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Investing in Southeast Asia’s digital ecosystem: Interview with East Ventures’ Partners
Southeast Asia is resilient in a global tech landscape marked by turbulence, showcasing distinctive strengths amidst adversity. As a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital (VC) firm, East Ventures holds a unique perspective. Our firm remains committed to fostering and investing in Southeast Asia’s digital…
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Buoyant life sciences sector emerges stronger
As we bid farewell to another eventful year in the world of life sciences, it’s time to look back at the whirlwind of advancements and changes that have shaped the industry in 2023. Back in January this year, we interacted with leaders from various market…
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East Ventures donates 200 mahogany trees for the Jakarta greening program with the President of the Republic of Indonesia
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, contributed to the “Tree Planting Joint Movement” (in Bahasa: Gerakan Tanam Pohon Bersama) initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia together with the President of…
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Indonesian beauty firm turns US$40k investment into profitable business in two years
Around a decade ago, best friends Cindy Angelina and Kezia Trihatmanto studied together at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. The two had known each other since childhood, and their friendship has sparked a revolutionary idea for the beauty industry in their home country of Indonesia.…
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Reinventing Indonesia’s supply chain through digital collaboration
Have you ever experienced a lost package when you shop online? Or did your package ever take too much time to arrive at your doorstep when you needed it most? Though serving as the backbone of Indonesia’s economy, the logistics industry still has several flaws.…
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Strengthening business fundamentals, Bababos is on the path to profitability
Manufacturing startup Bababos believes it is on the ‘path-to-profitability’ which is strong after focusing on improving business fundamentals through significant improvements throughout 2023. To DailySocial.id, Co-Founder and CEO of Bababos Fajar Adiwidodo said that these improvements include strategies for accessing markets, encouraging productivity, developing platforms, and managing…
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Exploring Southeast Asia’s logistics horizon
The ongoing problem of high logistics costs has affected the world since COVID-19 began, and Southeast Asia hasn’t been spared. The steep expenditure is driven by several factors, such as supply and demand disruptions, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, compounded by surging inflation, and amongst others.…
Press Release
East Ventures’ sustainability action: planted 1,250 mangroves in Central Java, Indonesia
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, announced its latest environmental initiative: Planting 1,250 mangrove trees in the coastal regions of Central Java, located exactly at Semarang Mangrove Center, Semarang. Mangroves are crucial in maintaining coastal ecosystems, providing…
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