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📌 MAROKO133 Hot startup: Data flows shift 🔄, venture debt rises 💳, AI momentum bui

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This week, we unpack a series of pivotal shifts shaping Indonesia’s digital landscape, from a new cross-border data agreement with the United States and evolving digital tax commitments, to the rise of venture debt as startups seek smarter capital strategies. At the same time, Telkom Indonesia is doubling down on data center expansion, reinforcing the country’s ambition to anchor more digital infrastructure domestically. Beyond policy and infrastructure, Southeast Asia is entering a defining phase in its AI journey as enterprises move from experimentation toward scaled implementation, positioning the region as a strategic battleground for global technology players.

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🚨 What’s New

• Indonesia and the United States have taken a decisive step in cross-border data governance.

  Under a newly announced trade agreement between President Prabowo and President Trump, Indonesia agreed to allow limited transfers of personal data to the U.S., provided they comply with domestic data protection regulations. The move reduces regulatory ambiguity around cross-border digital operations and signals a stronger alignment with global data flow frameworks. For technology companies, cloud providers, and cross-border platforms, this creates clearer operational pathways while maintaining obligations under Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law. The development reflects Indonesia’s growing role in shaping digital trade diplomacy while balancing privacy safeguards.

• Alternative financing is gaining traction as venture debt emerges as a stronger funding option in Southeast Asia.

  Qverse, a venture debt platform founded by regional ecosystem players, is expanding its strategy to include private credit and larger ticket sizes. Venture debt provides startups with non-dilutive capital, offering founders greater flexibility during market slowdowns and tighter equity funding cycles. The growing adoption of structured financing instruments signals a maturing startup ecosystem that is becoming more sophisticated in capital management. As founders prioritize sustainable growth over aggressive burn, diversified funding options are becoming increasingly strategic.

👏 What’s Exciting

• Telkom Indonesia is accelerating its data center ambitions as digital infrastructure becomes a national priority.

  The state-backed telco, Telkom Indonesia is actively seeking global partners to expand capacity and strengthen its position in the regional data center market. With demand rising from hyperscalers, enterprise clients, and AI-driven workloads, scaling infrastructure has become a competitive necessity. The company is also reportedly revisiting plans to divest a stake in its data center business, signaling confidence in asset value and investor appetite. This move reinforces Indonesia’s strategic push to anchor more digital infrastructure domestically while attracting international capital.

• Digital taxation policy is entering a new chapter amid shifting global trade commitments. As part of the broader U.S.–Indonesia agreement, Indonesia is restricted from imposing discriminatory digital service taxes on major U.S. technology platforms. While the government maintains authority to implement fair and non-discriminatory taxation frameworks, the agreement provides greater regulatory certainty for global digital players operating locally. This clarity may enhance investment confidence and platform expansion within Indonesia’s digital economy. At the same time, policymakers will need to calibrate revenue strategies carefully within evolving international trade norms.

• At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Indonesia pushed for AI development that delivers real societal value beyond technical innovation.

  Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria, Representatives from Indonesia emphasized that the impact of AI should be measured by how it improves public services and fosters equitable access, not just by technological sophistication. This shifts the narrative toward responsible and inclusive AI adoption, which aligns with Indonesia’s large, diverse population and its goal of leveraging digital tools to enhance education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for MSMEs and underserved communities. The message resonates within Indonesia’s broader digital policy framework that seeks to balance innovation with public benefit and underscores the country’s role as an active voice in shaping global tech governance.

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🚀 What’s Next: Southeast Asia’s AI Inflection Point: Scaling Adoption, Unlocking Value

The latest industry analysis titled AI in Southeast Asia: An Era of Opportunity, published collaboratively by McKinsey & Company, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and Tech in Asia, sho…

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📌 MAROKO133 Breaking startup: Jago brews fresh capital ☕, EV momentum accelerates

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This week, Indonesia’s tech and digital economy narrative reflects disciplined growth amid regional normalization. Capital continues flowing into operationally efficient models such as Jago Coffee and Green Rebel, while edtech and venture players pivot toward profitability and stronger monetization. On the macro front, EV downstreaming is nearing full investment realization and AWS is deepening AI infrastructure commitments, reinforcing Indonesia’s industrial and digital backbone. Regionally, QRIS expansion across APEC with South Korea as an early implementation corridor. As APAC fintech is entering a structural growth phase, creating momentum for Indonesia to scale beyond payments into broader digital finance.

Stay tuned as we continue tracking the capital flows, policy shifts, and strategic moves shaping Indonesia’s evolving digital economy.

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🚨 What’s New

• Jago Coffee reportedly raises $12.5M Series B
  Investor appetite for tech-enabled F&B models remains intact as mobile coffee operators continue to scale across urban clusters. Reports indicate that Jago Coffee secured $12.5 million in Series B funding led by Beenext, reinforcing confidence in its route-based, neighborhood distribution model. The hybrid approach—offline carts powered by digital demand mapping—keeps capital expenditure lean while maximizing reach. In a maturing startup environment, operational efficiency and repeat consumption are becoming stronger signals than pure growth velocity.

• Green Rebel Foods raises Rp209.8B
  Alternative protein continues to attract capital despite a cooling funding climate. Plant-based startup Green Rebel Foods raised Rp209.8 billion to expand product innovation and market reach. While domestic adoption is still building, ESG-driven investment logic and rising health awareness strengthen its long-term positioning. The move reflects how food-tech players are aligning sustainability narratives with local taste adaptation to build defensible brands.

• Edtech shifts toward sustainable monetization
  Margin clarity is replacing growth-at-all-costs in the education technology sector. A closer look at emerging edtech profitability strategies shows startups pivoting to hybrid B2C-B2B models, institutional contracts, and stronger ARPU discipline. Investor scrutiny is pushing operators to prove recurring revenue stability rather than headline user growth. In a price-sensitive but high-demand education landscape, durability now outweighs rapid expansion.

• Koltiva pilots AI-powered traceability
  Supply chain transparency is gaining urgency amid tightening global ESG requirements. Agritech firm Koltiva launched an AI-driven traceability pilot to improve monitoring across agricultural commodities. Data-backed traceability enhances compliance and export credibility. The move highlights how Indonesian agritech players are embedding AI to strengthen global competitiveness.

• EV investment realization nears full deployment
  Industrial downstreaming efforts are translating into measurable progress in the EV sector. Recent data shows that EV investment realization has reached nearly 90%, with 155% growth. Commitments span battery ecosystems, assembly facilities, and supply chain integration. The figures reinforce Indonesia’s ambition to evolve from resource exporter to integrated EV manufacturing base.

• AWS deepens AI infrastructure commitment
  Cloud providers are accelerating AI infrastructure expansion as enterprise demand intensifies. AWS reaffirmed its investment focus in Indonesia, emphasizing AI workload readiness and scalable cloud capacity. As more corporates embed AI into operations, hyperscale infrastructure becomes foundational rather than optional. The continued capital deployment s…

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