aastha
Aastha is an Indonesia correspondent at DealStreetAsia, covering startup funding, deals, M&A and public listings in Indonesia as well as Singapore. Her previous stints include roles at NDTV, CNBC TV 18 in India and Forbes Indonesia.
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Indonesian agritech startup Semaai said to have closed bridge round
Semaai last raised $4.7m over a year ago led by Tokyo-based CyberAgent Capital.
Aspire said to be scaling down Indonesia focus amid strategy shift
The SG-based fintech is shifting its focus towards a more global expansion.
Indonesia air tech startup Nafas raises funding from Rigel Capital, QDB
The company is in the final stages of closing a nearly $3m investment round.
Pizza Hut Indonesia owner said to be eyeing strategic deals, potential exit
Consolidation of operations of Pizza Hut and Marugame Udon may be in cards.
Indonesian F&B startup DailyCo eyes acquisition feast to spur growth
It is said to be evaluating several potential acquisitions, including Dunkin’ Indonesia and PT Inti Prima Rasa.
Everstone, MAP sell their entire stake in Domino’s Pizza Indonesia
Everstone had bought a 51% stake in Domino’s Pizza Indonesia in 2014.
GoTo Financial may be spun off in potential Grab-GoTo merger
GoTo is said to be in advanced talks with a Japanese investor to sell the fintech division.
Indonesia’s Beleaf, AgriAku said to have reduced up to 30% staff
Beleaf has reportedly reduced its workforce from 125 to 85 across all departments.
Elevarm bags $4.25m, Eratani nears funding, defying Indonesia’s agritech challenges
Elevarm sealed a pre-Series A round led by Intudo Ventures.
MDI’s portfolio sale said to have drawn three new potential buyers
Talks with Beta Lab are said to be progressing faster than discussions with other firms.
