Kinesys Group

Kinesys Group is a Jakarta-based venture capital firm established in 2019, focusing on early-stage technology startups across Asia. The firm provides funding and strategic support to companies aiming to advance human intelligence, partnering with family offices and institutions globally. Their investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as education, lifestyle, new retail, travel, and entertainment.

The firm has made several investments in Indonesian startups, including Wahyoo, a platform digitizing traditional eateries; Goola, a beverage startup; Zenius Education, an edtech company; ReCharge, a power bank rental service; and Umma, an app supporting the Muslim community. Kinesys Group targets seed rounds with average ticket sizes of approximately $500,000 per startup.

In 2020, Kinesys Group appointed Steven Vanada as managing partner and aimed to raise a $20 million fund to support local early-stage startups. The firm has also invested in Maka Motors, an Indonesian electric motorcycle manufacturer, in July 2023. Kinesys Group continues to seek opportunities to support innovative startups in Southeast Asia, contributing to the region's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.