As we slowly preparing to enter 2025, the venture capital landscape in Asia continues to show strength, despite global challenges. Here are 5 actionable insights, summarized from PitchBook that can help Family Offices and Pension Funds navigate this dynamic market: 1. Capital Raised Shows Resilience 📈After reaching a peak of $383B in 2021, capital raised…
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Six Promising AI Startups Showcase Innovation at DSLaunchpad AI 2024 Demo Day
DSLaunchpad AI, an early-stage startup incubator, celebrated the culmination of its 2024 program with an exciting Demo Day, where six AI-powered startups demonstrated their groundbreaking solutions. This incubator, launched by Discovery/Shift, a consulting firm, and DS/X Ventures, part of DailySocial Group, is focused on fostering startups that leverage artificial intelligence as a core component of…
Rudiantara Joins DS/X Ventures as Strategic Advisor and Board Member
DS/X Ventures, an Indonesia-focused early-stage fund management firm dedicated to powering Indonesia’s burgeoning tech startup ecosystem, proudly announces the latest addition to its team, Rudiantara, as Strategic Advisor and Board Member. As Minister of Information Communications and Informatics of The Republic of Indonesia from 2014-2019, Rudiantara’s role marked a significant period of growth for Indonesia’s startup…
Unleashing the Potential of Enterprise AI in Indonesia: A Gateway to Innovation and Growth
In the heart of Southeast Asia lies a nation brimming with promise and potential – Indonesia. As the largest economy in the region, Indonesia is rapidly becoming a hotspot for technological advancement, with a burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence (AI) poised to revolutionize its enterprise landscape. With a rich tapestry of industries ranging from manufacturing…
B2B Landscape in Indonesia Report
Executive Summary The B2B e-commerce market in Indonesia is experiencing rapid growth, with the market estimated to be worth USD 21.2 billion and projected to reach USD 104 billion, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.4%. The shift from B2C to B2B e-commerce provides opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
Angel Investing Groups in Southeast Asia: A Review of the Investment Scene
To a large extent, creativity and entrepreneurship are propelled on a worldwide scale by networks of angel investors. They help new businesses get off the ground by investing in them early on and also act as a resource for aspiring business owners. These angel investors have often reached a high level of personal success and…
Adjusting startup metrics in the era of capital efficiency
Startups are notorious for their lofty growth goals and dogged pursuit of industry supremacy. However, in the modern world of entrepreneurship, it is essential for new ventures to put a premium on long-term viability and efficient use of money. While the increase of revenue and the number of new users are still crucial, tweaking other…
NFT Collectors: An Ancient Dream to Directly Support Creators
Before NFT happens, the appreciation form for an artist’s or collector’s work was usually transactional or one-way. For example, purchasing art through a gallery. Collectors rarely have direct access to the artists. In fact, it is often the galleries that try to cut-off on possibilities like this for one reason or another. NFT offers the two-way…