Unlocking the full potentials of early stage startups in Indonesia and South East Asia, elevating performance to new heights.
SKALA is Indonesia's first metrics-driven and growth-focused pre-seed accelerator program by
Innovation Factory for early stage startups in Indonesia and SouthEast Asia, offering US$50,000 for
8% equity
The program leverages on the expertise and network of Innovation Factory. For 2023, SKALA is
collaborating with AC Ventures with a shared goal to assist startups in scaling their business.
Our 12-week program is designed to equip founding teams with knowledge on startup fundamentals and
understanding key business metrics which are essential in driving growth for their respective
businesses via both structured workshops and networking sessions with successful entrepreneurs and
operators from the ecosystem.

Innovation Factory is a community
driven platform in Indonesia which enables key actors in the tech startup ecosystem to meet,
collaborate and grow together since 2017, with BLOCK71 as one of its earliest
projects.
The organization also manages an early stage startup fund and establishes partnerships with
other organizations and companies to foster technological innovations, empowering both
Indonesian as well as International startups through a series of accelerator programs and market
access.
AC Ventures (ACV) is a leading Southeast Asian venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups focused on Indonesia and ASEAN. The firm’s mission is to partner with and empower entrepreneurs with more than capital. ACV combines operational experience, industry knowledge, deep local networks, and resources to create value for startups. It is a generational partner to founders driving positive societal change and economic impact in Indonesia and beyond. The firm is an official signatory of the UN’s Women's Empowerment Principles, IFC’s Invest2Equal program, and the UN’s Principles for Responsible Investing.
Why Join SKALA?
1. Seed Capital
Receive a seed funding of US$50,000 in exchange of 8% equity.
2. Dedicated Mentorship
Exclusive curriculum designed by a panel of experts.
3. Extensive Support
Office Space, HR, Accounting, Legal, Media and more.
4. Networking
Access to our community of VCs, BLOCK71, NUS, startup founders and corporate executives.
5. Benefits
Free office hours, workshops & perks from our partners.
6. Additional Funding
Access to follow on capital from our networking partners as you continue to scale your business.
Overview of SKALA
Batch 1 & 2
+500
Application
+200
hours of workshops ran
+30
Mentors
+8
startups funded
Mentors and Speakers
Meet our industry leaders who are ready to bring change
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