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East Ventures releases Digital Competitiveness Index 2025, highlighting Indonesia’s growing digital competitiveness
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, together with Katadata Insight Center, launched the East Ventures — Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2025 report. Marking its sixth edition since its debut in 2020, through this report, East Ventures continues to map Indonesia’s digital landscape and competitiveness. With the theme “Driving AI and innovation to enhance Indonesia’s digital competitiveness”, this year’s report presents the latest insights and data that are instrumental in shaping the future of Indonesia’s digital landscape and highlighting innovations that drive meaningful change.
Why “Defying gravity” matters for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem
In today’s global landscape, “defying gravity” has become a powerful metaphor that symbolizes overcoming the inevitable forces that hold back growth. Defying gravity means staying proactive and confident despite political and economic turbulence, leveraging innovation, collaborating across borders to unlock new growth opportunities, and maintaining a long-term vision grounded in strong fundamentals.
Walking the green talk: Jejakin’s impact on the carbon footprint reduction
Indonesia has experienced steady and positive economic growth in the last decade, averaging around 4–5% annually. This progress has been fueled by the expansion of key sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure. Notably, the government has set an ambitious vision through the Golden Indonesia 2045, which includes a target for the manufacturing sector to contribute 28% to the country’s GDP, positioning it as a driving force behind long-term national development.
Why “Defying gravity” matters for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem
In today’s global landscape, “defying gravity” has become a powerful metaphor that symbolizes overcoming the inevitable forces that hold back...
East Ventures releases Digital Competitiveness Index 2025, highlighting Indonesia’s growing digital competitiveness
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, together with Katadata Insight Center,...
Walking the green talk: Jejakin’s impact on the carbon footprint reduction
Indonesia has experienced steady and positive economic growth in the last decade, averaging around 4–5% annually. This progress has been...
Aevice Health: How the world’s smallest wearable stethoscope transforms asthma treatment
Asthma is one of the most widespread respiratory diseases, affecting more than 260 million people worldwide. While genetic factors play...
This is how StickEarn revolutionizes Indonesia’s out-of-home advertising industry
StickEarn, an advertising technology company, was founded by Archie Carlson, Garry Limanata, Sugito Alim, and Hartanto Alim in 2017. They...
Smart poultry farming business à la Chickin
As a college student during his time at Brawijaya University in Malang, smashed fried chicken (ayam geprek) was a daily...
Inside Xurya’s journey to powering the future with solar panels
In the heart of Indonesia’s archipelago, where sunlight shines on emerald forests, a quiet crisis continues to unfold—the country still...
Fore Coffee’s IPO oversubscribed by 200.63 times, and hits upper Auto Reject (ARA) on debut day
PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk (Fore Coffee), Indonesia’s leading premium affordable coffee chain, today officially listed its shares on the...