ABOUT

BALI INVESTMENT CLUB

BIC is managed by a team of engaged, youthful, and energetic entrepreneurs. Most of us hold international MBAs and have experienced setting up, growing, exiting or even failing in our ventures. We are the seekers.

Our committee also includes senior finance and trust fund managers, who add their wealth of global experience to the BIC team. At all times BIC is focussed on getting the best possible return for our members as we support New Paradigm initiatives.

MEET THE TEAM

Nicolo’ Castiglione

Managing Partner & Investment Committee

MBA with 12+ years of cross-cultural experience in entrepreneurship, business development, financial modeling, events and marketing in Australia, Asia, Europe and South Africa. Being an entrepreneur in multiple sectors since a young age, Nicolo is a passionate venture builder with an affinity for understanding business needs and driving them to success.

Okki Soebagio

Partner & Investment Committee

A seasoned professional / entrepreneur with strong experience in strategic planning, business development and market access across multiple industries including the TMT/digital space, banking/finance, government and social-enterprise related-sectors. Founder of Okki’s Gathering, a social club/marketplace for projects and investors to meet and close deals.

Pradita Astarina

Partner & Investment Committee

MBA & M.Phil from Cambridge, Pradita is also a Venture Partner of Strategic Year Holdings Ltd, a Hong Kong-based growth equity fund, and the Senior Vice President of CFI. Winner of the McKinsey Next Generation Women’s Leaders Award in 2017, Pradita brings her experience and passion as a globally-recognised Investment Professional to the team.

Thierry Sanders

Partner & Investment Committee

Venture builder with MSc in Agricultural Economics. Thierry is the founder of Mekar.id, Indonesia’s first online lending platform, as well as BiDx and BiD Network Foundation, which were (‘04-’12) the world’s largest online investor matchmaking platforms for emerging market SMEs and Start-ups. Ex-CFO of EcoSecurities Ltd (UK), the world’s first carbon trading company.

Hugo Messer

Partner & Agile Innovator

Hugo has been building companies for over a decade and believes in the power of entrepreneurship. Founder of tech consultancies, venture builders, and agile coaching companies like Bridge, Wright Partners, Ekipa, Hugo is helping Indonesian enterprises to embrace agile ways of working and foster their entrepreneurial ‘spark’ in the digital sector.

Olivier Lentze

Principal

MSc in Finance & Investments with experiences in Corporate Finance and Private Equity. Helping young enthusiastic founders is what drives Olivier. At BIC, he is passionate about Indonesia and with his proactive impact-driven mindset he excels at supporting its people and companies.

William Blakey

Founding Partner

Serial entrepreneur with 15+ years experience in creating companies from e-commerce, events management, security & electrical installations, sales & marketing, and technology. £15mil+ turnover with 100 employees. Impact investor in crypto, social tech, agriculture and real estate. Creator of The Universe Ministry, Conscious Universe, and Bali Investment Club.

Stella Lim

Partner

Stella is an entrepreneur with diverse interests, Stella’s business background spans energy, engineering, and impact ventures. She is also passionate about impact investment and women’s empowerment.

Wilhelm Liljencrantz

Partner

Wilhelm has a long background in the financial industry both in Stockholm and London. Now living in Bali and mainly focusing on new business ventures and investments.

Herry Hermawan

Business Analyst

Bachelor of Economics in Accounting holder. Herry is passionate and experienced in establishing brands, startups, and also about investments. He has sought out multiple opportunities to develop brand operations and strategy.

Farrah Basalama

Finance Manager

Farrah has a solid background in accounting and auditing. Her experience in financial analysis and performance management allows her to identify and address potential financial risks and opportunities. She is also skilled in implementing and improving financial systems and processes, ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Angger Sam Nathani

Web Developer & Marketer

Based in Bali since 2012 with 14 years experience in the hospitality business and 8+ years as Hotels & Resorts General Manager in Indonesia (Bali & Java islands). Sam has recently become a hospitality business development consultant, and is also expanding his digital marketing business skills by developing websites and digital platforms for selected clients.

Luthfi Juharta

Community Manager

Luthfi is an experienced startup ecosystem builder in Indonesia. He is well-connected in the startup ecosystem, especially with Venture Capital (VC) and early-stage startups. Now, he is managing relationships with 100+ VCs and 2000+ startups in his network, mostly built from programs and events he created since his early career.