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Indonesia’s Startups to Keep an Eye on in 2019

Indonesian startups are on the rise—in April this year, The Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) projected a 20-30% growth in the number of startups in Indonesia, thanks to a high demand for digital solutions in business, industry, logistics, and in other sectors, as well as accelerated…
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How Venture Capital Can Help a Nation Thrive

It might not be immediately obvious, but venture capitalists (VCs) bring a lot to the table in terms of economic and innovation potential for national economies. In the US, there is evidence to show that Venture Capital has been had a major impact on economic…
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Traveloka Introduces Home Protection Insurance for Eid

Traveloka, the Indonesian travel unicorn, has launched a new home protection insurance scheme for Eid, or the close of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This is a time when many Indonesians visit their hometowns, thus leaving their houses empty and susceptible to criminal activity.…
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Talenta, Sleekr, Jurnal, Dan Klikpajak Bergabung Menjadi Mekari

Empat perusahaan rintisan penyedia platform bisnis berbasis komputasi awan yaitu Talenta, Sleekr, Jurnal dan Klikpajak berkonsolidasi dan membentuk perusahaan baru bernama Mekari guna menghadirkan solusi teknologi yang terintegrasi bagi pelaku Unit Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM). CEO Mekari Suwandi Soh menyatakan, pihaknya melakukan proses konsolidasi…
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East Ventures Appoints Its First Female Partner

East Ventures Appoints Its First Female Partner 7 January 2019 Indonesia, 7 January 2019 – East Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focused on Southeast Asia and Japan, announces the appointment of Melisa Irene as its first female partner.  Joining the company in 2015, Melisa Irene…
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Education Startup from Indonesia Ruangguru Raises Series B Round

Education Startup from Indonesia Ruangguru Raises Series B Round 22 June 2017 Indonesian edtech startup Ruangguru has just announced it completed its series B financing round. The lead investor is UOB Venture Management, the private equity arm of Singapore-headquartered United Overseas Bank (UOB). The amount…
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East Ventures, SGInnovate Team Up to Build Access for Startups

East Ventures, SGInnovate Team Up to Build Access for Startups 25 April 2017 Indonesia-focused venture capital fund East Ventures and Singapore government agency SGInnovate today announced a partnership to foster stronger regional access for startups based in the two countries. The partnership will be conducted…