects over 60,000 smallholder farmers directly with consumers, including both retail and commercial clients. The platform facilitates the online purchase of fresh agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, and also offers packaged and frozen meat and food items. By allowing customers to buy these products online, Mayani enhances convenience for consumers while supporting farmers by providing them with a marketplace to sell their goods. The company plays a significant role in the agricultural supply chain for notable partners and has received backing from the Asian Development Bank and AgFunder, a prominent venture capital firm in the agtech sector.

Vifo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vifo operates an online platform designed to connect various parties within the insurance industry by providing comprehensive solutions. The platform includes software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, product launch services, insurance package management, and chargeback claim processing. Additionally, Vifo provides customer support, allowing insurance stakeholders to efficiently set up their products and facilitate an end-to-end process for customers. This integrated approach aims to streamline operations and enhance the overall experience for all participants in the insurance ecosystem.

SWAP

Seed Round in 2021
SWAP is an online platform that provides simple selling options for purchasing unneeded items. The platform allows customers can purchase anything by personalized orders as well as sell their unneeded/surplus products such as smartphones, laptops, appliances, vehicles, etc., and exchange also. It also allows a seller to sell unwanted items at any convenient location and time, and accepts a variety of payment methods, both digital and cash. SWAP's goal is to provide consumers with limitless options - when a consumer earns money by selling unwanted items, it automatically increases his/her purchasing power at that time.

TransTRACK

Seed Round in 2021
TransTRACK is a technology startup that specializes in digitalizing fleet operations for the transportation and logistics industry. The company offers solutions designed to optimize fleet productivity and operational efficiency, enabling businesses to reduce costs, increase sustainability, and maximize productivity. TransTRACK's Fleet Operation Optimizer enhances the shipping process by serving as a centralized control system for fleet management, drivers, and cargo. Its Transportation Management system ensures timely deliveries, while the Truck Appointment System addresses issues related to truck congestion and loading/unloading efficiency. By implementing TransTRACK's solutions, businesses can achieve significant improvements, such as a 40% increase in productivity and fleet utilization, and a 30% reduction in overtime, fuel and labor costs, total mileage, and idle time.

Drive Lah

Seed Round in 2021
Drive Lah is a Singapore-based start-up founded in January 2019 that operates a peer-to-peer car sharing platform. This innovative service allows car owners to rent out their vehicles when they are not in use, addressing the high costs of car ownership in Singapore, where vehicles are often parked and underutilized. By providing access to a diverse range of cars at competitive rates, Drive Lah enables renters to find vehicles conveniently nearby. The platform is designed to facilitate safe transactions, with all trips insured through Tokio Marine. In a rapidly evolving economy that increasingly favors on-demand services, Drive Lah aims to lead the way in simplifying access to transportation and promoting a more efficient use of existing automotive assets.

ProjectPro

Pre Seed Round in 2021
DeZyre is an Online Academy that provides job relevant certification courses through the internet. Expert faculty from industry teach through recorded videos and students can access the courses from anywhere, anytime. At DeZyre we see a future where online learning is the default choice for skill development.

Shuttle

Seed Round in 2021
Shuttle is a mass-transit startup that provides safe transportation at an affordable fare by moving more people with fewer vehicles and caters to both B2B and B2C customers. The startup also has B2B offerings that allow companies to provide daily commutes for their employees. Shuttle was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Numu

Seed Round in 2021
Numu is a marketplace to optimize social media habits. It allows companies to take full control of how and who benefits from posting about them by creating flexible and scalable rewards in seconds.

HandyMama

Seed Round in 2021
HandyMama is a leading web and mobile platform in Bangladesh that provides on-demand household and office maintenance services. Launched in 2015 in Dhaka, it was created to address the need for reliable handyman services at reasonable prices. The platform connects consumers with a vast network of over 1,000 skilled and verified handymen, offering a wide range of services including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, interior design, and carpentry. HandyMama features a user-friendly interface that allows customers to book services in just one minute. To assist senior citizens who may not be tech-savvy, the company also operates a personalized call center staffed by friendly customer managers, ensuring that all clients can easily navigate the service booking process and have their needs met efficiently.

SWAP

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SWAP is an online platform that provides simple selling options for purchasing unneeded items. The platform allows customers can purchase anything by personalized orders as well as sell their unneeded/surplus products such as smartphones, laptops, appliances, vehicles, etc., and exchange also. It also allows a seller to sell unwanted items at any convenient location and time, and accepts a variety of payment methods, both digital and cash. SWAP's goal is to provide consumers with limitless options - when a consumer earns money by selling unwanted items, it automatically increases his/her purchasing power at that time.

TransTRACK

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TransTRACK is a technology startup that specializes in digitalizing fleet operations for the transportation and logistics industry. The company offers solutions designed to optimize fleet productivity and operational efficiency, enabling businesses to reduce costs, increase sustainability, and maximize productivity. TransTRACK's Fleet Operation Optimizer enhances the shipping process by serving as a centralized control system for fleet management, drivers, and cargo. Its Transportation Management system ensures timely deliveries, while the Truck Appointment System addresses issues related to truck congestion and loading/unloading efficiency. By implementing TransTRACK's solutions, businesses can achieve significant improvements, such as a 40% increase in productivity and fleet utilization, and a 30% reduction in overtime, fuel and labor costs, total mileage, and idle time.

Casa Mia Coliving

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Casa Mia Coliving is a coliving operator that provides private bedrooms in shared homes, addressing the challenges faced by young professionals seeking accommodation in Singapore. The company offers affordable living spaces with flexible terms, alleviating the complexities of house-hunting in a competitive market. Casa Mia's properties are fully furnished and include essential services such as weekly cleaning, laundry, and utilities, ensuring a hassle-free living experience. By leveraging technology, Casa Mia simplifies the search process, helping individuals quickly find suitable homes and fostering a strong community among residents.

Kopi Date

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kopi Date operates an online dating platform focused on fostering genuine human connections. The company emphasizes conversation-centered experiences, designed to create an optimal environment for individuals to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships. By prioritizing authentic interactions, Kopi Date aims to help users explore and form deeper connections with potential partners.

DoctorKoi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
DoctorKoi is an online platform based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, designed to connect patients with healthcare providers and streamline the appointment process. The platform features a medical care information service that allows users to search for doctors based on various criteria, helping them find the right medical professionals and practices. A key component of DoctorKoi's offerings is Digital RX, a prescription writing program that enables doctors to generate prescriptions quickly and efficiently. Additionally, DoctorKoi provides online consultation services with specialized doctors, aiming to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers. The company's mission is to automate and digitize the healthcare sector in Bangladesh, ensuring that technology is effectively integrated throughout the healthcare ecosystem.

AmarLab

Pre Seed Round in 2021
AmarLab is a home-based pathology test service that connects individuals with diagnostic centers, making medical testing accessible for those unable to travel due to transportation issues, busy schedules, or mobility challenges. By offering an online platform for at-home lab services, AmarLab alleviates the need for clients to visit healthcare facilities, allowing them to receive necessary diagnostic tests in the comfort of their homes. This service aims to improve healthcare accessibility and convenience for patients facing various barriers to traditional medical facilities.

Independents

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Independents is a provider of advertising services that includes creative marketing, branding, and technology solutions. The company has developed an AI-powered marketing platform that connects clients with individual or team talent tailored to the specific needs of their marketing projects. This platform assesses skillsets, work experience, and team dynamics, allowing for a more efficient and cost-effective approach to project management. Clients can engage with Independents through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring that their inquiries and needs are promptly addressed.

SupplyLine

Seed Round in 2021
Virtual distribution network service along with access to quick finance by leveraging transaction data.

Karyakarsa

Seed Round in 2020
KaryaKarsa is a platform designed for online creators to showcase and monetize their creative works and services directly to their fan communities. It allows content professionals, such as authors and artists, to sell digital products including books, comics, videos, and audio. By facilitating direct payments from fans, KaryaKarsa enables creators to receive financial support from their audience, fostering a closer connection between creators and their supporters. The platform serves as a dedicated space for creators to manage their offerings and engage with their fan base, streamlining the process of monetization in the digital content landscape.

Shuttle

Seed Round in 2020
Shuttle is a mass-transit startup that provides safe transportation at an affordable fare by moving more people with fewer vehicles and caters to both B2B and B2C customers. The startup also has B2B offerings that allow companies to provide daily commutes for their employees. Shuttle was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Kinexcs

Seed Round in 2020
Kinexcs is an AI-driven health platform and wearables company focused on enhancing mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. It addresses issues of incomplete recovery and patient compliance through its innovative digital therapy solutions, which are both cost-effective and convenient. The company has developed KIMIA, the world's first continuous knee health monitor, combined with an AI-based digital therapist that facilitates access to therapy. Kinexcs collaborates with key opinion leaders and major public hospitals in Singapore on various clinical projects, while also offering its products through orthopedic surgeons and significant implant manufacturers. The integration of continuous monitoring and real-time exercise guidance supports patients in managing their conditions effectively.

WeavAir

Seed Round in 2020
WeavAir develops a comprehensive software and hardware solution aimed at improving air distribution systems. The company focuses on preventing air contamination and infection while promoting energy efficiency and lowering operational and maintenance costs. WeavAir's platform provides direct measurement, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing satellite data and advanced Internet of Things sensors. This innovative approach helps clients enhance safety, reduce emissions, and minimize their carbon footprint, thereby supporting environmental, social, and governance investments.

Energy Lite

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Energy Lite is a virtual electricity retailer platform that aims to provide choice to residential and commercial consumer to make electricity affordable and sustainable.

MyBrand

Seed Round in 2020
MyBrand is the first Culinary Social Marketplace Application in Indonesia, which supports home culinary with sales and application technology reseller systems. Its believe that the main drivers of the economy in Indonesia are MSMEs, namely small businesses, such as home-based or online businesses to medium-sized businesses. MyBrand's real steps in supporting the MSME community are creating and marketing products that are easily accessible to consumers with technological features that are certainly attractive and easy to use. MyBrand always strives to help small entrepreneurs grow faster and survive.

AskDr

Pre Seed Round in 2020
AskDr is a health information platform designed to enhance public access to reliable health information by connecting users with verified doctors. The platform features a comprehensive knowledge bank that offers free, credible information to patients. It aims to improve visibility for healthcare professionals while integrating an ecosystem that links healthcare providers with patients. This enables users to receive personalized recommendations, research existing content, and access trustworthy healthcare information, ultimately fostering informed health decisions.

PriyoShop

Seed Round in 2020
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.

Izy.ai

Seed Round in 2020
IZY.ai is a prop-tech startup that offers an integrated e-commerce and concierge platform aimed at enhancing the hospitality and retail sectors. By providing services for hotels, accommodations, shopping malls, and residential properties, IZY.ai helps traditional, offline businesses digitize their offerings and increase ancillary revenues through online transactions. The platform facilitates guest management by allowing features such as in-room dining, concierge chat, amenities requests, and spa reservations. In addition to improving customer interactions, IZY.ai enhances internal productivity by delivering valuable insights from customer data, thereby connecting operational aspects with enhanced service delivery. This creates a seamless Offline-and-Online experience for users.

Romoni

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Romoni Services Ltd. operates an online platform that connects customers with beauty service professionals, facilitating the hiring of services such as waxing, threading, makeup, hair styling, massage, and tailoring. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book services while reviewing profiles, portfolios, and custom quotes from service providers. Romoni also focuses on empowering women micro-entrepreneurs by providing them with support in creating online profiles, managing orders, and developing a digital financial presence. This approach not only enhances the entrepreneurial skills of women but also addresses the growing beauty and fashion markets in Bangladesh, which are valued at over $6 billion and $10 billion, respectively. In just a year, Romoni has served more than 12,000 customers and created over 600 direct employment opportunities for women. The company is supported by organizations such as UNCDF and UNESCAP, and its founding team comprises experienced professionals from various sectors.

Nitex

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nitex is a B2B platform focused on the sustainable garment supply chain, designed to assist fashion retailers in managing various aspects of product development. The platform consolidates product design, compliance, order tracking, and insurance, streamlining the process for brands. Additionally, Nitex operates a design studio that facilitates the production of comfortable and trendy clothing for sustainable brands. By offering customized support and collaborative opportunities, Nitex enables clothing companies to develop their product lines effectively while promoting sustainable practices throughout their supply chains.

iFarmer

Seed Round in 2020
iFarmer is a digital agriculture platform based in Banani, Bangladesh, founded in 2018. The company connects farm sponsors with farmers, promoting safe food production and encouraging participation in agricultural livestock sponsorship. iFarmer offers a comprehensive suite of services, including financing, agricultural inputs, advisory services, insurance, and market access, targeting smallholder farmers and agricultural micro, small, and medium enterprises. By leveraging technology and data, iFarmer aims to serve as a one-stop solution for farmers, facilitating access to essential resources such as capital, training, and logistical support. This approach enhances the overall productivity and financial stability of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh.

Numu

Seed Round in 2020
Numu is a marketplace to optimize social media habits. It allows companies to take full control of how and who benefits from posting about them by creating flexible and scalable rewards in seconds.

Waitrr

Seed Round in 2020
Waitrr is a mobile ordering and payments solution designed to enhance the dining experience for both users and restaurant partners. The application allows guests to access menus, place orders, and make payments instantly, facilitating automated ordering and payment processes for both takeaway and dine-in services. By streamlining these processes, Waitrr helps users save time typically spent waiting for orders, while also improving the operational efficiency of restaurants. This technology aims to create a more convenient and efficient dining experience for all stakeholders involved.

RecyGlo

Venture Round in 2020
RecyGlo is a circular economy and ESG analytics platform focused on providing sustainable recycling solutions to businesses and individuals across the Asia Pacific region. Founded in May 2017, the company aims to process materials safely and non-hazardously, promoting environmentally friendly practices. RecyGlo offers a range of services including waste collection, recycling of various waste streams, waste auditing, and data analysis to help clients make informed decisions about their waste management strategies. By fostering responsible recycling and resource recovery, RecyGlo supports businesses in achieving their sustainability goals while positively impacting over 2 million lives. The company is actively expanding its presence in the ASEAN markets, reinforcing its commitment to smart recycling and long-term environmental solutions.

Joni.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Joni.AI is a social enterprise focused on enhancing educational outcomes for K-12 students, particularly those from underprivileged communities. The company has developed a personalized learning platform that utilizes predictive artificial intelligence to optimize assessment and learning processes. This technology analyzes student performance and provides tailored recommendations, enabling learners to achieve their academic goals more efficiently. By leveraging technology to stretch available resources, Joni.AI aims to empower students and improve access to quality education.

Hellotask

Seed Round in 2020
HelloTask is a multichannel job platform designed to connect blue-collar workers, particularly domestic helpers, with households seeking on-demand assistance. The platform is accessible to all users, including those without internet access, thereby addressing the digital divide that affects a significant portion of the workforce. Utilizing AI-driven interactive voice response (IVR) technology, HelloTask enables real-time connections between workers and employers via mobile phones. The platform not only facilitates job placement but also offers skilled training programs and a review rating system, empowering domestic helpers to enhance their skills and improve their earning potential. This approach allows households to easily hire verified and skilled workers while providing blue-collar individuals with seamless job opportunities.

Loop Freight

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Loop Freight is a technology-enabled logistics company that focuses on truckload freight solutions. The company simplifies the inland supply chain by offering services such as scheduled freight pickup and delivery, transporter asset management optimization, and expedited freight payment processing. By facilitating a platform for shippers to book, track, and pay for shipments, Loop Freight enhances the user experience while enabling carriers to minimize deadhead costs by selecting loads that are nearest to them. The overarching aim of Loop Freight is to lower the cost of freight transportation and streamline the logistics process for all stakeholders involved.

Panalyt

Funding Round in 2019
Panalyt is a developer of a predictive analytics platform that provides real-time access to integrated people and business data, enhancing decision-making for CxOs, HR professionals, and business managers. By combining employee interactions and connections with business metrics, the platform facilitates the identification of correlations and intervention points, enabling organizations to transition from reactive to proactive management. This approach supports data-driven HR practices, reducing bias while improving employee engagement, sales effectiveness, and overall productivity. Additionally, Panalyt's unique offering includes Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), which assesses digital collaboration and communication through passive data. This functionality allows managers to pinpoint critical areas for improvement, ultimately driving enhanced business performance.

Klaud9

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Klaud9 is an online marketplace that leverages artificial intelligence to connect brands with professional photographers globally. The platform streamlines the process of ordering photo shoots, allowing companies to efficiently source photographers within seconds. By matching brands with suitable photographers, Klaud9 facilitates the creation of high-quality images for social media and marketing campaigns. Additionally, the platform offers resources for photographers to effectively showcase and sell their collections through an online portal, enhancing their visibility and opportunities.

BeamAndGo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
BeamAndGo is a Singapore-based company that offers a digital platform for overseas Filipinos to purchase essential items for their families back home in the Philippines. Through its website, BeamAndGo.com, users can buy digital gift certificates for groceries, medical supplies, and other necessities. These certificates are sent directly to the mobile phones of recipients, allowing for immediate redemption at participating stores across the Philippines. The service provides a transparent and accountable way for overseas Filipino workers to support their families, with a user-friendly suite of tools for tracking gift certificate status. BeamAndGo is continuously expanding its merchant network, partnering with reputable firms to enhance its offerings, all while maintaining an affordable service fee that starts at USD $1.99.

Datanest

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Datanest is a data science as a service startup based in DKI Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in offering AI-based APIs designed to enhance the performance and profitability of medium-sized enterprises, which are often underserved in the current market. Datanest provides solutions that utilize machine learning algorithms and big data analytics, enabling clients to harness their data effectively. Their services include machine learning prediction, data visualization for identifying key opportunities, and audience generation for targeted marketing. By customizing their offerings to meet specific business needs, Datanest helps organizations automate processes and improve overall performance.

DeafTawk

Pre Seed Round in 2019
DeafTawk is an online platform that provides sign language interpretation services via mobile applications compatible with both Android and iOS. The company focuses on empowering the deaf community worldwide by offering quality sign language services through video calls, which help bridge the communication gap between deaf individuals and those who can hear. By minimizing the cost associated with hiring physical interpreters, DeafTawk enables deaf people to engage more effectively in various aspects of society and pursue their interests and professional goals. The platform has gained recognition for its impactful services, having been awarded the title of best start-up in the Asia Pacific region by UNDP.

Medlink

Pre Seed Round in 2019
MedLink is a company based in Hanoi, Vietnam, that offers a distribution platform designed to connect pharmacies directly with pharmaceutical companies. Established in 2019, MedLink aims to streamline the traditional pharmaceutical distribution process by eliminating intermediaries, allowing pharmacies to receive products directly from manufacturers. This direct connection not only helps pharmacies reduce costs associated with middlemen but also enables pharmaceutical companies to significantly lower their distribution expenses. MedLink's innovative approach enhances efficiency in the supply chain, benefiting both pharmacies and pharmaceutical firms.

Zantrik

Pre Seed Round in 2019
"Zantrik" is a Transparent and Convenient vehicle maintenance platform developed with Process innovation, Technology and Artificial Intelligence. Traditional way of vehicle maintenance is unstructured and fragmented. It lacks transparency, reliability and standard, worldwide. Zantrik is streamlining this by developing a connected system that offers transparency, convenience and benefits to every stakeholder in this ecosystem. We are developing this system in a way can be scaled across geographical boundary. With this system, vehicle owners, garages and suppliers, all are connected to a single platform. From placing a maintenance request by vehicle owners till delivery by garage, the full execution life cycle is maintained in fully automated way, and each of these stakeholders gets clear visibility about what's going on, and can ensure value for money/profitability at the end of the day with the right flow of information.

Web2ship.com

Seed Round in 2019
Web2ship.com operates as an online shipping platform tailored for Southeast Asia, functioning similarly to booking.com but for logistics. It enables online sellers to import orders, compare different shipping rates and services, and book courier options directly through its platform. By facilitating the management of shipments online, Web2ship.com provides users with access to competitive shipping rates and express delivery options, thereby streamlining the shipping process. The service aims to assist local entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses globally by offering an efficient and cost-effective shipping solution that meets the demands of e-commerce.

Shuttle

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Shuttle is a mass-transit startup that provides safe transportation at an affordable fare by moving more people with fewer vehicles and caters to both B2B and B2C customers. The startup also has B2B offerings that allow companies to provide daily commutes for their employees. Shuttle was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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