Muhammad Yoga Anindito
Muhammad Yoga Anindito is the Co-Founder and CEO of Semaai, whose tech solutions serve small farmers and agri retailers in Indonesia’s fragmented agrarian sector. Semaai aims to address the systemic issues in Indonesia’s $100-billion agriculture sector plagued by supply chain disruptions, knowledge gaps, lack of market linkages, lack of transparency in pricing, availability of farming […]
Fixing SE Asia’s exit conundrum
Despite a tepid exit landscape, SE Asia’s venture-backed companies with strong fundamentals and a focus on profitability have a better chance to tap various exit routes including IPOs and trade sales. The overall lacklustre exit climate in SE Asia and the resultant lack of liquidity has also impacted startup fundraising in the region. Amid this […]
Balancing impact and alpha in climate and ESG investments
Concerns around rising climate change and the growing need for sustainable solutions have led to the sector garnering investor interest and funding. Financing is starting to flow as more and more funds are mushrooming to transform the economy and protect the environment. However, identifying these opportunities is key to deploying capital responsibly and generating strong […]
Digital infra sees PE attention and M&A action
Driven by the rapid adoption of AI and increasing internet consumption, the surging demand for digital infrastructure has sparked a wave of M&A activity across Southeast Asia. Global private equity giants are competing for data centres and telco assets in aggressive bid rounds. This panel will explore the investment opportunities within this asset class in […]
Fintech shows promise but needs new monetisation strategies
Despite the ongoing funding drought, fintech startups remained a priority, attracting capital due to their adaptability and potential for high returns. This focus has enabled fintech to remain Southeast Asia’s leading vertical, with an upward trajectory that hints at stronger market resilience. And, wealth tech is leading the charge. In the first nine months of […]
Will consumption tech theme put startup funding on recovery path?
Despite the current global economic uncertainties, Indonesia remains an attractive investment destination due to its size, rapid economic growth, and relatively supportive regulations. However, Indonesia faces deeper structural challenges, such as a shrinking middle class and a slow move toward industrialisation. These factors could dampen investor confidence, especially in sectors reliant on consumer growth. Do […]
Alternative financing strategies turn mainstream amid funding winter
The need for alternative financing has driven fund managers to ramp up both deployment and fundraising activities in the asset class. Venture debt has been emerging as an alternative route for startups that are struggling to fundraise, especially amid the funding winter in Asia. Venture debt essentially helps startups and early-stage companies raise capital without […]
Tech innovation and scalable models key to fight food security challenges
Technological innovation and cross-sector collaboration are critical in addressing global food security challenges amid climate change. There is a growing need to develop scalable, sustainable solutions that can help increase productivity, protect the environment, and support small-scale farmers. This panel will explore the effective solutions to address challenges facing agriculture in the context of climate […]
How are global asset allocators and investors reading Indonesia’s potential?
Indonesia is riding on favourable macro drivers including demographics, and domestic consumption-led growth, which makes it a compelling destination for capital allocations as it promises to generate great multiples for investors. However, the prolonged funding winter is showing no signs of letting up. The region’s largest consumer market saw startup funding hit a new low […]
Keynote session: What will drive the next phase of tech disruption in SE Asia?
The global liquidity crunch and prolonged funding winter have realigned the landscape for private capital flows since 2022, ensuring that only the fittest will survive. The macro-environment has led to a shift in focus as businesses focus on profitability metrics. How will 2025 play out for the tech startup ecosystem in Indonesia? Seasoned investor and […]
