Local Tech Startups That You Do Not Want To Miss!

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As I was looking for the textbook definition for “Technology Startups”, I was surprised with the scarcity of written works that directly answer my question. Try to Google “What is a technology startup?” to see for yourself. Hence, I must define the term by dissecting each word – much like how Lance Weatherby addressed the situation.

According to Weatherby, defining a startup is the easy part. He was right! A startup is a company that it is in its first stage of operations. The founders of a startup often attempt to make money by developing product or service that they deem to be in demand. Startups are all about finding a market and a business model that works. Skype and Airbnb were once examples of tech startups but they have since grown to become established companies.

On the other hand, defining technology can be quite difficult. Technology is a broad and pervasive scope that encompasses something as simple as a wheel to something as complicated as an IPhone. In terms of technology startup, something must be made as a result of engineering or science.

Tech startups are on a mission to offer something to solve a problem in a different manner. In general, tech startups are unique and innovative.

On that note, here are some of the amazing tech startups in Singapore:

HIPVAN

Since its inception in 2013 with a funding of S$500,000, HipVan has been making waves regionally due to its lifestyle design inspirations and great sales. HipVan is a fashion-tech startup founded by Danny Tan, Kevin Vo, Deborah Wee, and Shobhit Datta. It is an online store that offers up to 70% off the retail prices of furniture, accessories, kitchen-wares, and so much more. Check their collections at www.hipvan.com.

BURPPLE

Ranking as #9 in Singapore at startupranking.com, Burpple shines from the rest due to its clever and beautiful way of discovering and sharing food experiences. You know how Singaporeans love MAKAN! Burpple allows its users to submit eatery listings and reviews with appropriate photographs. It is now downloadable on both the App Store and Google Play.

VAULT DRAGON

Founded by Vishesh Mittal and Tseng Ching-Tse, the Vault Dragon is basically your “Dropbox” for tangible items such as your secondary school books and holiday sweaters. You simply have to put the items on the storage boxes they delivered (i.e., free delivery of storage boxes but you can use your own too) and they will collect it and store it securely. Worry not about the prices as they are all affordable!

Communication is done through their website or through their number: +65 9385 9924.

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)

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