The role of R&D in Fore Coffee’s product excellence
Fore Coffee, an F&B (Food and Beverage) company specializing in affordable premium coffee, continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation in developing a sustainable business. The goal is to strengthen the company and enhance its competitiveness, particularly in leading dynamic market trends.
International Women’s Day: The women in STEM of East Ventures’ ecosystem
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) (STEM) field plays a vital role in shaping a modern world that drives innovation and solves complex global challenges. From revolutionary breakthroughs in medical science to advancements in AI (artificial intelligence), STEM continues to be the catalyst of cross-border innovation and disruption.
East Ventures and Temasek Foundation return with the third edition of Indonesia’s largest climate tech innovations competition – Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives in Asia, are pleased to announce the third edition of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia's largest climate tech innovations competition.
Resilience and discipline: The inspiring story of Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40’s Avina Sugiarto
Avina Sugiarto's dedication to/fascination with the investment industry was nurtured by her parents since she was little. Over the time, the support she received further strengthened her passion for the world of capital investment.
Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia: The current state and its opportunities
Most of the breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) development are already happening in many countries, and in Indonesia, these innovations are also on the rise. With a young, tech-savvy population and favorable macroeconomic trends, Indonesian companies are starting to adopt and advance on AI's vast opportunities. Local and international investors are also eyeing AI's potential for Southeast Asia's largest economy.
East Ventures unveils IndoBuild AI, a platform for AI innovators to learn, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges in Indonesia
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, today announced the launch of IndoBuild AI, a dynamic platform for AI (artificial intelligence) innovators to learn, build, and showcase their AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges in Indonesia. This initiative brings together AI talents and tech ecosystem players to explore new untapped opportunities and accelerate AI adoption in Indonesia.
Nexmedis, an AI-powered health information system provider, secures funding co-led by East Ventures and Forge Ventures
Nexmedis, an Indonesia-based AI-powered Health Information System (HIS) provider, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding co-led by East Ventures and Forge Ventures. This funding will propel Nexmedis’ mission to revolutionize healthcare operations, enhance clinical services, and improve patient outcomes across Indonesia.
Fore Coffee: Reshaping Indonesia’s new coffee culture
The food and beverage (F&B) coffee industry in Indonesia has experienced significant growth in the last decade. This is apparent as more coffee shops and brands are emerging amidst intense competition, supported by the skyrocketing coffee consumption by Indonesians of various ages—which is projected to increase this year, reaching nearly five million bags from 3.5 million in 2018.