42% of the world’s Internet users live in Asia
Asia, as we have noted repeatedly before, is home to the biggest internet populations across the world. These maps show us, with some staggering data, what that looks like.
View ArticleIndia’s Micromax eyes Russia and Eastern Europe as new smartphone markets
It’s not just China’s homegrown smartphone makers that are going global. India’s Micromax is set to launch in Russia and Romania by the end of the year. Micromax is close to overtaking Samsung in...
View ArticleIntel Capital has so far invested over $2 billion in Asian startups
There are a lot of venture capital funds out there, many of whom are playing close attention to what’s happening with startups in Asia. Perhaps the most recognizable name is Intel Capital, the venture...
View ArticleThe Change School in Bali helps entrepreneurs slow down to speed up
Most entrepreneurs see a company with the word “ventures” tacked onto the end and naturally assume it’s a VC or private equity firm, and rightly so. At first sight, it may seem like Grace Clapham’s...
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Corsair hosts the first ever Corsair Asia Cup, registrations now open
Corsair is stepping into the Dota 2 eSports scene with the first-ever Corsair Asia Cup. The tournament will feature 12 qualifying teams and the following invited teams: MVP (Korea) Titan (Malaysia)...
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How two Sri Lankans are building a robotic cloud in Switzerland and Japan
The robot from Laputa, the Studio Ghibli island in the sky, and inspiration for Rapyuta’s name. As the robotics industry gains steam, one question is looming large: how do you make and where do you put...
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Rocket Internet has a go at job classifieds with launch of Everjobs
Rocket Internet churned out a new startup today with the launch of Everjobs. It’s a jobs classifieds site that launches first in Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Though the name is new, the site actually stems...
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12 international VC firms that have invested in South Asian startups
As smartphone usage booms across Asia and web services become more commonplace, private equity firms and venture capitalists are exploring the lucrative potential of the region. There are a number of...
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Asia’s mobile and broadband internet speeds, in one infographic
How fast is your internet? How much does it frustrate you? Although you likely have a few options for your broadband and mobile data plans, the answers to those questions are largely dictated by which...
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This Indian VC is looking toward Indonesia for early stage startups
Japanese investors like SoftBank, CyberAgent Ventures, Rebright Partners, and IMJ Investment Partners have established solid footing in Indonesia. So have big Chinese internet firms like Baidu. Even...
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Top 11 most popular websites in Sri Lanka
In the present age, you can find everything online. From where to buy to where to eat, you can find an online resource for all your needs on the infinite world of internet in Sri Lanka. Here is a list...
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Their startup survived a tsunami and Sri Lanka’s fledgling internet. Now it’s...
It was in the early 2000s when a group of five young, ambitious high school graduates from Sri Lanka realized their burning desire to strike out on their own. They were enthusiastic about...
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6 years after a bloody civil war, Sri Lanka bets on startups, attracts investors
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka When you visit Sri Lanka, it’s hard to imagine that the beautiful, teardrop-shaped island was once the ground of one of the bloodiest civil wars in history. Two ethnic groups – the...
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Social payments startup Kashmi is ready to launch with new seed funding
Image credit: Kashmi Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments startup Kashmi has secured S$700,000 (US$497,000) in seed funding, it announced today. The startup allows users to send and receive money regardless of...
View ArticleWhy investing in Sri Lanka is like turning the clock back for Google India chief
With takas.lk set to raise the largest round of funding in Sri Lankan history, Rajan Anandan explains that ecommerce is only five years behind India.
View ArticleRocket Internet’s property portal Lamudi raises $31.4m from existing backers
Lamudi’s co-founder and managing director Kian Moini says their goal is to become the biggest real estate platform in markets where they operate.
View Article500 Startups launches $25m fund for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Any guesses on the name? Hint: It’s not 500 Samosas.
View ArticleRocket Internet’s ‘Uber for budget hotels’ launches in Singapore and 3 more...
Zenrooms faces lots of rivals as startups seek to improve Southeast Asia’s budget hotels.
View ArticleRocket Internet merges ecommerce sites Daraz and Kaymu across Asia
The new entity will be called ‘Daraz Group’ with centralized operations in Pakistan.
View ArticleGoogle Southeast Asia & India head, others launch VC fund for Sri Lankan...
This new Singapore-based fund will focus on startups that want to expand out of the island.
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