Why early-stage VCs should focus on founders over business models
While traction always warrants analysis, early-stage deals should never proceed if investors have doubts about the founders' superpowers.
Despite global turmoil, the stars are aligning for Indonesia’s digital economy
This op-ed by Adrian Li originally ran in The Jakarta Post. It’s nearing the end of 2022 and the world isn’t
How Indonesia’s entrepreneurs can capitalize on this moment
This story originally ran in Forbes Indonesia (August 2022). It’s more than fair to say that the economic outlook for the
Smart capital will fuel Indonesia’s surging digital economy
Adrian Li, founder and managing partner of AC Ventures, recently spoke on a panel at the AVCJ Private Equity &
Covid-19 unlocked new capital for ASEAN’s tech investors
Adrian Li, founder and managing partner of AC Ventures, recently spoke in a panel discussion at the AVCJ Private Equity
Indonesian wealth management app PINA bags US$3M seed round led by AC Ventures
PINA offers investors holistic financial advice and wealth management solutions. It brings a bold mission to empower Indonesians seeking financial
2022 the Coming of Age of Indonesia’s Fintech Industry
Indonesia’s fintech industry has seen incredible momentum in the past 19 months. Catalysed by quarantine restrictions introduced by the Covid
Alan Hellawell joins AC Ventures as Senior Advisor and Venture Partner
AC Ventures (ACV), a leading early-stage Indonesia-focused Venture Capital firm, has appointed Alan Hellawell as Senior Advisor and Venture Partner.
FinTech continues to be a hot sector in Southeast Asia after a booming 2021
Original post by TechNode Global FinTech will continue to be one of the hottest sectors in Southeast Asia after investors pumped record
VCs scout opportunities in MedTech despite higher valuation fueled by pandemic
Original post by TechNode Global Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, medical organizations around the world have increasingly used technology to