BSD City, July 20, 2026 – Living Lab Ventures (LLV), the corporate venture capital and cross-border fund management platform of Sinar Mas Land, today announced a strategic partnership with PT Nihon M&A Center Indonesia (NMAI), a member of Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc., through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership builds on the growing economic relationship between Indonesia and Japan. As Japanese investment in Indonesia surpassed Rp50 trillion in 2025, and with Nihon M&A Center having facilitated more than 10,000 M&A transactions through one of Japan’s largest corporate advisory networks, Living Lab Ventures gains access to a broad ecosystem of strategic investors, corporate partners, and cross-border M&A opportunities. The collaboration is expected to open new pathways for Indonesian companies seeking to expand into the Japanese market.
Beyond expanding Living Lab Ventures’ international investment network, the partnership creates a stronger bridge between Indonesia’s innovation ecosystem and Japan’s corporate market. Through access to Nihon M&A Center’s extensive business network, Living Lab Ventures will facilitate strategic introductions, identify cross-border investment opportunities, and support Indonesian companies seeking long-term partnerships, capital, and market expansion in Japan.
Living Lab Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital of Sinar Mas Land, supporting high-growth startups and businesses through strategic investments, ecosystem access, and global partnerships. Positioned within BSD City, Indonesia’s leading innovation ecosystem, LLV actively connects international companies, investors, and entrepreneurs with opportunities to expand and collaborate in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
Meanwhile, PT Nihon M&A Center Indonesia is part of Nihon M&A Center Holdings Inc., a Japan-headquartered M&A advisory firm with more than three decades of experience and an extensive track record in facilitating domestic and international transactions. Through its established presence across ASEAN and strong network of Japanese corporations, financial institutions, and investment partners, NMAI plays an important role in connecting Japanese businesses with growth opportunities across the region.
Under the agreement, Living Lab Ventures and NMAI will work closely to identify and evaluate potential investment and M&A opportunities, facilitate strategic introductions between businesses and investors, exchange market intelligence, and explore collaborative initiatives that strengthen the investment ecosystem between Indonesia and Japan. The partnership also aims to support Japanese companies seeking market expansion into Indonesia while creating greater opportunities for Indonesian businesses to access Japanese strategic investors and corporate partners.
The collaboration will be supported through regular strategic discussions, coordinated project development, and dedicated representatives from both organizations to ensure effective execution of joint initiatives. As opportunities develop, both parties will formalize specific collaborations through definitive agreements based on mutual interests and strategic alignment.
Bayu Seto, Partner at Living Lab Ventures, stated, “Japan has consistently been one of Indonesia’s most important strategic partners in investment and business development. Through our collaboration with Nihon M&A Center Indonesia, we gain access to one of Japan’s most extensive M&A networks, enabling us to connect Indonesian businesses and startups with strategic Japanese corporations and investors more effectively. This partnership strengthens Living Lab Ventures’ role as a cross-border investment platform, creating greater opportunities for collaboration, investment, and long-term business growth between both countries.”
Kosuke Kawata, President Director of PT Nihon M&A Center Indonesia, emphasized, “We are honored to partner with Living Lab Ventures, the investment arm of Sinar Mas Land, one of Indonesia’s most prominent and respected real estate groups. This collaboration represents a significant step in strengthening our activities in Indonesia and expanding cross-border M&A and investment opportunities between Indonesia and Japan. By combining LLV’s strong local presence and investment capabilities with our extensive Japanese network and advisory expertise, we aim to create long-term value and contribute to the growth of businesses in both markets.”
This partnership significantly expands Living Lab Ventures’ international investment network by connecting its ecosystem with one of Japan’s largest M&A advisory platforms. By leveraging Sinar Mas Land’s integrated ecosystem together with Nihon M&A Center’s extensive corporate network, Living Lab Ventures continues to strengthen its role as a gateway for cross-border investment, business collaboration, and innovation between Indonesia and Japan while creating greater opportunities for companies from both countries to grow and scale internationally.