Team

Our team of experienced and passionate professionals is the backbone
of the Northstar Group and the primary driver of our success.

Patrick Walujo

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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Glenn Sugita

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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Sunata Tjiterosampurno

Senior Partner

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Wong Chee-Yann

Chief Investment Officer

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Priya Gopalan

Head of ESG

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Chris Flosi

General Counsel & Head of Compliance

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Ryan Sua

CFO

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Roger Suter

Head of Investor Relations

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Investing

Where

We invest in Southeast Asia with a focus on Indonesia, which offers excellent
opportunities in terms of scale, ecosystem, and growth potential.

When

We invest across stages from seed to growth to support
entrepreneurs and management teams through their journey.

What

We invest in fast-growing and leading businesses in the
Consumer, Financial Services, and Digital Economy Sectors.

Who

We partner with entrepreneurs who are building transformative
businesses that set themselves apart from the crowd.

How

We accelerate the growth of companies by providing capital,
operational value-add and establishing partnerships across our ecosystem.

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Our Journey

 

  • 2024

    Successful placement of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison shares, marking the first exit of NEP V.

    Announcement of Strategic Partnership between GoTo and TikTok.

  • 2023

    Northstar invests in Una Brands.

    Northstar makes a follow-on investment in Advance Intelligence Group.

    eFishery raises US$200M in Series D, becoming the first AgriTech unicorn in Southeast Asia.

    Final Close of Northstar Ventures I, L.P. with close to US$140 million of commitments.

  • 2022

    Launch of Northstar Ventures I, L.P. with a First Close of US$90m in December 2022.

    GoTo completes its initial public offering on the Jakarta stock exchange.

    Northstar invests in Sayurbox.

    Northstar invests in BFI.

    Northstar invests in Indosat.

    Successful exit of Centratama, ERA and Trimegah.

  • 2021

    Final Close of Northstar Equity Partners V Limited with US$590m of commitments.

    Northstar invests in Greenfields.

    Northstar invests in Advance Intelligence Group.

  • 2020

    First close of Northstar Equity Partners V Limited.

    Successful exit from TCRB.

    Northstar invests in eFishery.

    Northstar invests in Bundamedik.

    Successful substantial exit from Indomaret.

  • 2019

    Northstar invests in Bank Jago.

    Successful exit from Bank BTPN Syariah.

  • 2018

    Northstar invests in Bank BTPN Syariah.

    Northstar makes its first investments in Vietnam.

  • 2017

    ERA is successfully listed on SGX.

    Northstar is awarded Private Equity Deal of the Year by the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association for the take-private of Innovalues.

    First ESG policy adopted and annual ESG report published.

  • 2015

    Northstar invests in Gojek.

    Northstar invests in Indomaret.

    Final close of Northstar Equity Partners IV Limited at US$810m of commitments.

  • 2013

    Northstar invests in ERA.

    Northstar Advisors Pte. Ltd. receives a Capital Markets Services License for the provision of Fund Management services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

  • 2012

    Northstar invests in Centratama.

    Northstar invests in TCRB.

    Northstar invests in Trimegah.

    Northstar Advisors Pte. Ltd. registers with the United States Securities Exchange Commission as an Investment Advisor.

  • 2011

    Northstar raises US$820m for Northstar Equity Partners III Limited.

    Northstar and TPG enter into a strategic alliance, with TPG becoming a small minority partner in Northstar Group. Glenn Sugita and Patrick Walujo are appointed as special advisors to TPG.

  • 2008

    Northstar invests in Bank BTPN.

    Northstar raises US$285m for Northstar Equity Partners II Limited.

  • 2007

    Northstar completes fundraising for Northstar Equity Partners Ltd. at US$110m of capital commitments.

  • 2006

    Northstar invests in Alfamart.

    Northstar launches Northstar Equity Partners Ltd., the maiden fund of the Northstar.

    Northstar Advisors Pte. Ltd. registers as an Exempt Fund Manager with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

  • 2003-2005

    Northstar Group was founded in 2003 by Patrick Walujo and Glenn Sugita. The firm’s business was originally established as an Indonesian merchant bank and the two Co-Founders sourced and executed a number of transactions in, among others, the telecommunications, energy and financial services sectors. In 2005 they advised on the US$1 billion leveraged buyout of Adaro, one of Indonesia’s largest coal companies.

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ESG and Impact

The Northstar Group invests in companies that prioritize environmental, social and governance factors to achieve long-term financial success while also creating a positive impact on society and the planet.

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ESG Investment and Portfolio Management

Environmental, Social, and Governance principles are imbedded in our investment process.

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Northstar Impact Initiatives

We are committed to having a positive impact on the communities where we do business.

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ESG Framework

Environmental, Social, and Governance principles are embedded in our strategy and investment process. We look beyond just ESG risk and actively assist portfolio companies to achieve ESG positive outcomes.

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Contact Us

Are you entrepreneur looking for capital, a business owner looking for a partner who brings capital and expertise, a professional
seeking new opportunities or an investor looking to invest in the Southeast Asian? If so, please reach out to us.

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