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How Compawnion is redefining nutrition in Indonesia’s pet food market
Imagine this: You are a dog owner of over five years. Over the years, you wanted to give your dog the best nutrition, but could not even after trying countless pet food brands on the market due to your dog’s allergies and specific dietary needs.…
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Videotto, an AI-native video editing startup founded by 18-year-old innovators, has secured seed funding from East Ventures
Videotto, a Singapore-based AI-native video editing solutions startup, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from East Ventures. Videotto was founded by two 18-year-old entrepreneurs, Tay Yao Ming (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer) and Ian Lee (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer). It was born…
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AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions
The Southeast Asia climate tech stands at a climate crossroads. As one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions, it is also one of the most vulnerable to the severe impacts of climate change. Indonesia, in particular, as a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse, faces urgent,…
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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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