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Climate Impact Innovations Challenge awards Aslan Renewables, Arukah Capital, and SXD AI a total of Rp10 billion in catalytic funding to pilot their solutions in Indonesia
East Ventures and Temasek Foundation are pleased to announce the conclusion of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia’s largest competition for climate tech innovations. This program officially began its inspiring journey on 5 March 2025 and culminated in the Grand Finale on 11…
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Understanding GHG emissions in Indonesia: GHG Protocol
In today’s global business climate, corporate responsibility has evolved beyond financial performance to include fundamental environmental impact. The practice of measuring and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer a niche activity for energy-intensive industries; it has become a mainstream expectation for companies of…
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How to calculate and report your value chain’s Scope 3 emissions?
Let’s start with the basics: What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? In today’s landscape, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factor is no longer a “nice-to-have” or additional perk in your business. Rather, it has become a necessity—a fundamental factor embedded in your…
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Finding “S” in ESG: Your guide to implementing the Social pillar in your business
For generations, business has often been viewed through the lens of financial metrics, leadership, strategic planning, operational excellence, and more. As the world continues to evolve and perspectives change, a new pillar emerges that defines the most successful and resilient companies today: ESG (Environmental, Social,…
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How D2C startups build a stronger and stickier customer base
True to all of our early-stage investments, East Ventures’ thesis behind our Direct-to-Customer (D2C) bets is its founders. A D2C startup is a company that sells its products directly to consumers, meaning there is no middleman between the consumer and the company. In each of…
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East Ventures wins 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award from SVCA
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has been awarded the 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award by the Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association (SVCA). The award honors firms that have demonstrated exceptional investment expertise and delivered…
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Building a vibrant IPO ecosystem in Southeast Asia
In the past few years, the Southeast Asian IPO (Initial Public Offering) market has been more dynamic than ever. Though slowing down in 2024 with relatively lower capital raised—US$2.8 billion decline from 2023, Southeast Asia saw a whopping 122 IPOs in 2024 alone. Many contribute…
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The experience economy: How Southeast Asian startups are winning over consumers
With tight global competition, companies are now in the business of selling experiences, communities, and emotional connections. The experience economy is the fourth stage of economic development after agrarian, industrial, and service economies. It arises when services become commoditized, leading businesses to create and stage…
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