Indonesia
INA and BII announce partnership to foster green investments in Indonesia
Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), the sovereign wealth fund of Indonesia, and British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, have on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership aimed at fostering sustainable economic development and cooperation, especially in green sectors.
AC Ventures, BCG see potential value of up to $400B for green growth economy in Indonesia
The value of Indonesia’s green growth opportunity is at $400 billion, combining industry revenue and carbon offset potential, said AC Ventures (ACV) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Thursday. The green growth in Indonesia involves three key focus areas – strategy and professional services (a $46 billion potential market by 2030), solutions that optimize…
Singapore’s Antler partners Khazanah to launch and invest in Malaysia
Singapore-based venture capital firm Antler is extending its international footprint into Malaysia through a partnership with the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia Khazanah. Khazanah said in a statement on Thursday that Antler is aiming to invest in over 30 startups across Malaysia over the next three years.
Malaysia’s Teleport unveils first A321 freighter
Teleport, the logistics venture seeded by Malaysia-listed firm Capital A Berhad, has officially inducted its first Airbus A321 Freighter (A321F) aircraft into its air logistics fleet, which is set to strengthen its position as the market leader in terms of most air cargo volume by tonnage across Southeast Asia, as certified by the World ACD.
Indonesia’s Orderfaz completes pre-seed funding led by 1982 Ventures
Orderfaz, an Indonesian fintech startup for social commerce sellers, has on Thursday announced the completion of a pre-seed round of financing led by 1982 Ventures. With this round of financing, the firm plans to bring on new hires across all functions to drive platform development and market expansion.
Former Allianz Indonesia CEO joins PasarPolis as President
Indonesia-based insurtech startup PasarPolis has appointed industry veteran Peter Van Zyl as its President. Former Director and Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Indonesia, Van Zyl will bring his deep expertise and leadership to bear on the firm's ongoing mission to democratize insurance.
Indonesia’s SoLeLands raises funding led by East Ventures
SoLeLands, an Indonesia-based immersive game-based learning platform to support kids’ self-discovery, has on Wednesday announced that the company had raised funding led by East Ventures, with the participation of SMDV.
AC Ventures’ ESG Head recruited by ASEAN Business Advisory Council for Carbon Center of Excellence
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Green & Sustainable Working Group has confirmed that it has inducted AC Ventures’ Principal and Head of ESG Lauren Blasco into its Carbon Center of Excellence (CCoE).
Indonesia’s KarirLab secures pre-seed round led by Alpha JWC Ventures, M Venture Partners
KarirLab, an Indonesia-based online platform connecting students and campuses with hiring employers, has announced its pre-seed funding from Alpha JWC and M Venture Partners, with participation from angel investors.
ATM Capital’s Tony Qu: How to capture Southeast Asia’s next super unicorn in this golden age of entrepreneurship?
ATM Capital Founder Tony Qu discussed the various changes currently happening in the Southeast Asian technology investment sector. Based on his experiences in the venture capital industry and the years he spent in the Southeast Asian region, Tony Qu also shared his insights on investing in the region, his experience investing in unicorn J&T Express and how…
