Description
Jakarta, Indonesia, serving as the investment arm of Telkom Indonesia. As of 2026, it remains a dominant force in the Southeast Asian tech ecosystem, managing over US$830 million in assets across multiple funds.
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Multi-Stage: MDI invests across the spectrum, from Seed and Pre-Series A to Late-Stage rounds.
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Arise Fund: A joint venture with Finch Capital targeting Post-Seed to Series A startups with check sizes ranging from US$250,000 to US$3 million.
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MDI 500: Dedicated to late-stage series with a target ticket size of US$20 million to US$30 million per company.
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Method: Founders can engage through direct outreach, professional referrals, or by participating in the firm’s proprietary events like Nex-BE Fest (Next-Generation Business Ecosystem Festival).
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Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate solid financial fundamentals and, crucially, a clear potential for synergy with Telkom Group or other Indonesian state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
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eMerge Network: Early-stage founders can also apply through the eMerge angel investor network facilitated by MDI.
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Rolling Basis: MDI reviews deals and deploys capital year-round.
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Venture Capital World Summit Jakarta: A major regional pitch event is scheduled for July 1, 2026.
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Nex-BE Fest: Startups should monitor MDI's social channels for the 2026 Nex-BE Fest dates, which serve as a primary synergy-matching event.
