Tech in Asia

Tech in Asia is a Singapore-based technology news website covering topics on startups and innovation in Asia. It has hosted annual conferences across the continent primarily in Singapore, Tokyo, and Jakarta since 2012.[1] It was backed by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in 2015.[2]

Tech in Asia Pte Ltd
TypePrivate
IndustryNews Publishing
FoundedAugust 1, 2010
HeadquartersSingapore
Area served
Southeast Asia, Jakarta
Key people
Willis wee
Number of employees
100
Websitehttps://www.techinasia.com

History and growth

Tech in Asia was founded in 2010 by Willis Wee during his third year of university,[3] and counts East Ventures, Fenox Venture, Hanwha, Marvelstone, Softbank, Walden International, Y Combinator and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin as investors raising a total of $17 million to-date.[4]

In October 2018, Tech in Asia launched its subscription program where it moved from offering free articles previously to a paywall like structure. Users have access to 5 free articles per month, after which they will be asked to pay US$18 a month or US$180 a year.[5]

In November 2017, Tech in Asia raised $6.6 million in fresh funding led by Hanwha Investment and Securities.[6]

In 2018, Tech In Asia launched Studios, a marketing agency providing integrated media, marketing, events, and design solutions for brands.[7]

References
  1. Muchtar, Joy (19 October 2018). "Tech in Asia to Hold Annual Conference in Jakarta". JakartaGlobe.id. Archived from the original on 19 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  2. Roberts, Jane (24 June 2015). "Facebook Cofounder Eduardo Saverin Invests In 'Tech in Asia'". Forbes.com. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  3. "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
  4. "Tech In Asia". techcrunch.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  5. Jones, Steve (2018-10-01). "Tech in Asia launches subscription model in pursuit of profitability and to 'improve content'". Mumbrella Asia. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
  6. "Tech In Asia raises $6.6M led by Korean conglomerate Hanwha". techcrunch.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  7. "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2020-11-21.


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