David Liputra Herlambang

Experience

David L. Herlambang is a seasoned finance professional and strategic leader with over 17 years of experience across media, research, private equity, blockchain technology, energy, and corporate advisory. Known for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial structuring, and project leadership, David has been instrumental in delivering high-impact initiatives and fostering transformative collaborations.

Sector experiences

Media and Research, Private Equity and Corporate Advisory, Blockchain Technology, Energy and Power, Finance and Banking, Engineering and Construction, Education and Academia.

Services

• Merger & Acquisitions
  • Led a Series C fundraising initiative in the media and research industry, achieving a post-money valuation of USD 32 million, demonstrating top-tier deal origination, negotiation skills, and strategic alignment with stakeholders.
  • Played a pivotal role in pre-IPO preparation for a leading barge operator in the marine transportation industry, managing assets of approximately USD 180 million.
  • Secured high-value contracts in the energy sector.
  • Secured and managed collaborations with key stakeholders in government and multinational corporations, ensuring seamless project execution and long-term value creation.
• Corporate Finance & Strategic Development
  • Spearheaded the establishment of a treasury unit in the media and research industry, forging long-term partnerships with major financial institutions.
  • Secured a major global technology company as a key client to address misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Blockchain Technology
  • Founded and led a blockchain-focused joint venture, introducing a leading global blockchain platform to the technology sector in Indonesia.
  • Served as the local partner for introducing a blockchain platform with a market capitalization exceeding USD 40 billion as of December 2024.
  • Delivered a groundbreaking blockchain pilot project with a major coffee producer, revolutionizing the traceability of coffee beans across the supply chain.
  • Secured strategic partnerships with top computer science universities in Indonesia, advancing blockchain education and fostering industry-academia collaborations.
• International Collaborations
  • Collaborated with top universities globally, securing prestigious projects in the academic and research sector, with institutions like Kyoto University, NUS, and Michigan University.