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🌟 🥳 Yesterday, our Managing Partner, Edward Gunawan, had the opportunity to joined the exclusive CEO Connect roundtable discussion "Mewujudkan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi 8%" as part of Kompas100 CEO Forum hosted by Harian Kompas, where leaders from various sectors came together to discuss the future of digital innovation and investment in Indonesia. Edward discussed tech investment for sustainable growth, bridging innovation with real-world impact, and optimizing talent for Indonesia's digital economy. His statements also reflect Skystar Capital commitment to empowering founders and fostering collaborations that shape Indonesia’s digital landscape. Here are some of the key takeaways: 💼 Empowering SMEs through technology paves the way for sustainable economic growth in Indonesia. 🔍 Bridging innovation and practice requires commercialization by identifying problems and creating valuable solutions. 🌐 Investing in digital talent and research within Indonesia is essential to stay competitive and harness AI's potential. Thank you Harian Kompas and Kompas100 CEO Forum for having us. It was a great pleasure to discuss this important issues with Drajad Wibowo from INDEF (Institute for Development of Economics and Finance), Melisa Irene from East Ventures, and Ririn Rachmawardini from PT PLN (Persero). #SkystarCapital #LocalRoots #HomeforVisionaries #Kompas100CEOForum

Malaysia is making headlines with a surge in #IPO activity, cementing its position as a robust and dynamic market in Southeast Asia. 🌏 Despite global economic uncertainties, this remarkable growth demonstrates the resilience and potential of the Malaysian market. In a recent analysis on Moomoo, it's evident that investor confidence remains high, driven by strong fundamentals and strategic opportunities. From emerging startups to established companies going public, there's a growing sense of optimism about Malaysia's economic trajectory. 🚀 Key Takeaways: 📈 A booming IPO market indicates strong capital flows and opportunities for wealth creation. 🧩 Sectors like tech, finance, and green energy are leading the charge. 🔮 Outlook for 2024: Promising growth and sustained investor interest. For those navigating the investment landscape, understanding these trends is crucial to making informed decisions. Whether you're exploring IPO opportunities or diversifying your portfolio, Malaysia is a market to watch! 👀 Read more about the market outlook and dive into the numbers here: https://bit.ly/48YJwjM What are your thoughts on Malaysia's IPO market? Are you optimistic about its growth trajectory? Share your insights in the comments! 💬 #IPO #MalaysiaEconomy #Investing #MarketOutlook #Moomoo

How can small businesses contribute to development goals and impact? My reflection when sharing at this panel was how often impact-driven entrepreneurs put commercial principles aside in the pursuit of their impact goals. An inclusive business is a business. A social enterprise is an enterprise. #SME #ImpactInvestment

✨ 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫! ✨ We are thrilled to welcome Amartha, Indonesia’s leading fintech platform, as a Branding Sponsor for AFIFORUM 2025! 🚀 Amartha is on a mission to transform lives by providing access to financial services for underserved communities. Through their innovative digital solutions, they are not only driving financial inclusion but also creating meaningful social impact—values that resonate deeply with AFIFORUM’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive financial future. 👉 𝐀𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐅𝐎, Ramdhan A. Join us for an insightful session led by Amartha’s CFO, who will dive into #Fintech Developments in the Indonesian Market. This discussion will cover: ✅ The explosive growth of fintech in Indonesia and its role in bridging the financial inclusion gap. ✅ Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of fintech in the region. ✅ How Amartha’s innovative approach is empowering communities and redefining access to finance. This session is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding how technology can drive both economic growth and social impact in one of the world’s most vibrant markets. 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 21-22 January, 2025 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: www.afiforum.com/register Together, let’s explore how innovation and collaboration can build a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem. #AFIFORUM2025 #FintechInnovation #FinancialInclusion #Amartha #Sustainability #Indonesia #EmpoweringCommunities

Interested in the market opportunities in Indonesia? Register for Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)'s Landing Pad Program. The deadline for registering is 24 July. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺?  The Indonesia Landing Pad is offering an online bootcamp, Digital Futures, for Australian fintech-adjacent companies to understand more about the market opportunities in Indonesia.   The 6-week program is online, self-paced with support and insight from expert mentors, who will provide feedback on deliverables and provide business insights and guidance throughout the program. Digital Futures is a free program for participants. Participants will need to commit approximately 2 hours per week to completing this program, commencing 25 July and conclude 4 September.   𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gBiPcddC   𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮? Australian capabilities where we see most interest and alignment with the priorities of this market is in payment technologies (incl. cross-border and remittances), open banking, credit scoring, digital identity and eKYC, transaction security and authentication tech, blockchain and ledger technologies, AI-enabled technologies as well as analytics for financial services. Digital lending, digital wealth and digital insurance solutions are also expected to grow in excess of 25% CAGR by 2025.   Based on our experience our Indonesian customer network are focused on solutions that enable: • Product innovation and customer-centric, data driven, personalised services Ecosystem integration • Scalability and servicing underserved/MSMEs • Cloud-based and digital infrastructure solutions • Security - Enterprise and transaction Deborah Young MAICD Lauren Adams Madeline Ferguson Elise Webb #RegTech #RegTechMatters #RegTechGlobal

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Croatia calling 📣 I'm heading to Dubrovnik for Reboot Develop from 21-25 April! Looking to monetize emerging markets and diversify your revenue streams? Let’s chat! 👉 DM me or book a meeting at bizdev@terminal3.com. See you in Dubrovnik 🇭🇷 🕶! #RebootDevelopBlue #Dubrovnik #GameMonetization #GamePayment #Terminal3

The Surprise Truth.. This week I sat down with ASEAN Economic Forum Chairman Sachin Vijaya Gopalan at the Habibie and Ainun Library, to discuss being an international investor in Indonesia with an All Indonesian Tech Development team. We discussed how we have become the pioneer in Location Intelligence software in Indonesia, how the journey started and my plans to expand in other locations across ASEAN and beyond. #BVT #ASEAN #startup #investment #technology #locationintelligence #bigdataanalytics Bhumi Varta Technology https://lnkd.in/gm8rC7ap

On this special day, let’s celebrate the unity, diversity, and shared aspirations that have shaped our great nation. Malaysia’s true strength lies in its ability to unite people from all walks of life, working together toward a brighter future. Selamat Hari Malaysia from VentureTECH! #VentureTECH #ImpactInvestor #ImpactInvestment #BumiputeraEmpowerment #SustainableGrowth #BumiputeraEntrepreneurs #HariMalaysia #MalaysiaDay