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.
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.
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 saw enormous potential in Indonesia's out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry, which lacked innovation compared to global cities like New York and Singapore at the time. They were determined to revolutionize the advertising space through car-based ads that were more affordable for the Indonesian market.
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 meal for Tubagus Syailendra Wangsadisastra. In 2016, he had just started pursuing International Relations. His business idea emerged when he met Ashab Alkahfi at an entrepreneurship training session. At the time, Ashab was studying at the Faculty of Animal Husbandry.
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 Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The listing marks a major milestone in Fore Coffee’s growth journey, signifying its transformation into a publicly listed company and reinforcing its commitment to transparency and strong corporate governance.
East Ventures incubated company, Fore Coffee, attracts 114,873 new investors and oversubscribed 200.63 times
PT Fore Kopi Indonesia Tbk (Fore Coffee), Indonesia’s leading premium affordable coffee chain, just concluded its public offering, which took place from April 8 to 10, 2025. The public offering attracted significant interest from 114,873 retail investors and was oversubscribed by 200.63 times from the IDX e-ipo system, based on data on April 10, 2025.