Discussing the local technology sector with startup Aniwaa

23 Jul 2018 2237 | Cambodia Travel News

Khmer Times’ Sok Chan sits down with Martin Lansard, CEO and co-founder of Aniwaa, a tech media startup that secured seed funding early this year.

KT: Can you tell us more about your company?

Mr Lansard: Aniwaa is a tech media startup founded in 2013. We have been in Cambodia since 2014. We are a trusted source of information with our comparison engine focusing on emerging technologies, in particular 3D printing, 3D scanning, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Aniwaa provides decision-making tools to help tech enthusiasts, advanced and professional users make informed purchases.

We secured seed funding in early 2018 and this has validated our strategy as a leading tech media startup in Cambodia. Now, we have comparison information on more than 1,400 3D printers and 250 3D scanners, as well as over 100 virtual reality and augmented reality headsets that include filters to help users narrow down their selection. We also assist users to compare up to three products at the same time.

KT: What do you think of the technology industry in Cambodia?

Mr Lansard: I think these are very interesting times for the young generation who want to achieve something in the technology sector. The startup segment is growing here and they are beginning to structure themselves. I think we will see innovation coming out of Phnom Penh as there is a lot of talent here.

In Cambodia, both in terms of technology and ideas, young people have the talent and the desire to build their businesses and now they are starting to have the tools and infrastructure they need to make it happen. There are many funds and co-working spaces available, which can help them structure their startups.

KT: How is traffic now like in your search engine?

Mr Lansard: Aniwaa is seeing several thousand searches every day from all around the world, and the number of visitors to the website is growing day by day. The visitors are mostly from Europe, America and Asia. Now we are working on virtual reality and augmented reality, as well as 3D printers and 3D scanners, but we are planning on expanding to other technologies in the future. Our goal is to offer services in a wide range of emerging technologies.