Independent Capital Indonesia Announces Five Elected Startups For The 2025 Zenith Accelerator Program

Photo: Doc. PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI)

JAKARTA - PT Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), a subsidiary of PT Bank Mandiri (Persero), Tbk. which is engaged in the venture capital industry, is again organizing the Zenith Accelerator 2025 program where startups have the opportunity to become business partners for the Mandiri Group ecosystem. MCI plays a role in providing special briefing to selected five startups so that the collaboration and synergy that is built can run effectively.

MCI President Director Ronald Simorangkir emphasized that Zenith 2025 comes with a more mature approach, building and perfecting the previous program.

"This year, we are not only focused on creating a memorandum of understanding (MoU), but also encouraging real business, a real collaboration that creates concrete impacts for startups and the Mandiri Group ecosystem," he said, in a written statement, Thursday, February 20.

Furthermore, Ronald added, this year's selection process was carried out more deeply by involving the Mandiri Group from the start.

"We believe the synergy between MCI and Mandiri Group is a uniqueness that distinguishes Zenith 2025 from other accelerator programs," said Ronald.

In organizing this accelerator program, MCI collaborated with various foreign institutions, including The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Amazon Web Service (AWS), Karna Law Firm, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

The active role of the institution is expected to provide access to selected startups on the network of investors and businesses internationally; increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities; improve technology capabilities; strengthen the functions of Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC); and introduce sustainable business implementations in accordance with ESG principles. So that selected startups can develop their business fundamentals continuously.

The Zenith program was first held in 2024 where MCI brought several startups (AI Rudder, Imajin, Lifepack, Practically, and Recosystems) to synergize with the Mandiri Group's business ecosystem.

Kevin Wu, Managing Director and Co-Founder of AI Rudder as well as alumni of the 2024 Zenith gave appreciation.

"Collaborating with Bank Mandiri helps us build robo-collection solutions that increase bank operational efficiency," said Kevin.

Through a rigorous selection process, MCI introduced five selected startups to join the 2025 Zenith program as follows:

1. DOOgether - A digital platform that connects fitness lovers with sports facilities for easier access to a healthy lifestyle.

2. GOERS - All-in-one solutions to find events and buy tickets seamlessly, help users explore new experiences more practically.

3. Mimin - AI-based solutions to automate customer interactions and increase business operational efficiency.

4. PrimaKu - Parenting and health applications that support monitoring children's growth and development, immunization and vaccination activities, as well as education for parents.

5. Tada - Platform loyalty and rewards that help businesses maintain customers through personalized engagement and incentive strategies.

MCI is committed to encouraging the creation of a startup ecosystem that has solid business fundamentals, products and services that are able to solve problems and business challenges. For this reason, Zenith 2025 comes with a sharp and measurable curriculum, designed to prepare startups to collaborate with the Mandiri Group ecosystem.

This program lasts for the next four months and includes briefing from mentorship and workshops; preparation of a workplan; to preparing for integration or synergy with the Mandiri Group ecosystem.