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Investors eye Indonesia for AI amid low energy costs, favorable policies

Tech 1 year ago

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Investors eye Indonesia for AI amid low energy costs, favorable policies

In addition to affordable energy, tech industry insiders have praised Indonesia's “very welcoming stance” on foreign direct investment.

RI start-ups need local presence in US to secure follow-up funding: VC firm

Tech 1 year ago

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RI start-ups need local presence in US to secure follow-up funding: VC firm

Indonesian start-up founders aiming to secure follow-up funding from American or European venture capital firms must establish a significant presence in these regions, according to Sean O’Sullivan, managing general partner at United States-based venture capital firm SOSV.

Tech unicorns lost for direction amid funding drought, unclear exits

Tech 1 year ago

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Tech unicorns lost for direction amid funding drought, unclear exits

Some Indonesian start-ups have lost their decacorn and unicorn status due to great drops in their valuation.

Indonesia’s coffee craze spurs cutthroat offers

Companies 1 year ago

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Indonesia’s coffee craze spurs cutthroat offers

Coffee cart ventures brew a cup of joe for Rp 8,000 (55 US cents) instead of the previously common price of Rp 18,000 for the same beverage, prompting big brands to step up their game.

Mobile café start-up Jago lands $6 million in series A funding

Tech 1 year ago

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Mobile café start-up Jago lands $6 million in series A funding

Jago, which was inspired by Jakarta's mobile beverage vendors called "Starling", plans to use the funds to expand its coverage, upgrade its carts and invest in market-driven innovation for better cost efficiency.

The venture capital industry in Indonesia: A new era

Academia 1 year ago

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The venture capital industry in Indonesia: A new era

Venture capital firms in Indonesia play a key role in developing innovation and MSMEs.

MSMEs struggle to get loans from 'picky' lenders

Economy 2 years ago

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MSMEs struggle to get loans from 'picky' lenders

Only 19 percent of bank loans went to small businesses last year, far short of the President’s target. Experts urge the government to simplify regulations and do more to help MSMEs.

OJK announces 5-year venture capital road map for sustainable growth

Tech 2 years ago

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OJK announces 5-year venture capital road map for sustainable growth

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has tightened capital requirements for venture capital (VC) firms and now categorizes them based on whether they provide more equity or more debt funding.

VC industry hopes for market turnaround in second half of 2024

Tech 2 years ago

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VC industry hopes for market turnaround in second half of 2024

Venture capital firms suggest a possible rebound of Indonesia’s tech sector could begin later this year, though the first half of 2024 will likely remain under the shadows of the 2023 decline marked by mass layoffs and business closures.

Venture debt fills gap as equity funding falters

Tech 2 years ago

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Venture debt fills gap as equity funding falters

Pitchbook recorded a 50 percent increase of venture debt in Indonesia to US$109 million in 2023.

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