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Har Har Chicken!, the takeaway kiosk specializing in har cheong gai-focused menu items, raised funding led by East Ventures
Har Har Chicken!, the takeaway kiosk specializing in har cheong gai-focused menu items, announced that it has raised funding led by East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm focusing on Southeast Asia. “The guidance and support from the East Ventures team was…
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Southeast Asia: The bright spot for VC investing amidst global uncertainties?
“Southeast Asia: The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?” was a panel that featured Thomas G. Tsao of Gobi Partners, Roderick Purwana of East Ventures and Angela Toy of Golden Gate Ventures, moderated by James Kwan, Founder & Executive Chairman, Jumpstart Media at…
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Optimizing digitalization as the key to improving regional rankings
East Ventures has again released the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2024 report in collaboration with Katadata Insight Center (KIC). EV-DCI is a report that maps digital competitiveness across 38 provinces and 157 regions/cities. In this report, several regions recorded significant rank increases.…
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Identifying investment targets in a complex global political and financial landscape
On Thursday, global investment leaders gathered at BEYOND EXPO’s Global Investment Summit in Macao, offering a comprehensive exploration of pivotal themes, shaping the future of investment amid the current complex and evolving financial landscape. Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly the star of this summit. Investors shared…
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Trial, iterate, fail fast – Lessons from Rekosistem
Before founding Rekosistem, college friends Ernest Layman and Joshua Valentino thrived in the corporate world. “Joshua is the ethical socialist, and I’m the environmentalist. We joined forces—Joshua became the truck driver,” Ernest jokes, “and I became the investor.” And that was how Rekosistem was born.…
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East Ventures has again mapped out Indonesia’s digital competitiveness through the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index 2024
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, together with Katadata Insight Center, today launched the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2024. This marks the fifth edition since it was first launched in 2020. The EV-DCI…
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East Ventures-backed founders listed in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia
Forbes Asia has again released this year’s “30 Under 30” list, featuring 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region, all under the age of 30, who are leading the transformation of industries and finding innovative ways to navigate new business realities in…
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The key to embracing Indonesia’s digital economic excellence
Over the past few years, Indonesia’s digital sector has been steadily growing. Despite ongoing infrastructure development efforts by the government, stakeholders have also been proactive in promoting digital literacy and the economy. These endeavors lay the groundwork for advancing Indonesia’s digital sector. According to the…
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