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Fore Coffee defies IPO playbook in bid to revive Indonesian tech
The coffee chain has made some bold moves, including a self-imposed 12-month lockup. Its share price has more than doubled since the IPO.
Fore Coffee shares jump 34% on IPO debut
The jump nears the IDX’s 35% daily price limit.
Fore Coffee’s IPO oversubscribed by over 200x
It is set to debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on April 14, eyeing a share price of 188 rupiah.
All eyes on Fore as IPO gives 1st sip of cafe startup listings
The first Indonesian cafe chain to IPO is here. Now the question is: Who’s next and will investors bite?
Bali’s rude awakening and rise as a key tech hub in Indonesia
In response to the hard lessons learned from being too dependent on tourism, the island is shifting its focus to the tech sector.
Willson Cuaca’s coconut framework wants startups to focus on core strengths
Cuaca shared his “coconut framework” during the 2022 TIA Conference, which suggests using one sharp knife rather than three dull ones to open up the fruit.
East Ventures raises $550m for latest fund
It will allocate US$150 million for early-stage deals and US$400 million for growth-stage deals.
East Ventures’ Willson Cuaca invests in the film adaptation of a classic Indonesian novel
Cuaca will invest in IDN Media’s newest film Balada Si Roy, which is an adaptation of the Indonesian novel that sold over 300,000 copies.
Asian tech deals slow as novel coronavirus epidemic spreads
Fundraising from LPs in particular have slowed, though deal flow has not been as impacted.
6 Questions with Willson Cuaca
Get up close and personal with Willson Cuaca, co-founder and managing partner of East Ventures, as he answers 6 questions from Tech in Asia.


