KUMPUL

What KUMPUL does

KUMPUL (legal entity PT. Ruang Kreasi Berdaya) is an Indonesia-headquartered entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler founded in 2015, operating as a "super-connector" between startups, MSMEs, digital talents, investors, corporates, and government agencies across Southeast Asia. Its core technology asset is KUMPUL Access (access.kumpul.id), a multi-module platform comprising SCRIN (a scale-up readiness index with operational, managerial, and financial indicators), ConnectPad (mentor/investor/corporate matching), Access+ (funding and marketing network access), and STAGE (curated startup data platform). The company also runs a portfolio of grant-funded programs (AI Ignition Indonesia, AIM ASEAN, SheHacks, BEKUP Global Scale-Up, GENsi, SEED Inclusivity, EmPower, SOLUSI, CARES) and the annual C4C Summit that drew 800+ changemakers in 2025.

The business model is primarily fee-for-program implementation on grant-funded mandates: KUMPUL is selected by institutional sponsors — including Google.org, Asian Development Bank, ASEAN Foundation, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Visa Foundation, Petronas, EKRAF, UN Women/UNEP, Gates Foundation/Accion, and FWD Insurance — to design, run, and report on entrepreneurship and digital-skills programs targeting startups, MSMEs, digital talents, women entrepreneurs, and impact-driven enterprises. End-participant pricing is freemium (programs are free to qualifying entrepreneurs), while revenue accrues to KUMPUL through sponsor contracts, ecosystem facilitation (business matching, investor introductions), and event sponsorship (e.g., Austrade, Alibaba Cloud, Lintasarta at C4C Summit). KUMPUL Impact (Yayasan Ruansa Dampak Bersama) operates as a wholly owned subsidiary focused on social and environmental impact programs.

In 2025 the company reported reaching 34 of 38 Indonesian provinces, certifying 7,525 digital talents, empowering 511 MSMEs, engaging 1,540 startups, and facilitating over USD 2.5 million in external funding for eight impact-driven startups. Its 520+ startup alumni, 340+ ecosystem partners, and cross-border MoUs (notably Digital Penang renewed for 2026-2027) position it as a leading non-traditional, sponsor-mediated entrepreneurship platform rather than a venture-backed technology company.

Name

KUMPUL

Legal name

PT. Ruang Kreasi Berdaya

Website

https://kumpul.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KUMPUL is an Indonesia-based entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler founded in 2015, connecting 520+ startups, MSMEs, and digital talents with corporates, investors, and government through programs, the KUMPUL Access platform, and the annual C4C Summit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Enablement Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Business Associations (813910), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Marketing, Branding & Sales Skills (EDAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Startup acceleration
• MSME development
• Digital talent training
• Impact investment facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmerah

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Program and Partnership Services: KUMPUL generates revenue through strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and international organizations who sponsor or commission entrepreneurship development programs. Programs like AI Ignition (with Google.org/ADB), SheHacks (with Indosat), and BEKUP (with EKRAF) are co-funded by partners.
2. Ecosystem Facilitation: Revenue derived from facilitating connections between startups, investors, and corporates through business matching services, investor-introductions, and market access facilitation via the Global Market Access Program.
3. Event Management: Revenue from organizing the annual C4C Summit, which attracts sponsors and partners. Sponsors include Austrade, NSW Investment, Alibaba Cloud, Lintasarta, and others seeking brand exposure and ecosystem engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KUMPUL designs, operates, and scales entrepreneurship and digital-talent development programs on behalf of corporate sponsors, government agencies, and multilateral organizations, connecting Indonesian startups, MSMEs, and digital talents with mentors, investors, corporates, and policymakers. Its core delivery assets include the C4C Summit flagship event, a portfolio of acceleration and capacity-building programs, and the KUMPUL Access digital platform (SCRIN, ConnectPad, Access+, STAGE) for assessment, matching, and network access.

Product overview

KUMPUL is Indonesia's largest entrepreneurship ecosystem enabler, founded in 2015, operating as a multi-program platform that connects entrepreneurs with networks, resources, and growth opportunities. The core platform is KUMPUL Access, which includes SCRIN (business readiness assessment), ConnectPad (mentor/investor matching), Access+ (funding and marketing network), and STAGE (startup data platform). Supporting programs include C4C Summit (annual flagship event), AI training programs (AI Ignition Indonesia, AIM ASEAN, GENsi), acceleration programs (BEKUP Global Scale-Up, BEKUP Accelerate), women empowerment initiatives (SheHacks, InnovateHer Academy, EmPower), inclusivity programs (SEED Inclusivity), climate initiatives (SOLUSI, CARES), and research programs (Accion Voice Technologies). The portfolio spans 520+ startups, 34 provinces, and over 340 ecosystem partners, facilitating connections between enterprises, communities, investors, and policymakers to address Southeast Asia's 'Missing Middle' challenge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCRIN: Scale-Up Readiness Index - business readiness assessment tool to help entrepreneurs identify growth priorities and receive tailored recommendations
• ConnectPad
• Access+
• STAGE
• C4C Summit
• SOLUSI

Products and services

• KUMPUL Access Platform Digital business growth platform for Indonesian startups and MSMEs providing business readiness assessment, mentorship and portfolio management, access to funding and marketing networks, and curated startup ecosystem data.
• C4C Summit (Connect for Change) Annual flagship summit convening changemakers, investors, startups, corporates, and policymakers from across Asia-Pacific for curated business matching, networking, and thought leadership.
• AI Ignition Indonesia Free AI training program for university students, job seekers, and MSME entrepreneurs in Indonesia covering generative AI tools and practical AI applications.
• AIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) Free hybrid AI training program equipping Indonesian MSMEs with practical AI skills to accelerate growth and strengthen competitiveness.
• Generasi Terkoneksi (GENsi) Digital and AI literacy program equipping students and learning communities with essential digital and AI skills for everyday application.
• SheHacks Women entrepreneur empowerment program offering business learning, mentorship, networking, and digital technology and AI adoption support.
• BEKUP Global Scale-Up Acceleration program for Indonesia's growth-stage creative economy startups combining structured capacity building with curated international market validation for cross-border expansion.
• SEED Inclusivity Program Venture accelerator scaling solutions addressing disability community needs in the Asia-Pacific region.
• EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies Program strengthening gender-responsive climate action for women smallholder farmers and ultra-micro entrepreneurs, introducing climate-smart technologies and financing access.
• SOLUSI: Impact Investment Facilitation Impact investment facilitation program supporting selected social enterprises advancing Nature-based Solutions to address land and marine ecosystem degradation in Indonesia.
• Petronas FutureTech 4.0 Global Market Access 3-month market access initiative helping selected startups validate market fit and explore expansion opportunities in Indonesia with access to investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.
• CARES: Climate Action for Resilient & Empowered Healthcare Staff Climate-health initiative equipping frontline community health workers with practical knowledge and digital learning tools to drive climate-resilient health system action plans.
• Accion Enabling Voice Technologies Research Research program studying how low-income women use voice-based financial technologies including call centers, automated phone systems, and AI-based voice interactions for financial inclusion.
• InnovateHer Academy Empowerment program for women entrepreneurs in the Indonesian startup ecosystem offering capacity building, mentoring, and investor pitching sessions.
• Semesta AI Initiative AI ecosystem development initiative creating collaboration frameworks between Lintasarta, KUMPUL, and Nvidia to help AI startups survive and access growth opportunities in Indonesia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 520+ startups empowered with mentorship and Global Market Access support
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Digital PenangcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026KUMPUL and Digital Penang renewed their MoU for 2026-2027, building on a partnership from 2023-2024. Collaboration spans startup ecosystem development, joint innovation events, founder and talent development, startup incubation, venture support, and strategic partnerships to position Penang as a regional innovation hub.
• AmarthacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026KUMPUL Impact (Yayasan Ruansa Dampak Bersama) and Amartha (Yayasan Tanggung Renteng Sejahtera) signed strategic partnership for ecosystem development initiatives. The agreement creates a foundation for collaboration in ecosystem development, service initiatives, and future programs supporting communities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable ecosystem growth across Indonesia.
• UN Women and UNEPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies Programme (Phase II) - joint initiative by UN Women and UNEP, supported by Governments of New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. KUMPUL implements climate-resilient livelihood component focusing on strengthening gender-responsive climate action and access to green financing for women entrepreneurs.
• PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026PNM collaborates with KUMPUL and UN Women on EmPower program, providing financing access for ultra micro women entrepreneurs and Business Capacity Development Division (PKU) support. Over 6,000 ultra micro women entrepreneurs have received capacity building and financing access through this collaboration.
• Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for SheHacks program (women empowerment) and GENsi digital literacy initiative. IOH supports programs for women entrepreneurs, digital transformation, and inclusive AI literacy across Indonesia.
• NokiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Indosat and KUMPUL on Generasi Terkoneksi (GENsi) program bridging digital divide in Indonesia. Program equips participants with essential digital and AI literacy skills through interactive workshops and hands-on training.
• ASEAN Foundation and AVPNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM ASEAN (AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN) - two-year initiative implemented by ASEAN Foundation in collaboration with AVPN, with support from Google.org and ADB. Program aims to equip 32,000 MSMEs in Indonesia with practical AI skills.
• Visa Foundation and SeedstarsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEED Inclusivity Program - venture accelerator for solutions addressing disability community needs in Asia-Pacific. Visa Foundation provides support, Seedstars executes, KUMPUL implements in Indonesia.
• FWD Insurance Indonesia and UN Women IndonesiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovateHer Academy 3.0 - empowerment program for womenpreneurs in Indonesian startup ecosystem, part of FWD Community Care Grants. Includes capacity building, mentoring, and investor pitching sessions.
• PetronasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetronas FutureTech 4.0 Global Market Access Program - 3-month initiative helping selected FutureTech 4.0 startups validate market fit and explore expansion opportunities in Indonesia through virtual readiness support and Jakarta validation trip.
• Lintasarta (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison subsidiary)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemesta AI initiative with Lintasarta and Nvidia creating collaboration frameworks to help startups survive and access growth opportunities. Part of broader AI ecosystem building efforts.
• NvidiamajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner in Semesta AI initiative alongside Lintasarta, creating AI startup collaboration frameworks for Indonesia's technology ecosystem development.
• EKRAF (Badan Ekonomi Kreatif)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEKUP Global Scale-Up - strategic acceleration program for Indonesia's growth-stage creative economy startups, combining structured capacity building and curated international market validation for cross-border expansion.
• AVPN and AortaplusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARES (Climate Action for Resilient & Empowered Healthcare Staff) - joint initiative to empower 300 frontline health workers as Climate Health Champions, driving awareness and local action plans for climate adaptation.
• Baparekraf (Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaparekraf Scale-Up Champions program supporting Indonesian creative economy startups with acceleration, mentorship, and market access through government-backed initiative.
• Enterprise SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem partner for C4C Summit 2025, supporting cross-border innovation and startup collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore.
• AustrademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowering sponsor for C4C Summit 2025, supporting regional innovation and startup ecosystem development between Australia and Indonesia.
• ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on ATLAS x ERIA Whitepaper presenting insights on cross-border collaboration, capital flows, and ecosystem partnerships to accelerate startup expansion and strengthen regional competitiveness.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Echoing Green: Global fellowship and accelerator identifying and supporting social entrepreneurs. Comparable in supporting impact-driven founders, providing capacity building, and partnering with multilateral institutions, though Echoing Green focuses on individual fellows rather than ecosystem-level convening.
• Village Capital: Impact-focused venture firm running peer-selected accelerator programs for early-stage startups addressing social and environmental challenges. Directly comparable to KUMPUL's impact orientation, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneur-development approach.
• Seedstars: Swiss-based emerging markets accelerator and investor operating in SEA. Direct competitor and current partner of KUMPUL (co-executes SEED Inclusivity); comparable in running impact-focused programs for early-stage founders across developing ecosystems.
• Antler: Global early-stage VC and accelerator with deep Southeast Asia presence (Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam). Comparable in running cohort-based founder programs, though Antler's model is equity-backed versus KUMPUL's grant-funded approach.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused entrepreneurship hubs supporting early-stage founders through programs, mentorship, and community. Highly comparable to KUMPUL's role as a convening super-connector for impact-driven entrepreneurs across emerging markets.
• MassChallenge: Global zero-equity accelerator partnering with corporates and governments to run industry-specific programs for startups. Closely mirrors KUMPUL's grant-funded, partnership-led model and focus on cross-border founder development.

Emerging players

• Startup Genome: Global startup ecosystem research and policy advisory firm producing benchmark reports and tools for ecosystem builders. Comparable in providing data, assessment frameworks, and ecosystem-development advisory adjacent to KUMPUL's STAGE and SCRIN offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Plug and Play Tech Center: Large global accelerator and corporate innovation platform with active operations in Southeast Asia. Comparable in operating corporate-partnered accelerator programs, but with far broader industry coverage and venture backing.
• 500 Global: Venture-backed global accelerator with strong SEA footprint. Comparable in operating accelerator programs and providing investor access to founders, but with broader portfolio scope and traditional equity-based economics.

Regional players

• East Ventures: Leading Indonesian and Southeast Asian early-stage VC. Comparable in supporting the Indonesian startup ecosystem through programs, capital, and ecosystem partnerships, but operates a venture-fund model versus KUMPUL's grant-funded program delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kumpul
• Instagraminstagram.com/kumpul_id
• Facebookfacebook.com/KumpulIndonesia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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