📌 MAROKO133 Hot startup: SATURDAYS attracts fresh capital 👓. Semiconductor ambitio
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This week’s developments reflect a business and technology landscape that is steadily regaining confidence while remaining selective and disciplined. Capital continues to flow toward companies and sectors with clear fundamentals, from consumer brands with strong omnichannel models and fintech players with proven risk management, to enterprise software firms preparing for public markets. Governments and investors alike are signaling longer-term ambition through initiatives in semiconductors. Shifts in consumer and enterprise behavior show increasing maturity, with greater emphasis on trust, value, efficiency, and sustainability.
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🚨What’s New
SATURDAYS Raises Fresh Capital Amid Selective Funding Climate
D2C eyewear brand SATURDAYS secured approximately US$6.3 million in new funding, standing out in a period when venture capital remains cautious. Based on regulatory filing data as quoted by DealStreetAsia, US$4 million was obtained from a new investor, Openspace Ventures, while another US$2.3 million came from an existing investor, Altara Ventures. The company has built a hybrid model that combines physical retail with strong online channels, which continues to attract investor confidence. The funding is expected to support store expansion and operational strengthening rather than aggressive experimentation.
Indonesian Government Announces Semiconductor Ecosystem Initiative With UK
Authorities announced plans to develop a semiconductor ecosystem backed by roughly US$125 million, in collaboration with partners from the United Kingdom. The initiative aims to strengthen capabilities in chip design, talent development, and advanced manufacturing. While the region has historically relied on imports, the move reflects a strategic push to participate more actively in global supply chains. It also signals long-term ambition to diversify the technology sector beyond software and services.
Atome Expands US$345 Million Credit Facility to Scale BNPL
Atome increased its syndicated credit facility to US$345 million, up significantly from the previous year, reinforcing its ambition to scale buy-now-pay-later services across Southeast Asia. The facility provides greater flexibility to fund consumer purchases and merchant partnerships amid shifting spending patterns. Despite tighter global credit conditions, the expansion suggests sustained confidence in BNPL demand and risk management capabilities. The move highlights how alternative consumer financing remains an important lever in digital commerce growth.
Consumer Behavior Matures as E-Commerce Enters “Confident Commerce” Era
E-commerce is transitioning into a phase dubbed “Confident Commerce,” where shoppers prioritize trust, product quality, and long-term value over discounts, reflecting more mature purchasing behavior. Consumers are increasingly comfortable buying higher-value items online when platforms and sellers demonstrate reliability and consistent experiences. This shift is supported by deeper engagement through creators and membership programs that reinforce loyalty and purchase confidence. As a result, the focus of digital commerce is moving from sheer volume growth to enhancing overall shopping satisfaction and meaningful impact on everyday life.
ElectGo Launches B2B Industrial E-Commerce Platform
ElectGo introduced a new industrial-focused e-commerce platform offering more than 15,000 electrical and industrial products with AI-assisted search and recommendations. The platform targets a segment that traditionally relies on offline procurement and fragmented supplier relationships. By digitizing pricing, inventory visibility, and technical support, ElectGo aims to improve efficiency and transparency in industrial sourcing. This reflects growing momentum in B2B e-commerce beyond consumer retail.
👏What’s Exciting
Affirma Capital Launches Climate Transition Fund
Affirma Capital completed the first close of its US$200 million Climate Transition Fund, focused on renewable energy, circular economy, waste and water management, and sustainable transport. The fund is backed by institutional investors and targets mid-market opportunities with both commercial and environmental impact. It is expected to begin deploying capital shortly, reflecting increasing investor interest in transition-focused assets. The strategy balances long-term sustainability goals with disciplined return expectations.
WeLab Raises US$220 Million in Series D Round
Digital financial services platform WeLab secured US$220 million in Series D funding, signaling renewed investor confidence in established fintech players. The round highlights a shift in capital toward companies with clearer paths to profitability and strong risk controls. Despite a cautious funding environment, large late-stage rou…
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📌 MAROKO133 Breaking startup: Qiscus expands via acquisition 🤝. Superbank IPO fren
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As we close out the year, Indonesia’s digital landscape continues to show strong momentum, with new funding and acquisitions in healthtech and AI alongside strong investor confidence reflected in Superbank’s IPO and growing interest in tokenization and applied AI. At the same time, rising consumer adoption of AI is reshaping how technology is used, even as many organizations work to improve governance and readiness.
Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a restful end of year break, and hope you enjoy quality time with your family and loved ones. See you in the new year with more stories and insights ahead.
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🚨 What’s New
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Save the Children Global Ventures has invested in PrimaKu, an Indonesian digital health platform for early childhood development, to help address under-immunisation and stunting. The partnership will expand PrimaKu’s services, which are used by over two million parents for child health guidance, vaccinations, and nutrition monitoring, with a focus on underserved communities. Endorsed by national health authorities, PrimaKu has shown strong impact and is expected to scale further across Indonesia and beyond. [Read More]
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Local omnichannel provider, Qiscus, has acquired AI voice platform Kokatto to expand beyond chat and strengthen its voice-based AI capabilities, responding to growing enterprise demand for handling higher volumes and more complex customer inquiries. Kokatto’s technology will be integrated into Qiscus’ offerings, enhancing its conversational AI stack as businesses increasingly seek advanced voice solutions. [Read More]
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Satu Dental, an Indonesian dental clinic chain offering a wide range of general and cosmetic services, has raised US$3 million in a Series A1 funding round. The round included new and existing investors such as Stockhausen International, Alpha JWC Ventures, and Supernova Capital Investment, bringing the company’s total equity funding to over USD 14 million. As part of the transaction, Sai Global Singapore fully exited by selling its 12.5 percent stake through a secondary sale. [Read More]
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Indonesia’s government is finalising two key AI regulations covering a national AI roadmap and AI ethics, which are now awaiting President Prabowo Subianto’s signature. The rules are expected to be issued as presidential regulations in early 2026 and will serve as a broad policy framework rather than sector-specific rules, allowing ministries and agencies to develop their own AI regulations as needed. [Read More]
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Superbank’s IPO drew exceptionally strong investor demand, with the offering oversubscribed by 318.69 times and attracting more than one million orders ahead of its listing on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Priced at Rp 635 per share, the IPO marks one of the largest debuts in Indonesia’s digital banking sector and reflects strong market confidence in Superbank’s fundamentals, growth strategy, and the broader outlook for digital banking in the country. [Read More]
👏 What’s Exciting
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EDENA Capital Partners has secured up to US$100 million in investment from GEM Token Fund to accelerate the rollout of government-approved digital securities infrastructure in emerging markets. The funding will support the launch of regulated Security Token Offering (STO) exchanges in Indonesia and Egypt, enabling the tokenization of real-world assets such as real estate, carbon credits, equities, bonds, and commodities. EDENA aims to generate first revenues in 2026, scale across ASEAN, MENA, and Africa, and reach more than 30 countries with over US$10 billion in tokenized assets by 2030, positioning itself to capitalize on the rapid growth of real-world asset tokenization.
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Antler has invested US$5.6 million in 14 AI startups as part of its 2025 Disrupt AI portfolio, backing early-stage companies building applied AI solutions for enterprise and industrial use. Launched through two cohorts in May and October 2025, the startups operate across sectors such as manufacturing, robotics, enterprise software, energy, and travel automation, with several already serving customers in Asia, Europe, and North America. Each company received US$400,000 after completing a four-week Disrupt sprint, marking their first institutional funding and highlighting Antler’s focus on AI startups with early commercial traction rather than experimental projects.
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