Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s home-cooked products marketplace , BukaPO, has recently completed a seed funding round. The round was co-led by the Bali Investment Club (BIC) and the Elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization, a Swiss organization.
While the exact amount of funding remains confidential, the capital will be allocated strategically to enhance the platform’s technological infrastructure, foster growth in the business-to-consumer (B2C) sector, and support regional expansion across Indonesia.
BukaPO’s Co-founder and CEO, Olaf Purvis, highlighted that the funding would be pivotal in scaling the company’s operations, particularly in strengthening its B2C segment and corporate catering services. The overarching goal continues to be empowering home-based chefs.
Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, this home-made foods marketplace connects home culinary enterprises with individual and corporate customers. Its innovative pre-ordering model boosts the income potential of these home chefs. The platform has reportedly supported over 4,000 home cooks serving their local communities.
Remarkably, about 90% of these chefs are women, many of whom have transitioned from micro-enterprises to thriving small businesses with the assistance of BukaPO. Beyond individual customers, the platform also caters to corporate clients, including prominent names like Sofitel, Indigo, Regent Canggu, Club Med, and Holiday Inn.
BukaPO also provides educational resources, financial literacy training, and improved market access, primarily benefiting women micro-entrepreneurs. The platform operates in Bali, Surabaya, and Sidoarjo and has reportedly facilitated over $10 million in revenue for its network of chefs.
