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§ Private Profile · Pasar Minggu, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Job search platform focused on blue-collar workers.
Pintarnya adalah startup teknologi di Indonesia yang menghubungkan pencari kerja dengan peluang pekerjaan dan penghasilan tambahan. Pintarnya terdaftar di KEMNAKER dan diawasi oleh KOMDIGI.
Pintarnya has raised $37.4M across 3 funding rounds.
Pintarnya has raised $37.4M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Pintarnya is an Indonesian technology company that operates a digital employment platform primarily serving blue-collar and informal workers. It combines AI-driven job matching with financial services, including safer, collateral-backed loans tailored to workers’ repayment capacity. The platform addresses the dual challenges of earning a stable income and accessing responsible credit, serving over 10 million job seekers and 40,000 employers nationwide. Pintarnya’s mission is to empower Indonesian workers not only to find jobs but also to improve their financial health and life prospects, aiming to become a super app for workers’ income, skills, and financial needs[1][3][5].
Founded in 2022 by Ghirish Pokardas, Nelly Nurmalasari, and Henry Hendrawan, Pintarnya emerged to tackle two major issues faced by Indonesian workers: the difficulty of finding jobs through traditional offline methods and the lack of access to fair lending options. The founders recognized that many workers relied on informal job fairs and predatory lenders, which limited their economic mobility. Early traction was strong, with rapid user growth and revenue increasing nearly fivefold year-over-year, reflecting the platform’s relevance and effectiveness in digitizing job matching and providing healthier financial products[1][3][4][6].
Pintarnya rides the wave of digital transformation in Southeast Asia’s labor market and financial inclusion efforts. Indonesia’s large informal workforce (about 59%) lacks access to formal jobs and credit, creating a significant market gap. The timing is favorable due to government prioritization of financial inclusion and the rise of the gig economy. Pintarnya’s platform not only digitizes job search but also integrates financial services, positioning it as a critical bridge between employment and wealth-building for millions of workers. This dual approach influences the ecosystem by promoting sustainable economic growth, reducing inequalities, and fostering innovation in employment and fintech sectors[1][5][6].
Pintarnya is poised to expand its financial services beyond loans, potentially adding micro-savings and investment products through partnerships. Its vision is to evolve into Indonesia’s go-to super app for workers, supporting them throughout their career and financial life cycle. Regional expansion in Southeast Asia is also a possibility if market conditions align. Trends such as AI-driven recruitment, gig economy growth, and increased digital financial inclusion will shape its trajectory. As Pintarnya scales, it could significantly influence how blue-collar workers access jobs and financial products, driving broader socioeconomic impact in emerging markets[1][4][5][7].
Pintarnya has raised $37.4M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Debt in January 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | $14M Debt Financing | Chin Chao | — | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $17M Series A | — | Rubio Impact Ventures, Square PEG Capital, East Ventures | Announced |
| May 18, 2022 | $6.4M Grant | Abheek Anand, General Catalyst | — | Announced |
Pintarnya has raised $37.4M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Pintarnya's investors include Chin Chao, Rubio Impact Ventures, Square Peg Capital, East Ventures, Abheek Anand, General Catalyst.