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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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16 key facts about East Ventures
Since its establishment in 2009, East Ventures has become the leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. We are a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, from Seed to Growth stage, for over 300 tech startups and companies in Southeast Asia. Our investment comes…
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Mekari acquires Desty to strengthen omnichannel commerce solutions for business growth
Mekari, Indonesia’s leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, today announced the acquisition of Desty, an omnichannel commerce platform that helps thousands of merchants manage cross-channel sales more efficiently. Mekari is recognized as the country’s #1 integrated SaaS platform, serving over 35,000 businesses and 1 million professionals across…
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East Ventures-backed startups were listed in the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, is elated to have three of its portfolio companies included in the prestigious Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025 list. The fifth annual Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list provides a window…
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Shaping the future of M&A in Southeast Asia
After seeing an outstanding peak of M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) performance in 2022—totaling 174 deals—the Southeast Asian M&A landscape fell down the slope for the second year. With only 99 transactions, the landscape reflected a 12% YoY (Year-on-Year) decline in 2024. Nevertheless, there is optimism…
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