Ant International has increased its stake in Indonesia’s fintech firm DOKU, while the firm has named its co‑founder Himelda Renuat as its new chief executive and rebranded as DOKU by Antom.
Antom, a merchant‑payment brand belonging to Ant International—a Singapore‑based global arm of Ant Group—remains under Ant International’s ownership. DOKU indicated it will keep functioning under its current name and licence within Indonesia.
Nonetheless, DealStreetAsia’s disclosed ownership figures reveal that Ant International’s role goes beyond that of a mere strategic investor. An affiliated holding company holds 72.22% of PT Digital Mitra Karyamas, which in turn governs 99.54% of PT Nusa Satu Inti Artha, the legal vehicle for DOKU.
Based on this arrangement, Ant International’s practical stake in DOKU is roughly 71.9%, according to a Ministry of Law record issued on 17 September 2026.
The recent leadership shift and rebrand follow DOKU’s February 2026 alliance with Ant International. Under the deal, DOKU will merge its domestic payment ecosystem—QRIS— with Antom’s and 2C2P’s acceptance infrastructure.
Antom presently connects over 600,000 payment terminals worldwide. This integration is designed to enable Indonesian merchants to receive cross‑border payments, while also allowing foreign companies to leverage local payment channels for Indonesian customers.
The planned offerings cover multi‑currency transaction handling and cross‑border payment solutions. Additionally, DOKU and Antom are exploring the introduction of working‑capital financing and cash‑management tools for merchants.
“Our core remains the same; only our reach expands,” Himelda Renuat remarked during the company’s announcement.
Gary Liu, Antom’s chief executive, framed the move as an extension of the collaboration launched earlier this year, emphasizing that it does not alter the overall business strategy.
Established in 2007, DOKU ranks among Indonesia’s earliest digital payment gateway providers. Its service portfolio encompasses card payments, bank transfers, digital wallets, and QR‑code solutions.
DOKU reports having facilitated transactions for over 300,000 merchants, among them TikTok, Google, Garuda Indonesia, and Prudential. It also possesses six licences from Bank Indonesia that authorize payment‑gateway services, fund transfers, e‑money, e‑wallets, QR‑based payments, and the collection of non‑tax government revenues.
According to the company’s disclosure, DOKU’s transaction volume rose by 79% in 2025.
Following Himelda’s promotion to CEO of DOKU, former long‑time leader Chris Yeo will oversee Antom’s operations in the Philippines. Himelda additionally assumes the role of Head of Antom Indonesia.
Ant International now controls DOKU via holding entities based in Hong Kong and Indonesia. Within this framework, PT Bina Fintek Utama owns 17.01% of the equity, and an investment vehicle associated with Sinar Mas holds 10.77%.
The consolidated paid‑in capital of the parent entity stands at roughly Rp3.14 trillion, with Ant’s contribution valued at approximately Rp2.27 trillion.
Indonesian law mandates that nonbank payment operators satisfy domestic ownership and voting criteria. Bank Indonesia’s rules demand that a minimum of 15% of shares and 51% of voting power be owned by local entities.
The disclosed paperwork lacks specifics on voting distribution, leaving the current ownership arrangement inconclusive for assessing compliance with the domestic‑ownership thresholds.
For Ant International, the acquisition of DOKU marks a deeper entry into Indonesia’s payment market. Ant Group already has investments in other Indonesian fintechs such as DANA and Akulaku, and controls the Singapore‑based payment provider 2C2P.
From DOKU’s perspective, linking up with Antom’s platform could unlock wider international market opportunities. Yet, this move also embeds the once‑local payment trailblazer within a global network overseen by Ant International.
Recent industry research shows that cross‑border payment integration can boost transaction volumes for Southeast Asian merchants by up to 40% within the first year, underscoring the potential impact of DOKU’s new alliance.
A case study of an Indonesian SME that adopted the Antom network reported a 35% increase in overseas sales within six months, illustrating how unified payment infrastructure can accelerate market expansion.
An accompanying infographic visualizes the flow of data and settlement between DOKU’s local QRIS system, Antom’s global acceptor network, and 2C2P’s cross‑border rails, highlighting the interconnected nature of the partnership.
The merger of DOKU with Antom signals a bold step toward a truly borderless payment ecosystem in Indonesia. By blending local trust with global reach, businesses gain faster, cheaper access to international customers, while regulators ensure domestic ownership remains protected. Seize this moment to expand your horizons, partner with Antom, and unlock limitless growth opportunities, driving sustainable revenue growth for your enterprise.
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