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 landscape as he brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to create a conducive ecosystem through regulation, government’s digital transformation as well as multiple startup support programs such as the globally recognized, Nexticorn. Rudiantara, together with the DS/X Ventures management team is aligned in its goals to enrich and further progress Indonesia’s startup ecosystem in the global map.
Commenting on his new advisory role, Rudiantara expressed his excitement about the potential for DS/X Ventures to catalyze the growth of Indonesia’s tech sector. “I am thrilled to contribute to DS/X Ventures’ mission to nurture and invest in the trailblazers of tomorrow. Together, we will unlock new opportunities and drive technological advancements that will not only propel Indonesia forward but also make a significant impact on the global stage,” said Rudiantara.
The team at DS/X Ventures is equally enthusiastic about the new collaboration. “Having Rudiantara join us as an Advisor is a testament to our commitment to bringing the best minds in the industry to support our mission. His unparalleled insight and experience will be invaluable to our portfolio companies and our strategic growth,” said Amir Karimuddin, Founding Partner of DS/X Ventures.
Rudiantara’s leadership and strategic direction as an Advisor/Board Member will undoubtedly enhance DS/X Ventures’ vision to be a catalyst in the technology revolution, paving the way for Indonesia’s promising future.
Founded by entrepreneurs Rama Mamuaya and Amir Karimuddin, DS/X Ventures is uniquely positioned to leverage an unparalleled network of founders, enterprises, and investors, providing unmatched support to its portfolio throughout the investment lifecycle. The firm has invested in eight companies through its debut B2B-focused fund: Baskit (Supply Chain SaaS), Finfra (Fintech), GoCement (B2B marketplace), D3 Labs (Blockchain enterprise solutions), Fazpass (Authentication Solutions), Cards (Membership SaaS management), Yobo (B2B CRM SaaS), Ilmu.com (Online academic degree).
As part of DailySocial Group, a leading innovation enabler with robust media, research, and consultancy arms, DS/X Ventures is at the forefront of fostering innovation through various programs including hackathons, startup incubators, and accelerators.
About Rudiantara
Rudiantara, MBA was the Minister of Information Communications and Informatics of The Republic of Indonesia from 2014-2019 where he pioneered Indonesia’s startup programs such as 1000 Startup Digital, Hub.ID and the globally recognized Nexticorn. Rudiantara’s distinguished career also includes tenures as a Board (Executive) member at top-tier corporations such as ISAT Tbk, EXCL Tbk, TLKM Tbk, TSEL Tbk, SMGR Tbk and PLN (Persero), where his contributions have significantly shaped Indonesia’s digital and telecommunications landscape. His leadership within the tech sector is marked by his current roles as Chairman of the Indonesia Fintech Society (IFSOC), and Chairman/Board Member of notable organizations, including RAJA Tbk, ISAT Tbk, INCO Tbk, Dana, Amartha, and crowdfunding platform KitaBisa.
About DS/X Ventures
DS/X Ventures is an early-stage fund specializing in Indonesia’s tech startups, with a focus on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As part of the DailySocial Group, it operates with a mission to deliver impactful growth and networking opportunities to the startups it invests in, ensuring their success from inception to maturity.