SMD Ventures

SMDV operates as a venture capital firm and the corporate venture arm of the Sinar Mas Group, deploying capital and resources to cultivate technological innovation across Southeast Asia. The firm focuses on providing strategic investments, expansive network access, and direct mentorship to portfolio companies. Its technical approach integrates the extensive Sinar Mas network with dedicated engineering support through partners like Hyperjump, offering CTO-as-a-service capabilities and talent nurturing services.

Established in 2017 by the pioneering Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group, SMDV originated from an insight into the imperative to foster a thriving digital ecosystem within the region. The group sought to leverage its significant corporate presence and resources to strategically invest in and nurture emerging technology companies. This initiative aims to adapt to and shape the evolving economic landscape through calculated digital investments.

SMDV partners with visionary entrepreneurs who are developing technology solutions positioned to significantly impact Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian market. The firm’s long-term vision is centered on contributing to regional economic development by creating synergistic value across its portfolio and the wider Sinar Mas ecosystem. It endeavors to connect founders and build a collaborative community that collectively drives forward-looking innovation.