April 25, 2025 – Bangkok, Thailand
Saison Capital, BRI Ventures and Coinvestasi have officially launched Tokenize Indonesia, a new accelerator program aimed at identifying and supporting RWA (real-world asset) startups in the blockchain and tokenization space.
The initiative seeks to drive innovation and adoption of tokenized assets in Indonesia, building on findings from the November 2024 report, ‘Project Wira Indonesia’s Asset Tokenization Opportunity,’ which estimates an $88 billion market potential for asset tokenization in the country.
Tokenize Indonesia will run from April to August 2025, and shortlisted startups will run POCs (proof of concepts) with leading corporations across Indonesia, including financial institutions like Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and telecommunication providers like Telkom Indonesia.
The program culminates in August when shortlisted startups will be showcased at Asia’s largest crypto festival, Coinfest Asia, on August 21-22, 2025, in Bali.
The launch announcement for Tokenize Indonesia was made at ONCHAIN 2025 an annual conference led by Saison Capital, D3 Labs, Helix and Emurgo hich brings together leading investors, founders and leaders in the RWA industry across both traditional finance and fintech.
This year over 500 people attended the event in Bangkok.
Qin En Looi, partner at Saison Capital, said,
“At Saison Capital, we believe that blockchain technology and its widespread benefits are foundational in shaping the future of inclusive finance, transforming existing financial systems and creating more equity for all.
“Despite the current market volatility, we remain active investors in blockchain startups solving real-world finance problems.
“It is crucial that we rally key partners to drive greater support for founders to solve existing challenges faced by corporations and are glad to have found like-minded partners such as BRI Ventures and Coinvestasi.”
Markus Liman Rahardja, chief investment officer at BRI Ventures, said,
“As the venture arm of one of Indonesia’s leading financial groups, BRI Ventures is committed to continuously exploring and investing in transformative technologies that will shape the future of finance in Indonesia.
“Our goal is to foster meaningful collaboration between well-established financial institutions and innovative, fast-moving technology partners.
“By bridging these two worlds, we aim to catalyze sustainable growth, drive financial inclusion and accelerate the adoption of digital assets across Indonesia.
Steven Suhadi, founder of Coinvestasi, said,
“With over 20 million crypto users, Indonesia now ranks third globally in Web 3.0 adoption clear evidence of a thriving ecosystem.
“We are witnessing rapid growth in developer talent, institutional engagement and regulatory clarity, all laying the foundation for long-term progress.
“At Coinvestasi, our role is to connect the ecosystem fostering dialogue, sharing insights and enabling partnerships that drive the industry forward.”
Indonesia’s blockchain and tokenization ecosystem is evolving rapidly, supported by a tech-savvy demographic, an expanding middle class, a growing fintech sector and increasing adoption of digital payment infrastructure.
These factors are contributing to the foundational environment for blockchain-based innovations to emerge and scale.
Project Wira a report developed by BRI Ventures, Saison Capital, D3 Labs and Tiger Research highlights blockchain’s potential to transform Indonesia’s financial ecosystem.
Seven percent of Indonesia’s population own digital assets, far surpassing the 6.4 million stock investors on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), with more potential for greater adoption to come.
Innovations have already been sprouting up in the areas of digital money, commodities, bonds, carbon credits and real estate.
The report estimates that demand for asset tokenization in Indonesia could reach $88 billion by 2030.
For RWA startups interested in capturing the immense opportunity in Indonesia, users can apply to Tokenize Indonesia here.
About Saison Capital
Saison Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund (pre-seed to Series B) with a focus on emerging markets.
The firm backs ambitious founders at the pre-seed or seed stage and focuses on Web 3.0, fintech and commerce.
Operating from the Asia Pacific region but deploying capital on a global scale, Saison Capital harnesses Credit Saison’s extensive financial services operating background and resources across key markets, including Singapore, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Japan, Brazil and Mexico.
Saison Capital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Saison.
About BRI Ventures
BRI Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), Indonesia’s largest and most inclusive bank.
With a mission to drive innovation and financial inclusion, BRI Ventures invests in early to growth-stage startups that are reshaping the future of financial services, MSME empowerment and the digital economy.
Backed by BRI’s deep expertise in financial services and extensive reach, BRI Ventures provides not just capital but also strategic support, market access and collaborative opportunities to help visionary founders scale their impact across Indonesia and beyond.
About Coinvestasi
Coinvestasi is Indonesia’s top Web 3.0 and crypto media platforms, reaching over four million users monthly.
As part of Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN) the parent company behind major initiatives like Coinfest Asia Coinvestasi connects global projects with local audiences and drives Web 3.0 adoption across the ecosystem.
Contact
Looi Qin En, Saison Capital
Andrew Cheong, Saison International
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