On March 1st, 2025, KUMPUL marked a major milestone: 10 years of building and nurturing Indonesia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. A decade ago, KUMPUL was founded with a simple yet powerful belief, that entrepreneurs in Indonesia, regardless of their background or location, deserve access to a supportive, inclusive ecosystem.

Our founder, Faye Wongso, saw a fragmented landscape where talents, startups, and MSMEs struggled to find the right support, networks, and opportunities. Despite the abundance of potential, access remained limited.

From a Vision to a Movement

In 2015, KUMPUL began as a coworking space in Bali. Built not just as a place to work, but as a collaborative community for early-stage entrepreneurs and changemakers. Through resilience, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to collaboration, KUMPUL has since evolved into a two-way global ecosystem enabler, impacting over 52,000 startups and 82,000 MSMEs across and beyond Indonesia’s borders.

What started as a vision to empower entrepreneurs has now evolved into an ecosystem that has connected entrepreneurs across Indonesia and Asia Pacific, providing them with access to grow and scale.

Appreciating the Ones Who Made It Happen

Throughout March, we celebrated a decade of growth with our partners, networks, and team through a series of fun yet meaningful initiatives.

March 5, We kicked off with an internal celebration, held in hybrid format. Under the theme “Reflecting on a Decade, Strengthening Bonds, and Embracing the Future,” the event opened with a speech by Founder & Chairperson Faye Wongso, followed by a keynote by Managing Director Mega Prawita. The day was filled with team games, from trivia on KUMPUL’s journey to a pitch session of unique business ideas, judged by our founder and managing director.

Picture – Faye Wongso’s session at Iftar Gathering with VCs & Founders. Internal Documentation.

March 6, In the spirit of Ramadan’s blessings we hosted a Ifthar Gathering with VCs & Founders in collaboration with Antler, Digital Currency Group, Google Cloud, KUMPUL, and Xendit. This special evening brought together over 20 VCs and more than 100 founders for a meaningful iftar, providing them with a space to connect and network while sharing the blessings of iftar.

March 10, we held the second edition of the Executive Lab Forum in Jakarta as the main highlight of our anniversary month. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss pressing topics, from startup stability to AI ethics and Fragmentation in cross-sector collaboration.

Event Highlights 

• The official launch of our Impact Report: A Decade of Growth
  
• The introduction of KUMPUL Impact: Yayasan Ruansa Dampak Bersama, Social Impact arm of KUMPUL.
  
• The inauguration of Tech Indonesia Advocates, the local chapter of Global Tech Advocates that connects the country to over 40 global tech hubs. The ceremony was led by Leslie Sarma, GTA Asia-Pacific Lead; Faye Wongso, Group Lead of Tech Indonesia Advocates; and Mega Prawita, Advocate of Tech Indonesia Advocates.

Picture – Iftar and Q1 Townhall. Internal Documentation.

March 17, This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the passionate, like-minded individuals behind the scenes. We gathered for a special Iftar and Q1 Townhall with our team. It was a fun and meaningful moment to strengthen our bond through an Internal Group Challenge, where each group proposed a future initiative or strategy to reinforce KUMPUL’s role as an ecosystem builder over the next decade. We also announced the Best Employee of Q1 and the winners of KUMPUL’s Birthday Individual Challenges.

March 18,  We deepened our global connection through Global Market Insights: Indonesia and the UK, bringing together 9 key leaders, investors, and ecosystem experts to discuss business trends and expansion strategies across both countries.

Speakers included:

• Desra Percaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UK
  
• Russ Shaw, Founder of Global Tech Advocates
  
• Faye Wongso, Chairperson of KUMPUL
  
• Mia Aulia Gaswara, VP of Program, KUMPUL
  
• Siti Tiefryani Fahiyah, Director of IIPC
  
• Nathaniel Manungsong, Managing Partner at Adrem Law
  
• Sarah Lau, Head of China and ASEAN Desk, Irwin Mitchell
  
• Colin Tan, Director of Operations, TusPark UK
  
• John Spindler, General Partner, Twin Path Ventures.

Screenshot – Wellness session with psychologist Sindya Bisono from Tabula. Internal Documentation.

March 21, Creating an inclusive and sustainable ecosystem starts with nurturing the individuals within it. We wrapped up the month with a wellness session led by psychologist Sindya Bisono from Tabula. In the spirit of Ramadan, she shared valuable insights on how to stay creative, meet deadlines, and maintain inner peace amidst busy schedules.

Looking Ahead

With the support of more than 170 partners, 340 connections, and incredible individuals in this ecosystem, we have built a strong foundation for collaboration and innovation. As we expand our global reach, we remain deeply committed to strengthening local communities. We will continue Connecting Possibilities for the next decade of growth, shaping a new era of innovation and impact.

Grow Locally, Expand Globally with KUMPUL

KUMPUL accelerates growth by connecting entrepreneurs with strategic networks, exclusive resources, and expert insights. As Indonesia’s leading entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler, KUMPUL strengthens local communities while facilitating two-way global market access, helping international businesses tap into Indonesia’s dynamic ecosystem and supporting local entrepreneurs in expanding worldwide. Through impactful collaborations with key industry players, KUMPUL empowers entrepreneurs to scale efficiently, compete globally, and drive meaningful impact.

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