Finding the right investor in Jakarta can feel like a challenge, but the city's funding scene is more active than ever. There's a healthy mix of investors, from large corporate funds to smaller, focused firms.
Some firms are especially active, like MDI Ventures with its portfolio of over 100 companies. Others, such as Convergence Ventures and Intudo Ventures, have each backed around 50 startups, showing the depth of opportunity in the city.
Below is our list of the best 13 VC firms in Jakarta.
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Focusing exclusively on Indonesia, Intudo Ventures backs early-stage companies that serve the country's rapidly growing middle class. The firm provides hands-on operational support by acting as interim executives for its portfolio companies, which include Xendit and Pintu, and functions as a strategic entry point for global investors.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Eddy Chan, Patrick Yip |
| Investment Stage | Convertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 50 (28 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
| Contact | contact@intudovc.com |
2. MDI Ventures
As the corporate venture capital arm of Telkom Indonesia, MDI Ventures invests in startups at the seed, early, and late stages. Beyond just capital, they provide companies with operational help and connect them with Telkom Indonesia's businesses to introduce proprietary technology from other markets.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | AMELIA SONDAKH, Nicko Widjaja |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 117 (46 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 14 (5 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@mdi.vc / +6221-2793-7910 |
3. BRI Ventures
BRI Ventures acts as the corporate venture capital arm for Bank BRI, investing in technology startups to drive growth for the parent group. They support entrepreneurs working to accelerate Indonesia's financial inclusion and digital economy by providing both capital and access to the bank's extensive network.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Nicko Widjaja |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 42 (7 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 3 (2 IPO'd) |
| Contact | 02150333183 |
Kejora Capital backs founders across Southeast Asia, investing from seed to late-stage to help build transformative companies. Beyond financial investment, they provide a strong regional network and valuable local market insights to help their portfolio companies succeed at every stage.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Andy Zain, Sebastian Togelang |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 39 (12 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 4 |
| Contact | contact@kejorahq.com / +62 2153660543 |
Functioning as the corporate venture arm of Telkomsel, Telkomsel Mitra Inovasi invests in promising companies from seed to late stage. They accelerate growth by providing portfolio companies with access to Telkomsel’s ecosystem, assets, and expertise.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 16 (6 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | hello@tmi.id |
Backed by Bank Central Asia, one of Indonesia's largest banks, Central Capital Ventura funds early-stage financial services startups. The firm partners with entrepreneurs to build new financial technologies and support Indonesia's economic expansion.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 26 (1 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
| Contact | pitch@centralcapital.vc |
Discovery Nusantara Capital is an early-stage technology venture fund that invests in internet startups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The fund supports dynamic founders in building their companies and has backed ventures like the digital payment platform OVO.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Irene Umar |
| Investment Stage | — |
| Nº of Investments | 15 (10 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | pitch.box@dncindonesia.com |
Agaeti Venture Capital invests in Indonesia's early-stage technology startups, providing them with seed funding. The firm partners with founders to offer strategic guidance and operational support, helping build foundational companies for the country's digital economy.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Michael Soerijadji, Pandu Sjahrir |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 20 (1 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 3 (1 IPO'd) |
Backing creative minds in Indonesia, Creative Gorilla Capital invests in early-stage, direct-to-consumer startups. They act as hands-on partners to help build brands from the ground up, with a portfolio that includes consumer companies like Goola and Mangkokku.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 5 (2 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
Convergence Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies in Indonesia, helping founders build impactful businesses for the broader Southeast Asia region. They provide entrepreneurs with direct operating experience and a network of resources from partners in the US, China, and Indonesia.
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Adrian Li, Blair Duncan, Donald Wihardja |
| Investment Stage | Convertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 57 (9 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 11 |
| Contact | info@convergencevc.com / +62 21 2926 4177 |
3 Additional Jakarta VC Firms Worth Pitching
The firms we've highlighted are just part of Jakarta's growing startup scene. Other investors are also making their mark, backing more than a dozen new ventures.
These funds range from established players to newer names, each with a unique focus. Here are a few more venture capital firms helping to build what's next in Jakarta.
| VC Firm | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
 Venturra Discovery | 2018 | 15 | 1 |
 Bahana Artha Ventura, PT | 1993 | 1 | — |
 Quantum Ventures | 2021 | — | — |
