Ismaya’s journey: Reinventing F&B and the entertainment industry through strategic innovation
Ismaya Group has become a role model in Indonesia’s dynamic F&B (Food and Beverage) and entertainment industry. Founded in 2002 by Christian Rijanto, Bram Hendrata, and Brian Sutanto, the group was born from the realization that Jakarta needed more accessible yet stylish lifestyle venues. Their vision was simple yet bold: to build spaces where people could not only enjoy good food and music but also create lasting memories in an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere.
Sxored, an AI-powered credit analysis startup, secures funding led by East Ventures
Back Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Sxored, an Indonesia-based tech startup specializing in intelligent document extraction and AI-powered credit document analysis, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding from East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The funds will be used to accelerate product development and deepen the integration of its AI and machine learning solutions. The Indonesian lending market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, with total loans disbursed in the past [...]
EV-DCI 2025: Indonesia’s digital economy doubles amid global uncertainty
Amidst global economic uncertainties, Indonesia's digital ecosystem demonstrates remarkable resilience and growth, as highlighted by the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2025 report.
How AI is transforming economic growth in emerging markets
AI (artificial intelligence) is rapidly transforming emerging markets in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Indonesia. There, a youthful, tech-savvy population and growing digital infrastructure have spurred tremendous growth in generative AI platforms like ChatGPT. According to OpenAI, the number of weekly active users has increased threefold in just over a year, positioning the market among the top five globally for weekly ChatGPT usage.
Vietnamese edtech Galaxy Education raises nearly US$10 million from East Ventures and other investors
Galaxy Education (GE), a Vietnamese education technology company, has secured nearly US$10 million in funding from East Ventures and other investors, marking one of the largest EdTech investments in Vietnam amid challenging market conditions.
IDN sets sights on a bold regional future in media, entertainment, and technology
In an era where media, technology, and entertainment are evolving quickly, companies must do more than keep up—they must shape the future. For IDN, what began as a startup with a mission to amplify the voices of Gen Z and Millennials has grown into a key player that influences the digital landscape of Indonesia and beyond.
Danantara Indonesia: Building Indonesia’s economy as a stable investment destination
Foreign investment plays a critical role in advancing Indonesia's economic development. The inflow of international capital brings a range of positive impacts, including increased financial resources, technology and knowledge transfer, job creation, and improvements in infrastructure quality.
How greentech becomes the solution to climate change to achieve net-zero emissions
The future of the global business landscape is increasingly centered around sustainability and environmental responsibility, as awareness of ecological issues grows among communities worldwide. The impacts of climate change, ranging from rising global temperatures to extreme weather events, have underscored the urgent need for action to safeguard humanity and the planet.