BRI Ventures

BRI Ventures operates as the corporate venture capital arm of Bank Rakyat Indonesia, strategically deploying capital into innovative, technology-driven startups. The firm primarily focuses on companies that advance financial inclusion and contribute to the digital economy across Indonesia. Through its investment activities, BRI Ventures aims to accelerate technological innovation and foster new solutions that benefit the broader financial ecosystem.

Established in 2019, BRI Ventures was founded as a dedicated initiative by Bank Rakyat Indonesia. The insight behind its formation was to tap into the dynamic startup landscape, leveraging external innovation to complement the parent company's strategic objectives and accelerate its digital transformation. Nicko Widjaja leads the firm as its Chief Executive Officer, steering its investment thesis and operational execution.

The primary beneficiaries of BRI Ventures' operations are the growth-stage technology startups it invests in, providing them with essential capital and strategic partnership. The firm’s overarching vision is to play a crucial role in advancing Indonesia's financial inclusion goals and expanding its digital economy. It achieves this by empowering and cultivating a robust local startup ecosystem, ultimately driving economic development and access.