Team

A world-class leadership 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. 

PRADITA ASTARINA

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.

THIERRY SANDERS

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.

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.

HUGO MESSER

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’.

GUILLAUME SEKALA

Portfolio Manger AVC

Guillaume has +12 years experience in financial services, having previously worked as an auditor and consultant at EY (Ernst & Young) in Europe & Asia-Pacific – focused on financial audit & advisory, due diligence, processes & controls improvements. Guillaume now manages a family office focused on Venture Capital investments, and helps SMEs and entrepreneurs through strategic planning and executive support across a wide range of functions.

RAJ KANNAN

Advisor AVC

Raj has +30 years hands-on experience in developing and advising on +US$15bn worth of transactions in infrastructure and development projects in the Asia Pacific region.  He has advised governments, state owned enterprises and private corporations.Raj adds significant value to AVC with his strategic mind, deal-making ability and expansive network of inspiring & well-connected individuals.

CURTIS RAY

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.

Supported by investment and impact experts.

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

INVESTMENT TEAM:  ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE IN SOURCING, EVALUATING AND EXECUTING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES EFFECTIVELY

OLIVIER LENTZE

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.

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.

PORTFOLIO SUPPORT:   DEDICATED TEAM FOR PORTFOLIO SUPPORT AND MENTORING. ALSO SUPPORTING THE INVESTMENT TEAM WITH IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

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.

OKKI SOEBAGIO

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.

THIERRY SANDERS

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.

OKKI SOEBAGIO

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.

PRADITA ASTARINA

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.

NICOLO’ CASTIGLIONE

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.

WILLIAM BLAKEY

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.

FILIPA DE ARAUJO CRISTINA

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.

HUGO MESSER

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’.

OLIVIER LENTZE

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.

CURTIS RAY

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.

STELLA LIM

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.

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.

HERRY HERMAWAN

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.

TOM COURLY

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.

FARRAH BASALAMA

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.

ANGGER SAM NATHANI

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.

LUTHFI JUHARTA

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.

STEPHANY CHRISTINE

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.

RYAN WEI

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.

PARTNER AVC

Executive Roles:

PRADITA ASTARINA

Partner

SENIOR PARTNER AVC

Executive Roles:

THIERRY SANDERS

Partner CFO

PARTNER AVC

Executive Roles:

NICOLO CASTIGLIONE

Managing Partner

PORTFOLIO MANAGER AVC

Executive Roles:

GUILLAUME SEKALA

Partner & Portfolio Manager

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