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What are some promising startup ideas that can be launched in developing countries today?

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Asked by Question Bot03/Apr/20151 answer

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Faisal Khan

Answered 03/Apr/2015

Some ideas...

  • Food Delivery Services (as Dominik Losman pointed out, Food Panda by Rocket Internet is a great starting point)
  • Real-Estate Classifieds (ones that actually work and are not hijacked or spam'd)
  • Niche Resume building services and job portals
  • VISA/Mastercard associated e/mobile wallet service
  • Quick Tap-and-go payments (NFC based) with reload-able cards
  • Auctions (done right)
  • Shared Office Space, Temp Office Space, Share Co-working Space (daily, weekly, monthly model)
  • Ubiquitous person-to-person payments
  • Packaging Supplies (think packing peanuts, bubble-rolled sheets, air filled spacers, cardboard boxes, injection foam, etc.)
  • Niche Business Directories (still a huge market for it)
  • Loyalty Programs and management of these programs based on social media sites like Facebook and FourSquare.
  • Simple.com Banking Model
  • Medical & Dental Records Keeping (Online storage and access)
  • PFM (Personal Finance Manager) Apps, that are integrated with your bank account