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International Women’s Day: Women in STEM at East Ventures

8 March 2025

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International Women’s Day: The inspiring women in STEM across Southeast Asia

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) 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…

Avina Sugiarto inspiring story Fortune Indonesia 40 under 40

3 March 2025

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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. There was a slight sense of worry in Avina Sugiarto’s heart,…

Artificial intelligence AI Application in Indonesia kecerdasan buatan|Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia - The current state and its opportunities

25 February 2025

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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…

7 February 2025

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The impact of DeepSeek on Indonesia’s generative AI landscape

The development of (Artificial Intelligence) technology in Indonesia has been growing rapidly in recent times. How can it not? AI has proven to be a prominent helper in solving human problems and supporting the growth of many businesses. This is especially relevant with the emergence…

The application of health technology in healthcare will be one of the most significant opportunities for Indonesia

4 February 2025

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Investing in health tech to tackle Indonesia’s greatest challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical gaps in Indonesia’s healthcare infrastructure, revealing structural and systemic shortcomings requiring scalable solutions. Change doesn’t happen overnight, particularly for the healthcare sector, which consists of multiple intertwined industries with strict regulatory oversight. But because the industry is highly regulated,…

Educational technology in southeast asia in 2025

3 February 2025

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Edtech in 2025: Transforming education beyond Southeast Asia’s classrooms

Education is essential for a nation’s growth and should be prioritized as a fundamental aspect of national interest. The advancement of technology significantly contributes to the transformation of education by offering unprecedented access for all. Today, we witness the rise of educational technology (edtech), which…

Roderick Purwana Consumption Tech startup funding

31 January 2025

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Consumption tech offers hope amid challenges in startup funding

In the challenging landscape of startup funding, characterized by economic uncertainties and fluctuating investment climates, consumption tech offers a beacon of potential recovery, said panelists at DealStreetAsia’s Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2025 last week. At a panel discussion titled “Will consumption tech theme put startup funding on…

Image credit: Timmy Loen|Image credit: Timmy Loen

24 January 2025

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Great entrepreneurs aren’t born. They are made

A key question for investors has been on my mind for the past decade: Are great entrepreneurs born or made? Over time, I’ve developed a thesis to address this query, validating my ideas through various cases within the East Ventures ecosystem. The answer boils down to three…

Willson Cuaca - Menimang Risk-Reward Pendanaan Startup - Bisnis.com

20 January 2025

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Minimizing the risk-reward of startup funding

The shrinking of venture capital funding over the past four years has not diminished East Ventures’ commitment to funding startups in Indonesia. Bisnis had the opportunity to speak with Willson Cuaca, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of East Ventures, about the firm’s future funding strategies for…

10 January 2025

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Startups can expect brighter 2025 after prolonged funding winter

Startups are expected to find it easier to secure funding in the year ahead after a tough 2024 which saw rising costs, muted investor interest and geopolitical developments hampering their growth. Industry players told The Straits Times that the local funding landscape is poised to…

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Investing in health tech to tackle Indonesia’s greatest challenges

Edtech in 2025: Transforming education beyond Southeast Asia’s classrooms

Consumption tech offers hope amid challenges in startup funding

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