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Indonesia’s first unicorn, ride-hailing startup Gojek has merged with Tokopedia to compete against regional giants Grab and Sea Group to develop the best super-app.

Indonesia’s first unicorn, Gojek started out providing on-demand app-powered motorcycle taxi services. The company quickly grew as it added more services, making use of its large fleet of riders and eventually branching out into logistics and payments. It has recently made investments in other companies, including Bangladeshi bike-taxi service Pathao, insurtech startup PasarPolis and has acquired payment tech companies Midtrans, Kartuku and Mapan. 

Featured in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia 2016 at age 29, Kevin Aluwi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship and International Relations from the University of Southern California. Before joining Gojek in 2014, Kevin worked at Salem Partners, Merah Putih and Zalora. Kevin also co-founded Setipe.com, an Indonesia-based online dating site. He was born in September 1986.After co-founder Nadiem Makarim left Gojek in 2019, Aluwi became Gojek’s co-CEO with fellow executive Andre Soelistyo. With the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia to form GoTo in 2021, Aluwi remained as Gojek CEO while Soelistyo became CEO of GoTo.

Harvard-trained ex-McKinsey consultant Nadiem Makarim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Affairs from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before launching Gojek, Nadiem worked at McKinsey, Zalora Indonesia and Kartuku. Makarim was born in 1984 in Singapore. In October 2019, Makarim left Gojek to take up the post of Minister of Education and Culture in the Indonesian cabinet of ministers.

Brown University graduate Michaelangelo Moran had worked at Martini Link Communications, PT. Mahagaya Perdana (as fashion brand Hugo Boss operations manager) and Danceflo Productions before starting Gojek. He left the ride-hailing startup in October 2016 to follow his passion in the world of arts and entertainment. Michaelangelo also co-founded Semua Properties Bali and Arc Medispa.

North Sumatran native from Pematangsiantar city, William Tanuwijaya, holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Bina Nusantara University. After graduation, he worked as a software developer in various companies. In 2006, he joined the content provider company, PT Indocom Mediatama, as an IT and Business Development Manager; where he met co-founder Leontinus Alpha Edison and future Tokopedia investor Victor Fungkong. When Tokopedia merged with Gojek in 2021, Tanuwijaya remained as Tokopedia’s CEO.

Hera Capital is a Singapore-registered private fund management firm with an entrepreneur-focused strategy. Specifically, it invests in digital, consumer retail and media-related businesses. Hera Capital’s portfolio features notable businesses such as Sophie Paris (direct-sales fashion firm founded in Indonesia), SaladStop and Gojek.

Formation Group aims to create a bridge between Silicon Valley and Asian technology companies. It currently has three offices, in the US, South Korea and Singapore. So far it only has six known portfolio companies, including ride-hailing firm Gojek, grocery shopping company Honestbee, and retail experience technology firm Memebox.

Japan's largest financial institution, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) runs the country's flagship MUFG Bank. As part of the Mitsubishi Group, MUFG also has subsidiaries specializing in finance, securities and investments. Its investment in Indonesia's fast-growing Gojek is part of MUFG's expansion plans to enter the financial services market in Southeast-Asia.

Allianz X is the venture capital arm of Allianz Group. Its investments primarily focus on insurance, healthcare and finance-related tech startups, such as American Well, BIMA (micro-insurance company) and Simplesurance. However, it recently made investments in Indonesian ride-hailing startup Gojek as well as the Drone Racing League, a startup that promotes drone racing as an emerging sport.

American investment capital firm Farallon Capital Management was established in 1986. The company manages equity capital for institutions, including college endowments, charitable foundations and pension plans, and funds for high net worth individuals. While most of its investments are in risk arbitrage and debt restructuring, it has also invested in startups across different verticals, such as Indonesian ride-hailing firm Gojek and a host of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology companies.Farallon’s history with Indonesia began long before Gojek came into existence. In 2002, Farallon bought a controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), an Indonesian bank, during a time when investors avoided Indonesian banks that had been saddled with bad debt. With the controlling stake, Farallon installed a new bank chairman and reformed BCA. Over the next four years Farallon slowly divested in BCA and finally sold the remaining 4% stake in 2006 to earn a profit.

Astra International is an Indonesian conglomerate most famous for its automotive importing and related businesses, although it has subsidiaries in finance, agri-business and property as well. The holding company, PT Astra International Tbk., is listed in the Indonesian stock exchange. Its investments so far have been focused in Indonesia. Companies like Gojek, Sayurbox, and Halodoc have become part of Astra’s portfolio.

As one of the original enterprises of the Japanese Mitsubishi Group, Mitsubishi Motors started its automotive business in the pre-World War era. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produced and imported cars for local use. The automotive company became part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance in 2016 after Nissan acquired a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors. Indonesia's Gojek is its latest investment to expand into the ride-hailing tech sector in Southeast-Asia.

Launched in 2013, Japan’s Rakuten Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of conglomerate Rakuten. It manages a range of funds, such as the early-stage Rakuten Ventures, Rakuten Fintech Fund, and Rakuten Mobility Investments. Its portfolio covers a broad range of companies, including C2C e-commerce platform Carousell, ride-hailing unicorn Gojek, and video game vouchers platform CodaPay. Notable exits include the IPOs of US-based ride hailing company Lyft and image sharing site Pinterest.

American financial services company Capital Group was established in 1931. As one of the world’s oldest investment management firms, it has over $2tn assets under management. Major known investments include arms and aerospace firm BAE Systems and British American Tobacco. In 1992, Capital Group established Capital Group Private Markets, which specializes in alternative private equity and venture capital investments. This organization has invested in companies like ride-hailing firms Gojek and Didi Chuxing, Philippines media conglomerate ABS-CBN, and more.

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