BRI Ventures, through Sembrani Nusantara Venture Fund, announced series A funding for Andalin logistics startup. The investment value was undisclosed, but it adds to the bags of pre-series A funding that the company previously obtained in October 2020 worth around seven-figure.
In his remarks, Andalin’s Co-Founder & CEO, Rifki Pratomo said, “We see an opportunity in digitizing first-mile logistics, simplifying processes that are often complicated and confusing for MSMEs, as well as reducing cost barriers. If all goes well, it will encourage MSMEs to do more export-import activities.”
Based on the data, local players account for 70% of the transportation and logistics industry in Indonesia, but the market conditions are still very fragmented. For instance, the top 10 players control less than 30% of the market share.
Last year, Andalin alone managed to facilitate the delivery of goods worth a total of $20 million and was close to positive EBITDA. With GMV reaching $100 million, they are also quite optimistic to secure new funding round at the end of 2021.
This industry potential is projected to grow. One of the motors is the increase in export demand from China, following the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which has 15 members in the Asia Pacific. RCEP is estimated to help increase Indonesia’s overall exports by 11%, and increase investment by up to 20% in the five years after the agreement runs.
Was founded in 2016, Andalin helps many businesses to run export-import shipments. This includes having a B2B model to help shipping companies in Indonesia find affordable cargo transportation – using aircraft (Air Cargo & Air Courier) or ships (Full Container Load & Low Container Load).
In addition, Andalin also has a supply chain service. This includes consulting services, customs management for export-import, and cargo insurance. They have also become Alibaba’s official partner in Indonesia, bridging the needs of local entrepreneurs to embrace the international market through the Alibaba platform.
“We are very pleased to support Andalin’s mission to bridge the logistical gap which has historically been a major obstacle for Indonesian businesses trying to go global. This is in line with BRI’s commitment to developing and empowering the nation’s MSMEs,” BRI Ventures’ CEO, Nicko Widjaja said.
Logistics startups continue to attract investors. In 2020, besides Andalin, there were 6 other startups that also received funding, including Webtrace, Logisly, Shipper, GudangAda, Kargo Technologies, and Waresix. Even Wasresix’s last investment round in series B managed to realize the total fund worth $75 million.
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Original article is in Indonesian, translated by Kristin Siagian
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