Nicko WidjajaThe Misinterpretation of Corporate Venture CapitalThat’s the photo of me sharing what would be MDI Ventures’ investment thesis back in April of 2015. Still today, I’m often asked all about…4 min read·Aug 25, 2022--2--2
Nicko WidjajainIsland CapHow we help foreign investors enter Indonesia’s tech spaceForeign players who want to dig into the local market need to explore various types of investment models apart from traditional VC.5 min read·Jul 3, 2019----
Nicko WidjajainIsland CapWhat to look for in early-stage tech deals in Southeast AsiaExceptional founders are rare in Southeast Asia. If you’re sizing up the market from the outside, it’s best to know what you’re hunting…6 min read·Jun 23, 2019----
Nicko WidjajainIsland CapHow Tech Startups are Bringing Healthcare to Indonesia’s Rural AreasThe Indonesian healthcare industry is ripe for investment. Here’s how tech startups are bringing medical innovations to the remote places.5 min read·Jun 17, 2019----
Nicko WidjajainIsland CapHow US Investors Can Bet on Tech in Emerging AsiaHere are a few tips to help western backers get in on the region’s corporate venture capital game.5 min read·May 26, 2019----
Nicko WidjajaCorporate funds will shake up Indonesian VC modelInjecting capital into a nascent market is no longer enough to succeed6 min read·Apr 22, 2018----
Nicko WidjajaOpinion: Indonesia Needs More Scale-Ups, Not More StartupsEmployees work in front of computers at PT Tokopedia’s offices in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Photographer: Dimas…4 min read·Dec 11, 2017----