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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

Indonesia

Pintu founder Jeth Soetoyo previously launched the stablecoin Rupiah Token.

Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu bags funding from Pantera Capital and Coinbase | KrASIA

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Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu bags funding from Pantera Capital and Coinbase

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Linkaja, an Indonesian financial app, supports cashless payments, mobile top-ups, and utility bill settlements.

Linkaja

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

The acquisition comes after LinkAja raised more than USD 100 million in its Series B funding round.

LinkAja acquires agriculture-focused P2P lender iGrow | KrASIA

LinkAja acquires agriculture-focused P2P lender iGrow

Cryptocurrencies caught the attention of the Indonesian government as the daily transaction value reached USD 4.8 billion in February.

Indonesian government to tax crypto traders, eyeing trillions of rupiah by 2024 | KrASIA

Indonesian government to tax crypto traders, eyeing trillions of rupiah by 2024

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

VC firm Openspace Ventures earlier this month announced the closure of its third managed fund, raising USD 200 million, which brings the total capital under management to USD 425 million. Openspace director Ian Sikora told DailySocial that Indonesia is an important market, where they will continue to develop their presence.

Openspace Ventures targets Southeast Asia with its third fund | KrASIA

Openspace Ventures targets Southeast Asia with its third fund

Indonesian ride-hailing firm Gojek has experienced significant growth in the number of partners and users since its launch in Singapore at the end of 2018. This year, the decacorn wants to continue building on that.

In Singapore, Gojek plans for more driver partners and new features this year | KrASIA

In Singapore, Gojek plans for more driver partners and new features this year

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

The company is signaling a move into the Philippine market. According to a Bloomberg report, Bukalapak has started exploring the possibility to go public on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), before embarking into the US markets, by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

Microsoft-backed Bukalapak considers US listing via SPAC | KrASIA

Microsoft-backed Bukalapak considers US listing via SPAC

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The company plans to enter East Timor's food delivery market in 2021.

Indonesia's Telkom is growing its digital footprint overseas | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s Telkom is growing its digital footprint overseas

We are open to that option and we are now preparing for it, said Bukalapak CEO Rachmat Kaimuddin.

Bukalapak is considering 2021 IPO after significant growth last year | KrASIA

Bukalapak is considering 2021 IPO after significant growth last year

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