Ringkas, digital mortgage platform, raises US$3.5 million in Seed round to roll out its platform across Indonesia
Ringkas, a digital mortgage platform with the vision to democratize home ownership, announced it has secured a US$3.5 million in Seed Round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital. Other investors that participated include 500 Global, Teja Ventures, Orvel Ventures, Hustle Fund, and others. With the capital from this round, the company will focus on advancing and scaling its platform across multiple cities in Indonesia and the secondary market.
Biotechnology and the future of healthcare in Indonesia
Indonesia generates millions of tonnes of waste daily, making it one of the largest waste-producing countries globally. The country also has the highest municipal waste in Southeast Asia, creating a pressing problem that affects public health, the environment, and the economy. But amidst this crisis lies an opportunity. Entrepreneurs and innovators can create sustainable solutions that can transform waste management practices in Indonesia.
AMILI, a precision gut microbiome firm, raises new funding led by East Ventures
AMILI, Southeast Asia’s first and only precision gut microbiome company, today announced that it has secured new funding from East Ventures, a pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia. This fund strengthens AMILI’s balance sheet, following the company’s series A funding in June 2022.
DTC bespoke jeweler, MADLY raises new funding from East Ventures
MADLY, Singapore’s foremost bespoke jewelry design house, today announced an investment received from East Ventures, a pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia. This funding serves as a vote of confidence from East Ventures to MADLY.
Riliv transforms mental health access in Indonesia for all
There was no strong reason for Audrey Maximillian Herli to allow bullying to spread, mainly after he saw his friends being bullied for sharing his personal stories and problems on social media.
East Ventures announces its first and final close of US$250 million Growth Plus fund
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading Indonesia-focused venture capital firm, today announced the first and final close of its Growth Plus fund, securing a total of US$250 million. The fund will specifically target growth portfolio companies within East Ventures’ ecosystem that demonstrate strong potential.
Sweeping opportunities in the landfill: Emerging waste management tech startup to come
Indonesia generates millions of tonnes of waste daily, making it one of the largest waste-producing countries globally. The country also has the highest municipal waste in Southeast Asia, creating a pressing problem that affects public health, the environment, and the economy. But amidst this crisis lies an opportunity. Entrepreneurs and innovators can create sustainable solutions that can transform waste management practices in Indonesia.
Promising prospect in achieving equitable access to Indonesia’s healthcare
Even though the digital sector is experiencing waves of 'up and down' amid global challenges such as rising interest rates and difficulties in finding funding, Indonesia's digitalization is still developing rapidly and has the potential to reach a digital golden era.