Description
A practical and nuanced tour of the Indonesian technology markets
In Venture Capital in Emerging Markets: Lessons from Indonesia’s Digital Decade, a team of veteran investors and entrepreneurs delivers an insightful and practical new take on how to capitalize on opportunities in the world’s last big emerging tech market. The authors pull back the curtain on the evolution of Indonesia’s technology boom and look ahead to the next generation of investment and venture opportunities in an economy growing at 5% annually.
The book demystifies key Indonesian market dynamics and players, explaining its history, regulatory landscape, and idiosyncrasies. It also examines successful ventures in the market and sheds light on substantial growth opportunities on the digital frontier. You’ll also find:
- Detailed case studies of companies and market-tailored innovations
- A comprehensive guide on how to wisely deploy capital and interact with local stakeholders
- A unique and informed glimpse into the next ten years in the Indonesian tech sector
Perfect for international and institutional investors, pension and endowment investment professionals, professionals working at global tech conglomerates, private equity firms, and family offices, Venture Capital in Emerging Markets is also a must-read for high-net-worth individuals and anyone else interested in a nuanced and deep understanding of the Indonesian tech market.
Table of Contents
Glossary xi
Key Indonesian Conglomerates in Tech xiii
About Ac Ventures xv
Foreword xvii
Preface xxi
Chapter One E-commerce Emerges in the Wild 1
Chapter Two A German Rocket Ship Arrives 15
Chapter Three The Early Era of E-commerce Battles 39
Chapter Four Payments, Logistics, and Policy Scramble to Keep Pace 55
Chapter Five Gojek, Grab, and the War for Two-wheeled Dominance 73
Chapter Six Indonesia’s Venture Opportunity, Hidden in Plain Sight 91
Chapter Seven The Evolution of Fintech in Indonesia 103
Chapter Eight Covid-19 Brings Digital Adoption Forward by 10 Years 119
Chapter Nine Impact in the Time of Digitized Micro-business 137
Chapter Ten The Next 10 Years: Indonesia’s Digital Decade 149
References 159
Index 199
