OJK Maintains Optimism on Venture Capital Industry Growth

Positive Outlook for 2026

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) remains optimistic about the venture capital industry's performance in 2026, despite current challenges ¹

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. The optimism is based on several factors, including the potential for venture capital to fund profitable startups and expand into the downstream sector ¹

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. Additionally, there's an opportunity for increased Islamic investment in the industry.

Current Industry Performance

As of October 2025, the venture capital industry's financing reached Rp16.30 trillion, a slight decrease of 0.12% year-on-year from Rp16.29 trillion ¹

. Despite this marginal decline, the industry's assets grew to Rp26.88 trillion. The investment portfolio is diversified, with the majority allocated to the trade sector (46.48%), followed by leasing (12.85%), and information and communication (10.68%).

Challenges Ahead

OJK acknowledges that the industry faces several challenges, including the tech winter, economic dynamics, and limited funding sources ¹

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. These factors could potentially impact the industry's growth trajectory. Agusman, Head of Executive Supervisor at OJK, emphasized the need for the industry to be cautious of these pressures while capitalizing on the available opportunities.

Pawnbroking Industry Prospects

In a related development, OJK also noted that the pawnbroking industry is expected to perform well, particularly during the end-of-year holiday period ³

. The increased demand for short-term financing during this time is likely to boost the industry's performance. OJK's roadmap for the pawnbroking industry from 2025 to 2030 outlines plans for further development and strengthening of the sector.