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24Apr

15 Awesome Digital Agencies from Singapore

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Digital Agencies SingaporeThe Singaporean economy is rapidly growing. This growth spurt has been reflected in its various industries. Singapore is a financial hub for the rest of the world and has emerged as a global cradle for startups and small-scale industries. In an effort to celebrate the country’s dynamic spirit, we present to you a list of 15 digital agencies that have been initiated in Singapore and have contributed to the country’s excellence.
1. Arcade
Founded: 2010
Key People: Nick Marret (CEO)
This creative 4 year old has been creating quite some noise with its work. Its collaborative business model enables the formation and dilution of teams in accordance to the job at hand. The agency has its footprints stamped over Singapore, Indonesia, and Japan. Its client list flashes high profile names like Google, MTV, Clear, Closeup, Cornetto, and Ben & Jerry. CEO Nick Marret and Group CEDs—Matt Cullen, Mark Taylor, and Gary Tranter—must really be proud!

2. Blugrapes
Founded: 2009
Key People: Ryan Lim (Founder & Director)
Led by founder and business director Ryan Lim, Blugrapes vows to ease all of its clients’ marketing hassles. No surprises, then, that it was shortlisted by the Marketing Magazine for the Agency of the Year award, 2014. The digital marketing agency was founded in 2009 and has won itself clients like Sony Pictures, Coca-Cola, Estee Lauder, Fanta, Nando’s, and Dulux. Originally based in Singapore, Blugrapes has recently expanded its business to Malaysia.

3. BrandNeu
Founded: 2002
Key People: Sandeep Bastikar (Founder & Managing Director)
BrandNeu offers services in digital strategy, SEO, technological assistance, and web designing. A strong core team consisting of well-experienced, quality leaders has set an unwavering foundation for the agency. Since its inception in 2002 by founder Sandeep, BrandNeu has built itself an impressive list of clientele including biggies like HSBC, Star News, HP, Greywater Technologies, Himedia Laboratories, Contact Singapore, TMS Asia Pacific, Contender Asia, Dow Jones, and Holiday Inn. BrandNeu is headquartered in Singapore and has its business set in India as well.

4. Carbon Interactive
Founded: 2004
Key People: Lily Chia (Founder)
Carbon Interactive is led by Lily Chia, who also founded Atomz. This Singaporean agency offers various services like digital marketing, applications and web development, and strategy development. It boasts several major-league clients like Chanel, InterContinental Singapore, and Yamaha on its profile. Other than the multinational brands, it has also served quite a few clients from the public sector, including the National Arts Council, Singapore Exchange, National Heritage Board, and the Media Development Authority.

5. Comwerks Interactive
Founded: 2002
Key People: Neeraj Sundarajoo (CEO)
Comwerks Interactive was founded in 2002 and has recently been acquired by Wunderman, a part of WPP Worldwide. It is focused mainly on providing digital media and web solutions. The agency is led by CEO Neeraj Sundarajoo and has catered to brands like Schick, 3M Filtrete, Microsoft, Chanel, Starbucks, and eBay. It has also served public owned entities like People’s Association, Ministry of Law, and Ministry of Man Power. Initiatives like ‘Dear Mom’ and ‘Why So Kaypoh’ are also a part of its portfolio.

6. Construct Digital
Founded: 2010
Key People: Charanjit Singh (Managing Partner) and Alfred Lee (Co-founder)
Founded in 2010, Construct Digital has built itself quite a reputable client list including names like American Express, Bacardi, Bosch, ESPN, Haagen Dazs, Health Promotion Board, Intel, National Environment Agency, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Stand Chartered, The American Club Singapore, Toshiba, Tupperware, and Yahoo. The agency partners with advertising agencies and takes care of the digital and social media execution for them. It is led by Charanjit Singh & Alfred Lee and has established its presence in Singapore and Indonesia.

7. ihub Media
Founded: 2002
Key People: George Foo, Kyle Lim, and Kenniess Wong (Founders)
ihub Media was incepted in 2002. Kyle Lim is currently CEO while George Foo is the COO. Kenniess Wong has been a part of ihub since its establishment as the regional managing director. The Singaporean digital agency has expanded its business to countries like Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. ihub Media has a long client list rolled out, carrying names like Nivea, 313 Somerset Singapore, Chivas Regal, and Papermate.

8. Interakt
Founded: 2004
Key People: Redicka Subrammaniam (Founder & CEO)
Interakt assists its clients in engaging their customers as well as in connecting better with their employees. It covers all aspects of digital services, from digital marketing, technology services to CRM. Redicka leads the agency as CEO. Headquartered in Singapore, Interakt has its offices sprawled across the USA, UK, and India as well. It has worked with various high profile clients like Acer, HP, HSBC, Levi’s, and Motorola.

9. Interuptive
Founded: 2008
Key People: Kevin Suryadi (Director)
Interuptive was incepted in 2008 and is led by Director Kevin Suryadi. The digital agency is an award magnet, bagging awards including The Next Big Thing award by Marketing Magazine’s Agency Of The Year 2009, and the Lotus trophy. It has also been appreciated by Adfest, Asia Interactive Awards, Creative Circle Awards, Davey Awards, and The Webby Awards. Interuptive offers 360-degree advertising services including social media management, digital marketing, email marketing, and product development. Their client list includes BBC, Dove, Singtel, Sony and more.

10. Manic Design
Founded: 1999
Key People: Jimmy Tan (Owner)
Manic Design is a design and digital agency founded in 1999. This old player is far from rusted! It continues to receive well renowned awards like Webby Award Honoree (2014), The Dieline (2013, 2014), FPO Awards (2013), and Brand New Award (2012), and has received over 25 awards and accolades in its running. The digital agency’s ripe experience in the field has also seen it serve various different industries ranging from architecture to food and beverages to travel and hospitality, including clients like Ogilvy, The Cathay Restaurant, and Amara Hotels. Manic Design is headed by Jimmy Tan.

11. Mediatropy
Founded: 2011
Key People: Astrid Boulle and Pierre De Luca (Managing Directors)
Founded in 2011, this newbie digital agency has done much to impress. Mediatropy is led by managing directors Astrid Boulle and Pierre De Luca and offers online advertising, social media marketing, and mobile marketing services to its clients. The agency has assisted brands like La Meridien, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Singapore Land Authority, Coty, and MND Singapore with their marketing and strategic planning.

12. Noisy Crayons
Founded: 2011
Key People: Stefan Lim (CEO) and Jackie Lee Choon Yau (Chairman)
A young player in the digital marketing foyer, Noisy Crayons is a digital-creative company offering its services in community engagement, media planning, digital marketing strategy, and application development. It was also finalized for the Social Media Agency of the Year award just a year after its inception. It has served clients like Parkway Parade and East Hospital, Celio, Raymon Weil, Marigold Peel Fresh, Her World, L’Oreal Paris, and Gucci in the last three years.

13. Paprika Global
Founded: 2000
Key People: Darius Chua (Director)
Paprika Global was established in 2000 and is lead by Darius Chua. It offers various services such as strategic, creative, and digital services as well as CRM. The agency has worked with brands hailing from various segments of the industry. Its portfolio includes Anthropologie, Castrol, Discovery, Siemens, Xerox, Adidas, GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, and more.

14. Wild
Founded: 2009
Key People: Ai Ling Yeo (Co-founder)
Wild, the receiver of the Marketing Magazine Creative Agency of the Year 2013 “Local Hero” Award, was established in the year 2009. It is lead by Ai Ling Yeo, the Co-founder and Executive Director. This Singaporean digital agency has worked with brands like Mercedes-Benz, The Business Times, Singapore Management University, Banyan Tree, and Skin Inc.

15. Yoursite
Founded: 2010
Key People: Kenny Choo (Director)
Yoursite was established in 2010 and is led by director Kenny Choo. The agency offers its services in digital communications strategy, CRM, social media strategy, web analytics, UX Design, mobile applications, and ecommerce platforms. It has been nominated for Design Awards, Awwwards, FWA, and has been mentioned by One Page Love as well.
If you are a digital agency or a digital marketing company based in Singapore or know of one such that you would want to add to the list, do let us know. We appreciate all of your feedback and suggestions!

Note: These Singaporean digital agencies have been arranged in an alphabetical order. The list does not indicate at any rank system or hierarchy.

If you are a digital agency in Singapore and are looking to hire talent, give me a call on +91 922 221 3196 or send me a quick mail at waqar [at} sutrahr dot com.

17Apr

25+ Best Retailers in the Middle East

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Top Retailers in Middle EastThe Middle East has been a centre of world affairs all through its history. Major brands and MNCs look to avail from its rich markets and turn to retailers (master franchises) for assistance. These retailers (or retail groups) from the Middle East do more than merely assist. They establish and flourish the brand while paying attention to the smaller details.

SutraHR now presents a list of top retailers operating in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) along with the brands they manage:

1. Al Aqili Group
Established in 1993, the Al Aqili Group LLC has partnered with a number of multinationals over the world.
1) Laura Ashley
2) Laura Ashley Home
3) The Society Shop

2. Al Hokair
Al Hokair Fashion Retail was established in 1990. It has its operations spread across various regions like KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), MENA, Central Asia, and Caucasus regions.
1) Accessorize
2) adL
3) Aldo
4) Anotah
5) Banana Republic
6) Bershka
7) Beya
8) blu
9) Call it Spring
10) Camaieu
11) Celio
12) Charles and Kieth
13) Collezione
14) Cortefiel
15) Costa Coffee
16) Desigual
17) Dynamite
18) Eclipse
19) F&F
20) FG4
21) FG4 London
22) Flormar
23) GAP
24) Garage
25) Gelco
26) Gerry Weber
27) I AM
28) IKKS
29) Jennyfer
30) la Senza lingerie
31) la Vie en Rose
32) LC Waikiki
33) Lipsy
34) Mango
35) Marks and Spencer
36) Massima Dutti
37) Mavi
38) Miss Selfridge
39) Monsoon
40) New look
41) New Yorker
42) Nine West
43) Okaidi
44) Origem
45) Oysho
46) Papaya
47) Parfois
48) Pedro
49) Primadonna
50) Promod
51) Pull & Bear
52) Pumpkin Patch
53) Quiz
54) Salsa
55) Sergent Major
56) Simit Sarayı
57) SIX
58) Springfield
59) Steve Madden
60) Stradivarius
61) Superdry
62) Tape a l’oeil
63) The Children’s Place
64) Tiffosi
65) Topman
66) Topshop
67) US Polo
68) Uterque
69) VISS
70) Wallis
71) Women’s Secret
72) Yamamay
73) Zara
74) Zara Home
75) Ziddy

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3. Al Khaja Group
Al Khaja Group was formed in 1986. Today, it offers services in a number of sectors like consultancy, hospitality, information technology, interiors, property, and retail.
1) Al Safeer
2) Al-Baiq
3) Auntie Anne’s
4) Ciao-ciao
5) Dajen
6) Esfahan
7) Gloria Jean’s Coffee
8) Hatam
9) Hediard Cafe

4. Al Khayyat Investments
Al Khayyat Investments was established in 1982. The company is mainly into automotives, contracting, education, real estate, and retail.
1) BinSina Pharmacy
2) Burger Fuel
3) Espressions
4) Fila
5) Holland & Barrett
6) Il Caffe di Roma
7) Kickers
8) La Martina
9) Petit Bateau
10) Repetto
11) Superdry
12) Tigerwok

5. Altadmori Group
Altadmori Group came into business in May 2011. It is based in United Arab Emirates and focuses mainly on retail sectors.
1) Boots
2) KidZania Kuwait
3) Pottery Barn
4) Pottery Barn Kids
5) Pottery Barn Teen
6) Solaris
7) Velvet Series Group
8) Vision Express
9) West Elm
10) Williams-Sonoma

6. Americana Group
Americana Group was formed in 1964 and has now spread its services over 13 countries. It is involved primarily in the food and beverage industry.
1) Americana Cake
2) Americana Meat
3) Americana Olives
4) Baskin Robbins
5) California Garden
6) Chicken Tikka
7) Costa Coffee
8) Farm Frites
9) Fish Market
10) Fusion
11) Grand Cafe
12) Greenland
13) Gulfa
14) Hardee’s
15) KFC
16) Koki
17) Krispy Kreme
18) Lion Chips
19) Maestro
20) Pizza Hut
21) Red Lobster
22) Samadi
23) Signor Sassi
24) TGI Friday’s

7. Apparel Group
The Apparel Group was founded in 1996 and is involved solely in the retail industry. It works closely with major labels and has its operations spread over 4 continents.
1) Aeropostale
2) Aftershock
3) AK Annie Klein
4) Aldo
5) Aldo Accessories
6) Austin Reed
7) Baslen
8) Beetle Bug
9) Bench
10) Birkenstock
11) Book plus
12) Call it Spring
13) Charles & Keith
14) Cold Stone
15) Cortefiel
16) Dune
17) Garage
18) Inglot
19) Just for Kids
20) Kenneth Cole
21) La Chateau
22) La vie en Rose
23) MBT
24) Moreschi
25) Naturaliser
26) New Yorker
27) Nine west accessories
28) Ninewest
29) Pedro
30) Pretty Fit
31) Qup Accessories
32) R&B
33) Shoe Studio
34) Sketchers
35) The Athelete’s Foot
36) The Children’s place
37) THM
38) Tim Hortins
39) Tommy Hilfiger
40) Venezia

8. AWGAL Investments
AWGAL Investments has been a player in this business since 2012.
1) Wingstop
2) MOOYAH

9. BinHendi Enterprises
BinHendi Enterprises was established in 1974 and has since then brought many premium brands to the UAE.
1) Artioli
2) Billionaire
3) Brioni
4) Burj Al Hamam
5) Cafe Havana
6) China Times
7) deLaCour
8) Energie
9) Ermanno Scervino
10) Extreme Shawarma
11) Franc Vila
12) Goldvish
13) Hugo Boss
14) Jacob & Co.
15) Japengo
16) Joe’s Cafe
17) Joseph
18) Martin Braun
19) Mini Chinese
20) Miss Sixty
21) NOA
22) Now Cafe
23) Nubeo
24) Paul & Shark
25) Sammach
26) Second Cup
27) Shanghai Tang
28) Tiret
29) Ulysse Nardin
30) Welder,Bella Donna
31) Zilli

10. Diamond Lifestyle
Al Masa Capital Limited, which is basically an alternative asset management firm, oversees Diamond Lifestyle.
1) Café Rouge
2) La Porte Des Indes

11. Diyafa Holding
Diyafa Holding Co. has been established in 2009. It is involved in business services, food & beverages, and hospitality services.
1) Abd el Wahab

12. Emke Group
Emke Group (via LuLu Group International) heads businesses in over 15 countries across three continents.
1) Lulu Hypermarket

13. ENOC Retail
ENOC Retail entered the franchising market in the early 1900s. They are now looking to expand their business more extensively in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA regions.
1) Autopro
2) ENOC
3) Pronto
4) Saquella Expresso Club
5) Tasjeel
6) Zoom

14. Giordano Middle East (FZE)
Established in 1993, Giordano Middle East (FZE) has 240 stores over 23 countries. It is a 100% subsidiary of Giordano International.
1) BSX
2) Concepts One
3) Giordano Jr.

15. Hospitality Consultancy & Investment Group
Founded in 2012, this young firm specializes in the food and beverages sector and has recently won itself a master franchise deal.
1) Yellow Cab Pizza

16. Hot Brands International
Hotbrands International was formed in 1992. Since then, it has grown into a multinational entity catering to several brands.
1) Da-Shi-Dai
2) Haru
3) Magic Wok
4) Pane Caldo
5) Sala Thai
6) Santino’s
7) Shamiana
8) Sugoi

17. Jawad Group
Jawad Group has been a player in the franchising business for the last 50 years. It holds interests in various segments including fashion retail, FMCG distribution, and restaurants.
1) 24 Hours Market
2) Accessorize
3) Adams
4) BHS
5) Burger King
6) Camaieu
7) Celio
8) Chili’s
9) Costa Coffee
10) Dairy Queen
11) Delifrance
12) Hakisush
13) Hobbs
14) Hunkemöller
15) Hush Puppies
16) Jamie’s Italian
17) Jawad Express
18) Jawad Metro
19) Jawad Services Station
20) JustaPasta
21) Lakeland
22) Magic Wok
23) Mango
24) Mango Touch
25) Mashawi Qatar
26) Monsoon
27) Monsoon Children
28) Origem
29) Outback
30) Papa John’s
31) Pumpkin Patch
32) Quiz
33) Romano’s Macaroni Grill
34) Rosa Clara
35) Sergent Major
36) Shoe Citi
37) Tape à l’oeil
38) Thai Express
39) The Great Kabab Factory
40) The White Company

18. Landmark Group
The Landmark Group was established in 1973. Today, it operates over 1000 stores in the Middle East and India.
1) Auchan
2) Babyshop
3) Beauty Bay iconic
4) Centrepoint
5) Emax
6) Home centre
7) Housebox
8) Landmark international
9) Landmarkshops.com
10) Lifestyle
11) Max
12) Q Home Décor
13) Shoe Express
14) Shoe Mart
15) Shoe Mart International
16) Splash
17) SportsOne

19. M.H. Alshaya Co.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a part of the Alshaya Group as their retail division. It has over 2600 stores as of now.
1) Al Forno
2) American Eagle Outfitters
3) Asha’s
4) Bath & Body Works
5) BHS
6) Brasserie de l’etoile
7) Cafe Coco
8) Castania Nut Boutique
9) Claire’s
10) Coast
11) COS
12) Dean & Deluca
13) Debenhams
14) Dorothy Perkins
15) Early Learning Centre
16) Estée Lauder Companies
17) Evans
18) Foot Locker
19) Garrett Popcorn Shops
20) H&M
21) Harvey Nichols Kuwait
22) IHOP
23) IHOP Restaurant
24) Jack Wills,Express
25) Jo Malone
26) Justice
27) Katsuya by Starck
28) La Senza
29) Le Pain Quotidien
30) M.A.C
31) Milano
32) Miss Selfridge
33) Mothercare
34) MUJI
35) Next
36) Noodle Factory
37) Oasis
38) P.F. Chang’s
39) Payless ShoeSource
40) Pei Wei
41) Pink
42) Pinkberry

20. Magnolia Middle East Group
The Magnolia Middle East Group mainly deals in the food and beverages sector in the Middle East.
1) Chicken Now
2) Elevation Burger
3) Flippin’ Pizza
4) Just Falafel
5) Slapfish

21. Matajir Group
Matajir Group, initiated in 2007, operates through Jordan and Iraq and has many high profile brands to its name.
1) Chocolat Milano
2) Lufian
3) Redtag
4) Shana
5) Tudors

22. Middle East Retail
Middle East Retail is a part of Daud Investments and was formed in 2007.
1) David Morris
2) Hamleys
3) House of Fraser
4) Oscar de la Renta

23. Pan Arabia Gourmet
Pan Arabian Gourmet has been awarded the master franchise rights for the brand BreadTalk for the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Iran.
1) BreadTalk

24. Retail Arabia
Retail Arabia was incepted in 2000. It is concerned mainly with mall management and services, including brands of hypermarkets and supermarkets.
1) Geant Easy
2) Geant Hypermarket
3) GulfMart Supermarket
4) Last Chance Supermarkets
5) Le Marche

25. Saleh Bin Lahej Group – Hospitality Division
The Saleh Bin Lahej Group – Hospitaily Division came into being in 1997. It operates six restaurant brands, including 37 branches around the Gulf.
1) Black Canyon
2) Cantina Laredo
3) Chilis
4) El Chico
5) III Forks
6) Romanos Macaroni Grill
7) Silver fow
8) Steak n Shake
9) The Pizza Company

26. Solutions Leisure
Solutions Leisure was established in 2011. It has ventured in Dubai markets recently and also owns a home-grown brand – Q43.
1) 360 Beach & Pool
2) Hedkandi HKV001 Beach Bar
3) Ministry of Sound Red Sea Beach Club
4) Papa’s Bar and Mini Bars
5) Papas Beach Club
6) Q43
7) The Lodge Restaurant & Bar

27. Sportland LLC
The Sportsland Group was established in 2003 and currently manages over 80 stores. It has a diverse list of clients including sports and fashion labels.
1) Ameerat Al Abaya
2) Bazaar
3) Champion
4) City Sports
5) Collection
6) Converse
7) Espirit
8) G Star Raw
9) Guess
10) Ipanema
11) Kola & Tree
12) Mega Sports
13) Pairs
14) Reebok
15) Terranova

We have tried to cover most of the major retailers in the Middle East region. We are all ears for your feedback. Do share your suggestions / additions to the list with us in the comments section below.

Note: These retailers (retail groups) have been listed alphabetically. Numbers do not indicate any sort of rankings.

If you are a retailer in the Middle East and are looking to hire talent, give me a call on +91 922 221 3196 or send me a quick mail at waqar [at} sutrahr dot com.

03Apr

40+ Funded Startups in Singapore

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Funded Startups in SingaporeSingapore is the second freest economy in the world. The Lion City’s competitive, innovative, and business-friendly culture has made it the center of all entrepreneurial activity in Southeast Asia. Small wonder numerous startups roar within its boundaries each year! We added our bit to the startup ecosystem through the list of 100 startups in India. And now, we are aiming to do something similar for Singapore. Here is a list of 40+ startups from Singapore that made themselves heard and have won over investors. With the advantage of a strong concept, now backed with funds, these Singaporean startups are set to awe the world.

(Note: Listings are in alphabetical order. The numbers are for ease of reading and do not imply ranking.)

 

1. AdzCentral (Electric Sheep Capital and DIGITAL Media)
AdzCentral is a scientific media buying platform. The digital agency uses advertising technology tools and expertise to improve digital media spending by their clients. It has been funded with US$ 3,200,000 by Electric Sheep Capital and DIGITAL Media.

2. All Deals Asia (Undisclosed investors)
AllDealsAsia collaborates with merchants and deal partners and actively sources the best deals in town. It has received a funding of US$ 800,000 from undisclosed investors.

3. Anacle Systems (Majuven)
Anacle Systems provides technologies for asset and energy management industries across the globe, and has received a funding of US$ 1,970,000 from Majuven.

4. Ascenz (Red Dot Ventures and Green Marine Capital)
Ascenz helps shipping companies, which are looking for fuel savings and efficiency management, using its remote fuel consumption and bunkering monitoring system. The Singaporean startup has been funded by Red Dot Ventures and Green Marine Capital for US$ 482,000.

5. aSpecial Media (Technology Incubation Scheme and Red Dot Ventures)
aSpecial Media provides online behavioral targeting services. The startup assists its clients by building a real-time view of consumer interests via proprietary algorithms. The firm has been funded by Technology Incubation Scheme and Red Dot Ventures with US$ 589,000.

6. Burrple (Neoteny Labs, QuestVC, James Chan, and James Tan)
Burpple is an IOS and Andriod app that allows users to remember, organize, and explore their ‘food moments’. It has been funded by Neoteny Labs, QuestVC, James Chan, and James Tan with US$ 500,000.

7. Carousell (Gate Ventures, 500 Startups, Danny Oei Wiriant, and Darius Cheung)
Carousell is a consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The startup has been co-funded by Rakuten, Golden Gate Ventures, 500 Startups, Danny Oei Wiriant, and Darius Cheung with a collective seed capital of US$ 800,000.

8. Chope (Innovsite Ventures and Singapore Press Holdings)
Chope enables restaurant bookings through its website and mobile apps, offering two kinds of table management solutions for restaurants. It has been funded by Innovsite Ventures and Singapore Press Holdings with US$ 3,380,000.

9. Coda Payments (Gate Ventures, Toivo Annus, GMO Venture Partners, Rakuten, and Cyber Agent)
Coda Payments enables customers to make purchases online using their pre- or post-paid mobile accounts and assists mobile operators manage a margin differentiation program that allows them to better monetize their direct billing capabilities. It has been funded by Golden Gate Ventures, Toivo Annus, GMO Venture Partners, Rakuten, and Cyber Agent with US$ 3,200,000.

10. Collabspot (Laurent Gasser, Louis Nauges of Revevol, Kevin Dewalt, and 8 Capita)
Integrating CRM with Gmail, sales email platform Collabspot simplifies data entry and increases productivity. It has a seed funding of US$ 143,000, pooled in by Laurent Gasser (also CEO of Collabspot), Louis Nauges of Revevol, Kevin Dewalt, and 8 Capita.

11. Crayon Data (Jungle Ventures and National Research Foundation)
Crayon Data enables the average business and consumer to harness the power of big data and analytics via an easy to use and off-the-shelf solution. The Singapore-based startup has received a funding of US$ 2,590,000 from Jungle Ventures and National Research Foundation.

12. Crownonomic Media (Undisclosed investors)
Crowdonomic (CWD) is a crowdfunding platform offering a portfolio of different crowdfunding solutions uniquely adapted to the Asia market. It has received funds of an undisclosed amount from undisclosed investors.

13. DocDoc (Dave McClure, Koh Boon Hwee, and Jungle Ventures)
DocDoc is a free user-friendly platform enabling patients to search and book appointments with healthcare professionals using the website or the iOS mobile app. The Singaporean startup has received funding of an undisclosed amount from Dave McClure, Koh Boon Hwee, and Jungle Ventures.

14. Drive.SG (John Tan and Insas Berhad)
Drive.SG is an online rental marketplace dealing in automobiles. The initial seed funding of US$ 157000 was pooled in by Angel investor John Tan. Insas Berhad invested in the renting portal in the Series A of its fundraising, making it US$ 790000.

15. Dropmysite.com (GMO, Xpresso Hosting, and 500 Startups)
Dropmysite is an online product that provides an easy way to store and protect your website data and keeps it safe in case of an emergency. The company runs two websites, Dropmysite.com & Dropmyemail.com. It has been funded with US$ 250,000 by GMO, Xpresso Hosting, and 500 Startups.

16. e27 (B Dash Ventures, Pinehurst Advisors, Ardent Capital, Dan Neary, Merah Putih Incubator, and 8capita Partners)
e27 is a media company focused on growing Asia’s technology startup ecosystem. It has been funded with US$ 615,000 by B Dash Ventures, Pinehurst Advisors, Ardent Capital, Dan Neary, Merah Putih Incubator, and 8capita Partners.

17. EatAds.com (Crystal Horse Ventures)
EatAds.com is an online marketplace for buying and selling outdoor and out-of-home advertising space. It has been funded by Crystal Horse Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

18. eBUS (Jungle Ventures)
eBUS is a cloud computing software development firm that provides video content management and distribution technology for the media industry. This startup from Singapore has been funded by Jungle Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

19. Fastacash (Jungle Ventures, Spring SEEDS Capital, and Spring Singapore)
Fastacash is a global social payments platform and has developed a patent pending link generation technology. It has received a funding of US$ 4,500,000 from Jungle Ventures, Spring SEEDS Capital, and Spring Singapore.

20. FIETT (Red Dot Ventures)
Fun in Ecological Tech Textile (FIETT) offers wearable tech products to its consumers. It has been funded by Red Dot Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

21. First Meta Exchange (Media Development Authority of Singapore and Plug n’ Play)
First Meta Exchange is a virtual currency service for online games and virtual worlds. It has received a funding of US$ 501,000 from Media Development Authority of Singapore and Plug n’ Play.

22. GoCoin (Prolific Venture Capital, Owen Van Natta, Andrew Frame, Bits Angels, Mikael Pawlo, Jonathan Congodon, Ruvento, Ronnie Wee, Gary Stiffelman, David Neuman, and Bitcoinshop)
GoCoin publishes a set of merchant APIs, which is used by companies and independent software developers, for processing of Bitcoin payments. It has received a funding of US$ 2,050,000 from Prolific Venture Capital, Owen Van Natta, Andrew Frame, Bits Angels, Mikael Pawlo, Jonathan Congodon, Ruvento, Ronnie Wee, Gary Stiffelman, David Neuman, and Bitcoinshop.

23. Healint (JFDI.Asia, Shin Ryoku Trust, Sublime IP, and various private investors)
Healint is a healthcare smartphone app for use in emergency situations. It sends out alerts to the user’s loved ones and provides location tracking. JFDI.Asia, Shin Ryoku Trust, Sublime IP, and other private investors have pumped in a total of US$ 112000 for its seed fund.

24. iCarsClub (Red Dot Ventures)
iCarsClub is a car renting online portal that enables car owners to list their vehicles and monetize their idle car time, while car drivers can rent a car at an hourly or day rate. It has been funded by Red Dot Ventures with US$ 3,380,000.

25. Inverted Edge (Accel-X Pte Ltd and Singapore Research Foundation)
Inverted Edge is an online shopping platform for independent fashion designers. It has been funded by Accel-X Pte Ltd and Singapore Research Foundation with US$ 1,600,000.

26. iTwin (Innosight Ventures and Walden International)
iTwin is a USB device that makes remote file access easy and secure. It has received funding of US$ 1,790,000 from Innosight Ventures and Walden International.

27. Klinify (Spring Singapore, JFDI.Asia, and Jungle Ventures)
Klinify is a document management system that is helping private specialist clinics preserve their existing workflow and manage patient records while reducing the clinic’s need for paper processing. It has received a funding of US$ 604,000 from Spring Singapore, JFDI.Asia, and Jungle Ventures.

28. LoveByte (Crystal Horse Ventures and Ruvento)
LoveByte is a mobile app that offers a private interface for two people, allowing them to communicate and share with each other. It has received a funding of US$ 240,000 from Crystal Horse Ventures and Ruvento.

29. Luxola (GREE Ventures and TransCosmos)
Luxola is an online store for skincare and cosmetics in Southeast Asia. It has been funded by GREE Ventures and TransCosmos with US$ 10,600,000.

30. Mig33 (Accel Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Technology Venture Partners, and DCM)
Mig33, with millions of users in over 200 countries, is one of the world’s largest social entertainment platform companies. Accel Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Technology Venture Partners, and DCM have collectively pumped in a seed fund of US$ 32,400,000.

31. Mobikon Asia (Jungle Ventures and Spring Singapore)
Mobikon offers customer experience solution for restaurants via its ‘KONEKT’ platform, which is a CRM and engagement product. It has received a funding of US$ 1,700,000 from Jungle Ventures and Spring Singapore.

32. PayWhere (Red Dot Ventures and Spring Singapore)
PayWhere’s proprietary product TackThis! is a social commerce platform that empowers consumers to start an online shop on social networks easily. It has been funded by Red Dot Ventures and Spring Singapore for an undisclosed amount.

33. Pirate 3d (Red Dot Ventures)
Pirate3D is a 3D printing startup seed-funded by Red Dot Ventures. Pirate’s crowdfunding campaign for the Buccaneer amassed US$ 1,440,000 in pledges from 3,520 backers. The funding by Red Dot Ventures further increased that amount to US$ 1,920,000.

34. Rainmaker Labs (Incuvest and National Research Foundation)
Rainmaker Labs, a tech startup, offers custom mobile and web applications, CRM and Loyalty software, and Beacon development for major mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. It is a venture capital backed company with a funding of US$ 77600 (approx) from Incuvest and National Research Foundation.

35. RedMart (Eduardo Saverin from Facebook, Steve Melhuish and Jani Rautiainen from Property Guru, Meng Weng Wong from JFDI, and Wee Teng Wen, The Lo & Behold Group from Lion Rock Capital)
RedMart is a platform that enables manufacturers to bypass retailers and engage shoppers directly. The online supermarket also provides manufacturers with pioneering marketing capabilities and data analytics. They have big names like Eduardo Saverin (Facebook co-founder) and Meng Weng Wong (co-founder of incubator JFDI) on their investor list.

36. Save 22 (Crystal Horse Investments, Little Lights Capital, Nuffnang, Dropmyemail, Frenzoo, and Strategia Ventures)
Save22 is an Asian web and mobile shopping app, which is available on iOS and Android devices. The seed fund of around US$ 100000 has been provided by Crystal Horse Investments, Little Lights Capital, Nuffnang, Dropmyemail, Frenzoo, and Strategia Ventures.

37. Shopspot (Jungle Ventures, SingTel Innov8, and Kric Nalamlieng)
ShopSpot is a mobile shopping platform, which allows local, lifestyle brands and retailers to connect, engage, and sell directly to consumers. This startup from Singapore has received funds of US$ 628,000 from Jungle Ventures, SingTel Innov8, and Kric Nalamlieng.

38. Snyppit (Jungle Ventures and National Research Foundation)
Snyppit is a mobile video application that allows users to personalize and decorate short videos with stickers, frames, borders, and chat bubbles. It received a funding of US$ 521,000 from Jungle Ventures and National Research Foundation.

39. Socialwalk (Crystal Horse Ventures)
Socialwalk connects businesses to buyers, suppliers, and partners. It has been funded by Crystal Horse Ventures for an undisclosed amount.

40. Taggo (Spring Capital Partners and Jungle Ventures)
Taggo is a cloud-based marketing platform. It provides free service for merchants, sponsored by payment brands, banks, and credit card companies. The company has received funds of an undisclosed amount from Spring Capital Partners and Jungle Ventures.

41. TradeGecko (WaveMaker Labs and Golden Gate Ventures)
TradeGecko enables SME wholesalers and distributors manage their entire businesses, sales & supply chains, inventory, orders, sales, relationships, etc. WaveMaker Labs and Golden Gate Ventures have co-funded the software service with a seed fund of US$ 660,000.

42. Travelogy (Crystal Horse Ventures)
Travelogy provides infocomm and digital media solutions to the travel and hospitality industry. It has been funded by Crystal Horse Ventures for US$ 197,500.

43. VanityTrove (Incuvest)
VanityTrove is a portal for companies in the beauty and cosmetics industry to market their products to their desired target group beauty box in Asia. It has been funded by Incuvest for an undisclosed amount.

44. VaultDragon (JFDI.Asia)
VaultDragon offers web and mobile applications affordable, secure, and on-demand storage solutions. The integrated urban storage company allows users to deposit, manage, and retrieve their belongings on the go. It was funded by JFDI.Asia with US$ 91,500.

45. Voyagin (Digital Garage)
Voyagin is an online marketplace enabling users to host, discover, and book unique travel experiences in Asia. The Singaporean startup has received a funding of an undisclosed amount from Digital Garage and other investors.

 

If you know of a funded Singaporean startup you would want to see on this list, let us know in the comments section. We will add them to this list of startups in Singapore.

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