Venturra

Venturra Capital, established in 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm primarily focused on the burgeoning technology landscape of Southeast Asia. Founded by Stefan Jung, Rudy Ramawy, and John Riady, the firm strategically targets companies from Seed to Series B stages. Their investment thesis revolves around empowering visionary founders who are building disruptive businesses in sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and consumer technology across the region.

The firm has successfully raised and deployed multiple funds, demonstrating an evolving strategy to cover various early stages. Their inaugural fund, Venturra Capital I, launched in 2015 with a substantial $150 million, primarily targeted Series A investments, typically deploying initial checks ranging from $2 million to $5 million. Recognizing the growing opportunity in even earlier stages, Venturra later introduced their "Discovery" series of funds. Venturra Discovery, launched in 2019, had a target size of $60 million, focusing on Seed to Pre-Series A rounds with initial investments typically between $500,000 and $1.5 million. This was followed by Venturra Discovery II, an $80 million fund launched in 2021, which continued to focus on Seed to Pre-Series A, with initial checks from $500,000 to $2 million.

Venturra's portfolio boasts a mix of successful companies and some that faced challenges, reflecting the high-risk, high-reward nature of venture capital. Notable investments include ride-hailing giant Grab (which provided a significant exit for the firm), beauty e-commerce platform Sociolla, and coffee chain Kopi Kenangan. While some portfolio companies like Fabelio and Zilingo encountered difficulties, Venturra's overall strategy emphasizes deep engagement with its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to support growth. The firm remains a key player in the Southeast Asian VC ecosystem, actively seeking to identify and nurture the next generation of regional tech leaders.