{"id":227667,"date":"2024-11-05T13:52:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T05:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/?post_type=editorial&p=227667"},"modified":"2025-02-26T18:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:37:31","slug":"grab-ventures-velocity-startups-pitch-at-tech-in-asia-jakarta-conference","status":"publish","type":"editorial","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/inside-grab\/stories\/grab-ventures-velocity-startups-pitch-at-tech-in-asia-jakarta-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Grab Ventures Velocity startups pitch at Tech in Asia Jakarta Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It\u2019s a wrap! Grab Ventures Velocity (GVV), Grab\u2019s annual startup accelerator, crossed another milestone in October at\u00a0 \u2018A Day with GVV\u2019 as part of the Tech in Asia Jakarta<\/a> conference.<\/span><\/p>

The four startup finalists in GVV\u2019s seventh batch had the chance to pitch to and connect with potential investors, meet experts, mentors, and former GVV participants, as well as showcase their companies to the public at the GVV Startup Village\u2019s conference venue.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The GVV accelerator focuses on startups from Indonesia in the technology and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sectors. It supports startups by providing access to workshops, training, and networking opportunities and runs for 16 to 18 weeks annually. The participation in the Tech in Asia Jakarta was a highlight of this year\u2019s GVV programme.<\/p>

(Also read: How Grab drives innovation with Grab Ventures Velocity, its impactful startup accelerator<\/a>)<\/p>

A Day with GVV<\/h5>

\u201cA Day with GVV\u201d \u00a0started off with a panel discussion and Q&A session with expert speakers from Grab and its ecosystem partners, on the theme of this year\u2019s programme: “Digital Ignition: Catalyzing Indonesian Startups for Sustainable Success”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Speakers at the panel discussion were Rivana Mezaya, Director of Digital and Sustainability of Grab, Erika Dianasari, Value Creation Partner of Alpha JWC Ventures, and Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of Sirclo<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of the day\u2019s key events was the pitching session in which four startup finalists of the GVV programme presented their companies\u2019 achievements and visions.\u00a0<\/p>

The four startups were Arummi, a company that makes a milk alternative out of cashews; Blitz, a last-mile logistics company that utilises an electric motorbike fleet; DOOgether, a platform that promotes health and fitness classes; and Surplus, a startup which helps businesses manage food waste.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The startups had opportunities to network with experts, mentors, and potential investors at the GVV luncheon and throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>

What\u2019s next in the GVV programme?<\/b><\/p>

The startup finalists are now launching pilot programmes within Grab\u2019s ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>

Blitz, for example, is testing its EV fleet as a special project to improve the delivery times of some GrabMart deliveries, providing hub-to-hub delivery, while reducing emissions.<\/span><\/p>

DOOgether is launching a special offer where Grab users can collect points for GrabFood orders in the healthy food category. These points can be redeemed for DOOgether vouchers, which include fitness classes. Grab users can also discover a variety of DOOgether vouchers through the Grab app.<\/span><\/p>

Giving startups the chance to launch and test products in Grab\u2019s extensive ecosystem is a particular standout feature of the GVV accelerator programme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This ecosystem collaboration is set to return in next year\u2019s GVV. We look forward to welcoming our eighth batch of startups when we open registrations next year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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