This week in Asia start-ups

Tech in Asia presents you with the hottest Asian start-ups making the news

This week in Asia start-ups
Emily Goh Tech in Asia
Last Updated : Oct 26 2015 | 12:52 PM IST
Moneytree | Japan 
Moneytree is an app that’s all about helping people manage their spending. It links to users’ bank accounts and credit cards, allowing them to track in real time money that’s flowing in and out. It notifies users of large transactions, low balances, soon-to-expire loyalty points and miles, and upcoming bills.

ALSO READ: Japanese personal finance app locks in funding from Salesforce, 3 megabanks

Jiyo Natural | India 
Bangalore-based Jiyo Natural sends customers to a checkup and consultation with a Jiyo Natural doctor who then prescribes a personalized set of meal guidelines. These guidelines are sent to a dietician and chef who create a specialized meal plan, prepare the meal, and deliver it directly to a customer’s doorstep.

ALSO READ: Indian Angel Network invests in health food start-up Jiyo Natural

Somatix | Israel
Tel Aviv-based Somatix developed the Smokebeat, a data analytics platform that works with all commercial smartwatches and wristbands to identify, in real time, when users are smoking.

ALSO READ: An app that can help you quit smoking
 
HRBoss | Singapore
Launched in 2011, workforce planning analytics software start-up HRBoss uses big data and cloud computing to power its recruiting and workforce management software tools for businesses.

ALSO READ: Singapore start-up HRBoss receives $2 million in funding for cloud and big data business tools
 
Shape Prototype | China
Based in Shenzhen, Shape Prototype hopes to redeem Chinese manufacturing in the eyes of startups. The company offers a bevy of manufacturing options, from one-off plastic or metal prototypes to injection molding production for orders of up to 100,000 units.

ALSO READ: How Shape Prototype, a hardware firm, is shaking up China's manufacturing industry
 
Printerous | Indonesia 
Printerous is a marketplace that connects people — individuals like artists, or brands and communities — to printing vendors around Indonesia. With a pool of custom printing outlets nationwide, Printerous lets users get designs on things like pillows, mugs, T-shirts, bags, and more.
 
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First Published: Oct 26 2015 | 12:42 PM IST

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