Ascent Ventures Group

Qoala is an InsureTech company based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing online insurance services that cover flight and train delays, phone screen damages, and e-commerce logistics. By utilizing big data, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain technology, Qoala aims to transform the insurance industry in Indonesia. It collaborates with major e-commerce and travel platforms to offer unique and innovative insurance products, thereby enhancing the customer experience.

Bebasinvestasi is a fintech startup that operates as a social investing platform, integrating features of social media with investment tools to create a community-driven financial ecosystem. Launched in 2021 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia, the company offers users the ability to follow and mirror the trading activities of verified traders, enabling a shared investment experience. With a focus on fostering a collaborative environment, Bebasinvestasi allows users to adjust their investment strategies, automate operations, and share insights within a community. The platform is accessible through its website and mobile application, aiming to revolutionize the way individuals engage with investment opportunities by promoting social interaction among investors.

PT Paxel Teknologi Unggul is a logistics and delivery service provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2017. The company operates the Paxel application, which facilitates same-day delivery services across the country. In addition to urban shipment and packaging services, Paxel offers a mobile application that includes Paxel credit for transactions and payment services. The company also provides Paxel Lockers, which serve as storage facilities for retrieving packages. By combining an on-demand app with an offline locker network, Paxel aims to enhance accessibility and transparency in its services, ensuring a positive delivery experience for customers.

Centauri Fund is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore. It was jointly created by KB Investment, a unit of Korea's KB Financial Group, and MDI Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Indonesia’s TelkomGroup. The firm focuses on growth-oriented investments, targeting early-stage tech startups in the ASEAN region, particularly in Indonesia, its largest market. Centauri Fund typically invests between US$1 million and US$5 million in funding rounds that range from pre-series A to series B. Its investment interests span various sectors, including healthcare, education, and finance.

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