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1 September 2022

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From news platform to a complete media ecosystem, IDN Media’s dream of democratizing information

As a one-stop media platform, IDN Media targets the Millennials and Gen Z generation in Indonesia When Winston Utomo started his writing on a site called IDN Times, the article gained much attention from social media just a day after it was published. He realized…

31 August 2022

Press Release

Disrupting Indonesia’s oral wellness space, KLAR Smile bags US$ 4.5 million pre-series A funding

Klar Smile, an oral wellness startup in Indonesia, announced that it raised a US$4.5 million pre-series A funding round co-led by East Ventures and AC Ventures. Other participating investors included Venturra Discovery, and several angel investors. According to the startup, the fresh funding will be used…

East Venturs in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch|Forbes Asia 100 to Watch - VCs

31 August 2022

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East Ventures’ 9 startups listed in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List

Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List spotlights 100 small companies and startups across Asia-Pacific that are addressing real-world challenges with fresh thinking and innovative products and services. In 2022, East Ventures is in the top 3 investors across APAC, with 9 portfolio companies listed in…

Leveling the playing field and democratizing the web through Web 3.0 investment

30 August 2022

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Leveling the playing field and democratizing the web through Web 3.0 investment

East Ventures’ thesis on Web 3.0 startups Web 3.0 has emerged as the idea of a new kind of internet service built using decentralized blockchains — the shared ledger systems used by cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Proponents believe that Web 3.0 will create new economies, products,…

29 August 2022

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ARIA, a one-stop solution for Indonesia’s agriculture service, secured US$ 5 million of seed funding led by East Ventures

ARIA, a one-stop solution for Indonesia’s agriculture service, has secured US$ 5 million of seed funding led by East Ventures, who joined the pre-seed round in March 2022. This round of funding was also joined by Triputra Group, Michael Sampoerna, Arkana Ventures, GK-Plug & Play,…

29 August 2022

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GREENS aims to empower Indonesia’s 240M non-farmers with its meta-farming solutions

GREENS has created a seed-to-meal dine-in platform, indoor growing chambers, and farming as a service for anyone to grow food in their community Despite being a country with abundant agricultural resources, Indonesia is facing a threat to its food security. The archipelago loses up to 48…

The Rise of Creator Economy|East Ventures Summit 2022 Panel Discussion - The Rise of Creator Economy|William Utomo|East Ventures Summit 2022 Panel Discussion - The Rise of Creator Economy|Albert Lucius||East Ventures Summit 2022 Panel Discussion - The Rise of Creator Economy|

26 August 2022

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Riding the prospect of the rising creator economy

The creator economy in Indonesia has found firmer footing in the advancing digital age, and is foreseen to be on the edge of the next evolution. Although many giant global social platforms have been in Indonesia for several years, there is still room to grow…

25 August 2022

Press Release

Superkul, a cold chain and chiller-based last-mile delivery startup, raised seed funding led by East Ventures

Superkul, a cold chain & chiller-based last-mile delivery services startup, today announced the completion of its seed funding round led by East Ventures, the leading and pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia. Superkul will allocate the fresh funds mainly to focus on scaling up…

25 August 2022

From Portfolios

How mental health startup Intellect’s founder catalysed his personal battle with anxiety

Intellect’s top aim is to expand so that they can broaden the company’s product offerings to include self-care programmes, live coaching, counseling, and crisis management services As someone who battled anxiety from an early age, Theodric Chew has long realised the importance of therapy. However,…

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24 August 2022

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How founders should navigate winter situation in sunny Indonesia

The technology sector faces global economic challenges due to the geopolitical situation and fears of an impending recession in the United States (US). This period and the media boom have pulled some digital startups down on corporate valuation and business operations and have implications for…

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From news platform to a complete media ecosystem, IDN Media’s dream of democratizing information

Disrupting Indonesia’s oral wellness space, KLAR Smile bags US$ 4.5 million pre-series A funding

East Ventures’ 9 startups listed in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List

Leveling the playing field and democratizing the web through Web 3.0 investment

ARIA, a one-stop solution for Indonesia’s agriculture service, secured US$ 5 million of seed funding led by East Ventures

GREENS aims to empower Indonesia’s 240M non-farmers with its meta-farming solutions

Riding the prospect of the rising creator economy

Superkul, a cold chain and chiller-based last-mile delivery startup, raised seed funding led by East Ventures

How mental health startup Intellect’s founder catalysed his personal battle with anxiety

How founders should navigate winter situation in sunny Indonesia

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