Compilation of bite-size updates of partnerships, new features, and plans announced in Indonesian startup scene this week
Caesar Sengupta (VP of Product Management, Google) at Google for Indonesia event
It has been a busy week in the Indonesian tech startup scene (though it is nothing compared to last week, especially for ride-hailing startups in Asia).
For your reading convenience, e27 compiled a list of the news and announcement that fell under our radar this week:
On Tuesday, Google hosted the Google for Indonesia event where the internet giant announced major plans for the market.
Apart from announcing new features in their platform such as the Lite Mode in Google Search, the company also announced the integration of ride-sharing platforms Go-Jek and Grab into Google Maps, enabling users to estimate the tariffs required to use these services to get to their destination.
Google also further stressed their commitment to help train Indonesian developers and startups through the third batch of Launchpad Accelerator, localisation of the Google Developer Certification programme, and the second round of the Indonesia Android Kejar workshop.
Google is also set to partner with local universities such as Bandung Institute of Technology, Binus University, and Gadjah Mada University to provide Basic Android classes in their curriculum.
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Jualo
C2C online marketplace Jualo is teaming up with Kredivo to launch Jualo Kasbon, a payment system that allows users to pay for goods later — up until 30 days. The ‘kasbon‘ concept is already widely known in Indonesian brick-and-mortar small businesses, and the startup decided to bring it online to provide ease of payment.
The system can be used to purchase goods worth up to IDR1.5 million (US$114); and customers can even apply to pay for goods worth up to IDR3 million (US$228 million) under some requirements.
The system can now be used by customers in Greater Jakarta Area.
Lovidovi
Despite having only been launched this May, online marketplace for florists Lovidovi revealed its plan to expand regionally to other Southeast Asian countries by late 2017. According to the China Horticulturan Business Services, the Asian market for florist services is worth more than US$11 billion.
“This is our long-term target: By the middle of next year, we would be able to reach across Indonesian market. And then, the Southeast Asian market by the end of next year,” said Lovidovi Founder Sonny Pattipeilohy.
The startup currently partners with 20 florists across Greater Jakarta Area.
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DOKU
E-payment service provider DOKU announced a partnership with China-based payment service provider PayEase, enabling DOKU-connected users to receive payment through China UnionPay. DOKU merchant-partners can also sell products and services owned by PayEase, such as SilkRoad Trade Ease and Travel Ease.
“We hope that this partnership can open greater opportunity for DOKU merchant-partners to expand its target market while also pushing for their businesses’ growth,” said DOKU COO Nabila Alsagoff.
ZEN Rooms
Budget hotel booking platform ZEN Rooms announced that it has secured partnerships with two different companies in two different sectors: Amar Bank (finance) and Livaza (interior design).
E-commerce platform for interior products Livaza will advise ZEN Rooms’ hotel-partners on its interior design aspect. The startup will provide free consultation and training, as well as special offers for ZEN Rooms’ hotel partners.
Meanwhile, ZEN Rooms partners with Amar Bank through its fintech service Tunaiku to give financial support in helping ZEN Rooms’ hotel partners develop their businesses.
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