Indonesian tech startups are grappling with a prolonged funding slump while pushing into new markets for survival. Recent data shows startup investments in Indonesia have dropped steadily since 2021, with Southeast Asia’s overall venture funding falling 23.3% month-on-month in December 2025, hitting a 12-month low in deal counts. This comes amid broader regional challenges, where […]
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Daily Briefing: October 20, 2025
Indonesia’s tech startup scene showed mixed signals in the past day, with national investment figures highlighting broader economic strength amid concerns over sluggish funding for early-stage companies. Government reports released today revealed that Indonesia’s overall investment realization hit Rp924.9 trillion in the first half of 2025, marking a 13.6% year-on-year increase. This surge created jobs […]
Daily Briefing: October 19, 2025
Indonesia’s startup funding scene continues to struggle in 2025, with fresh reports highlighting a persistent slowdown. Today, local media outlet Katadata.co.id shared data from DealStreetAsia showing that investment in Indonesian startups during the first half of the year remains far below the 2021 peak, described as “lesu” or sluggish. This reflects broader economic pressures across […]
Indonesia Tech Startups Funding Plunges Amid Scandals
Indonesian tech startups are facing a sharp funding drop amid ongoing corruption scandals, with fresh reports highlighting the fallout. Just yesterday, on September 25, 2025, DealStreetAsia reported that venture capital funding for these startups sank to only $80 million in the first half of this year, down from $200 million in the same period last […]