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5 April 2023

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Technology helps workforce improve skills: Eka Himawan, Managing Director of Xurya Daya Indonesia

In 2021, the value of Indonesia’s digital economy has reached USD 63 billion and continues to grow and is expected to reach USD 360 billion in 2030. How do startups play an important role as a catalyst for digital economic growth? Startups are synonymous with…

5 April 2023

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Digital economic growth agenda through the application of ESG: Utari Octavianty, Co-Founder & CSO of Aruna

In 2021, the value of Indonesia’s digital economy has reached USD 63 billion and continues to grow and is expected to reach USD 360 billion in 2030. How do startups play an important role as a catalyst for digital economic growth? As was conveyed by…

5 April 2023

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One medical health record helps with decision-making: Sharlini Eriza Putri, Co-founder & CEO of Nusantics

In 2021, the value of Indonesia’s digital economy has reached US$ 63 billion and continues to grow and is expected to reach US$ 360 billion in 2030. How do startups play an important role as a catalyst for digital economic growth? Startups are indeed the…

5 April 2023

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Collaborations with various fintech providers: Sigit Kouwagam, Co-Founder of Bibit.id and Stockbit

In 2021, the value of Indonesia’s digital economy has reached USD 63 billion and continues to grow and is expected to reach USD 360 billion in 2030. What important roles do startups have as a catalyst for digital economic growth? Operationally, startups generally collaborate with…

5 April 2023

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Startups as a catalyst for digital economy’s growth: Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of SIRCLO

It was predicted that the value of the digital economy will keep growing, however the global economy is facing a multidimensional crisis. How will startups keep maintaining important roles as a catalyst for the digital economy’s growth? We see that the growth of e-commerce is…

5 April 2023

Insights

Building a sustainable business: Neneng Goenadi, Country Managing Director of Grab Indonesia

The global economy faces a multidimensional crisis or perfect storm due to global recession, energy crisis, and geopolitical tensions. What are the strategies prepared by Grab Indonesia to deal with this condition? Our goal from the start has been to build a sustainable business that…

4 April 2023

Press Release

Prep, a Vietnam-based language learning EdTech, raised US$ 1 million co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management

Prep, the Vietnam-based online learning platform that specializes in standardized language test preparation, announced that it has raised US$ 1 million co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management. This round of funding will further strengthen Prep’s balance sheet, bringing the total funds raised by Prep…

4 April 2023

Insights

“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,…

29 March 2023

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Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup

The maritime industry has tremendous potential for growth and development. It is a complex sector that encompasses a wide range of activities, including shipping and logistics, fishing, and aquaculture. According to UNDP, the industry also plays a critical role in the world economy, accounting for…

The launch of Social Bread|Co-Founders of Social Bread

28 March 2023

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Social Bread, an Indonesia-based digital marketing marketplace, has officially launched following its US$ 400,000 of seed funding led by East Ventures

Social Bread, an Indonesia-based digital marketing marketplace to support business owners, predominantly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has officially launched. The launch of this event was held in Social Bread Hub at The Breeze BSD City, Tangerang. During the same occasion, Social Bread also announced…

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Technology helps workforce improve skills: Eka Himawan, Managing Director of Xurya Daya Indonesia

Digital economic growth agenda through the application of ESG: Utari Octavianty, Co-Founder & CSO of Aruna

One medical health record helps with decision-making: Sharlini Eriza Putri, Co-founder & CEO of Nusantics

Collaborations with various fintech providers: Sigit Kouwagam, Co-Founder of Bibit.id and Stockbit

Startups as a catalyst for digital economy’s growth: Brian Marshal, Founder & CEO of SIRCLO

Building a sustainable business: Neneng Goenadi, Country Managing Director of Grab Indonesia

Prep, a Vietnam-based language learning EdTech, raised US$ 1 million co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management

“We never intentionally look for unicorns”: Willson Cuaca

Setting sail for blue economy: Opportunities and challenges in building a maritime startup

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