The investment landscape in Indonesia's technology sector is entering a new, much more selective chapter. Investors are no longer just chasing instant and rapid business growth. Instead, the main focus has shifted to startups with healthy business models, high resilience to market volatility, and long-term sustainability prospects.
This paradigm shift was analyzed in depth in the Green Talks podcast program by Katadata Green. Featuring Avina Sugiarto as Partner of East Ventures and moderated by Romora Edward Sitorus as ADB Policy Advisor, the discussion reviewed how the sustainability aspect has now transformed into a crucial indicator in determining funding viability for startups.
In addition to formulating new investor assessment criteria, this discussion also mapped out the significant potential in several strategic sectors projected to support the future direction of the national digital economy. These future sectors include artificial intelligence (AI), digital health technology, climate technology (climate-tech), and clean energy development.
