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Co-founder and CTO of Qiscus
Yogyakarta-born Evan Purnama pursued higher education in Singapore and graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2012 with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In 2013, he joined a group of NTU graduates to establish Qiscus, a startup that provides internal communication solutions for businesses and apps. He is the CTO of Qiscus that has now expanded to provide messaging and customer service platforms for a diverse range of corporate clients.
Yogyakarta-born Evan Purnama pursued higher education in Singapore and graduated from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 2012 with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In 2013, he joined a group of NTU graduates to establish Qiscus, a startup that provides internal communication solutions for businesses and apps. He is the CTO of Qiscus that has now expanded to provide messaging and customer service platforms for a diverse range of corporate clients.
Co-founder of Lubna.io
Eddy Hartanto is a software engineer and co-founder of Lubna.io, a crypto investment platform with robo-trading features. He graduated in computer engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He also has a master's in Computer Science from Stanford University, USA.Prior to establishing Lubna.io, he worked as a software engineer for Rearden Commerce (now Deem Inc) from 2007 to 2011. He also has experience in developing candlestick trading data analysis.
Eddy Hartanto is a software engineer and co-founder of Lubna.io, a crypto investment platform with robo-trading features. He graduated in computer engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He also has a master's in Computer Science from Stanford University, USA.Prior to establishing Lubna.io, he worked as a software engineer for Rearden Commerce (now Deem Inc) from 2007 to 2011. He also has experience in developing candlestick trading data analysis.
Co-founder, Developer of YouClap
Renato Almeida is a Portuguese co-founder and programmer at YouClap, where he has worked since late 2016. He is an experienced Android software developer and developed YouClap's Android platform. He has held several software engineering posts including at software developer Mindera as an Android Software Engineer, and at WIT Software as Junior Software Engineer. He holds a Master's in Computer and Telematics Engineering from the University of Aveiro and was also a Certified Scrum Master.
Renato Almeida is a Portuguese co-founder and programmer at YouClap, where he has worked since late 2016. He is an experienced Android software developer and developed YouClap's Android platform. He has held several software engineering posts including at software developer Mindera as an Android Software Engineer, and at WIT Software as Junior Software Engineer. He holds a Master's in Computer and Telematics Engineering from the University of Aveiro and was also a Certified Scrum Master.
Co-founder and CTO of KODI
Imam Teguh Prakoso graduated in Management Informatics at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran in Jakarta, Indonesia. He started his career as a web developer at PT Webgis Indonesia, staying there for almost three years.In 2016, he started his own software development house Senusa. In 2018, one of Senusa's products KODI became a spin-off digital platform for cooperative businesses. Senusa continues to support the development of KODI and Imam became KODI's chief information technology officer.
Imam Teguh Prakoso graduated in Management Informatics at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran in Jakarta, Indonesia. He started his career as a web developer at PT Webgis Indonesia, staying there for almost three years.In 2016, he started his own software development house Senusa. In 2018, one of Senusa's products KODI became a spin-off digital platform for cooperative businesses. Senusa continues to support the development of KODI and Imam became KODI's chief information technology officer.
Co-founder and advisor of Madhang
Between 2009 and 2013, Pulung Nurtantio was the director of business development at TVKU, a local TV station in Semarang, Central Java. His appointment coincided with his doctorate studies in Information Technology at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya. In 2017, Pulung co-founded and became an advisor to Madhang, a home chef meal service startup. Pulung earned his bachelor's in Information Technology at Universitas Trisakti in Jakarta and his master's at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro in Central Java.
Between 2009 and 2013, Pulung Nurtantio was the director of business development at TVKU, a local TV station in Semarang, Central Java. His appointment coincided with his doctorate studies in Information Technology at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya. In 2017, Pulung co-founded and became an advisor to Madhang, a home chef meal service startup. Pulung earned his bachelor's in Information Technology at Universitas Trisakti in Jakarta and his master's at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro in Central Java.
Software Architect and Co-founder of Modoo
Du Jiali graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Beihang University, previously known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.After his graduation, he started working as software engineer at Taobao until 2011. Then he joined Tencent as a senior software development engineer until 2014 when he became the director of platform technology at Youyou Yongche.In 2015, he co-founded Modoo and became its software architect.
Du Jiali graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Beihang University, previously known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.After his graduation, he started working as software engineer at Taobao until 2011. Then he joined Tencent as a senior software development engineer until 2014 when he became the director of platform technology at Youyou Yongche.In 2015, he co-founded Modoo and became its software architect.
Co-Founder and CEO of Tokopedia
North Sumatran native from Pematangsiantar city, William Tanuwijaya, holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Bina Nusantara University. After graduation, he worked as a software developer in various companies. In 2006, he joined the content provider company, PT Indocom Mediatama, as an IT and Business Development Manager; where he met co-founder Leontinus Alpha Edison and future Tokopedia investor Victor Fungkong. When Tokopedia merged with Gojek in 2021, Tanuwijaya remained as Tokopedia’s CEO.
North Sumatran native from Pematangsiantar city, William Tanuwijaya, holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Bina Nusantara University. After graduation, he worked as a software developer in various companies. In 2006, he joined the content provider company, PT Indocom Mediatama, as an IT and Business Development Manager; where he met co-founder Leontinus Alpha Edison and future Tokopedia investor Victor Fungkong. When Tokopedia merged with Gojek in 2021, Tanuwijaya remained as Tokopedia’s CEO.
CEO and Founder of Fourier Intelligence
Upon graduating from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanics, Alex Gu joined National Instruments, where he worked on data collection, signal processing, instrument testing and system integration. He started developing rehab robots in 2009 and founded Jinghe Robot in 2012. The startup, developer of rehab robot Flexbot, was acquired by rehab device manufacturer QJ Rehab in 2015. Gu founded Fourier Intelligence in July 2015 and has served as CEO ever since.
Upon graduating from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanics, Alex Gu joined National Instruments, where he worked on data collection, signal processing, instrument testing and system integration. He started developing rehab robots in 2009 and founded Jinghe Robot in 2012. The startup, developer of rehab robot Flexbot, was acquired by rehab device manufacturer QJ Rehab in 2015. Gu founded Fourier Intelligence in July 2015 and has served as CEO ever since.
Cofounder and CEO of VUE Vlog
Co-founder and CEO of VUE Vlog, Kuang Fei was so intrigued by design when he was studying electronics and communication engineering at the Harbin Institute of Technology that he spent most of his time doing part-time designing jobs. Upon graduation, he started his designing career at NetEase in 2007. However his career veered towards product management when, a year later, he joined Tencent in Allen Zhang's team (the team that later designed WeChat). In 2012, Kuang joined a startup, an Android app store called Wandoujia as Chief Product Officer. In late 2015, he left Wandoujia and, in 2016, started VUE with two colleagues, an app that both fits his interest in designing and experience in product.
Co-founder and CEO of VUE Vlog, Kuang Fei was so intrigued by design when he was studying electronics and communication engineering at the Harbin Institute of Technology that he spent most of his time doing part-time designing jobs. Upon graduation, he started his designing career at NetEase in 2007. However his career veered towards product management when, a year later, he joined Tencent in Allen Zhang's team (the team that later designed WeChat). In 2012, Kuang joined a startup, an Android app store called Wandoujia as Chief Product Officer. In late 2015, he left Wandoujia and, in 2016, started VUE with two colleagues, an app that both fits his interest in designing and experience in product.
Marta Esteve co-founded Toprural with François Derbaix in 2000. The Spanish travel startup was later sold to American giant HomeAway in 2012. Esteve was also a founding member of other startups like Rentalia, a holiday rental platform that was acquired by Idealista, a real-estate leader in Spain.She is also co-founder and CEO of supermarket aggregator Soysuper that compares prices across brands. As a business angel, she has backed projects like Bewa7er, Indexa Capital, Vinogusto, Palbin and Familiafacil.
Marta Esteve co-founded Toprural with François Derbaix in 2000. The Spanish travel startup was later sold to American giant HomeAway in 2012. Esteve was also a founding member of other startups like Rentalia, a holiday rental platform that was acquired by Idealista, a real-estate leader in Spain.She is also co-founder and CEO of supermarket aggregator Soysuper that compares prices across brands. As a business angel, she has backed projects like Bewa7er, Indexa Capital, Vinogusto, Palbin and Familiafacil.
Kinzon Capital was co-founded by several former senior executives of Fosun Kinzon Capital (now called Fosun RZ Capital) in 2016. It invests primarily in early- and growth-stage TMT companies from China and the US. Kinzon Capital has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Silicon Valley and has invested RMB 2 billion in potential companies.
Kinzon Capital was co-founded by several former senior executives of Fosun Kinzon Capital (now called Fosun RZ Capital) in 2016. It invests primarily in early- and growth-stage TMT companies from China and the US. Kinzon Capital has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Silicon Valley and has invested RMB 2 billion in potential companies.
HATCH is an aquaculture-tech-focused accelerator program initiated by the aquaculture-focused seed VC investor Alimentos Ventures to help related startups reach commercialization and access further funding. Its inaugural program was held in Bergen, Norway, followed by a second batch in Cork, Ireland. Successful applicants get €50,000 cash and possible subsequent funding, plus free office space for up to 12 months in either of HATCH's offices in Bergen and Singapore. Its international partners include food corporates, state entities and aquaculture groups.
HATCH is an aquaculture-tech-focused accelerator program initiated by the aquaculture-focused seed VC investor Alimentos Ventures to help related startups reach commercialization and access further funding. Its inaugural program was held in Bergen, Norway, followed by a second batch in Cork, Ireland. Successful applicants get €50,000 cash and possible subsequent funding, plus free office space for up to 12 months in either of HATCH's offices in Bergen and Singapore. Its international partners include food corporates, state entities and aquaculture groups.
In January 2006, Chen Hua (Tony Chen) co-founded Kuxun.cn, a Chinese travel and hotel search engine that was acquired by TripAdvisor in 2009. Chen exited Kuxun in late 2008 and joined Alibaba in early 2009, working on the application of search engine technology. He resigned in February 2011 and started a mobile tech enterprise. In May 2012, he released Changba, an app offering users a portable solo KTV booth that attracted over 1m users in just one week after its release.
In January 2006, Chen Hua (Tony Chen) co-founded Kuxun.cn, a Chinese travel and hotel search engine that was acquired by TripAdvisor in 2009. Chen exited Kuxun in late 2008 and joined Alibaba in early 2009, working on the application of search engine technology. He resigned in February 2011 and started a mobile tech enterprise. In May 2012, he released Changba, an app offering users a portable solo KTV booth that attracted over 1m users in just one week after its release.
Picart Petcare is the family business of Albert Icart Martori, co-founder of Kibus Petcare. It has been in operation since 1953 and is based in Barcelona. Not usually an investor in tech or startups, it has invested solely in healthy pet food preparation hardware startup Kibus with a pre-seed investment of €120,000 in 1Q 2019. Picart distributes pet food and animal feed in more than 25 European and Middle Eastern markets and is set to be a key distributor of Kibus' hardware.
Picart Petcare is the family business of Albert Icart Martori, co-founder of Kibus Petcare. It has been in operation since 1953 and is based in Barcelona. Not usually an investor in tech or startups, it has invested solely in healthy pet food preparation hardware startup Kibus with a pre-seed investment of €120,000 in 1Q 2019. Picart distributes pet food and animal feed in more than 25 European and Middle Eastern markets and is set to be a key distributor of Kibus' hardware.
Established in 2003, Indonusa Dwitama is a holding company that manages and develops a range of investment portfolios in Indonesia, including mining, financial services and information technology. In the mining industry, it has a portfolio of andesite and bauxite mines, and it also invested in an oil and gas mining company. As a tech investor, it is a relatively early investor in Tokopedia when it joined in 2016. It has also invested in VOSPAY, a digital payment intermediary, and cross-border money transfer company Wallex.
Established in 2003, Indonusa Dwitama is a holding company that manages and develops a range of investment portfolios in Indonesia, including mining, financial services and information technology. In the mining industry, it has a portfolio of andesite and bauxite mines, and it also invested in an oil and gas mining company. As a tech investor, it is a relatively early investor in Tokopedia when it joined in 2016. It has also invested in VOSPAY, a digital payment intermediary, and cross-border money transfer company Wallex.
KK Fund, GK Plug and Play Indonesia set up online meets between VCs and startups amid Covid-19
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Carlos Guerrero: The legal guardian of tech startups
The lawyer and investor dives deep in the Spanish startup ecosystem, supporting young tech companies with both financial and specialized legal support
Alpha JWC Ventures bets on Indonesian fintech, analytics startups for big impact
A commitment to mentoring and supporting its portfolio companies also lies at the core of its business
Exclusive: Patamar Capital to raise US$150 million, eyes Series B investments
The impact investment VC recently scored an exit at Indonesian online-to-offline group buying startup Mapan, when it was bought over by Go-Jek
How Sequoia Capital China is helping its portfolio startups get through the Covid-19 crisis
The renowned investor is also making big bets on the opportunities that lie head
Amartha CEO and founder apologizes for Covid-19 letter that mixed government work with his business
Andi Taufan retracted the letter, saying haste to support Covid-19 prevention program led to administrative errors, after public uproar and allegations of conflict of interest
Faraday Venture Partners’ MP Gonzalo Tradacete: “We are actively looking for startups”
Amid the Covid-19 slump, Faraday Venture Partners' CIO and MP shares his expectations for startup investments and favored sectors, the measures his firm has taken so far to help investees ride out the crisis, and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Mexico’s Trendier invests in Chicfy as part of €1 million deal
Spain's most popular secondhand fashion marketplace and media darling gets lifeline as it struggles financially to stay afloat
Beatriz González: Seaya Ventures head and Spanish tech VC trailblazer
From Cabify to Glovo, the only woman to head a Spanish VC firm has backed some of the country’s most successful startups to date
Chinese startups feel the chill of capital winter as VC activities slow
The goods news is investors still have plenty of money. They just become more cautious when making investment decisions
Alodokter wants personalised healthcare on tap
The Indonesian healthcare startup recently got a US$9 million Series B funding for expansion.
After a Covid-led boom in 2020, what next for China's K-12 edtech?
Unicorns Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raised more than $6bn combined last year as demand for online learning continues to grow, but some smaller players are running out of cash
Bigle Legal’s SaaS platform offers quick, affordable legal document auto-generation
Bigle Legal generates customized legal documents at the click of a button, dramatically cutting down on human error and time spent
Xu Jinghong: Champion of young entrepreneurs and high-tech startups
Under Xu Jinghong’s leadership, Tsinghua Holdings grew its assets sevenfold and incubated over 10,000 businesses. In his new role as VC investor, Xu wants to nurture startups into future global leaders
Shilling Capital Partners: Growing Portuguese tech businesses from seed
An early mover, the influential angel investing firm is accelerating local techs into Brazil and globally
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