📌 MAROKO133 Hot startup: 🧩SaaS leader Mekari acquires Desty. 🏆Sea Ltd back on top.
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Indonesia ended the last week in horror as riots erupts across Indonesia driven by political demonstration that turned fatal. The whole weekend was a terrorizing one as riots spreads to smaller regions. Although most of the riots have died down, this week still starts in a rather fearful mood. We wish everyone safe and hope the situation improves soon for everyone
And now, this week’s highlights: funding (Pintarnya, Blitz, Kozystay), platform moves (Mekari, Amartha), and profitability signals (Wagely). Around the region, SeaLtd retakes the top spot by market cap, Atome scales profitably, and ZUZU raises to double-down on AI. Payment rails and rules continue to strengthen supporting Southeast Asia fintech’s march toward ~US$1.1T in 2025.
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🚨 What’s New
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Funding round-up (ID ecosystem):
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Pintarnya, Indonesia’s jobs & worker-finance platform raised a US$16.7M Series A led by Square Peg, Vertex Ventures, and East Ventures to deepen its tech stack and expand worker financing. Traction to date: 10M+ job seekers, 40K+ employers, nearly 5× YoY revenue growth, breakeven targeted this year, and potential regional expansion. [Read more]
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Blitz Electric Mobility, Indonesia-based EV logistics enabler closed Pre-Series A led by Vynn Capital with Iterative Capital and new investors including Balaji Srinivasan. In 2024: 3× revenue growth, 70% lower burn. Cumulative stats: 14M+ deliveries, 1,000+ e-motorbikes, 220M km traveled, operations in 30 cities. Indonesia’s courier market is projected to grow from US$7.86B (2025) to US$11.15B (2030). [Read more]
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Kozystay acquires BaliSuperHost. Shortly after a Series A led by Integra Partners with Cercano Management and Intudo, Kozystay bought BaliSuperHost, the island’s largest premium villa operator. The combined group becomes Indonesia’s largest tech-enabled short-term rental manager with 1,000+ units across apartments, villas, and aparthotels. [Read more]
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Mekari (Indonesia’s most valued SaaS startup) acquired Desty, an omnichannel commerce platform used by thousands of merchants. The move extends Mekari from back-office tools into integrated digital commerce—unifying inventory, orders, warehousing, products, finance, and customer comms in one system. Desty (founded 2021) adds landing pages, online stores, POS, and omnichannel orchestration. Expect faster merchant growth and stronger positioning as an end-to-end SME platform in Indonesia. [Read more]
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Amartha becomes Amartha Financial Group (ID) to expand beyond micro-lending into payments and micro-investment to strengthen village-level economies (50,000 villages). With backers like IFC and Women’s World Banking, Amartha applies AI-based credit scoring from a decade of community data to deliver inclusive products distinct from urban-centric fintechs—while advancing financial literacy and inclusion for strategic segments such as women. [Read more]
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Earned wage access platform Wagely reports full profitability, with US$120M+ disbursed across 3.5M transactions and loss rates <0.5%. With 200+ employers (incl. Adira Finance, BAT), Wagely serves 1M+ workers in Indonesia, positioning EWA as an employee benefit (not a loan) to drive recurring revenue. Beyond EWA, Wagely added savings and budgeting, and expanded in Bangladesh. Wagely sees room to apply generative AI for efficiency and worker financial literacy. [Read more]
👏 What’s Exciting
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Sea Ltd. back at #1 by market cap (SEA)
Sea reclaimed the title of Southeast Asia’s most valuable public company at ~US$111B, edging past DBS (~US$110.3B) after a 300% rally fueled by Shopee outperformance. Cost discipline drove profitability; SPX Express logistics and digital finance are long-term levers. DBS also rallied ~65% on lending and wealth management strength but ceded the top spot. -
Atome Financial delivers profitable scale
2024 operating income: US$236M (+63% YoY); <a href="https://www.atome.id/news/atome-financial-posts-record-us236m-operating-income-marks-full-year-profi…Konten dipersingkat otomatis.
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📌 MAROKO133 Hot startup: Triv’s strategic funding💵, E-commerce fees rise📈, Carro t
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This week brings a mix of funding moves, regulatory changes, corporate strategy shifts, and high-profile scandals shaping Indonesia’s tech ecosystem. Crypto exchange Triv secured strategic investment from MEXC, signaling stronger regional ambitions. In e-commerce, following Shopee’s lead, Tokopedia and TikTok Shop will introduce seller fees starting August 11, potentially reshaping platform competitiveness. Meanwhile, the eFishery fraud case escalates as police detain several former executives over alleged embezzlement tied to the DycodeX acquisition. On the F&B front, Hangry closed an internal funding round to fuel its growth.
Regionally, Carro, Southeast Asia’s largest online used-car marketplace, is targeting a US IPO with a valuation north of $3 billion. In hospitality, RedDoorz is doubling down on a multi-brand strategy, building distinct lodging brands to serve varied customer segments, and has just launched its 100th Sans property in Indonesia.
In market trends, a new Adjust report shows e-commerce app adoption in APAC grew 13% YoY in H1 2025—defying global stagnation and underlining the region’s resilience.
Best regards,
The DailySocial Team
🚨 What’s New
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Triv secures strategic funding from MEXC💵
Indonesian crypto exchange Triv has raised a strategic investment from global crypto platform MEXC, valuing the company at around $200 million. The deal is expected to enhance Triv’s market presence and expand its product offerings, leveraging MEXC’s international network. While the investment size remains undisclosed, the move underscores growing investor confidence in Indonesia’s regulated crypto trading space despite broader market volatility. [Read More] -
Tokopedia and TikTok Shop follow Shopee in introducing seller fees📈
Following Shopee’s recent changes, Tokopedia and TikTok Shop will introduce new seller fees starting August 11, 2025. The policy aims to standardize e-commerce monetization across platforms but may impact SME competitiveness by raising operational costs. The newly merged company has been experience complaints from its customers and merchants, as well as heavy restructuring inside the company. Industry observers are watching closely to see if the fee hike affects seller retention and consumer pricing. [Read More] -
eFishery fraud case escalates with former executives detained🚨
The ongoing eFishery scandal has taken a serious turn as Indonesia’s Criminal Investigation Agency detained several former executives. They are accused of embezzling funds related to the acquisition of tech firm DycodeX. The case has sent shockwaves through the local VC ecosystem, raising concerns over governance, due diligence, and investor protection in late-stage startups. [Read More] -
Hangry closes internal funding round🔥
Jakarta-based F&B multi-brand operator Hangry has raised fresh capital through an internal funding round. While details remain undisclosed, the company is expected to channel the funds into expanding its brand portfolio and improving operational efficiency. Hangry’s model—operating multiple F&B brands under one roof—has positioned it well in Indonesia’s evolving dining landscape. [Read More]
👏 What’s Exciting
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Carro targets US IPO at $3B+ valuation🚗
Singapore-headquartered used-car marketplace Carro is reportedly eyeing a US IPO that could value the company at over $3 billion. Backed by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Carro is betting on Southeast Asia’s fast-growing online auto sales market, with IPO proceeds likely to fuel further regional expansion and technology upgrades. [Read More]
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RedDoorz expands multi-brand hospitality strategy🏨
Budget hospitality platform RedDoorz is doubling down on a multi-brand approach, operating distinct hotel brands catering to different segments—from budget-conscious travelers to mid-tier customers. The company recently celebrated the launch of its 100th Sans property in Indonesia, signaling strong momentum in its brand diversification strategy. [Read More]
🚀 What’s Next: APAC E-commerce App Growth Defies Global Slowdown
E-commerce in Asia-Pacific continues to surge, bucking the global stagnation trend. According to Adjust’s Shopping App Insights report, the region recorded a 13% year-on-year increase in app installs during the first half of 2025, while global adoption levels remained largely flat. Southeast Asia, in particular, is driving this momentum, supported by rising mobile penetration, expanding logistics networks, and the rapid uptake of video commerce features
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