PasarMIKRO is a technology company.
PasarMIKRO has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
PasarMIKRO has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
PasarMIKRO has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
PasarMIKRO's investors include 1982 Ventures, CyberAgent Ventures.
PasarMIKRO is an Indonesian agricultural fintech startup operating as a B2B marketplace and trade finance platform that connects farmers, fishermen, breeders, and micro-traders for online transactions of commodities like eggs, corn, rice, fruits, and coffee.[1][2][4][5] It solves critical cash flow, market access, and financial inclusion challenges for over 20 million small-scale agribusinesses by offering embedded finance via its "Talangin" feature for trade credit, alongside tools for inventory tracking, digital billing, bookkeeping, risk management, traceability, and insurance.[1][2][3][4] Serving smallholder farmers and traders primarily in Java, Lampung, Sulawesi, and Bali, PasarMIKRO has raised over $2.5 million in funding, onboarded thousands of users, disbursed millions in payments, and earned recognition as Indonesia's #1 agri-trade platform and Best AgriTech App of 2023, demonstrating strong growth momentum through pilots since 2020 and expansions in commodities and features.[2][3][4][6]
PasarMIKRO emerged as a social startup founded by passionate Indonesians to tackle longstanding issues in small-farm-dominated developing economies, particularly manual sales recording and cash flow barriers that hinder credit access for MSME farmers and breeders.[1][6] The idea crystallized around digitizing upstream agri-trading, with a pilot launch in December 2020 that quickly onboarded nearly 1,000 farmers, suppliers, and traders while disbursing over $13 million.[3] Key figures include Chief Operating Officer Edo Djayaputra, who drives impact-focused evolution amid continuous learning.[6] Backed by investors like Resolution Ventures, Gayo Capital, and others, it raised $2.5 million to fuel marketing, sales, team growth, and product innovation, evolving from a basic marketplace to a comprehensive end-to-end platform with financial services.[3]
PasarMIKRO rides the wave of agri-fintech digitalization in Indonesia, where fragmented smallholder farming, cash-centric trades, and limited liquidity stifle growth amid a sector serving millions.[1][3][6] Its timing aligns with rising demand for financial inclusion, traceability, and climate-resilient solutions in developing markets, amplified by post-2020 digital adoption and investor interest in sustainable agribusiness.[3][4][6] Market forces like government pushes for MSME empowerment and global supply chain transparency favor its model, which bridges tech gaps for smallholders while generating valuable data for lending and risk management.[1][3] By uplifting 3,500+ users and expanding commodities, it influences Indonesia's agri-ecosystem, fostering sustainable scaling, reduced intermediaries, and broader adoption of tech in remote areas like Java and Bali.[4][6]
PasarMIKRO is poised to deepen penetration in Indonesia's $100B+ agri-sector through team expansion, new commodities, partnerships with financial institutions, and enhanced features like climate-linked insurance and white-label tools.[3][4] Trends in AI-driven credit scoring, blockchain traceability, and ESG investing will propel its growth, potentially onboarding tens of thousands more users and hitting multi-million trade volumes amid Southeast Asia's agri-digital boom. Its influence could evolve from national leader to regional player, solidifying impact-first innovation that empowers smallholders—echoing its founding mission to revolutionize access to markets and finance.[1][3][6]
PasarMIKRO has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in November 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | $3.0M Seed | 1982 Ventures, CyberAgent Ventures |