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Consumer behaviour tips from SEA Womens D2C Startup funders
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7 keys for understanding consumer behavior by SEA women D2C founders

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) startups in Southeast Asia have not only shown resilience, but also maintained growth momentum despite the economic uncertainty. However, to stay ahead in the market and effectively reach consumer behaviour, these startups must continuously adapt to the evolving landscape.     Here, four female founders…
Neo Zhizhong
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From brick-and-mortar to AI-powered learning: The journey of Geniebook

As the world gets more digital, education is undergoing a revolution with new tools and approaches to enhance student learning. Education veterans Neo Zhizhong and Alicia Cheong began as private tutors over 10 years ago. After university, they founded School Plus in 2007, offering tailored…
Qapita co-founders Vamsee Mohan
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Qapita’s revenue jumps to US$8.9m in FYE March 2023

Qapita, a Singapore-based equity management platform, has experienced significant revenue growth but also larger losses in its most recent financial year. The East Ventures-backed company’s revenue reached US$8.9 million in the 15-month period between January 2022 and March 2023 (FYE 2023). This is a sharp…
East Ventures and Temasek Foundation announce the second edition of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024|Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023 Grand Finale
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East Ventures and Temasek Foundation unveil three new tracks for second edition of Indonesia’s largest climate tech innovations competition – Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024

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 non-profit philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives, are pleased to announce the second edition of the Climate Impact Innovations…
The picture shows an electric motorcycle charging at a charging station|In this picture are the founder of MAKA Motors
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The rise of EV two-wheelers in Southeast Asia

While electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to transform mobility across the world, a lesser-known revolution is underway in Southeast Asia (SEA) – the rise of electric two-wheelers. In a region full of motorcycles and scooters, these silent, emission-free alternatives offer the most immediate promise to…
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How to measure companies’ greenhouse gas emissions with ECOVISEA

While renewable energy continues to gain traction, fossil fuels remain the primary energy source for many businesses and industries. These ‘polluter’ industries, like manufacturing and transportation, are contributing to tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, harming the planet and its climate yearly. A company’s GHG…