Independent Capital Indonesia Opens Startup Opportunities To Join Through Xponent And Zenith Programs

Independent Capital Indonesia Opens Startup Opportunities To Join Through Xponent And Zenith Programs. (Photo: Aris Nurjani/VOI)

JAKARTA PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), issued the Xponent program as a form of business collaboration with startups, Xponent is a forum for startups to synergize with the ecosystem in Mandiri Group.

Xponent Batch 3 took place in conjunction with the introduction of finalist Zenith Accelerator, with the theme 'Collaboration Towards The Future' because it is in line with the company's mission to encourage more collaboration that opens up business potential and connection growth.

Meanwhile, MCI adopts an approach that supports environmental sustainability, one of which is by providing appreciation for business units at Bank Mandiri and Subsidiary Companies in the form of carbon credit certificates.

This certificate notes that each charter contains 8 metric tons of carbon, equivalent to removing a carbon footprint of 8 tons of carbon for the recipient of this charter.

By receiving this certificate, recipients, or so-called beneficiaries, have contributed to efforts to protect the earth by reducing their carbon footprint or institutions by 8 tons of carbon.

Along with Xponent Batch 3, Mandiri Capital Indonesia officially introduced 6 startups that became finalists of the Zenith Accelerator program. Carrying the theme "Catayzing Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability" and after going through the selection and curation process, the Zenith Finalist Top 6 has been selected, namely, a Rekosystem engaged in waste management which aims to create a sustainable ecosystem using technology solutions and environmentally friendly methods.

Furthermore, Lifepack is engaged in digital pharmaceuticals that provide quality treatment and supplements.

As well as Fishlog, an aquaculture-moving company that focuses on driving the ecosystem for the fisheries cold chain industry.

Then practically move on data-based supply chain solution providers for the brand DTC (Direct to Consumer).

AI Rudder by presenting cloud-based AI (Artificial Intelligence) robotic technology for customer service automation.

And finally, Imajin is engaged in the manufacturing online market, starting from the manufacture of Molds, Dies, parts to the rental of CNC machines.

PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia Chief Investment Officer Dennis Pratistha said that the Xponent Batch 3 event will be more special because it coincides with the 8th MCI anniversary, so that it has prepared a different series of events by integrating environmental sustainability elements in it.

"In addition, we also announced 6 finalists Zenith Accelerator who will take part in mentoring, focus group discussions and synergy creation programs to accelerate product integration and collaboration with Mandiri Group," he said at Menara Mandiri, Thursday 9 November.

Xponent Batch 3 also presents ceremonial activities in the context of cooperation between startups and business units that have been successfully realized from the previous Xponent batch results.

The two collaborations are Corporate Banking 5 Group with Trade and Mandiri Utama Finance with Otoklix.

Thank you Samosir, Senior Vice President of Corporate Banking 5 Group Bank Mandiri conveyed that through collaboration with Trade, Bank Mandiri Corporate Banking, together with other work units at Bank Mandiri, it is optimistic that it can increase access to banking and financing services, especially to start-ups and their ecosystems.

"Bank Mandiri is committed to continuing to contribute in strengthening digital growth in Indonesia by helping start-ups gain access to the Mandiri Group ecosystem," he explained.