Jakarta –
The fintech app LinkAja announces a strategic investment from Gojek. In raising funds through the issuance of Series B preferred shares, Link Aja received commitments of more than US $ 100 million.
LinkAja CEO Haryati Lawidjaja said, now Gojek is one of LinkAja’s shareholders. He said, Gojek’s entry was expected to provide access to support the acceleration of financial inclusion.
“We are very pleased that Gojek joins as our shareholder, following the investment made by other leading LinkAja shareholders in the Series B fundraising. Gojek’s joining as a strategic shareholder will provide LinkAja access to the Gojek ecosystem to support LinkAja’s mission in accelerating financial inclusion in Indonesia, “he said in a written statement, Tuesday (9/3/2021).
“This strategic investment is a further validation of the growth and progress of LinkAja as a startup established by the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises in carrying out our mission to accelerate financial inclusion in Indonesia, especially for people who do not have bank accounts and who have not fully utilized banking services. as well as micro, small and medium enterprises. Through this strategic partnership, we hope to have a bigger and wider impact on the Indonesian economy, “he explained.
Gojek co-CEO Andre Soelistyo said, Gojek The Group has a focus on increasing financial inclusion by providing the widest possible access to financial services for the public.
“As two leading national companies, this collaboration provides an opportunity to combine the technological strengths and broad reach of each company, as well as the opportunity to work together in increasing the use of non-cash payments so that it can make the lives of millions of people across the country easier,” he said.
He explained that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a broad impact. In addition, the pandemic also taught the importance of digital payment services.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and its extensive impact have emphasized the importance of digital payments in our daily lives, which makes this collaboration very timely. With LinkAja as a strategic partner, we hope to reach more consumers and businesses of all sizes. as well as giving them additional convenience and comfort in transactions, “he explained.
In this fundraising campaign, Credit Suisse and Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung acted as exclusive placement agents and legal advisers for LinkAja.
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