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Venture Capital in Emerging Markets. Lessons from Indonesia's Digital Decade. Edition No. 1

  • Book

  • June 2025
  • Region: Indonesia
  • John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • ID: 6040142

A practical and nuanced tour of the Indonesian technology markets

In Venture Capital in Emerging Markets: Lessons from Indonesia’s Digital Decade, a team of veteran investors and entrepreneurs delivers an insightful and practical new take on how to capitalize on opportunities in the world’s last big emerging tech market. The authors pull back the curtain on the evolution of Indonesia’s technology boom and look ahead to the next generation of investment and venture opportunities in an economy growing at 5% annually.

The book demystifies key Indonesian market dynamics and players, explaining its history, regulatory landscape, and idiosyncrasies. It also examines successful ventures in the market and sheds light on substantial growth opportunities on the digital frontier. You’ll also find:

  • Detailed case studies of companies and market-tailored innovations
  • A comprehensive guide on how to wisely deploy capital and interact with local stakeholders
  • A unique and informed glimpse into the next ten years in the Indonesian tech sector

Perfect for international and institutional investors, pension and endowment investment professionals, professionals working at global tech conglomerates, private equity firms, and family offices, Venture Capital in Emerging Markets is also a must-read for high-net-worth individuals and anyone else interested in a nuanced and deep understanding of the Indonesian tech market.

Table of Contents

Glossary

Key Indonesian Conglomerates in Tech

About AC Ventures

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: E-commerce Emerges in the Wild

Chapter 2: A German Rocket Ship Arrives

Chapter 3: The Early Era of E-commerce Battles

Chapter 4: Payments, Logistics, and Policy Scramble to Keep Pace

Chapter 5: Gojek, Grab, and the War for Two-Wheeled Dominance

Chapter 6: Indonesia’s Venture Opportunity, Hidden in Plain Sight

Chapter 7: The Evolution of Fintech in Indonesia

Chapter 8: COVID-19 Brings Digital Adoption Forward by Ten Years

Chapter 9: Impact in the Time of Digitized Micro-Business

Chapter 10: The Next Ten Years: Indonesia’s Digital Decade

Sources

Authors

Adrian Li Leighton Cosseboom