JumpStart your day! Indonesia’s JumpStart operates and distributes smart vending machines for retail spaces and workplaces. Now, they’ve just received fresh funding, pushing them to Series C.

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Investor check. Cool Japan Fund invested.

• The amount of the deal was not disclosed. 
• JumpStart raised a Series B back in 2023. 

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That’s cool. Cool Japan Fund was founded in November 2013 as a public-private fund with the aim of contributing to the sustainable growth of Japan's economy by expanding overseas demand for and supply of attractive products and services unique to Japanese lifestyle & culture.

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💡 The growth is in

Founded in 2018, JumpStart initially focused on operating self-serve coffee machines. 

Today, they’re more than just their vending machine network. 

• JumpStart aims to create a scalable distribution platform that connects global brands (especially those from Japan) with Indonesian consumers. 

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☕ The strategy

Their vending machines are strategically placed in areas with high foot traffic. This includes offices, university belts, transit hubs, and more. 

• JumpStart’s machines use AI to optimize inventory decisions and personalize the customer experience. 

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Run the numbers! JumpStart says that they operated over 6.5K machines across Jabodetabek, Bandung, Semarang, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, and Bali in 2025. 

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💸 What’s with the $$$?

They’ll use the fresh capital to expand their machine fleet and increase product variety by partnering with Japanese suppliers. 

• They’ll also strengthen their operational infrastructure and supply chains.