Held in Jakarta on 21 October 2025, the Connect for Change (C4C) Summit 2025 brought together more than 500 thought leaders, including startup founders, investors, corporations, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from across the Asia-Pacific region. The Summit addressed one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent growth challenges: the Missing Middle.
“The Missing Middle reflects the shared challenge of strengthening inclusion, competitiveness, and opportunity across Southeast Asia,” said Faye Wongso, Founder of KUMPUL and Chairperson of KUMPUL Impact. “We bring together governments, investors, and entrepreneurs to design collaborations that make growth accessible and sustainable for more businesses.”
Grounded in three core pillars (Connect for Growth, Connect for Innovation, and Connect for Ecosystem) the Summit fostered collaboration to:
- Help entrepreneurs scale sustainably through greater access to knowledge, networks, and financing.
- Encourage the adoption of emerging technologies and business models that drive efficiency and sustainability.
- Strengthen partnerships among startups, corporates, governments, and investors to shape inclusive growth policies and collective action.
What the Media Are Saying About KUMPUL C4C Summit 2025
The KUMPUL C4C Summit 2025 has become a major talking point in the regional startup narrative. Positioned as a strategic response to the Missing Middle issue, it has gained attention not only from startup communities but also from leading media outlets across Asia-Pacific.
From Korea Startup Today and The Leap to Kompas, Media Indonesia, and others, more than 50 media outlets have featured KUMPUL’s C4C Summit 2025 as a transformative catalyst for regional growth and collaboration.
Warta Ekonomi
Tangani Isu Missing Middle di Dunia Usaha, KUMPUL Gelar C4C Summit 2025
Media Indonesia
Lebih dari 500 Pemikir Bahas Soal Missing Middle
Kompas.com
Memaksimalkan Potensi UMKM Perempuan dengan Business Matching Strategis di C4C Summit
Kontan
QR Tap hingga Link Pembayaran: Begini Cara Transaksi Digital Lebih Aman
Tribunnews
Atasi Masalah Missing Middle di Dunia Usaha, 500 Pemikir Berkumpul di Jakarta
Trends.co.id
C4C Summit 2025: Saat Pengusaha Kecil Jadi Kekuatan Baru Ekonomi Asia Tenggara
Investing.com (ID)
Tangani Isu Missing Middle di Dunia Usaha, KUMPUL Gelar C4C Summit 2025
Trends.co.id
Transformasi Kesehatan Digital: Grace Tahir Ajak Indonesia Jadi Pencipta, Bukan Sekadar Pengguna Teknologi
The Leap
KUMPUL Connects Asia Pacific to Tackle Southeast Asia’s Missing Middle at Connect for Change (C4C) Summit 2025
The Leap
Unlocking Southeast Asia’s $300B Blind Spot: How the C4C Summit is Bridging the Missing Middle
VOI.id (EN)
Grace Tahir Encourages Collaboration and Innovation in Digital Health Transformation
VOI.id (ID)
Grace Tahir Dorong Kolaborasi dan Inovasi dalam Transformasi Digital Bidang Kesehatan
Viva.co.id
Bukan Sekadar Urusan Akademik, Ini 5 Alasan Riset Penting untuk Menunjang Bisnis
Viva.co.id
8 Negara dengan Anggaran Riset Terbesar di Dunia, Indonesia Masih Tertinggal Jauh
JPNN.com
KUMPUL Gelar C4C Summit 2025, Fokus Atasi Missing Middle di Asia Tenggara
Warta Ekonomi
KUMPUL Connect for Change Summit 2025 Fasilitasi Kolaborasi antara Startup Indonesia dan Mitra Bisnis Global
JPNN.com
Transformasi Digital di Bidang Kesehatan antara Potensi dan Tantangan Infrastruktur
Headtopics.id
Transformasi Digital di Bidang Kesehatan antara Potensi dan Tantangan
JPNN.com (Mobile)
Missing Middle Tantangan Utama Pertumbuhan UKM di Asia Tenggara
Startup Today (KR)
KUMPUL Connects Asia Pacific to Tackle Southeast Asia’s Missing Middle at Connect for Change (C4C) Summit 2025
The Southeast Asia Desk
Indonesia’s Startup Scene Faces a “Missing Middle” Challenge — featuring Faye Wongso (KUMPUL)
Disway.id
Di Hadapan Investor Dunia, 24 Startup Lokal Pamer Inovasi dalam KUMPUL Connect for Change Summit 2025
Kontan.co.id
Perkuat Ekosistem AI, Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025
Tek.id
10 Startup Terbaik Kompetisi Semesta AI Diumumkan
Mobitekno.com
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup AI 2025
Kompas.id
Inovasi Start-up AI: Dari Penagihan Utang hingga Pencarian Karyawan
KumparanTech
Daftar 10 Startup Terbaik Jebolan Program Semesta AI 2025 – Lintasarta
IDN Times
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup yang Jawab Tantangan Lintas Sektor
Storypreneur.id
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025
Indotelko
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025
Hyperbit.id
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025
Media Banten Cyber
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025, Perkuat Ekosistem AI Nasional
GetPost.id
10 Startup Terbaik di Semesta AI: Kolaborasi Lintasarta dan NVIDIA
IndoposTrust.id
Ini 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025 yang Diumumkan Lintasarta
Technologue.id
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025
ANTARA News
Lintasarta Perkuat Ekosistem AI Nasional Melalui Pitch Day Semesta AI
Overclocking.id
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik dari Program Semesta AI 2025, Dorong Ekosistem Kecerdasan Artifisial Nasional
Review1st.com
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025
RusdiMedia
Lintasarta Umumkan 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI 2025, Dorong Gerakan AI Merdeka untuk Indonesia
Merdeka.com
Terungkap! 10 Startup Terbaik Semesta AI Lintasarta Siap Perkuat Ekosistem AI Nasional
Kemenparekraf
Siaran Pers: 20 Finalis Wonderful Indonesia Scale-Up Hub 2025 Bertemu Calon Investor di Demo Day Jakarta
BatamToday
20 Finalis WISH 2025 Pamer Inovasi di Depan Investor, Dorong Kolaborasi Pariwisata Berkelanjutan
XposeIndonesia
WISH 2025 Diharapkan Jadi Awal yang Baik bagi Pelaku Usaha Pariwisata
KabarSDGs
20 Finalis Wonderful Indonesia Scale-Up Hub (WISH) 2025 Bertemu Calon Investor di Demo Day Jakarta
Majalah Outsiders
WISH 2025 Fasilitasi Pelaku Usaha Pariwisata Bertemu Investor di Tahap Akhir Demo Day
IndosBerita.id
20 Finalis WISH 2025 Pamer Inovasi di Hadapan Investor
Headline.co.id
20 Finalis WISH 2025 Pamer Inovasi ke Investor, Dorong Akses Modal dan Pasar Pelaku Pariwisata
Warta Ekonomi
Branding dan Copywriting Penting untuk Tarik Investor Pariwisata di Demo Day WISH 2025
PPNI-INNA.org
CARES Program Dorong Inovasi Tenaga Kesehatan Resilien di Tengah Perubahan Iklim
Australian Embassy Jakarta (DFAT)
Australia–Indonesia Collaboration: Strengthening Digital Transformation and Innovation
Most1058FM
Australia Perkuat Kolaborasi Teknologi dengan Indonesia untuk Dorong Digitalisasi Nasional
Harian Haluan
Perusahaan Teknologi Australia Menjajaki Transformasi Digital di Indonesia
Building a More Connected Future
At KUMPUL, connection is the foundation of a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready ecosystem. We extend our gratitude to our partners, collaborators, and everyone within this community who made the Summit possible. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, bolder, and more connected startup ecosystem.
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We strengthen local communities while facilitating two-way global market access, helping international businesses tap into Indonesia’s dynamic ecosystem, and empowering local entrepreneurs to expand globally.
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