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Vietnamese edtech Galaxy Education raises nearly US$10 million from East Ventures and other investors
Galaxy Education (GE), a Vietnamese education technology company, has secured nearly US$10 million in funding from East Ventures and other investors, marking one of the largest EdTech investments in Vietnam amid challenging market conditions. The funding round comes as GE achieved full profitability company-wide in…
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IDN sets sights on a bold regional future in media, entertainment, and technology
In an era where media, technology, and entertainment are evolving quickly, companies must do more than keep up—they must shape the future. For IDN, what began as a startup with a mission to amplify the voices of Gen Z and Millennials has grown into a…
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Danantara Indonesia: Building Indonesia’s economy as a stable investment destination
Foreign investment plays a critical role in advancing Indonesia’s economic development. The inflow of international capital brings a range of positive impacts, including increased financial resources, technology and knowledge transfer, job creation, and improvements in infrastructure quality. To fully reap the sweet harvest of these…
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East Ventures launches its annual Sustainability Report 2025
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, today launched its annual Sustainability Report 2025. This report showcases East Ventures’ commitment to providing transparent and accountable reporting of sustainability-related topics on an annual basis. “As we navigate global challenges,…
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Indonesia’s regional digital competitiveness shows positive trajectory
The East Ventures — Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2025 indicates a sustained positive trajectory in Indonesia’s digital competitiveness. The national EV-DCI 2025 score stands at 38.8, representing a 0.7-point rise from the previous year. These findings are based on the EV-DCI 2025 research, a collaboration…
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How greentech becomes the solution to climate change to achieve net-zero emissions
The future of the global business landscape is increasingly centered around sustainability and environmental responsibility, as awareness of ecological issues grows among communities worldwide. The impacts of climate change, ranging from rising global temperatures to extreme weather events, have underscored the urgent need for action…
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Fraudulent notice: Impersonation of East Ventures
East Ventures has become aware of several social messaging/media accounts (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) fraudulently claiming to represent the firm. These accounts misuse East Ventures’ name, logo, photos, and employees’ information to engage in suspicious and harmful activities. East Ventures strictly asserts that these accounts…
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Why “Defying gravity” matters for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem
In today’s global landscape, “defying gravity” has become a powerful metaphor that symbolizes overcoming the inevitable forces that hold back growth. Defying gravity means staying proactive and confident despite political and economic turbulence, leveraging innovation, collaborating across borders to unlock new growth opportunities, and maintaining…
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