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7 November 2025

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The shift towards the “wellness economy” in Southeast Asia’s consumer

Walk through Jakarta, Bangkok, or Ho Chi Minh City, and you will somehow experience a “deja vu”: padel courts are fully booked, boutique pilates studios have waiting lists, and new healthy food brands are rapidly expanding. Many have labeled this phenomenon the “wellness economy,” which…

AI in climate tech - CIIC 2025 winners

24 October 2025

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AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions

The Southeast Asia climate tech stands at a climate crossroads. As one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions, it is also one of the most vulnerable to the severe impacts of climate change. Indonesia, in particular, as a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse, faces urgent,…

GHG Protocol in Indonesia - ECOVISEA

7 October 2025

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Understanding GHG emissions in Indonesia: GHG Protocol

In today’s global business climate, corporate responsibility has evolved beyond financial performance to include fundamental environmental impact. The practice of measuring and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer a niche activity for energy-intensive industries; it has become a mainstream expectation for companies of…

ECOVISEA user testing with East Ventures team

1 October 2025

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How to calculate and report your value chain’s Scope 3 emissions?

Let’s start with the basics: What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? In today’s landscape, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factor is no longer a “nice-to-have” or additional perk in your business. Rather, it has become a necessity—a fundamental factor embedded in your…

The Social Pillar in ESG

26 September 2025

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Finding “S” in ESG: Your guide to implementing the Social pillar in your business

For generations, business has often been viewed through the lens of financial metrics, leadership, strategic planning, operational excellence, and more. As the world continues to evolve and perspectives change, a new pillar emerges that defines the most successful and resilient companies today: ESG (Environmental, Social,…

East Ventures’ thesis on Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) startups

23 September 2025

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How D2C startups build a stronger and stickier customer base

True to all of our early-stage investments, East Ventures’ thesis behind our Direct-to-Customer (D2C) bets is its founders. A D2C startup is a company that sells its products directly to consumers, meaning there is no middleman between the consumer and the company. In each of…

Building a vibrant IPO ecosystem in SEA

19 September 2025

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Building a vibrant IPO ecosystem in Southeast Asia

In the past few years, the Southeast Asian IPO (Initial Public Offering) market has been more dynamic than ever. Though slowing down in 2024 with relatively lower capital raised—US$2.8 billion decline from 2023, Southeast Asia saw a whopping 122 IPOs in 2024 alone. Many contribute…

East Ventures Summit 2025

4 September 2025

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The experience economy: How Southeast Asian startups are winning over consumers

With tight global competition, companies are now in the business of selling experiences, communities, and emotional connections. The experience economy is the fourth stage of economic development after agrarian, industrial, and service economies. It arises when services become commoditized, leading businesses to create and stage…

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29 August 2025

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16 key facts about East Ventures

Since its establishment in 2009, East Ventures has become the leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. We are a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, from Seed to Growth stage, for over 300 tech startups and companies in Southeast Asia. Our investment comes…

Shaping the future of M&A in Southeast Asia

22 August 2025

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Shaping the future of M&A in Southeast Asia

After seeing an outstanding peak of M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) performance in 2022—totaling 174 deals—the Southeast Asian M&A landscape fell down the slope for the second year. With only 99 transactions, the landscape reflected a 12% YoY (Year-on-Year) decline in 2024. Nevertheless, there is optimism…