AC Ventures
Growth equityJakarta · Seed–Growth · 30 people tracked
Also known as ACV CAPITAL PTE. LTD.
Investment thesis
The firm focuses on scalable, technology-enabled companies addressing critical needs across Southeast Asia's digital economy. It backs high-growth businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term market potential, aiming to deliver both commercial returns and strategic impact. Beyond capital, it offers strategic guidance, operational expertise, and regional insight to help proven businesses scale into market leaders, supporting sustainable growth, institutional readiness, and long-term value creation across the region and beyond.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 30 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 37 of 85 portfolio companiesFintech ×15SaaS ×11Consumer ×10Enterprise Software ×6FoodTech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Marketplaces ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:Indonesia×24United States×3Singapore×2Peru×1
Investments · 85 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathExclusive distributor and retailer in Southeast Asia for leading global fashion and lifestyle brands
AI-powered climate carbon management SaaS helping real estate developers measure and mitigate emissions
Integrated construction materials company delivering affordable, labor-efficient, and sustainable solutions
BukuWarung is a financial application that helps Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) manage payments, accounting, and access loans.
FintechSaaSJakarta, ID
Abhinay Peddisetty(Founder)in
San Francisco, US
Ahreum Kang(Executive Officer, Director)Osuke Honda(Director)Da Woon Kang(Executive Officer, Director)
Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that matches singles seeking serious relationships through curated daily batches of potential partners based on detailed profile information and stated preferences.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialNew York, US
Arum Kang(CEO & Co-Founder)
AI-powered platform connecting doctors across Southeast Asia to medical literature and peer collaboration
Durianpay provides payment infrastructure for enterprises in Southeast Asia, enabling acceptance of local payment methods, automated payouts to banks and e-wallets, and centralized fund management through unified APIs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSJakarta, ID
Southeast Asia-focused platform enabling tech growth through industry coverage and investment access
Eden Farm operates a direct supply platform connecting farmers to restaurants and cafes in Indonesia, bypassing intermediaries to stabilize produce prices for buyers while guaranteeing revenue to suppliers.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainJakarta, ID
David Gunawan(Founder)inRamavito Mountanio(Founder)inFebrianto Gamal(Founder)in
Ematic Solutions is a digital marketing consultancy that helps companies adopt and implement marketing technologies and end-to-end services.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Fazz offers digital financial services through an app for consumers and integrated digital solutions to support business operations and company growth.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
The go-to beauty platform for Indonesian women, redefining beauty discovery and shopping
Female Daily Network is a beauty-focused community and content platform that provides product reviews, beauty education, and updates to consumers interested in beauty and cosmetics.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Oatside produces oat milk used as a dairy alternative in beverages and recipes such as lattes, milkshakes, and bubble tea.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Fore Coffee operates a chain of coffee shops offering coffee, food (Fore Deli), a children's non-coffee menu (Fore Junior), and donuts, along with a mobile app for loyalty and online ordering.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechJakarta, ID
Fuse provides a WhatsApp-based platform that enables insurance agents and partners to manage automobile insurance transactions, from quotations to policy issuance.
InsurTechSaaSJakarta, ID
Earned-wage access platform enabling on-demand salary and workforce management solutions
Fast-growing skincare brand in Southeast Asia offering affordable and nature-based beauty products
Indonesia's leading logistics platform connecting shippers with truck operators and 3PLs
Kargo Technologies provides a digital logistics platform that integrates shippers with a network of transporters and drivers in Indonesia.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSJakarta, ID
Smile care brand providing tailored and affordable clear aligners through dentists
Mass-market F&B chain brand operator in Indonesia that currently runs Tsuka Ramen, an affordable ramen chain.
MoneySmart operates a financial comparison and content platform where consumers can compare banking, insurance, and investment products, and offers advisory services for mortgages, life, and health insurance.
FintechInsurTechMarketplaces
Pathao is an app-based consumer super app offering ride-hailing, food delivery, e-commerce logistics, and fintech services.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDover, US
Fahim Saleh(Director)Hussain Elius(Executive Officer)Edward Simnett(Director)Siamac Kamalie(Director)Efath Sharker(Director)Shifat Adnan(Executive Officer)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does AC Ventures invest at?
- AC Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is AC Ventures's typical check size?
- AC Ventures typically writes checks of $963K – $87M.
- What sectors does AC Ventures focus on?
- AC Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is AC Ventures located?
- AC Ventures is headquartered in Jakarta, ID.
- Does AC Ventures lead rounds?
- AC Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗AC Ventures' recent portfolio companies have shown strong momentum across consumer and fintech sectors in Southeast Asia: coffee company FORE achieved record revenue of IDR 1 trillion in H1 2026 while expanding its retail footprint, affordable-premium appliance maker Simplus reached 18 million users by targeting design-conscious consumers, and payments platform Xendit integrated Philippine rival Dragonpay to strengthen regional connectivity. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team
AC Ventures & Investing into Indonesia with Helen Wong
Analyse Asia · Helen Wong · youtube.com
Helen Wong: AC Ventures Managing Partner Leadership Journey & China VC Acceleration - E423
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast with Jeremy Au · Helen Wong
What are the red flags that deter Adrian Li from AC Ventures in investing into startups?
Analyse Asia · Adrian Li
The typical day of a VC for Adrian Li from AC Ventures
Analyse Podcast · Adrian Li
Why AC Ventures is always indexed towards the Indonesia market by Adrian Li
Analyse Podcast · Adrian Li
Adrian Li shares the origin story of AC Ventures in Indonesia
Analyse Podcast · Adrian Li
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