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Aldi Adrian Hartanto
Partner at ARISE and Vice President of Investments at MDI Ventures
Aldi Adrian Hartanto is a prominent venture capitalist based in Jakarta, Indonesia, currently serving as the Partner at Ascent Venture Group. This firm is a successor to the previously established ARISE and Centauri venture funds, which focused on early-stage investments in Southeast Asia. Ascent Venture Group aims to empower startup founders by providing long-term capital and strategic support, particularly in sectors like consumer products, financial services digitalization, climate, and healthcare.34
In addition to his role at Ascent, Aldi is also the Vice President of Investments at MDI Ventures, a significant venture capital firm with an $830 million assets under management (AUM). His responsibilities include overseeing global investment activities across multiple funds and offices, focusing on seed-to-growth equity stage startups.12
Aldi has a strong track record in the venture capital space, having previously managed investments for a Silicon Valley-based firm and leading the fintech-focused VC arm of Indonesia's largest corporate lender. His portfolio includes notable startups such as Alodokter, Investree, and Moka, among others. Recently, he was recognized as part of the GCV Powerlist Top 100, highlighting his influence in the venture capital industry in Southeast Asia.123