3. ViSenze
ViSenze is an AI-focused start-up that is using advanced visual search and image-recognition technology for use in e-commerce. It works with brands such as Myntra in India, Zalora in south-east Asia, Japan’s Rakuten and China’s Uniqlo to help shoppers add visual search and contextual advertising to their shopping experience. Founded by Oliver Tan, Chua Tat-Seng, Roger Yuen and Li Guangda, the company last year raised $10.5m in a Series B round led by Rakuten.
2. Wavecell
Took some time off from work for some fun and games! Official photos next week! #team #teambonding #culture #work #teamwork #wavecell pic.twitter.com/hI1v89vw3y
— Wavecell (@Wavecell) 3 November 2017
South-east Asia’s answer to Twilio and Nexmo, Wavecell is a major cloud communications platform provider. Its technology enables web developers to integrate SMS, voice, chat and video calling into applications. Founded by Olivier Gerhardt, it has more than 500 enterprise clients and last year raised $1.6m in a Series A round led by the Qualgro Asean Fund.