The Evolution of VC in Indonesia
Reflections on how Indonesia's venture ecosystem has changed since 2014, and where it is heading next.
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Entrepreneur, Private Equity Investor & Hybrid Athlete
Empowering Entrepreneurs, Accelerating Growth
Over 20 years building and backing technology-enabled businesses across Asia. Founder & Managing Partner at ACV Capital. Cambridge BA & MA, Stanford GSB MBA, Tsinghua EMBA, and Kauffman Fellow.
20+
Years Entrepreneurship
BA & MA Economics
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About Me
I'm an entrepreneur and private equity investor with over 20 years of experience building and backing technology-enabled companies across Asia. As Founder & Managing Partner at ACV Capital, I focus on Southeast Asia's most promising businesses, combining operational insight with long-term capital.
My academic foundation spans Cambridge University, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Tsinghua University. As a Kauffman Fellow, I have been shaped by the belief that the principles that make great entrepreneurs also apply to athletic training and personal health: resilience, strategic thinking, and long-term vision.
Insights & Writing
Thoughts on entrepreneurship, private equity, technology-enabled businesses, and building for the long term.
ACV Capital's Journey
A conversation on Adrian's investment philosophy and the vision behind ACV Capital's work in Indonesia.
Read MoreIndonesia's Compelling Market
Why Indonesia's scale and growth potential make it one of Southeast Asia's strongest investment markets.
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Book
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Venture Capital in Emerging Markets
Lessons from Indonesia's Digital Decade
A practical and nuanced tour of Indonesia's technology markets, written for global investors, business leaders, family offices, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of the world's most important emerging digital economies.
Authors
Adrian Li & Leighton Cosseboom
Publisher
Wiley, 2025
Format
Hardcover / ebook, 240 pages
ISBN
9781394313655
Podcast
Host of The Agentic Alpha
The Agentic Alpha is a new podcast on how founders and operators are using agentic AI inside real businesses, moving beyond hype into practical workflows, measurable operating leverage, and sharper execution.
As host, I speak with entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia who are applying AI to consumer insights, recruitment, logistics, retail, climate data, fintech infrastructure, and other operationally dense sectors. The focus is simple: what is actually working, what is still experimental, and what leaders can learn from the companies already putting AI into production.
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Practical AI. Real Results.
Coming soon Q3 2026
Featured Themes
Agentic workflows, AI operating leverage, customer-facing AI, and vertical productivity
Planned Conversations
Supermom, Majoo, Shipper, 707, Accacia, Durianpay, and other ACV portfolio leaders
Audience
Founders, operators, investors, and business leaders translating AI into real execution
Resources
Playbooks and reports on building sustainable businesses.
Playbook
Playbook to Retain Top Talent for the Digital Age
A practical guide to talent retention for technology companies in Southeast Asia.
With Kearney
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Report
ACV Capital Impact Report 2024
A report on accelerating impact into new heights, created in collaboration with Deloitte.
With Deloitte
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Playbook
Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups
A startup-focused guide to building more robust cybersecurity practices.
With PwC
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Report
Scaling Impact with Technology
Data-driven ESG standards for the local technology sector.
With Boston Consulting Group
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ACV Capital
Founder & Managing Partner
ACV backs visionary entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia with an operators-first approach. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses transforming industries across the region.
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