Profits written in the stars for Astrotalk

We look at how an Indian astrology startup bootstrapped its way to profitability. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](.  --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [Astrotalk predicts more profits and prophets in its future]( - 50 rising startups in Indonesia --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} I’m normally a little sceptical about anything related to mysticism. When a former colleague complained that her mother had brought her to every fortune teller in Hanoi to discover why she wasn’t yet married, it was hard not to laugh. With her, not at her, I can assure you. However, one experience with the realm of the mystical gave me pause for thought. I don’t necessarily believe that a tarot card reading can predict a person’s future, but having mine read by a friend was an eye-opener. While the reading didn’t teach me anything about my future, it did allow me to look at a problem I was facing in my life at the time from a new perspective and made me a little less sceptical. You may find it hard to believe that an astrology startup can be bootstrapped and profitable, but that’s exactly what India’s Astrotalk is. Seeing is believing. -- Peter  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [An Indian astrology startup turning prophecy into profits]( Astrotalk looks to raise US$40 million in a pre-IPO round to expand its international operations by acquiring other astrology companies. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [50 rising startups in Indonesia]( Which startups are on the path to becoming the next big thing? ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [Tech in Asia’s Regional Founders Meetup: Singapore on December 5]( Calling all Singapore-based founders! We’re concluding this year’s Regional Founders Meetup event series at the Lion City, where it all began. As Tech in Asia gears up for its next adventure with SPH Media, our founder and CEO Willis Wee will share his startup journey and give insights on what it takes to pull off an M&A deal in a fireside chat moderated by our COO Maria Li. Join us at Mortar & Pestle (269 South Bridge Rd, Level 4, Singapore 058818) on December 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (SGT) to connect with fellow founders and end the year with a bang. Hurry, tickets are selling like hotcakes - [RSVP now before they run out]( Note: This event is closed-door and strictly off the record - no media buzz, please! While Willis and Maria will share as much about the M&A deal as possible, confidential terms will not be disclosed. ---------------------------------------------------------------  PRESS PEEKS The following press releases were published as they were received, without any editing from the Tech in Asia team. You too can publish your own press release on Tech in Asia by simply filling in [this]( page](. Our team will get back to you by the next business day. - [Mogul.sg]( - [Tech investing: PropTech disrupts the way Singaporeans buy and sell their]( houses]( Bangkok-based venture investor Thanit Apipatana has been an early investor and advisor ---------------------------------------------------------------  WHO'S HIRING You can post a job [here]( or search for jobs [here](. - [Data Engineer - Able to join ASAP]( at Paramatech Jakarta, Indonesia - [Mid to Senior level - UI/UX Designer]( at Speedoc Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia - [OT/ICS Cybersecurity Researcher / Engineer]( at Microsec Singapore, Singapore - [Senior Business Representative (Hybrid Working)]( at Digi Porta Semesta Jakarta, Indonesia - [Product Owner Internship]( at Scout.inc Jakarta, Indonesia - [Designer Product Intern]( at Qualita Company Tangerang, Indonesia [ADVERTISE]( | [SUBSCRIBE]( P.S. Don't miss out on the biggest tech news and analysis. Add newsletter@techinasia.com to your address book, contacts, or safe sender list. Or simply move us into your inbox. Tech in Asia thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Too many emails? Switch to a different frequency or get new content through our [preference center]( or [unsubscribe](. You can also break our hearts and remove yourself from all Tech in Asia emails over [here](  ---------------------------------------------------------------  Copyright © 2023 Tech in Asia, All rights reserved. 63 Robinson Road, Singapore 068894