Team
Our multidisciplinary leadership team brings an effective mix of investment experience, a deep understanding of indonesia and operational expertise; ensuring that AVC can successfully execute on investment opportunities.
Partner AVC
MBA & M.Phil from Cambridge, Pradita is also a Venture Partner of Strategic Year Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-based growth equity fund, and the Senior Vice President of CFI. Winner of the McKinsey Next Generation Women’s Leaders Award in 2017, Pradita brings her experience and passion as a globally-recognised Investment Professional to the AVC team.
Senior Partner AVC
Venture builder with MSc in Agricultural Economics. Thierry is the founder of Mekar.id, Indonesia’s first online lending platform, as well as BiDx and BiD Network Foundation, which were (‘04-’12) the world’s largest online investor matchmaking platforms for emerging market SMEs and Start-ups. Ex-CFO of EcoSecurities Ltd (UK), the world’s first carbon trading company.
Partner AVC
MBA with 12+ years of cross-cultural experience in entrepreneurship, business development, financial modeling, events and marketing in Australia, Asia, Europe and South Africa. Being an entrepreneur in multiple sectors since a young age, Nicolo is a passionate venture builder with an affinity for understanding business needs and driving them to success.
Senior Partner
Hugo has been building companies for over 20 years and believes in the power of entrepreneurship. After founding two tech consultancies, Hugo become an impact angel investor. He recently started a venture building program to help founders start ‘from scratch’ as well as ‘scaling up’.
Portfolio Manger AVC
Advisor AVC
Investment manager
MBA with an extensive experience in emerging markets in entrepreneurship, management consulting, and sales. During the last three years, Curtis has been working in private equity and now joining BIC to deliver more impact to the world.
The leadership team is supported by an experienced impact focused investment team with a long history of working with early stage companies throughout Indonesia across multiple sectors including agri-tech, circular economy and manufacturing
Senior Associate
MSc in Finance & Investments with experiences in Corporate Finance and Private Equity. Helping young enthusiastic founders is what drives Olivier. At BIC, he is passionate about Indonesia and with his proactive impact-driven mindset he excels at supporting its people and companies.
Analyst
Bachelor of Economics in Accounting holder. Herry is passionate and experienced in establishing brands, startups, and also about investments. He has sought out multiple opportunities to develop brand operations and strategy.
ERIC NATANAEL
Impact Startup Expert
Indonesian experienced investor & entrepreneur with +25 years as a serial entrepreneur and venture builder. Eric has invested in a number of successful fast-growing, impact-focused companies throughout Indonesia with a proven ability to add significant value through hands on support and founder coaching.
New Business Development
30 years of investing and deal making in the US and Indonesia. Okki is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience across multiple industries including; TMT/digital space, banking/finance, government and social-enterprise related-sectors, building and exiting multiples ventures along the way. Okki hosts one of Indonesia’s most successful meetups.
Partner & Investment
Committee
Venture builder with MSc in Agricultural Economics. Thierry is the founder of Mekar.id, Indonesia’s first online lending platform, as well as BiDx and BiD Network Foundation, which were (‘04-’12) the world’s largest online investor matchmaking platforms for emerging market SMEs and Start-ups. Ex-CFO of EcoSecurities Ltd (UK), the world’s first carbon trading company.
Partner & Investment
Committee
A seasoned professional / entrepreneur with strong experience in strategic planning, business development and market access across multiple industries including the TMT/digital space, banking/finance, government and social-enterprise related-sectors. Founder of Okki’s Gathering, a social club/marketplace for projects and investors to meet and close deals.
Partner & Investment
Committee
MBA & M.Phil from Cambridge, Pradita is also a Venture Partner of Strategic Year Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-based growth equity fund, and the Senior Vice President of CFI. Winner of the McKinsey Next Generation Women’s Leaders Award in 2017, Pradita brings her experience and passion as a globally-recognised Investment Professional to the team.
Managing Partner & Investment
Committee
MBA with 12+ years of cross-cultural experience in entrepreneurship, business development, financial modeling, events and marketing in Australia, Asia, Europe and South Africa. Being an entrepreneur in multiple sectors since a young age, Nicolo is a passionate venture builder with an affinity for understanding business needs and driving them to success.
Founding Partner
Serial entrepreneur with 15+ years experience in creating companies from e-commerce, events management, security & electrical installations, sales & marketing, and technology. £15mil+ turnover with 100 employees. Impact investor in crypto, social tech, agriculture and real estate. Creator of The Universe Ministry, Conscious Universe, and Bali Investment Club.
Partner & Creative Director
PhDc with 11+ years of professional experience in graphic communication design practice, lecturing in tertiary education and design management for fashion & textile industries.
Filipa has worked side-by-side with some of the world’s top design agencies and publications in Europe, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Macau (ROC), and Indonesia.
Partner & Venture Builder
Hugo has been building companies for over 20 years and believes in the power of entrepreneurship. After founding two tech consultancies, Hugo become an impact angel investor. He recently started a venture building program to help founders start ‘from scratch’ as well as ‘scaling up’.
Senior Associate
MSc in Finance & Investments with experiences in Corporate Finance and Private Equity. Helping young enthusiastic founders is what drives Olivier. At BIC, he is passionate about Indonesia and with his proactive impact-driven mindset he excels at supporting its people and companies.
Investment manager
MBA with an extensive experience in emerging markets in entrepreneurship, management consulting, and sales. During the last three years, Curtis has been working in private equity and now joining BIC to deliver more impact to the world.
Partner
Stella is an entrepreneur with diverse interests, Stella’s business background spans energy, engineering, and impact ventures. She is also passionate about impact investment and women’s empowerment.
Partner
Wilhelm has a long background in the financial industry both in Stockholm and London. Now living in Bali and mainly focusing on new business ventures and investments.
Business Analyst
Bachelor of Economics in Accounting holder. Herry is passionate and experienced in establishing brands, startups, and also about investments. He has sought out multiple opportunities to develop brand operations and strategy.
Partner
MBA with 9+ years in advertising, consulting, and entrepreneurship across Western Europe, South East Asia, and Southern Africa. Previously in management consulting, focussing on digital innovation, agile transformation and business development, Tom specialises in innovation development with C-level and operational teams in FinTech and Telco sectors.
Finance Manager
Farrah has a solid background in accounting and auditing. Her experience in financial analysis and performance management allows her to identify and address potential financial risks and opportunities. She is also skilled in implementing and improving financial systems and processes, ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Web Developer & Marketer
Based in Bali since 2012 with 14 years experience in the hospitality business and 6+ years as Hotels & Resorts General Manager in Indonesia (Bali & Java islands). Sam has recently become a hospitality business development consultant, and is also expanding his digital marketing business skills by developing websites and digital platforms for selected clients.
Community Manager
Luthfi is an experienced startup ecosystem builder in Indonesia. He is well-connected in the startup ecosystem, especially with Venture Capital (VC) and early-stage startups. Now, he is managing relationships with 100+ VCs and 2000+ startups in his network, mostly built from programs and events he created since his early career.
Investor Relations Associate
8+ years of sales experience in various industries and cities in Indonesia, from telco, insurance, and fintech startup company. She believes in delivering good value and solutions to people around her.
Venture Partner
Formerly a cross-border PE investor, Ryan is a serial entrepreneur building businesses with scale and impact at the intersection of consumer lifestyle and tech. Chinese Canadian, graduated from London, worked across 7 countries until finding Bali settled into Indonesia.
