GDP VentureVenture Builder
Venture builder (not traditional VC) of Djarum Group. Founded 2010 by CEO Martin Hartono (son of Robert Budi Hartono, Indonesia's richest person). Portfolio: Blibli (IPO 2022), Kaskus, Kumparan, Tiket.com.
Investment Thesis
GDP Venture (Global Digital Prima Venture) is the venture builder arm of the Djarum Group, founded 2010 by Martin Hartono, son of Robert Budi Hartono (Indonesia's richest person, $47B net worth from Djarum tobacco + BCA stake). Functions as venture builder focusing on digital communities, media, commerce, and solution companies rather than traditional VC. Merah Putih incubator operates under GDP Venture. Latest investment: Kumparan (Oct 2024).
Operating Model
- 01Venture building (not passive investing)
- 02Long-term ecosystem play
- 03Community-first approach
- 04Merah Putih incubator
Focus Areas
Verified Deal Flow (2019-2025)
| Startup | Date | Stage | Amount | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospeku | Aug 2021 | Seed | Undisclosed | Proptech |
| Kata.ai | Jan 2021 | Series B | US$ 8M | SaaS / AI |
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