Indonesia
Indonesia’s J&T Express eyes shifting US IPO to Hong Kong – report
The Jakarta-based logistics unicorn is working with Bank of America Corp, China International Capital Corp and Morgan Stanley on the potential first-time share sale as soon as next year, Bloomberg reported, quoting people familiar with the matter.
August 30, 2021
EdTech,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
A deep-dive into the importance of entrepreneur-driven disruptions in education and learning [Q&A with Kaizenvest’s Sandeep Aneja]
In a deep-dive Q&A, we learn about the challenges in education, both as an industry and as a pedagogy. "The three key challenges, which are to be addressed by education are access, quality, and relevance,” says Sandeep Aneja, Founder & Managing Partner at Kaizenvest.
August 5, 2021
Digital Transformation,eCommerce,Investments,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Startup Profiles
Digital transformation has accelerated the warung ecosystem in Indonesia, says Warung Pintar’s Agung Bezharie Hadinegoro [Q&A]
Agung discusses how the pandemic accelerated digital transformation in Indonesia, and how MSMEs–or warungs in particular–are able to benefit with the aim to “accelerate Indonesia’s growth in the midst of a post-pandemic economic boom by empowering micro-retail businesses.”
July 16, 2021
News,EdTech,Indonesia,Investments
Jakarta-based EdTech platform GREDU secures $4M Series A for local expansion and product development
Since its launch in September 2016, GREDU has grown its platform, which is currently being used by over 400 schools, bringing its total user base to roughly 400,000. The startup provides its users (students, parents, teachers, and administrators) with a single platform to communicate with each other and keep track of any important details.
July 10, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,FinTech,Indonesia
How can Open Finance benefit SMEs in Indonesia?
With Open Finance, banks and lending platforms can credit score their lenders in a faster and more accurate manner. By accessing their cash flow statements, these lenders will have a clearer picture of an SME’s true ability to repay the loan.
May 6, 2021
News,Indonesia,eCommerce,Investments
Indonesia e-commerce unicorn Bukalapak receives backing from state-owned banks in a $234M venture round
The company plans to use its fresh capital to increase its user base of warungs (mom and pop stores), micro, and small businesses in Indonesia. The company’s strategic partnerships with both state-owned banks will also give its user base access to more products and services that the banks offer.
April 18, 2021
News,Transportation,Investments,Logistics
Indonesia last-mile delivery platform SiCepat closes $170M Series B and looks to potentially expand across Southeast Asia
The last-mile delivery startup plans to use its fresh capital to invest in working on its current services and infrastructure, and it is also entertaining the possibility of expanding in other markets within the Southeast Asian region.
March 5, 2021
P2P lending platform Amartha secures $50M debt financing to empower rural female entrepreneurs in Indonesia
with Lendable’s support, Amartha can take their business a step further and help empower Indonesia’s 22 million female micro-entrepreneurs to develop or start their businesses as the company tries to help the country recover economically post-pandemic.
March 1, 2021
News,FinTech,Indonesia,Investments
Indonesian FinTech startup FUNDtastic secures $7.7M Series A for market expansion and new product development
The new fund aims to expand our market scope, and also develop more products and features.
February 23, 2021
Indonesia plans to relax foreign investment policies for local tech startups
Indonesia is looking to give local startups a boost by exempting foreign investors from minimum investment requirements. This is seen as an opportunity to continue fostering growth in Indonesia’s digital economy.
January 23, 2021
XM Studios forms strategic brand alliance with IMMORTALS
March 27, 2024
XM Studios forms strategic brand alliance with IMMORTALS
March 27, 2024