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Zhangjiang Torch Venture Capital
Founded as the investment arm of Spinnotec, a state-owned venture capital firm, in November 2008, Zhangjiang Torch Venture Capital is a state-owned financial investment company. It invests primarily in early-stage tech startups.
Founded as the investment arm of Spinnotec, a state-owned venture capital firm, in November 2008, Zhangjiang Torch Venture Capital is a state-owned financial investment company. It invests primarily in early-stage tech startups.
Founded in 2009, Whales Capital is a venture capital firm under Dazheng Group, one of China’s leading coffee making equipment supplier. Right now, Whales Capital manages three funds, including a cultural industries fund that it co-founded with Ximalaya.
Founded in 2009, Whales Capital is a venture capital firm under Dazheng Group, one of China’s leading coffee making equipment supplier. Right now, Whales Capital manages three funds, including a cultural industries fund that it co-founded with Ximalaya.
CEO and co-founder of OLIO
Tessa Clarke is the British CEO and co-founder of food-sharing app OLIO that was inspired by her experience of having to throw away perfectly good unused food when she was packing up to move from Switzerland back to the UK in 2014.After graduating with a first-class degree in social and political sciences at the University of Cambridge in UK in 1997, she worked for three years at the Boston Consulting Group as a junior associate. She joined an MBA program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2002 and met Saasha Celestial-One, who was also studying for an MBA at Stanford. In 2015, Clarke and Celestial-One decided to use their savings to create a food-sharing app OLIO after successfully testing the idea as a private WhatsApp group in North London.Before becoming an entrepreneur in 2015, Clarke has held various senior management roles since completing her MBA in 2004. She worked for global business publisher EMAP from 2005 until 2009, when she joined Dyson Inc as e-commerce managing director (MD). In 2013, she left Dyson to become MD of fintech PayLater based in Switzerland run by the Wonga payday loan company. Known then as Tessa Cook, she later became Wonga’s MD for eight months when she was tasked with “cleaning up” the tarnished reputation of the high interest loan company. From 2013 to 2021, she was also chair of the management board of St George’s Palace, a boutique apart-hotel and spa complex in Bansko, Bulgaria.In 2018, she became a fellow at Unreasonable, an organization that supports social and environmental entrepreneurship. For two years until 2021, Clarke was ambassador for the Meaningful Business 100 global event that advocates the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. She was also a board member for six years at Contentive, a global B2B media and information company. In 2021, her busy schedule now includes becoming a business mentor for not-for-profit Virgin Startup.
Tessa Clarke is the British CEO and co-founder of food-sharing app OLIO that was inspired by her experience of having to throw away perfectly good unused food when she was packing up to move from Switzerland back to the UK in 2014.After graduating with a first-class degree in social and political sciences at the University of Cambridge in UK in 1997, she worked for three years at the Boston Consulting Group as a junior associate. She joined an MBA program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2002 and met Saasha Celestial-One, who was also studying for an MBA at Stanford. In 2015, Clarke and Celestial-One decided to use their savings to create a food-sharing app OLIO after successfully testing the idea as a private WhatsApp group in North London.Before becoming an entrepreneur in 2015, Clarke has held various senior management roles since completing her MBA in 2004. She worked for global business publisher EMAP from 2005 until 2009, when she joined Dyson Inc as e-commerce managing director (MD). In 2013, she left Dyson to become MD of fintech PayLater based in Switzerland run by the Wonga payday loan company. Known then as Tessa Cook, she later became Wonga’s MD for eight months when she was tasked with “cleaning up” the tarnished reputation of the high interest loan company. From 2013 to 2021, she was also chair of the management board of St George’s Palace, a boutique apart-hotel and spa complex in Bansko, Bulgaria.In 2018, she became a fellow at Unreasonable, an organization that supports social and environmental entrepreneurship. For two years until 2021, Clarke was ambassador for the Meaningful Business 100 global event that advocates the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. She was also a board member for six years at Contentive, a global B2B media and information company. In 2021, her busy schedule now includes becoming a business mentor for not-for-profit Virgin Startup.
CTO and Co-founder of Nusantics
Revata Utama has worked as an engineer and scientist in various biomedical R&D projects. After graduating from the National University of Singapore in 2012 with a bachelor's in Life and Biomedical Sciences, Utama joined Delta Electronics in 2013. He worked as a biomedical engineer from 2013 to 2017, as part of the R&D teams for joint projects with Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) at Biopolis.In June 2017, he joined JN Medsys in Singapore to conduct research on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) chip projects. He left Medsys in January 2020 to return to Indonesia and run Nusantics full-time as CTO to lead the company's research into genomics-based services.
Revata Utama has worked as an engineer and scientist in various biomedical R&D projects. After graduating from the National University of Singapore in 2012 with a bachelor's in Life and Biomedical Sciences, Utama joined Delta Electronics in 2013. He worked as a biomedical engineer from 2013 to 2017, as part of the R&D teams for joint projects with Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) at Biopolis.In June 2017, he joined JN Medsys in Singapore to conduct research on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) chip projects. He left Medsys in January 2020 to return to Indonesia and run Nusantics full-time as CTO to lead the company's research into genomics-based services.
CTO and co-founder of Plant on Demand
Sergi Roca Puertas obtained a bachelor’s degree (2014) and a master’s (2016) in Industrial Technology Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. His master’s included Industrial Engineering at Finland’s Tampere University of Technology, where he participated in the research of glass fibers.In 2016, he also studied Foreign Trade, Logistics and Supply Management at Euroinnova Business School in Granada and completed work experience as a trading engineer at Madrid-based KL2B.Currently based in San Francisco bay area, he has been working as a deployment strategist at AI-powered analytics and marketing startup Jetlore in Silicon Valley since November 2016. In 2017, he co-founded Plant on Demand (POD) as CTO with an office in Ireland.
Sergi Roca Puertas obtained a bachelor’s degree (2014) and a master’s (2016) in Industrial Technology Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. His master’s included Industrial Engineering at Finland’s Tampere University of Technology, where he participated in the research of glass fibers.In 2016, he also studied Foreign Trade, Logistics and Supply Management at Euroinnova Business School in Granada and completed work experience as a trading engineer at Madrid-based KL2B.Currently based in San Francisco bay area, he has been working as a deployment strategist at AI-powered analytics and marketing startup Jetlore in Silicon Valley since November 2016. In 2017, he co-founded Plant on Demand (POD) as CTO with an office in Ireland.
Co-founder and COO of Loket
After graduating in 1997 from the University of Indonesia, Bagus Utama became a long-time player in the events industry. Bagus co-founded RajaKarcis, an online ticketing company in 2003. After nine years as CEO, Bagus left the company in 2012 to set up Concertholic, a website promoting music concerts and events. In January 2016, he became the COO of PT Global Loket Sejahtera. He is also responsible for the business development of Loket, an event management and Big Data solutions company.
After graduating in 1997 from the University of Indonesia, Bagus Utama became a long-time player in the events industry. Bagus co-founded RajaKarcis, an online ticketing company in 2003. After nine years as CEO, Bagus left the company in 2012 to set up Concertholic, a website promoting music concerts and events. In January 2016, he became the COO of PT Global Loket Sejahtera. He is also responsible for the business development of Loket, an event management and Big Data solutions company.
Co-founder and CTO of PesanLab
Ahmad Karim is the co-founder and CTO of PesanLab. Ahmad has a bachelor’s and master’s in Information Technology from Binus University. He had previously worked for two years in IT for one of Indonesia’s biggest logistics company PT Nusantara Card Semesta. He left the company in 2014 to become one of the youngest team member at PesanLab.
Ahmad Karim is the co-founder and CTO of PesanLab. Ahmad has a bachelor’s and master’s in Information Technology from Binus University. He had previously worked for two years in IT for one of Indonesia’s biggest logistics company PT Nusantara Card Semesta. He left the company in 2014 to become one of the youngest team member at PesanLab.
Founder of aiXcoder
Dr. Li is an associate professor at the Software Engineering Institute at the School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Peking University. He is also a member of the Key Lab of High Confidence Software Technologies at the university. Li has been teaching Introduction to Computing at Peking University since 2006. In 2013, he was a visiting scholar at the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Li's research focuses on software engineering, machine learning and knowledge engineering. He founded aiXcoder in March 2017.
Dr. Li is an associate professor at the Software Engineering Institute at the School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Peking University. He is also a member of the Key Lab of High Confidence Software Technologies at the university. Li has been teaching Introduction to Computing at Peking University since 2006. In 2013, he was a visiting scholar at the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Li's research focuses on software engineering, machine learning and knowledge engineering. He founded aiXcoder in March 2017.
Co-founder, CEO & CFO Spain of Nutrinsect
Jose Vidal Obón is the Spanish-born co-founder, CEO and CFO for Spain of Italo-Spanish insect protein manufacturer Nutrinsect, where he has worked since 2016. He is also on the Spanish board of insurance company AXA. Prior to Nutrinsect, he worked for six years as manager of Madrid-based insurance company Crédito y Caución and for two years as supervisor at Italian bank Banca Mediolanum. Vidal is an economics graduate.
Jose Vidal Obón is the Spanish-born co-founder, CEO and CFO for Spain of Italo-Spanish insect protein manufacturer Nutrinsect, where he has worked since 2016. He is also on the Spanish board of insurance company AXA. Prior to Nutrinsect, he worked for six years as manager of Madrid-based insurance company Crédito y Caución and for two years as supervisor at Italian bank Banca Mediolanum. Vidal is an economics graduate.
CMO and Co-founder of Tuvalum
In October 2014, Ismael Labrador became the CMO and co-founder of Tuvalum, a web marketplace for second-hand bikes and accessories. Over the years, he has gained a wide range of work experience in e-commerce, inbound marketing, product management, data-driven and customer-centered analytics. The journalism graduate has also specialized in social media and community management in collaboration with renowned digital agencies in Spain. Currently based in Valencia, Ismael is also a mentor and advisor at various business schools and incubators like Demium Startups that is also an investor in Tuvalum.
In October 2014, Ismael Labrador became the CMO and co-founder of Tuvalum, a web marketplace for second-hand bikes and accessories. Over the years, he has gained a wide range of work experience in e-commerce, inbound marketing, product management, data-driven and customer-centered analytics. The journalism graduate has also specialized in social media and community management in collaboration with renowned digital agencies in Spain. Currently based in Valencia, Ismael is also a mentor and advisor at various business schools and incubators like Demium Startups that is also an investor in Tuvalum.
Founder and CEO of The Shonet
Elisabeth Kurniawan has had an established international career in media and fashion, having worked at Saint Laurent and Cartier in both the USA and Indonesia. Elisabeth holds associate degrees in Fashion and Apparel Design from École Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode (ESMOD), France and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, USA, from which she also earned a bachelor's in Business Management. Prior to establishing The Shonet, she was Editor in Chief of Popbela, a news website under the IDN Media network.
Elisabeth Kurniawan has had an established international career in media and fashion, having worked at Saint Laurent and Cartier in both the USA and Indonesia. Elisabeth holds associate degrees in Fashion and Apparel Design from École Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la Mode (ESMOD), France and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, USA, from which she also earned a bachelor's in Business Management. Prior to establishing The Shonet, she was Editor in Chief of Popbela, a news website under the IDN Media network.
CEO and Founder of B'Smart
An electronic and communications engineer who's worked in Spain and Switzerland, Javier Escalante is a graduate of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia (UPC). He has a master's in Industrial Engineering (UPC) and a master's in B2B Sales from ESADE. After working eight years as a maintenance manager and automation engineer at corporates including Fuchs Oil, Oerlikon, Holcim and Tel Solar, Escalante returned to Spain in 2015 to start his own company BeWireless, specializing in Wi-Fi systems. From 2017, the company pivoted to focus on IoT products and services as B'Smart.
An electronic and communications engineer who's worked in Spain and Switzerland, Javier Escalante is a graduate of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia (UPC). He has a master's in Industrial Engineering (UPC) and a master's in B2B Sales from ESADE. After working eight years as a maintenance manager and automation engineer at corporates including Fuchs Oil, Oerlikon, Holcim and Tel Solar, Escalante returned to Spain in 2015 to start his own company BeWireless, specializing in Wi-Fi systems. From 2017, the company pivoted to focus on IoT products and services as B'Smart.
Co-founder, CTO of Dycare
Ricardo Jauregui Telleria joined healthtech startup DyCare in Barcelona as CTO and co-founder in 2016. Previously, he was PMO at Roche/Emminens Healthcare Services in Sant Cugat, Barcelona, and Project Manager at engineering company Altran Spain, Barcelona. He has also worked in project management and research at the Polytechnic University of Barcelona, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Group, was General Manager at E&R Systems and an engineer at telco Movistar. Jauregui holds a PhD in Electronic and Electromagnetic Compatibility from the Polytechnic University of Barcelona and is a qualified Project Management Professional.
Ricardo Jauregui Telleria joined healthtech startup DyCare in Barcelona as CTO and co-founder in 2016. Previously, he was PMO at Roche/Emminens Healthcare Services in Sant Cugat, Barcelona, and Project Manager at engineering company Altran Spain, Barcelona. He has also worked in project management and research at the Polytechnic University of Barcelona, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Group, was General Manager at E&R Systems and an engineer at telco Movistar. Jauregui holds a PhD in Electronic and Electromagnetic Compatibility from the Polytechnic University of Barcelona and is a qualified Project Management Professional.
Co-founder of Storial
Writer and serial entrepreneur Brilliant Yotenega started his career in 2001 when he co-founded a printing and advertising company PT Pelangi Grafika in Surabaya, East Java. One of his biggest successes is self-publishing platform NulisBuku where writers can order printed books on demand. After five years in 2015, NulisBuku co-founders Brilliant and Aulia Halimatussaidah went on to create a digital storytelling platform Storial and media network Zetta Media. The industrial and product designer from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya has also published bestsellers like "Eye of the Storm" and "Rahasia Salinem".
Writer and serial entrepreneur Brilliant Yotenega started his career in 2001 when he co-founded a printing and advertising company PT Pelangi Grafika in Surabaya, East Java. One of his biggest successes is self-publishing platform NulisBuku where writers can order printed books on demand. After five years in 2015, NulisBuku co-founders Brilliant and Aulia Halimatussaidah went on to create a digital storytelling platform Storial and media network Zetta Media. The industrial and product designer from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya has also published bestsellers like "Eye of the Storm" and "Rahasia Salinem".
Co-founder, CEO of Polaroo
Marc Rovira is the CEO and co-founder of Spanish household bill manager app Polaroo. In 2017, he joined his brother and a friend to develop the MVP originally known as Widuid. He also co-founded Brainit, an analytical tool for smart devices. He has also worked as a business development and communications manager at space tech Zero2Infinity. He was also a project manager and an engineer. He completed a master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at ESADE Business School. He also has a master's in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Bath, UK.
Marc Rovira is the CEO and co-founder of Spanish household bill manager app Polaroo. In 2017, he joined his brother and a friend to develop the MVP originally known as Widuid. He also co-founded Brainit, an analytical tool for smart devices. He has also worked as a business development and communications manager at space tech Zero2Infinity. He was also a project manager and an engineer. He completed a master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at ESADE Business School. He also has a master's in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Bath, UK.
The edtech startup formerly named Squiline hopes greater fluency in English can boost Indonesia's creative and tourism sectors
Indonesia launches national pitch competition HighPitch 2020 to re-energize its startup ecosystem
With 43 VC investors so far joining as judges and mentors, HighPitch 2020 aims to reconnect investors with young startups across the country amid Covid-19
What Indonesia’s election could mean for startups and investors
Industry players voice their hopes, concerns and expectations as the April presidential election nears
Indonesian startup Traval goes virtual to stay afloat during pandemic
The startup is also trying to set itself apart from mainstream tourism with tours like Zero Waste Journey where travelers do not bring plastic items and even plant trees
HighPitch 2020: Waste management play Octopus, digital concierge service Izy win Makassar battle
Both startups have scored strong traction despite the weight of Covid-19; they are also expanding and keen to explore new opportunities
Beyond billion dollar investment rounds, Indonesia and Singapore are working together to harness the potential of their startup ecosystems
Bekraf: Growing a creative, productive Indonesia
Established to support Indonesia's creative industries as a whole, Bekraf is also an important link between government and the burgeoning startup landscape
HighPitch 2020: Goers wins Indonesia's national startup competition
Event ticketing startup Goers gains new revenue streams with pivot to helping leisure spots go online; hotel SaaS Izy and on-demand medical testing service CekLab also in top three
Gojek CEO resigns to join Indonesia's new cabinet; named education minister
Nadiem Makarim was confirmed as Indonesia's education and culture minister and will become "a passive shareholder" in Gojek
HighPitch 2020: In conversation with top winners and UMG Idealab head Kiwi Aliwarga
Goers, Izy and CekLab demonstrated quick thinking when adapting their businesses to the pandemic, a capability they will need to stay competitive post-Covid
Node: Fighting deforestation with fashionable footwear from agricultural waste
Using patented technology developed with Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Node turns farm waste and plant materials into biodegradable vegan footwear and shoe components to help fight deforestation.
F&B supplier STOQO collapses, a casualty of Covid-19 restaurant closures in Indonesia
A once promising startup, STOQO's woes reflect the challenges faced by the local F&B industry, which is finding new ways to stay afloat
HighPitch 2020: Yogyakarta chapter won by on-demand lab testing and solar cell startups
Judges lauded the variety of ideas, but said startups could improve their presentations and clearly state the problems they are solving
HighPitch: E-grocery marketplace Pasar20 and healthcare edtech Appskep top the Medan chapter
Representing Sumatra’s startup ecosystem in the national finals later in November, Pasar20 and Appskep have ambitious expansion plans in store
HighPitch 2020: Event ticketing and legal tech startups come up tops in Jakarta chapter
VC judges favored Goers’s strong pivot amid Covid and HAKITA’s outstanding pitch
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