Jakarta, INTI – The National Movement for 1000 Digital Startups, initiated by the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), has won the prestigious "Top Startup Exit Valuations" award at The Startup Ecosystem Awards 2025, hosted by StartupBlink. This recognition highlights Indonesia’s crucial role in building and developing a thriving digital startup ecosystem.
This achievement cements Jakarta’s position as the leading startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia, surpassing Singapore (ranked 67th) and Manila (ranked 35th) in the same category. Globally, Jakarta holds the 25th position in terms of startup exit valuations, a significant milestone showcasing the rapid growth of Indonesia’s digital industry.
1000 Startup Digital: Building a Sustainable Digital Ecosystem
Launched in 2016, the 1000 Startup Digital Movement has become a key platform for Indonesia’s digital talent to innovate and develop sustainable technology-based businesses. The program aims to create a supportive ecosystem for startups across various sectors, including fintech, edtech, agritech, healthtech, and e-commerce.
Through this initiative, startup founders gain access to training, mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities, enabling them to build competitive businesses. Jakarta’s success in securing the "Top Startup Exit Valuations" award reflects the program’s effectiveness in nurturing high-quality startups with strong growth potential.
StartupBlink and The Startup Ecosystem Awards 2025
The Startup Ecosystem Awards is an annual event organized by StartupBlink, a global startup ecosystem mapping and ranking platform. The awards are based on data analysis from over 1,000 cities in more than 100 countries, using an algorithm with 40 parameters across 91 sub-industries.
The "Top Startup Exit Valuations" category specifically evaluates the number, scale, and total valuation of startup exits over the past year. This event serves as a benchmark for nations seeking to develop a strong and competitive startup ecosystem on the global stage.
Strengthening Indonesia’s Commitment to the Digital Ecosystem
Speaking at the virtual awards ceremony, Sonny Sudaryana, a representative from Komdigi’s Directorate General of Digital Ecosystem, emphasized that this achievement is the result of close collaboration among various stakeholders.
“This achievement is the result of strong collaboration between startups, investors, incubators, and policymakers committed to building a resilient and competitive digital ecosystem. This award further strengthens Indonesia’s commitment to creating a globally competitive startup ecosystem and supporting sustainable digital innovation.” Said Sonny Sudaryana.
Jakarta’s success in this category also demonstrates that Indonesia’s startup ecosystem is becoming more mature and globally competitive, attracting more international investors to the country’s digital sector.
The Future of Indonesia’s Digital Startup Ecosystem
With this milestone, the 1000 Startup Digital Movement is increasingly recognized as a key driver of technological innovation with a significant impact on the national economy. Moving forward, Komdigi will continue to support the startup ecosystem through pro-innovation policies, increased funding access, and more intensive incubation and acceleration programs.
The government hopes this award will inspire Indonesian startup founders to keep innovating and expanding their reach globally. With a strengthening ecosystem, Indonesia has the potential to become the largest digital startup hub in Southeast Asia and a key player in the global digital economy.
Conclusion
The 1000 Startup Digital Movement has earned the "Top Startup Exit Valuations" award from StartupBlink, reinforcing Jakarta’s position as Southeast Asia’s top startup ecosystem and 25th globally. This recognition proves that Indonesia’s startup ecosystem continues to grow and become more competitive on the international stage. With strong commitments and support from various stakeholders, Indonesia is poised to become a global leader in digital innovation.
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