Palapa Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Palapa Ventures is an Indonesian-backed venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2014. The firm is led by partners including Edward Wanandi, who has strong business ties between Indonesia and America, and Tirto Adji, a Silicon Valley veteran with extensive experience in high-tech companies. The team consists of seasoned professionals with a deep network in Asia and Silicon Valley, focusing on bridging market opportunities between these regions.

Palapa Ventures targets seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology sectors such as telco-media-tech, cloud-based enterprise services, and consumer markets. The firm invests globally, with a particular interest in companies that can implement or move technologies to Indonesia or are founded by people of Indonesian origin. Palapa Ventures does not disclose its total assets under management or specific fund sizes.

Notable investments by Palapa Ventures include Gametime United - information services, Benson Hill - business/productivity software, Forever Oceans - aquaculture, SafeButler - information services, and Capella Space - aerospace and defense. The firm leverages its strong ties and networks across Southeast Asia to aid in the growth and success of its portfolio companies.

Industry

Software Media and Entertainment IT Services Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Telecommunications Technology Cloud

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Tirto Adji Partner

Partner

Edward Wanandi Partner

Partner

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FAQs about Palapa Ventures

Is Palapa Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Palapa Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Palapa Ventures located?

Palapa Ventures is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was Palapa Ventures founded?

Palapa Ventures was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Palapa Ventures invest in?

Palapa Ventures invests in companies and startups in Software, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Telecommunications, Technology, Cloud.

What is Palapa Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Palapa Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Palapa Ventures typically invest in?

Palapa Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Palapa Ventures investment?

Palapa Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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