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“We never intentionally look for unicorns”: Willson Cuaca

Since East Ventures was established in 2009, we never intentionally look for unicorns. The statement came from East Ventures’ Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Willson Cuaca during the panel discussion titled ‘Finding the Next Unicorn’ in OCBC NISP Business Forum 2023. “We invest based on convictions,…
Avina Sugiarto - FIS2023
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East Ventures’ strategy to strengthen ESG in its ecosystem

The environmental and sustainability issues are becoming more urgent than ever today. No one is immune from these issues, and all stakeholders must take necessary actions to minimize the impact now. With this issue in mind, we at East Ventures strengthen our ESG strategy based…
Beauty sector outlook 2023
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How beauty is changing in 2023

Behind its allure and aesthetic appeal, the beauty industry has proven to be recession-proof in the face of various macroeconomic shocks over the past two decades. The “Lipstick Effect” or “Lipstick Index”– an economic indicator from the beauty category, suggests that during periods of recession…
Avina Sugiarto and Mari Elka Pangestu for the Women with Impact by East Ventures
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Closing the gap: Investing in women can drive economic growth

Gender equality is not just a moral issue; but also a key driver of economic growth and development. Investing in women entrepreneurs and addressing the deepening inequalities they face can create a more stable, resilient, and inclusive society that benefits everyone.  This message is part…
David Fernando Audy
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Improving digital competitiveness: Key to Indonesia’s sustainability

Indonesia has a large population of over 280 million and a rapidly growing middle class. However, it faces numerous challenges in sustaining its economic growth and improving the living standards of its people. One crucial area where Indonesia needs to improve is its digital competitiveness.…