<p>Founded in 2010 by Christine Tsai and Dave McClure, 500 Startups is one of the largest venture capital seed fund and seed accelerator firm in the world, with investments made in more than 1,300 tech startups worldwide.</p>
<p>500 Startups has a few funds that focuses on tech companies found in countries within Southeast Asia, including 500 Durians (US$22 million fund), 500 Tuktuks (Thailand-focused US$10 million micro-fund) and 500 Startups Vietnam (US$10 million micro-fund). Below is a list of notable tech startups in Southeast Asia that has attracted investments from 500 Startups.</p>
<p>(Note: List is not exhaustive.)</p>
<p><strong>Indonesia</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bukalapak</span><br />
One of Indonesia’s largest online consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace<br />
Website: https://www.bukalapak.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HappyFresh</span><br />
Online and mobile grocery platform that promises to deliver within an hour. Services are currently available in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand<br />
Website: https://www.happyfresh.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Touchten Games</span><br />
One of Indonesia’s most successful mobile game developers<br />
Website: https://www.touchten.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kudo</span><br />
E-commerce company specialising in physical point-of-sale kiosks to cater to Indonesians who are not able to engage in online shopping<br />
Website: http://www.kudo.co.id</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Qraved</span><br />
Food listing, restaurant reservations and user-generated food review app<br />
Website: https://www.qraved.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Yesboss</span><br />
On-demand virtual personal assistant<br />
Website: https://yesbossnow.com/en</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">iGrow</span><br />
Organic farm-builder marketplace connecting investors, farmers, landowners and crop merchants to form a complete farming supply chain<br />
Website: https://www.igrow.asia</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tees.co.id</span><br />
Online marketplace selling unique artwork merchandises, including t-shirts, posters and tote bags<br />
Website: https://tees.co.id</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fabelio</span><br />
E-commerce website offering high quality, local designer furniture products<br />
Website: http://fabelio.com</p>
<p><strong>Malaysia</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Kaodim</span><br />
Regional online service marketplace with operations in Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore<br />
Website: https://www.kaodim.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">iprice</span><br />
Aggregate products available from online shopping websites onto one single platform. Currently operating in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam<br />
Website: http://ipricegroup.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carsome</span><br />
Automotive website providing car selling and buying services. Local versions available in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore<br />
Website: https://www.carsome.my</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PurelyB</span><br />
Integrated health and wellness online marketplace. Local versions available in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore<br />
Website: https://www.purelyb.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bfab</span><br />
Booking of beauty-related services within location, including massage, spa and hair services<br />
Website: http://bfab.my</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TableApp</span><br />
Instant restaurant reservations of more than 500 restaurants in Malaysia and Thailand to choose from.<br />
Website: https://www.tableapp.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">StoreHub</span><br />
Cloud-based iPad point-of-sale (POS) system for businesses<br />
Website: https://www.storehub.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Next Academy</span><br />
Coding school that provides training for junior developers and resources for graduates to find employment or build their own startup company<br />
Website: https://www.nextacademy.com</p>
<p><strong>Philippines</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PawnHero</span><br />
Touted as the first online pawnshop in Southeast Asia, it allows users to not only pawn their jewellery but also other personal items, including mobile phones, electronic gadgets and vehicles<br />
Website: https://pawnhero.ph</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Zipmatch</span><br />
Online real estate marketplace that aids users in their home hunting process from start to finish<br />
Website: http://www.zipmatch.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PayrollHero</span><br />
Payroll, attendance and scheduling system that allows onsite and offsite employees to clock in or out using facial recognition. Currently has operations in Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States<br />
Website: http://payrollhero.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">mClinica</span><br />
Mobile application that connects drug companies with pharmacies, physicians and patients in Asia’s emerging markets. Currently operating in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam<br />
Website: http://www.mclinica.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ayannah</span><br />
Providing digital financial services for individuals in the emerging markets who do not have access to bank services<br />
Website: http://www.ayannah.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Partyphile</span><br />
Access Philippines nightlife with listings to the best parties and events in the city<br />
Website: http://partyphile.com</p>
<p><strong>Singapore</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grab (formerly GrabTaxi)</span><br />
Largest transportation and ride-hailing platform in Southeast Asia. Regarded as one of the few startup unicorns in the region, the company is currently valued at US$1.6 billion<br />
Website: http://www.grab.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Viki</span><br />
Global TV site that streams an international range of TV shows, movies and music videos. Video content are translated into more than 160 languages by Viki’s strong community of avid fans. In 2013, Viki was bought over by Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten for US$ 200 million<br />
Website: https://www.viki.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carousell</span><br />
An online and mobile consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace platform that allows users to buy and sell their preowned goods. Service is available in more than 15 countries worldwide, including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand<br />
Website: https://sg.carousell.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Smove</span><br />
Short notice eco-friendly car rental service that allows users to effortlessly book a nearby vehicle via its mobile app<br />
Website: https://www.smove.sg</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TradeGecko</span><br />
An online inventory, sales and order management platform for small and medium enterprise (SME) wholesalers and retailers<br />
Website: https://www.tradegecko.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Xfers</span><br />
Payment gateway that automates online banking transactions in Asia<br />
Website: https://www.xfers.io</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">99.co</span><br />
An online portal that helps users to discover properties for rental or sale in Singapore<br />
Website: https://www.99.co</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grain</span><br />
Food delivery service that provides healthier, wholesome food choices<br />
Website: https://grain.com.sg</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CreoPop</span><br />
World’s first 3D pen with cool ink. Selection of cool inks available include elastic ink, magnetic ink, body paint ink and glow-in-the-dark ink<br />
Website: http://www.creopop.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dropsuite (formerly Dropmysite)</span><br />
Cloud-based software platform that protects small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by allowing them to backup and recover their digital assets<br />
Website: https://dropsuite.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MetroResidences</span><br />
Online corporate serviced apartment rental platform for business travellers<br />
Website: https://metroresidences.sg</p>
<p><strong>Thailand</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Omise</span><br />
Thailand’s leading online payment gateway that provides businesses with a seamless online payment processing experience<br />
Website: https://www.omise.co</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Claim Di</span><br />
Auto insurance mobile app that facilitates drivers’ insurance claims with their insurance companies<br />
Website: http://claimdi.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pomelo Fashion</span><br />
Online fast fashion e-commerce website that focuses on introducing Korean fashion to the Southeast Asian market. Local versions available in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand<br />
Website: https://www.pomelofashion.com/</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Playbasis</span><br />
Cloud-based platform that allows businesses to engage and reward their audiences through gamification services<br />
Website: https://www.playbasis.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GetLinks</span><br />
Job recruitment app specialising in startups and tech job openings<br />
Website: https://www.getlinks.co</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taamkru</span><br />
Online and mobile e-learning platform that engages children between three and seven years old in fun learning activities. Its mobile app is currently available in Singapore and Thailand.<br />
Website: http://taamkru.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Skootar</span><br />
A mobile app for motorcycle messenger services targeted towards businesses<br />
Website: http://www.skootar.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YogaTrail</span><br />
An online platform that connects yoga practitioners with yoga studios and instructors worldwide<br />
Website: http://www.yogatrail.com</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">T2P</span><br />
Developer of e-wallet mobile app, DeepPocket. Allows users to pay for goods and services, anytime and anywhere<br />
Website: https://www.atdeeppocket.com/en</p>
<p><strong>Vietnam</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tappy</span><br />
Hyperlocal social networking app that creates virtual online communities from any location, allowing users to discover relevant content and interesting individuals. In 2015, Tappy was acquired by San Franciso-based web-hosting service company Weebly for an undisclosed amount.<br />
Website: http://www.weeby.co</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Traodoidi</span><br />
Mobile consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace app for second-hand items<br />
Website: http://traodoidi.vn</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">TicketBox</span><br />
Online ticketing platform that manages the distribution and sale of tickets for businesses<br />
Website: https://ticketbox.vn</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BabyMe</span><br />
Healthcare app that monitors the health of women who are pregnant or the development of their babies through in-app support tools<br />
Website: http://www.babyme.vn</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pose</span><br />
A media and event company that specialises on nightlife in Vietnam<br />
Website: http://pose.com.vn</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELSA</span><br />
Personal coach mobile app that helps English learners speak correctly and confidently<br />
Website: http://www.elsanow.io</p>