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Global Ichiba Corp. is a wholesale company based in Shinagawa, Japan, specializing in the export of agricultural products. Founded in 2015, the company primarily focuses on the procurement, development, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. Through its platform, NIPPON ICHIBA, Global Ichiba connects suppliers and consumers, facilitating communication and trade of Japanese produce. The company exports its products to various markets, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Beijing, Dalian, and Jakarta. Global Ichiba operates as a subsidiary of Nousouken Corporation.

Validus is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing solutions to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company employs data and artificial intelligence to facilitate access to short- and medium-term credit financing through its online marketplace, which operates on a peer-to-peer lending model. This platform connects SMEs with accredited investors, streamlining the financing process while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus aims to foster inclusive growth for SMEs and the broader economy by partnering with corporations to enhance supply chain financing within SME ecosystems. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has also secured registration from Indonesia's OJK for its local operations.

Wahyoo Group, founded in 2017 and based in Tangerang, Indonesia, operates as a digital platform aimed at supporting food and beverage small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It provides an integrated suite of services including electronic supplies, micro-financing, and partnerships with kitchens, collectively known as Wahyoo Kitchen Partners. The platform serves approximately 27,000 kitchens in the Jabodetabek area, facilitating the ordering of essential food raw materials, managing cash flow, and offering training and educational resources. By enabling culinary businesses to digitize their operations and improve marketing strategies, Wahyoo aims to enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of small food vendors.

iPrice Group operates as an online price comparison platform in Southeast Asia, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience by offering a wide selection of products and brands from numerous partners. The company allows consumers to compare prices, discover products, and secure the best deals from thousands of online retailers, catering to various categories including electronics, fashion, home improvements, and baby products. Founded with the goal of increasing transparency, convenience, and trust in the e-commerce market, iPrice has expanded its reach across seven markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines. Supported by investments from the Asia Venture Group, iPrice has developed expertise in technology, online marketing, and business operations, positioning itself as a key player in the region's online shopping landscape.

Sayurbox is a web-based platform based in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2016, it connects consumers directly with farmers, allowing them to purchase chemical-free and organic produce. The platform emphasizes healthy living by offering vegetables that are harvested and delivered on the same day, ensuring freshness and quality. By facilitating online orders, Sayurbox aims to make healthy eating more accessible to its users.

AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, founded in 2017. It focuses on transforming the Indonesian banking sector by providing a mobile application that grants micro merchants access to loans for working capital, particularly targeting those who lack access to traditional banking products. The platform digitizes the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain by facilitating online ordering, customer management, payment acceptance, and inventory management. AwanTunai monetizes its services primarily through embedded financing for inventory purchases within its integrated ecosystem, which connects borrowers with lenders. As a regulated fintech institution, it manages the full lifecycle of bank-compliant loan assets and collaborates with global insurance companies to offer micro-insurance protection. This approach aims to enhance financial accessibility and improve the welfare of consumers in Indonesia.

Qlue is a comprehensive smart city provider based in Indonesia that focuses on enhancing urban living through technology. Originally a tech startup, the company has evolved to implement smart city solutions in both government and private sectors, enabling efficient decision-making and fostering community engagement. Its offerings include a public service monitoring application that allows citizens to file and track complaints to local governments, thereby improving communication and accountability. Additionally, Qlue leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, along with mobile workforce management tools, to support data-driven decision-making. Incorporated in 2014 and acquired by ServiceNow in 2017, Qlue aims to drive positive changes in communities by facilitating better interactions between citizens and their governments.

Sayurbox is a web-based platform based in Bandung, Indonesia, that specializes in the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2016, it connects consumers directly with farmers, allowing them to purchase chemical-free and organic produce. The platform emphasizes healthy living by offering vegetables that are harvested and delivered on the same day, ensuring freshness and quality. By facilitating online orders, Sayurbox aims to make healthy eating more accessible to its users.

kompany is a RegTech platform specializing in global business verification and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Singapore and the UK, kompany offers real-time access to primary source, time-stamped company information from over 150 jurisdictions. Its services include an API and a shareholder identification tool known as UBO discovery, which help financial institutions, payment service providers, insurers, and other regulated entities automate their due diligence processes. As a licensed clearing house and official distributor of business registers in various countries, kompany supports clients in adhering to the latest anti-money laundering regulations. The company boasts a diverse team of developers, regulatory experts, and product managers dedicated to enhancing business compliance and verification.

GoWork is Indonesia’s premium coworking space with a mission to help people be their best. GoWork provide world-class workspaces that are inspiring and fully equipped with amenities and tools to help companies thrive. GoWork pursues its mission by creating business community platforms for its members through researched spatial design, integrated technology and empowering content and services. The venture is backed by several well-known venture capitalists and partnered with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle and real estate.

UangTeman is an online lending service that specializes in providing instant short-term microcredit to consumers in Indonesia. Founded in 2014, it aims to offer a convenient alternative to traditional lending models by delivering online financing solutions accessible anytime and anywhere. The platform provides unsecured loans of up to 3.5 million Rupiah, with repayment terms of a maximum of 30 days. UangTeman operates in several key regions, including Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Magelang, Klaten, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, Bali, Makassar, Palembang, Lampung, Jambi, and Balikpapan, making it a significant player in Indonesia's financial technology landscape.

UnaBiz Pte Ltd is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider based in Singapore, with an additional office in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in product design, manufacturing, and connectivity solutions, particularly through its partnership with SIGFOX to offer low-power wide-area network services. UnaBiz develops a range of wireless infrastructure and devices, including solutions for smart metering, asset management, and supply chain monitoring. Its product offerings include Unashield, UnaBell, ModBus Reader, GPS trackers, and various chipsets and modules. The company caters to various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, utilities, and building management, focusing on cost efficiency and sustainability to empower businesses in their operational growth.

AwanTunai is a fintech company based in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia, founded in 2017. It focuses on transforming the Indonesian banking sector by providing a mobile application that grants micro merchants access to loans for working capital, particularly targeting those who lack access to traditional banking products. The platform digitizes the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain by facilitating online ordering, customer management, payment acceptance, and inventory management. AwanTunai monetizes its services primarily through embedded financing for inventory purchases within its integrated ecosystem, which connects borrowers with lenders. As a regulated fintech institution, it manages the full lifecycle of bank-compliant loan assets and collaborates with global insurance companies to offer micro-insurance protection. This approach aims to enhance financial accessibility and improve the welfare of consumers in Indonesia.

Opn, formerly known as SYNQA, is a company established in 2013 that focuses on online payment solutions, blockchain technology for fintech applications, and digital transformation services. With a strong presence in Asia, Opn aims to connect individuals, businesses, and society through innovative financial solutions that promote equitable access to the digital economy. The company's comprehensive payment management platform allows businesses to securely accept, process, and disburse payments, enhancing their ability to reach a broader customer base and drive revenue. Opn's offerings are supported by its sister company, Omise Payment Holdings, which provides a one-stop solution for online payment needs. Through its services, Opn serves thousands of merchants and businesses globally, contributing to a growing economic ecosystem.

GoWork is Indonesia’s premium coworking space with a mission to help people be their best. GoWork provide world-class workspaces that are inspiring and fully equipped with amenities and tools to help companies thrive. GoWork pursues its mission by creating business community platforms for its members through researched spatial design, integrated technology and empowering content and services. The venture is backed by several well-known venture capitalists and partnered with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle and real estate.

GoWork is Indonesia’s premium coworking space with a mission to help people be their best. GoWork provide world-class workspaces that are inspiring and fully equipped with amenities and tools to help companies thrive. GoWork pursues its mission by creating business community platforms for its members through researched spatial design, integrated technology and empowering content and services. The venture is backed by several well-known venture capitalists and partnered with leading brands in coworking, lifestyle and real estate.

UnaBiz Pte Ltd is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider based in Singapore, with an additional office in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in product design, manufacturing, and connectivity solutions, particularly through its partnership with SIGFOX to offer low-power wide-area network services. UnaBiz develops a range of wireless infrastructure and devices, including solutions for smart metering, asset management, and supply chain monitoring. Its product offerings include Unashield, UnaBell, ModBus Reader, GPS trackers, and various chipsets and modules. The company caters to various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, utilities, and building management, focusing on cost efficiency and sustainability to empower businesses in their operational growth.

Digix is a Singapore-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in asset tokenization using blockchain technology. The company creates tokens that represent physical gold, allowing for secure and transparent trading of this asset on the Ethereum blockchain. By facilitating digital transactions, Digix enables individual investors to trade gold in a manner that is both accessible and audited. Its platform aims to establish a foundation for representing real-world assets as tokens, enhancing the efficiency and security of physical asset trading.

Pricebook Co., Ltd., a company offering shopping search engine for gadgets in Indonesia and SEA. The company aims to "adapt proven know-hows to the huge & fast growing market, offering a No.1 platform for online shoppers".

Near Pte. Ltd., also known as AdNear, operates a location-based intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights about places, people, and products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company specializes in data-driven solutions that help brands and publishers engage and analyze audiences. Its offerings include Allspark, a mobile-first audience cloud solution, and Carbon, which analyzes real-world consumer behavior across significant locations. Near's platform processes data from approximately 1.6 billion unique user IDs and 70 million points of interest across over 44 countries, enabling clients to better understand consumer behaviors and preferences. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, technology, travel, telecommunications, and financial services, with additional offices in major global cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Bengaluru, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Near Pte. Ltd., also known as AdNear, operates a location-based intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights about places, people, and products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company specializes in data-driven solutions that help brands and publishers engage and analyze audiences. Its offerings include Allspark, a mobile-first audience cloud solution, and Carbon, which analyzes real-world consumer behavior across significant locations. Near's platform processes data from approximately 1.6 billion unique user IDs and 70 million points of interest across over 44 countries, enabling clients to better understand consumer behaviors and preferences. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, technology, travel, telecommunications, and financial services, with additional offices in major global cities such as San Francisco, New York, London, Bengaluru, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Luxola, established in Singapore in 2011, operates as an online beauty retailer catering to customers in Southeast Asia, as well as Australia, India, and the UAE. The platform offers an extensive selection of over 4,000 authentic beauty products from more than 250 brands, including exclusive offerings from over 65 brands across various markets. Luxola emphasizes customer education by providing 'how-to' advice and a review platform, allowing users to share insights based on their skin types and tones. The company also maintains engagement with its audience through LX Edit, a weekly digital lifestyle magazine that offers inspiration and the latest trends in makeup, skincare, hair, and celebrity fashion. With a commitment to outstanding customer service, Luxola has established itself as a premier destination for beauty enthusiasts.

5Rocks is a Korean startup that provides a mobile game analytics service, “5Rocks”. Its main service feature is segment-specific user behavior analytics that provides detailed analysis of users appropriate to the characteristics of different types of games, and enables the simultaneous operation and marketing of a game based on those results. Recognized for its technical excellence, 5Rocks received 2.55 billion KRW (2.3 million USD) from Japanese venture capital firm, Global Brain, in August 2013 and launched in the Japanese market. The company currently has about 450 clients around the world, including in South Korea, Japan, US, Canada, Brazil, Turkey, Russia, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, and is planning to enter the U.S. market in 2014. 5Rocks, which was founded in September 2010, raised 2 billion KRW (1.8 million USD) in a Series A round from Stonebridge Capital in May 2011.

5Rocks is a Korean startup that provides a mobile game analytics service, “5Rocks”. Its main service feature is segment-specific user behavior analytics that provides detailed analysis of users appropriate to the characteristics of different types of games, and enables the simultaneous operation and marketing of a game based on those results. Recognized for its technical excellence, 5Rocks received 2.55 billion KRW (2.3 million USD) from Japanese venture capital firm, Global Brain, in August 2013 and launched in the Japanese market. The company currently has about 450 clients around the world, including in South Korea, Japan, US, Canada, Brazil, Turkey, Russia, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, and is planning to enter the U.S. market in 2014. 5Rocks, which was founded in September 2010, raised 2 billion KRW (1.8 million USD) in a Series A round from Stonebridge Capital in May 2011.

Geniee Inc. is a prominent player in the AdTech and MarTech sectors, founded in 2010 by Tomoaki Kudo. Headquartered in Japan, the company operates internationally with offices in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, while previously having a presence in the USA, China, and India. Geniee specializes in providing software-as-a-service solutions that enhance client success in digital advertising. Its offerings include the Geniee Supply-Side Platform (SSP), which facilitates comparisons of various advertising deals; the Geniee Trading Desk for integrated display ad operations; a Data Management Platform (DMP) that analyzes marketing and user data; and a Data Exchange service for delivering online and email ads using audience data. Through these services, Geniee helps clients optimize their advertising strategies and maximize revenue.