This article showcases Boove’s top picks for the best ‘News’ startups. These startups are taking a variety of approaches to innovating in the News’ industry, but are all exceptional startups well worth a follow.
We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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1. Tirto ID
The idea behind this startup: Tirto ID is a social news company located in Mampang Prapatan.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: News, Social Media, Social News
Founders: Unknown
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2. FAKTUALNEWS.co
The idea behind this startup: Online news publisher company that focused in regional news in East Java, Indonesia
Headquarters: Jombang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Industries: Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing
Founders: Adi Susanto, Dani Setyanto
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3. Kabar Games
The idea behind this startup: Kabar Games is one of the largest independent publication in Indonesia dedicated to the gaming world ecosystem.
Headquarters: Banten, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Industries: Digital Media, Gaming, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, News, Online Games, PC Games, Video Games
Founders: Joe Handaya, Putra Fajar Hasanudin, Yahya Kus Handoyo
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4. Qupas Indonesia
The idea behind this startup: Qupas is an app which completely lifestyle needs for Millenials and Z generation.
Headquarters: Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Industries: Fashion, Internet of Things, Lifestyle, News, Social Media, Software
Founders: Unknown
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5. RevivalTV
The idea behind this startup: Revival TV’s main source of revenue is live events
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Broadcasting, Event Management, Events, Internet, News, Social Media
Founders: Ahmad Syahndy
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6. PT Higo Fitur Indonesia
The idea behind this startup: HIGO and HIGOspot, a Magazine Aggregator mobile app and Social WiFi platform respectively
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Information Technology, iOS, Marketing, News
Founders: Unknown
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7. Parentalk
The idea behind this startup: A digital media company .
Headquarters: Dki Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Advertising, Communities, Marketing, News, Publishing, Social Media
Founders: Nucha Bachri
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8. Lelemuku.com
The idea behind this startup: Lelemuku.com is an East Indonesian news website headquartered in Tanimbar, Maluku
Headquarters: Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Industries: Digital Media, Information Services, News, Social News
Founders: Unknown
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9. Shortir
The idea behind this startup: news selection everyday in 60 words
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Digital Media, Internet, Media and Entertainment, News, Online Portals
Founders: Aries Gumilang, Gibral Muhammad
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10. Setiapsen.com
The idea behind this startup: Online digital magazine with focus on personal finance education for younger generation in Indonesia.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Education, News, Social Media
Founders: Unknown
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11. Nusantara Technology
The idea behind this startup: Nusantara Technology is a technology and media group created by Indonesians for the younger generation.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Advertising, Information Technology, Internet, Media and Entertainment, News
Founders: Steven Wongsoredjo
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12. Kotakhujan
The idea behind this startup: Online Media that delivering good inspiration and information for young people
Headquarters: Padang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Industries: Communities, Education, Information Technology, Internet, Media and Entertainment, News, Online Auctions
Founders: Harlia Wardila, Randi Proska Sandra
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13. Joornl
The idea behind this startup: 100+ news selection everyday in 60 words.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Digital Media, Internet, Media and Entertainment, News, Online Portals
Founders: Unknown
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14. Mime Asia
The idea behind this startup: Mime Asia is a technology business portal and a modern lifestyle. starting from the latest gadgets, to the ecosystem of tech startups.
Headquarters: Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Industries: Incubators, News, Social Media
Founders: Musa Yosua
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15. Xiaomi Magazine
The idea behind this startup: Xiaomi magazine is a site that is not a xiaomi official site that thoroughly explains all the products produced by xiaomi company.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: News
Founders: Unknown
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16. Unclekick
The idea behind this startup: Unclekick is a news company located in Medan
Headquarters: Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Industries: Media and Entertainment, News, Social News
Founders: Unknown
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17. Viraloke
The idea behind this startup: Best news gaming media in Indonesia
Headquarters: Kalibata, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Information Technology, News, Online Games
Founders: Unknown
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18. Webmains
The idea behind this startup: Organizing the world most Trustworthy Technology and Financial Data Network for Decision Takers around the world.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Industries: Digital Media, Finance, Information Services, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, News, Telecommunications
Founders: Abdul Jatlaoui, Putri Oriniati
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