LA FRENCH TECH INDONESIA

What LA FRENCH TECH INDONESIA does

La French Tech Indonesia is a Jakarta-headquartered non-profit community organization founded in 2022, operating chapters in Jakarta and Bali to connect entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, advisors, and tech professionals interested in doing business between Indonesia and France. The organization functions as the Indonesia chapter of the global La French Tech network, which spans 68 communities across 50 countries, and serves as a bilateral bridge for the Indo-French tech ecosystem with membership open to professionals of any nationality, industry, or company size.

The organization's product surface is community-oriented rather than technology-oriented: an annual flagship summit (the French Tech Indonesia Summit, currently in its 4th edition themed "AI Frontiers: From Agentic to AGI"), monthly French Tech Connect networking meetups in Jakarta (first Thursday) and Bali (third Thursday), a Lunch N' Learn educational series, Demo Days for French-founded startups seeking funding, Business Matching events connecting startups with corporates, Women in Tech Awards, a Job Board, and a bimonthly newsletter published since September/October 2022. The technology footprint is minimal — a community membership platform and website built by Vizir Technologies Pte Ltd, with member access managed via Google Forms, WhatsApp groups, and LinkedIn.

The business model is non-profit and sponsorship-driven. Membership is free, and revenue is generated through event sponsorships (BNI Ventures as Main Partner, Hyppies and Vizir Technology as Gold Sponsors for the 2025 Summit), media partnerships (VRITIMES), and institutional support from French and Indonesian governmental bodies including the French Embassy in Indonesia, Business France, IFCCI, CCE, KADIN Indonesia, and IFI. The organization is governed by a 9-person volunteer board led by Co-President Anne Caron, operates with an estimated 10-person team, and is positioned within the global La French Tech brand rather than as an independent venture-backed entity.

Name

LA FRENCH TECH INDONESIA

Legal name

French Tech Indonesia

Website

https://frenchtech.id

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La French Tech Indonesia is a non-profit community organization (founded 2022, ~10 employees) that runs the Indonesia chapter of the global La French Tech network, connecting 300+ entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and tech professionals across Jakarta and Bali chapters through summits, meetups, demo days, and business matching programs to bridge the French and Indonesian tech ecosystems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Community Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Startup community networking
• Tech ecosystem building
• Entrepreneurship community platform
• Cross-border tech events
• Investor startup connections

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Non-profit organization: La French Tech Indonesia is a non-profit organization. Revenue is generated through membership fees, event sponsorships, and institutional support from French and Indonesian governmental bodies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La French Tech Indonesia is a non-profit community organization that connects entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, advisors, and startup enthusiasts interested in doing business between Indonesia and France. It operates free membership, regular networking events, an annual summit, demo days, business matching, and a bimonthly newsletter as a chapter of the global La French Tech network spanning 50 countries.

Product overview

LA FRENCH TECH INDONESIA is a non-profit community organization (not a traditional product company) that offers an ecosystem of services including annual summits (French Tech Indonesia Summit), recurring networking events (JKT French Tech Connect, Bali French Tech Connect), community membership platform with directory and WhatsApp groups, a bimonthly newsletter, Lunch N' Learn educational series, Demo Days startup pitch events, business matching services, Women in Tech Awards, and a job board. The organization fosters the French entrepreneurial footprint in Indonesia and boosts the Indo-French tech ecosystem through connection, inclusion, and empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• French Tech Indonesia Summit
• JKT French Tech Connect
• Bali French Tech Connect
• Community Membership Platform
• La Newsletter
• Lunch N' Learn Series
• Demo Days
• Business Matching
• Women in Tech Awards
• Job Board

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered main partner, gold sponsor, institutional support, media partner and community partner.

• BNI Venturesmain partnerGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2025Main partner for the French Tech Indonesia Summit 2025. Facilitates business matching events connecting startups with corporate partners. Provides platform for sales pitches of 10 startups in front of 30+ corporate companies.
• Hyppiesgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolden sponsor for French Tech Indonesia Summit 2025. Provides sponsorship support for event activities.
• Vizir Technologygold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolden sponsor for French Tech Indonesia Summit 2025. Website creator for French Tech Indonesia (created by Vizir Technologies Pte Ltd).
• French Embassy in Indonesiainstitutional supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional support for French Tech Indonesia. The French Ambassador participates in summit opening ceremony. 2025 summit celebrates 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Indonesia.
• KADIN Indonesia (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce)institutional supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional support for French Tech Indonesia. KADIN representatives participate in summit opening ceremony. Summit features panel on AI & Personal Data Protection with KADIN Indonesia committee.
• Business Franceinstitutional supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench governmental agency supporting international business development. Institutional partner providing support for French-Indonesian business connections.
• IFCCI (Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry)institutional supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Institutional partner supporting the French-Indonesian business ecosystem development.
• CCE (Conseil des Chefs d'Entreprises Franco-Indonésien)institutional supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-Indonesian Business Council. Institutional partner supporting business connections between France and Indonesia.
• IFI (Institut Français Indonésie)institutional supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Institute in Indonesia. Provides venue for French Tech Indonesia Summit 2025 at IFI Thamrin, Jakarta.
• VRITIMESmedia partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for French Tech Indonesia Summit 2025, providing media coverage and promotional support.
• Kado Kitacommunity partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJakarta chapter contact and community partner. Reza Pir Nazar represents Jakarta chapter through Kado Kita.
• Anne Caron Consultingcommunity partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBali chapter contact and community partner. Anne Caron represents Bali chapter through her consulting practice.
• Impact Hub Jakarta (IHJ)community partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing co-working space and ecosystem support for French Tech Indonesia activities.
• Kumpulcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting French Tech Indonesia's ecosystem development initiatives.
• Vizir Studiocommunity partnerTechnology or IntegrationDesign and technology studio that created the French Tech Indonesia website (vizir.studio).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Business France: French governmental agency supporting international business development and a key institutional partner of La French Tech Indonesia. Comparable in facilitating French-Indonesian commercial ties and providing infrastructure for cross-border deal flow.
• Station F: World's largest startup campus based in Paris and the flagship of the French tech ecosystem. Comparable as a French-rooted ecosystem-builder that brings together founders, investors, and corporates, though operating at much larger scale and as a physical campus.
• Plug and Play Indonesia: Global accelerator and venture platform with an Indonesia presence, serving startups and corporate partners through programs, events, and deal flow. Comparable in connecting Indonesian startups with corporates and investors.

Direct peers

• Tech in Asia: Leading media and events platform covering Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem, including Indonesia. Comparable in serving founders, investors, and tech professionals via community, content, and large-scale conferences (e.g., Indonesia-themed events).
• IFCCI (Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry): Institutional partner of La French Tech Indonesia, the bilateral chamber of commerce between France and Indonesia. Comparable in serving the French-Indonesian business community through events, networking, and member services, though with a broader business (not just tech) focus.
• Impact Hub Jakarta: Coworking and innovation community in Jakarta that La French Tech Indonesia already partners with. Comparable as a community-builder serving entrepreneurs and impact-driven startups in Indonesia with shared workspace and ecosystem programming.
• French Tech Singapore: Sibling La French Tech chapter in Singapore, part of the same global network and serving the same mission of connecting French entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. Highly comparable given shared brand, programming format, and APAC regional focus.
• La French Tech (Global Network): The global parent network that La French Tech Indonesia is a chapter of, coordinating 68 communities across 50 countries. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization with the same mission and brand framework.

Emerging players

• Startup Autobahn Indonesia: Open innovation platform connecting startups with large corporates, with programs in Southeast Asia. Comparable in facilitating business matching and corporate-startup partnerships, though with different geographic origins.
• Seedstars: Global emerging markets-focused startup community and competition organizer with active presence in Indonesia. Comparable in building community around early-stage founders in emerging markets and connecting them to investors and corporates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-french-tech-indonesia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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