Forbes China recognition in Shanghai and a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partnership in Hong Kong highlight Mekar's evolution into an integrated ecosystem connecting capital with real-economy opportunities.
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mekar Ecosystem, an integrated platform connecting finance, technology and real-sector opportunities in Indonesia, is accelerating its regional expansion following two significant milestones: the recognition of PT Mekar Investama Teknologi by Forbes China in Shanghai and the signing of a strategic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partnership with Future Fuel Limited in Hong Kong.
Leonard Lee, Chief Commercial Officer of PT Mekar Investama Teknologi, during the award presentation at the 2025 Forbes China New-Edge Family Office Selection in Shanghai, China.
On September 10, PT Mekar Investama Teknologi, Indonesia's leading impact lender and the flagship company within the Mekar Ecosystem, was presented with the New-Edge Family Office Service Provider award at the 2025 Forbes China New-Edge Family Office Selection event held at W Shanghai – The Bund.
This recognition underscores Mekar's growing role as a strategic partner to family offices and institutional investors, helping channel capital into high-impact opportunities across Indonesia's productive sectors. Through these partnerships, Mekar is expanding access to investment opportunities while supporting businesses and industries that contribute to Indonesia's long-term economic development.
Over the past 16 years, Mekar has evolved alongside Indonesia's rapidly changing economy—from a fintech financing platform into a diversified ecosystem spanning financial services, digital technology, agriculture, trade financing and sustainable energy. Today, the ecosystem brings together businesses, investors and strategic partners across these sectors, creating new opportunities for collaboration and enabling Mekar to participate in the development of Indonesia's next generation of growth industries.
"We are deeply honored to receive the New-Edge Family Office Service Provider award from Forbes China. This distinction reflects Mekar's 16-year journey connecting capital with real economic opportunities, as well as our continued commitment to creating meaningful and sustainable impact.
We view this as an important step in building broader partnerships with investors and strategic partners across the region. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, we believe the future of finance will be increasingly connected to real assets, sustainability and measurable impact," said Leonard Lee, Chief Commercial Officer of PT Mekar Investama Teknologi.
Expanding into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Forbes China recognition comes as Mekar continues to broaden its regional footprint beyond financial services and into the sustainable energy economy.
On September 9, Mekar Ecosystem signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future Fuel Limited at the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, establishing a framework to develop a cross-border sustainable aviation fuel value chain connecting Indonesia's feedstock resources and production capabilities with Hong Kong's aviation, financial and innovation ecosystem.
The collaboration is expected to cover multiple stages of the SAF value chain, including the collection, processing and export of lipid and green feedstocks from Indonesia; trading and supply of certified green ethanol; establishment of an Alcohol-to-Jet Research and Development Centre in Hong Kong; investment in SAF production facilities in Hong Kong; and technology transfer and operational support for SAF production facilities in Indonesia.
The partnership provides Mekar with an opportunity to leverage its network and capabilities in Indonesia while working with Future Fuel to develop a scalable regional platform for sustainable aviation fuel. It also creates a potential bridge between Indonesia's abundant renewable resources and the growing demand for lower-carbon aviation solutions across Asia. "We are honored to forge this partnership with Future Fuel on such a strategically important platform. By combining our feedstock network in Indonesia with Future Fuel's roadmap for local SAF production and R&D, we aim to unlock significant operational synergies and jointly expand the green energy market across both regions," said Douglas Goh, Chairman of PT Mekar Investama Teknologi.
From Financial Intermediation to Real-Economy Impact
The Forbes China recognition and the Future Fuel partnership reflect two complementary aspects of Mekar's evolution: connecting capital with opportunities and applying that capital to productive sectors of the real economy. While Mekar's roots are in financial services and impact lending, its broader vision is to build platforms that connect capital, businesses, technology and productive assets to support sustainable economic growth. Its expansion into areas such as sustainable energy represents the next stage of this evolution—moving beyond financing individual businesses to helping develop the infrastructure, partnerships and investment opportunities that can drive entire sectors forward.
Through this approach, Mekar aims to create long-term value not only for investors and business partners, but also for the communities, enterprises and productive assets that form the foundation of Indonesia's economy.
At the heart of this journey is a simple principle:
Capital creates greater value when it is connected to the real economy and the people behind it.
Tumbuh Bersama, Mekar Bersama.
About PT Mekar Investama Teknologi
PT Mekar Investama Teknologi (Mekar) is an Indonesian financial technology company and part of the Mekar Ecosystem, an integrated ecosystem connecting finance, technology, and real-sector opportunities in Indonesia. Mekar is committed to advancing financial inclusion by connecting funders and borrowers through a digital financing platform, providing access to capital for productive sectors including MSMEs and agriculture. The company is licensed and supervised by Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK).
Today, the Mekar Ecosystem continues to expand across agriculture, trade financing, and sustainable energy, connecting capital with productive opportunities and supporting long-term economic value.
Website: www.mekar.id
About Mekar Ecosystem
Mekar Ecosystem is an integrated platform that bridges finance, technology, and real-sector opportunities across Indonesia. With a focus on agriculture and sustainable energy, Mekar Ecosystem drives impact through fintech lending, contract farming, trade financing, and sustainable energy programs.
By delivering integrated, tech-enabled, and sustainable solutions, Mekar Ecosystem aims to strengthen Indonesia's agriculture sector and support inclusive growth in the real economy. （Related： CKGSB-IE University Report Reveals New Models of Chinese Companies Going Global ｜ Latest ）
Website: www.mekar.co.id
