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‘Investors are becoming more selective, especially when it comes to risks and valuations’: Roderick Purwana
With the threatening global economic condition that overshadows the tech industry, keeping one’s optimism is not an easy feat. This, which also stems from the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in multiple layoffs within the tech industry, both globally and domestically. However, the US tech industry…
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Indonesia’s Traveloka eyes sustainability demand as tourists return
Online booking unicorn seeks ‘quality’ partnerships for wider ASEAN market share. Traveloka, Indonesia’s leading online travel booking site, will roll out more sustainable travel options for users this year, the company’s president told Nikkei Asia, as the tech unicorn aims to expand its share in…
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‘The impact of SVB does not directly affect our ecosystem’: Willson Cuaca
News of the ‘collapse’ of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) continues to loom over the global tech startup ecosystem – Indonesia is no exception. As of March 2023, the 16th largest bank in the United States was shut down due to the significant decrease in the…
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How beauty is changing in 2023
Behind its allure and aesthetic appeal, the beauty industry has proven to be recession-proof in the face of various macroeconomic shocks over the past two decades. The “Lipstick Effect” or “Lipstick Index”– an economic indicator from the beauty category, suggests that during periods of recession…
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Bababos, Indonesia-based raw material procurement startup, secured pre-seed funding led by East Ventures
Bababos, Indonesia-based raw material procurement platform for small and medium enterprises (SME) manufacturers, announced the pre-seed funding led by East Ventures, the leading and pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia. The fresh fund will be primarily utilized to build a seamless platform that connects…
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Closing the gap: Investing in women can drive economic growth
Gender equality is not just a moral issue; but also a key driver of economic growth and development. Investing in women entrepreneurs and addressing the deepening inequalities they face can create a more stable, resilient, and inclusive society that benefits everyone. This message is part…
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Vietnam-based telehealth platform Medigo bags US$ 2 million in series A funding led by East Ventures
Medigo, a Vietnam-based telehealth platform that provides on-demand medicine prescription and delivery services, has successfully raised US$ 2 million in a series A funding round led by East Ventures, with the participation from Pavilion Capital and Touchstone Partners. With the added capital, Medigo plans to…
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How Indonesian women leaders face the challenges of entrepreneurship
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, has again presented its signature women-centered program, “Women with Impact”, on 8 March 2023 in celebration of International Women’s Day. Partnering with Google Indonesia, this time, Women with Impact facilitated a keynote speech…
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