AC Ventures

AC Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Indonesia, established in 2014, that specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups. The firm primarily focuses on digital startups that develop technology products and internet services, with a strong emphasis on the Southeast Asia region. Led by experienced partners who have a rich background in internet businesses within emerging markets, AC Ventures aims to support exceptional founders by providing them with the necessary resources, networks, and expertise to create sustainable and impactful companies. The firm’s advisory board and limited partners, comprising individuals from the US, China, and Indonesia, contribute valuable industry connections and insights, having previously supported numerous technology businesses. AC Ventures seeks to invest up to $500,000 in 25 to 30 startups over a five-year period, concentrating on sectors such as information technology and technology, media, and telecommunications.

Adrian Li

Founding & Managing Partner

Clairine Runtung

Investment Manager

Michelle Tarunadjaja

Senior Investment Associate

Past deals in Indonesia

Kargo Technologies

Series A in 2020
Kargo Technologies is an online logistics platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2018. The company operates a freight logistics marketplace that connects shippers from the retail, e-commerce, and commercial sectors with truck fleets across the Indonesian archipelago. Kargo's platform allows users, including shippers, transporters, and truckers, to connect, transact, and track shipments in real time through both a website and a mobile application. This comprehensive approach facilitates efficient logistics solutions throughout the region.

Stockbit

Series B in 2020
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.

Hacktiv8

Seed Round in 2020
Hacktiv8 is the leading coding bootcamp in Indonesia that turns absolute beginners into job ready developers. Hacktiv8 is also the first institution in Indonesia to offer Income Share Agreements (ISA) Education financing to allow students to learn for free in exchange for a share of future income.

Carsome

Series C in 2019
Carsome Sdn Bhd operates an online platform that connects customers with used car dealers across Malaysia and has expanded its services to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company streamlines the car-selling process by offering services that encompass inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. This comprehensive approach allows individuals and entities to efficiently sell their vehicles directly to dealers through an online bidding portal. By facilitating each step of the transaction, Carsome aims to enhance the overall experience for customers looking to sell their cars.

JULO

Series A in 2019
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application designed to offer affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users in Indonesia. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, the platform connects borrowers with lenders, utilizing machine learning technologies to determine interest rates and credit limits based on individual creditworthiness. JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while ensuring profitability for its lending partners through careful underwriting assessments. The company incentivizes responsible borrowing behavior by offering cashback bonuses and the opportunity for reliable customers to access higher loan amounts at reduced interest rates upon loan maturity.

Logisly

Seed Round in 2019
Logisly believes that industry 4.0 requires connectivity between the offline and online worlds. In the supply chain, technology will play a major role, not only in automating processes or reducing costs, but also providing in-depth data-based analysis for decision making and business operations.

KoinWorks

Series B in 2019
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.

PAYFAZZ

Venture Round in 2018
PT Payfazz Teknologi Nusantara operates an online payment wallet that provides a range of financial services in Indonesia, targeting individuals who may not have access to traditional banking. Founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta, the company offers solutions for utilities, money transfers, e-commerce, and retail transactions. Its agency-based platform enables users to conduct secure financial activities, including bill payments and money management, through a network of bank agents. PAYFAZZ partners with various financial institutions and service providers to enhance its offerings and ensure security through advanced measures like GeoTrust SSL. The company aims to facilitate digital financial services and improve accessibility for unbanked populations, contributing to the broader financial inclusion and digital transformation in Southeast Asia.

Moka

Series B in 2018
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

KoinWorks

Series A in 2018
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.

JULO

Series A in 2018
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application designed to offer affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users in Indonesia. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, the platform connects borrowers with lenders, utilizing machine learning technologies to determine interest rates and credit limits based on individual creditworthiness. JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while ensuring profitability for its lending partners through careful underwriting assessments. The company incentivizes responsible borrowing behavior by offering cashback bonuses and the opportunity for reliable customers to access higher loan amounts at reduced interest rates upon loan maturity.

ErudiFi

Seed Round in 2018
ErudiFi is a mission-driven technology company focused on making education affordable in Southeast Asia. Operating as Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines, ErudiFi has helped secure funding for thousands of students through tech-enabled partnerships with leading universities and vocational schools. By improving access to education, we believe we can drive generational transformation and build a better tomorrow.

Carsome

Series B in 2018
Carsome Sdn Bhd operates an online platform that connects customers with used car dealers across Malaysia and has expanded its services to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company streamlines the car-selling process by offering services that encompass inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. This comprehensive approach allows individuals and entities to efficiently sell their vehicles directly to dealers through an online bidding portal. By facilitating each step of the transaction, Carsome aims to enhance the overall experience for customers looking to sell their cars.

Workmate

Seed Round in 2017
Helpster PTE Limited owns and operates an on-demand staffing platform for workers and businesses. The company’s platform workmate helps employers to find temporary and permanent staff, including long and short term hires, and part time and full time positions; and connects people with businesses. It assists companies to find staff in the areas of food and beverage, warehouse and logistics, hospitality, customer services, cleaning, retail, data entry, and events. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand with additional offices in Indonesia and Singapore.

Ayopop

Series A in 2017
PT. Ayopop Teknologi Indonesia, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, specializes in developing billing network software aimed at facilitating seamless payment solutions. The company offers a range of tools including Biller Open API for recurring customer payments, Transaction API for bill payments and digital goods, and Biller Reminder System to enhance bill payment experiences. Additionally, Ayopop provides AutoRecon for transaction matching across systems, Ayoconnect Insights for data analytics, and Smart Payments for improved transaction efficiency. Its services cater to various sectors including utilities, financial institutions, telecommunications, online services, housing, education, and content publishing, thereby supporting a wide ecosystem of bill providers and consumers in their payment processes.

GoWork

Seed Round in 2017
GoWork is Indonesia’s premium coworking space with a mission to help people be their best. GoWork provide world-class workspaces that are inspiring and fully equipped with amenities and tools to help companies thrive. GoWork pursues its mission by creating business community platforms for its members through researched spatial design, integrated technology and empowering content and services. The venture is backed by several well-known venture capitalists and partnered with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle and real estate.

PAYFAZZ

Convertible Note in 2017
PT Payfazz Teknologi Nusantara operates an online payment wallet that provides a range of financial services in Indonesia, targeting individuals who may not have access to traditional banking. Founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta, the company offers solutions for utilities, money transfers, e-commerce, and retail transactions. Its agency-based platform enables users to conduct secure financial activities, including bill payments and money management, through a network of bank agents. PAYFAZZ partners with various financial institutions and service providers to enhance its offerings and ensure security through advanced measures like GeoTrust SSL. The company aims to facilitate digital financial services and improve accessibility for unbanked populations, contributing to the broader financial inclusion and digital transformation in Southeast Asia.

Kata.ai

Series A in 2017
Kata.ai is an Indonesian Conversational Artificial Intelligence company with a focus on enhancing the understanding of human conversations, improving the way humans collaborate with machines. Kata.ai’s Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology powers intelligent chatbots (virtual customer service / virtual friend) for major corporations in Indonesia across a different kind of industries such as Unilever (FMCG) and Telkomsel (Telco). The company’s proprietary Kata Bot Platform can be leveraged to create engaging chatbots on top of Kata.ai’s robust and scalable AI technology platform, ensuring company of any size can easily build their own chatbot on any messaging platform. Established in 2015, the company has become a trusted partner for major corporations such as Microsoft, Accenture, and Line. In 2017, the company also received Series-A funding led by Trans-Pacific Technology Fund.

Sorabel

Series B in 2017
Sorabel is a rapid-growing startup who breathes data and technology in its core business. Sorabel gives access to affordable, high-quality clothes to everyone who needs it. You can't live without clothing and the fashion industry is crooked and elitist. They sell clothes for 5-10 times of its manufacturing price and offer bogus discounts at their whim. They cater only to the fortunately privileged and abandon the working class and the underprivileged. Sale Stock's team members hail from Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Purdue, UCLA, NTU, NUS, Imperial College London and ANU Graduates with top company background such as NASA, Google, Palantir, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Yahoo!, Sony, IBM, Microsoft, Citibank, McKinsey & Company and Accenture. Our offices are located in several different cities in Jakarta, Tangerang, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Bali, and Singapore.

Urbanhire

Seed Round in 2017
They founded Urbanhire because they believe hiring can be more efficient and they want to help companies get the talents they will love. Recruitment is a strategic issue and when done right it can be a significant competitive advantage. They inject the values they uphold most like technological excellence, collaboration and people empowerment to design a recruiting software that just works in the new economy. They’re excited to support the amazing teams at growing companies especially in our home markets of Indonesia and Asia.

JULO

Seed Round in 2017
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application designed to offer affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users in Indonesia. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, the platform connects borrowers with lenders, utilizing machine learning technologies to determine interest rates and credit limits based on individual creditworthiness. JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while ensuring profitability for its lending partners through careful underwriting assessments. The company incentivizes responsible borrowing behavior by offering cashback bonuses and the opportunity for reliable customers to access higher loan amounts at reduced interest rates upon loan maturity.

GetCraft

Seed Round in 2017
GetCraft is a premium creative network offering solutions to marketers and empowering creators to build their business; making work more efficient. The startup can also provide access to articles, the latest research, webinars, and training that provide a variety of educational content and ways to create cutting-edge marketing strategies and campaigns.

Moka

Venture Round in 2017
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

Dekoruma

Series A in 2016
PT Dekoruma Inovasi Lestari operates an online platform specializing in the sale of home furnishings and furniture, including a diverse range of products such as kitchen and dining room items, decor, bedroom furnishings, mattresses, household appliances, and lighting solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dekoruma aims to provide affordable inspiration for creating beautiful and comfortable living spaces. The company's vision is centered on the belief that a stylish home can be achieved without incurring high costs.

Workmate

Seed Round in 2016
Helpster PTE Limited owns and operates an on-demand staffing platform for workers and businesses. The company’s platform workmate helps employers to find temporary and permanent staff, including long and short term hires, and part time and full time positions; and connects people with businesses. It assists companies to find staff in the areas of food and beverage, warehouse and logistics, hospitality, customer services, cleaning, retail, data entry, and events. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand with additional offices in Indonesia and Singapore.

Laku6

Convertible Note in 2016
PT. Laku6 Online Indonesia provides online buying and selling of gadgets. The company is based in Tebet, Indonesia.

Moka

Series A in 2016
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

Seekmi

Series A in 2016
PT Seekmi Global Services operates a curated service marketplace in Southeast Asia. The company enables users to find various services, such as architectural, general contractor, graphic design, cleaning, commercial makeup, mover, personal training, pest control, general photography, commercial videography, yoga lessons, and piano lessons. It serves small businesses and service professionals. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

HOTEL NIDA

Seed Round in 2016
HOTEL NIDA is ASEAN's fastest growing hotel chain

Sevva

Convertible Note in 2016
People need stuff they will only need for a while. Stuff like baby gear, fashion, travel & photography stuff. They will usually ended up buying those incidental stuff, use it once and never use it again after that. It's a waste of money, resources and space to save those things. Sevva is a rental marketplace platform for stuff. It connects people who need incidental needs stuff with people who own them. Sevva lets its user save money by borrowing stuff they will only need for a while and make money by renting out the unused stuff which they have at home. Sevva is a marketplace platform, not just a classified ads provider. Transaction will all be conducted through the platform. Sevva will provide payment gateway, insurance, product management and other rental infrastructure to ensure a smooth rental process. Previously known as Shareciety.

Black Garlic

Seed Round in 2016
PT Black Garlic provides online meal kit delivery services in Indonesia. The company delivers fresh foods ready to cook. Its menu includes fresh meat, vegetables, and seasoning, as well as a cooking recipe card with photos step by step to follow by people who cannot cook though. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Qraved

Series B in 2015
Qraved, the No. 1 food discovery platform in Indonesia is solving the US$BN problem of “Where and What to eat.” To do this, Qraved provides a full stack solution bringing content, community and commerce together (Buzzfeed food/Eater+Yelp+Opentable) through web and mobile apps. With personalized delivery of aggregated and curated photo and video content from Instagram, blogs and other other media sources, Qraved is connecting more than millions of monthly users to more than 30,000 merchants.

Kata.ai

Seed Round in 2015
Kata.ai is an Indonesian Conversational Artificial Intelligence company with a focus on enhancing the understanding of human conversations, improving the way humans collaborate with machines. Kata.ai’s Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology powers intelligent chatbots (virtual customer service / virtual friend) for major corporations in Indonesia across a different kind of industries such as Unilever (FMCG) and Telkomsel (Telco). The company’s proprietary Kata Bot Platform can be leveraged to create engaging chatbots on top of Kata.ai’s robust and scalable AI technology platform, ensuring company of any size can easily build their own chatbot on any messaging platform. Established in 2015, the company has become a trusted partner for major corporations such as Microsoft, Accenture, and Line. In 2017, the company also received Series-A funding led by Trans-Pacific Technology Fund.

Xendit

Seed Round in 2015
Xendit provides payments infrastructure in South East Asia. They have an end to end solution that allows modern businesses to accept payments through cards and bank transfers, manage funds through escrow/custodian accounts and disburse funds through the fastest pipes in the markets they serve. This means they deliver frictionless payments across tech and traditional businesses.

Adskom

Series A in 2015
ADSKOM Pte. Ltd. operates as an advertising technology company that delivers digital advertising solutions for the ASEAN market. It develops programmatic advertising platforms for inventory optimization needs to publishers; campaign performance needs to advertisers; and budget spending optimization needs to ad-buyers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Singapore with additional offices in Jakarta, Indonesia; Palo Alto, California; and Noida, India.

Indotrading

Series A in 2015
IndoTrading.com is a company and business directory website, not a buy-and-sell website. This site is established to help marketization of SME’s products and services online locally, as well as internationally. We provide some sophisticated marketing services to help business owners to compete digitally, such as Search Engine Optimization, Google AdWords, etc. Beside promoting, we also provide Web Design and Hosting service, all to enhance your business growth. We have more than 52.000 companies registered and more than 355.000 products being advertised online. IndoTrading.com won Best Graduates in Founder Institute Third Batch in Jakarta.

Qraved

Series A in 2014
Qraved, the No. 1 food discovery platform in Indonesia is solving the US$BN problem of “Where and What to eat.” To do this, Qraved provides a full stack solution bringing content, community and commerce together (Buzzfeed food/Eater+Yelp+Opentable) through web and mobile apps. With personalized delivery of aggregated and curated photo and video content from Instagram, blogs and other other media sources, Qraved is connecting more than millions of monthly users to more than 30,000 merchants.

FemaleDaily Network

Series A in 2014
Female Daily is Indonesia's largest beauty destination on a mission to revolutionise the way Indonesian women discover, share and buy beauty products, services & cosmetics. It's home to the largest female online community and beauty enthusiast where content, community meets commerce. Share and discover most comprehensive beauty products, reviews, trends, and original editorial content.

MBDC Media

Seed Round in 2014
MBDC Media, founded in 2011 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a prominent online media company specializing in digital brand content production. The company operates a network of online platforms, including Malesbanget.com, which is recognized as Indonesia's largest humor and entertainment viral media channel. MBDC Media provides a range of services, including creative content development, digital campaigns, video production, and event management. Additionally, it offers strategic planning and distribution services, along with measurement and analysis of media strategies. As a YouTube Certified Company, MBDC Media also manages a multi-channel network known as the RED Network, collaborating with various well-known YouTube creators. Through its offerings, the company aims to deliver engaging and localized content that resonates with Indonesian youth while serving advertisers effectively.