About East Ventures
East Ventures is a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic and Indonesia-focused venture capital firm. Founded in 2009, East Ventures is now a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, including Seed and Growth for over 300 companies in Southeast Asia. We also have business operations in Japan. East Ventures is committed to achieving sustainable development and bringing positive impacts to society through its initiatives and ESG-embedded practices.
Our Investment Philosophy
We have a unique method to assess and decide to invest in potential startups. The firm used the “3P” – People, Product, and Potential Market – to assess the potential investment. However, we realize that “2P” – People and Potential Market – are enough in helping us to evaluate the investment.
People
We believe that good founders have three core traits: integrity, high-level self-awareness and paradoxical trait.
Potential Market
We always ask the founders about the potential market size and the target of a reasonable market they want to see.
For growth-stage investments, we focus on traction.
The philosophy has carried East Ventures to be a fast decision maker in dealing with investments. The deals can be done within 24-48 hours.
Partner’s perspectives
Thoughts and opinions from East Ventures’ partners on the venture capital, startup industry, and tech scene.
Buoyant life sciences sector emerges stronger
As we bid farewell to another eventful year in the world of life sciences, it's time to look back at the whirlwind of advancements and changes that have shaped the industry in 2023. Back in January this year, we interacted with leaders from various market segments who shared their insights into what the year held for their particular spheres. Let's recap the 2023 predictions and find out if they panned out as predicted.
