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Provide technical expertise to establish: > B2C K12 vocational training centres to improve IT skills > B2C digital platforms for imparting technical, professional and skill development through online classes, worshops and certification programs to improve employability Examples of some companies active in this space are:
PT Hacktivate Teknologi Indonesia, founded in 2016, offers learning programs and coding bootcamp for developers. It provides full time, part time, and online program and curriculum. It raised USD 3 mn in pre-Series A round from East Ventures Pte. Ltd.; Sovereign's Capital; PT Sinar Mas Digital Ventures; AC Ventures; PT Prasetia Dwidharma; Skystar Capital; RMKB Ventures; EverHaüs. (15)
PT Cerdas Digital Nusantara, founded in 2013, operates Cakap, an online learning platform that allows direct 2-way interaction between students and professional teachers around the world to teach English, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian language learning courses to children and adults. Cakap raised USD 10 mn in a Series B round led by Singapore-based Heritas Capital and Centauri Fund. (16)
PT Codemi Global provides an online learning platform for employees and partners, including online training, course catalog, online test, and learning reward. It serves the insurance, FinTech, financial services, real estate, mining, and retail industries. It raised an undisclosed amount in seed funding from Init 6, a fund led by Bukalapak founder, Achmad Zaky. (17)
Popskul, founded in 2020, owns and operates a skill certification platform. In 2021, it was acquired by Astronaut Technologies Pte Ltd. (a mobile-first recruiting platform) for an undisclosed amount. It also funded USD 2 mn in a pre-Series A round for Popskul (18).
Bahaso (PT. Bahaso Intermedia Cakrawala), founded in 2015, is an online language learning platform for foreign languages. Bahaso provides lessons in English, Mandarin, and any other languages with interactive content. In 2020, Bahaso reported revenue of ~USD 5 mn. (19)
Provision of virtual skill development facilities to promote upskilling of the workforce and contribute to economic growth.