Why the China time capsule theory fails tech investors in ASEAN
A frequent assumption we hear is that “Indonesia is like China ten years ago.” However, tech investors need to stop
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 &
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