In a market long dominated by global giants like Nike and Adidas, the emergence of Ortuseight has become a refreshing and bold narrative. Founded on February 19, 2018, by Arif Prijadi Wirawan, a former Specs executive, Ortuseight challenged the status quo by offering a homegrown alternative that performs, resonates, and reflects the spirit of Indonesia.

Gambir Studio stands as one of the most compelling examples of how an Indonesian game studio can thrive amidst global competition. Established in 2016 in Sleman, Yogyakarta, this studio has grown from scratch to releasing over 13 game titles, amassing more than 10 million downloads worldwide.

Indonesia’s e-commerce industry never runs out of new players, but only a few dare to challenge giants head-on. Toco, a new marketplace promising zero seller commission forever, is the latest disruptor — born from the vision and experience of Arnold Sebastian Egg, a seasoned digital entrepreneur with a colourful history in the country’s online ecosystem.

In the midst of Indonesia’s increasingly crowded digital business landscape, the need for agile and integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions can no longer be ignored. Kommo, an emerging omnichannel CRM player now widely adopted by SMEs and local startups.

The business of overseas education agencies has long served as a gateway for thousands of Indonesian youth to realize their dream of studying in Australia, Europe, America, and Asia. Among the many players, SUN Education Group stands at the top as one of the largest agency networks, with branches spread across major cities.

Military spending spree is expected to open up opportunities for the growth of domestic defence contractors, including for the supply of ammunition. One name to watch is Sonny Lesmana, owner of an ammonium nitrate solution (ANSOL) factory in Bontang, East Kalimantan province. 

In the ever-evolving global gaming industry, Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) has emerged as one of the most influential mobile games in Indonesia since its release in October 2019. While the franchise is owned by Activision Blizzard, now under Microsoft following a high-profile acquisition in 2023, the mobile version is developed and operated by TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of China’s tech giant Tencent.

Released in 2014 by Bandung-based indie studio Digital Happiness, DreadOut casts players as Linda, a high school student trapped in an abandoned town and haunted by spirits drawn from Indonesian myth. In this game, a smartphone becomes a weapon—not for connection, but for survival.

In an industry dominated by global giants, Toge Productions stands out as an independent force from Indonesia that has successfully broken through international boundaries. Based in Tangerang, Toge is more than just a game development studio—it has become a pioneering publisher that brings narrative-driven indie games from Indonesia to the world stage.