About East Ventures
East Ventures is a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm. Founded in 2009, East Ventures has transformed into a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, from Seed to Growth stage investments, for over 300 tech companies across 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.
Indonesia’s manufacturing companies: The next economic powerhouse
The expansion of Indonesia’s manufacturing industry has shown a positive trajectory following the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The industry was worth US$240 billion in 2022 and was the 12th-biggest manufacturer in the world. The nation’s manufacturing industry grew by 4.64% in 2023 and contributes around 20% to Indonesia's total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounted to US$1.371 trillion.
