Here’s a complete list of unicorn companies founded in Jakarta, which includes Bukalapak and Gojek.
Once a company crosses the USD 1 billion mark, it becomes part of a rare and exclusive club: The Unicorn Club.
This next list contains 6 companies in Jakarta that have achieved a valuation of more than $1 billion dollars; or in other words, have reached a so-called “Unicorn” status.
Bukalapak is the first Indonesian e-commerce platform that allows its users to buy consumer goods from thousands of sellers.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.50
B (
November 2017
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Achmad Zaky, Fajrin Rasyid, Nugroho Herucahyono
Industries:
E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Internet, Online Portals
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$784,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
12
Number of investors:
17
Gojek is a fast-growing app that provides integrated services from quick payments to food delivery and transportation, and much more.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$18
B (
July 1905
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Kevin Aluwi, Michaelangelo Moran, Nadiem Makarim
Industries:
Consumer Applications, Food Delivery, Logistics, Payments, Transportation
Number of employees:
5,000-10,000
Funding Amount:
$5,293,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
12
Number of investors:
32
J&T Express is an E-Commerce Freight Forwarding and Expedited Service provider of international shipping services for businesses and individuals.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$7.80
B (
April 2021
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Jet Lee, Tony Chen
Industries:
Courier Service, E-Commerce, Freight Service
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$2,200,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
3
JD.ID is a gateway to connect users to high-quality products in various categories at competitive prices.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1
B (
February 2020
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Qiangdong Liu
Industries:
E-Commerce, Retail Technology, Shopping
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
No Data
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1
OVO is in the business of simplifying the online and mobile payment experience for consumers. They offer world class solutions for banks and financial services providers.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.90
B (
March 2019
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2017
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Information Services, Payments
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
No Data
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
No Data
Traveloka is an online travel agency that uses artificial intelligence to recommend the right holiday for customers.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.00
B (
January 2017
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Albert Albert, Derianto Kusuma, Ferry Unardi
Industries:
Big Data, In-Flight Entertainment, Search Engine, Travel
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$1,170,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
9
