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SMDV
SMDV actively contributes to SEA economy development by extending investment fund to active venture capital firms and fostering prominent entrepreneurs.
SMDV
SMDV actively contributes to SEA economy development by extending investment fund to active venture capital firms and fostering prominent entrepreneurs. It supports visionary entrepreneurs to build sustainable ventures and collaborates with its portfolios and the Sinar Mas network to drive synergies and create value. The firm works closely side by side with entrepreneurs and manages SMDV portfolio companies.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Indonesia
City
Jakarta
Corporate office
Jakarta, Indonesia
Principals
Juliana Titien
Finance
Edward Judokusumo
Invesment
Pui Li Ho
Value Creation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at SMDV?
SMDV does not publicly disclose its investment committee members. Decision-making authority sits within the venture arm, drawing on mandates set by Sinar Mas Group's leadership.
Does SMDV operate as a corporate venture capital arm or an independent venture firm?
SMDV sits between the two. It invests balance-sheet capital from a single ultimate shareholder — Sinar Mas Group — and focuses on external, non-captive portfolio companies. Unlike many CVCs, it has not announced exclusive rights to or integration mandates with the parent's business units.
What operational resources does SMDV provide beyond capital?
SMDV owns two distinct support platforms: Hyperjump, which embeds senior software-engineering leaders and development resources inside portfolio companies, and Wirehire, a centralized hiring, payroll, and administrative service. Both are designed to lower the operational burden on early-stage founders.
Does SMDV participate in fund commitments, direct deals, or both?
SMDV pursues a hybrid strategy: it makes direct equity investments in growth-stage and venture-backed digital companies, and it also commits to regional venture capital funds. The combination allows deal access through both proprietary direct sourcing and pipeline sharing with partner GPs.
Which markets does SMDV cover?
SMDV's primary market is Indonesia, and it has stated an intention to build a Southeast Asia-wide portfolio. Publicly confirmed deal activity includes investments in Vietnam (Koina) and broader regional fund commitments.
How does SMDV's relationship with Sinar Mas Group affect portfolio companies?
The relationship gives portfolio companies potential access to Sinar Mas Group's distribution networks, real-asset footprint, and business partnerships across Indonesia and the region. The arrangement is non-exclusive: SMDV-backed companies are not required to sell into or buy from Sinar Mas subsidiaries.
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