1982 Ventures $50M fund and new exec hire

1982 Ventures a Southeast Asian VC proudly welcomes Amiyandra Suratman as their Regional VC Ecosystem and Platform Lead. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Suratman brings her expertise in building robust connections between the fund and diverse partners.

• Appointment: Suratman's appointment aligns with the firm's preparations to launch its second fund, the aptly named 'Fund II', targeting a solid $50M. A quarter of this target has already been secured, with a first close anticipated in 2024.

• Strategy: The projected investment strategy for Fund II includes 30-35 fresh entrants in the fintech and tech-infrastructure sectors.

• Suratman's Credentials: With a rich background in managing partnerships and constructing platforms for startup founders, Suratman excels at integrating corporates into the VC and startup ecosystem. Her credentials include leading Strategic Synergy at MDI Ventures and holding senior positions at Innovation Factory Block71 Jakarta (a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and Salim Group).

• Background: Established in 2020, 1982 Ventures specializes in supporting seed-stage fintech startups in Southeast Asia. By the close of 2021, they boasted a nearly three-fold return on their portfolio firms.

Their portfolio includes notable first-round investments in companies such as Brick, Infina (YC S21), Homebase (YC W21), Wagely, Go Zayaan, Lista, Bluesheets, and Monit.