Convergence Ventures
Convergence Ventures (formerly Convergence Accel) is an Indonesia based venture capital firm.[1] The firm invests primarily in early stage funding in the emerging markets and start-ups which build technology products and internet services with a primary focus on Indonesia. The firm was founded by Adrian Li and joined by Partner Donald Wihardja in November 2014.[2] The company manages a US$25 million fund with LPs from Indonesia, China and the US.[3][4][5]
Venture capital firm | |
Industry | Investment services |
Founded | 2014 |
Founder | Adrian Li |
Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Website | http://www.convergencevc.com |
History
Convergence was founded by Adrian Li in 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia.[6] The firm focuses on early stage companies primarily in digital media, digital commerce, O2O and enabling technologies and invests at Pre- Series A to Series B stage.[7] Up to end of 2015 the fund had announced 9 investments in Indotrading, Female Daily Network,[8] Qraved, MalesBanget (MBDC Media), Paktor, Adskom, YesBoss, MoneySmart and Ematic Solutions.[9]
In November 2015, Convergence Ventures announced a strategic and financial partnership with Baidu.[10]
Areas of Investment
Convergence Ventures focuses on the following areas of investment:
- Consumer Internet
- Financial Technology
- Digital Advertising
- Online Media
- eCommerce
- Social Networking and Communication
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
References
- Leighton Cosseboom (23 Sep 2015). "Southeast Asia's top 37 startup investment firms". Tech In Asia. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
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- Catherine Shu (24 November 2014). "Convergence Accel Launches $25M Fund Focused On Indonesian Startups". TechCrunch. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Twishy Shahi (24 November 2014). "Convergence Accel launches with US$25M Indonesia-focussed fund". Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Dan Primack (24 November 2014). "Term Sheet". Fortune. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Shiwen Yap (27 January 2016). "Jakarta meal delivery startup Black Garlic bags seed funds from Convergence, Skystar". Dealstreetasia. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Winnie Liu (24 November 2014). "Convergence Accel launches $25m Indonesia VC fund". AVCJ. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Resty Woro Yuniar (29 November 2014). "Indonesian Women's Online Shopping Habits". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Iris Leung (11 November 2015). "Baidu Indonesia teams up with Jakarta-based Convergence Ventures". e27.co. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- "Baidu Gandeng Convergence Ventures untuk Dukung Startup". Indotelko. Retrieved 4 March 2016.