Building a legacy: East Ventures’ vision and commitment to ASEAN’s flourishing future
Amidst global economic challenges, the ASEAN region stands out as a symbol of strength and adaptability. Holding the title of the world's fifth-largest economy, ASEAN boasts impressive numbers: a combined GDP of US$4 trillion, a population of 650 million, over 70 million small and medium-sized businesses, and a potential to grow its economy by US$200 billion. This remarkable growth is powered by its large population, forward-thinking trade policies, and a stable political environment, leading to a rapid increase in the region's overall wealth.
Counting the economic consequences of a warming world
Climate change rapidly alters our world’s economic and social fabric, and Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, is no exception. Our region faces multifaceted challenges at all levels of society, impacting various sectors, including food security, tourism, and even healthcare.
East Ventures fosters forest conservation and nature tourism in Komodo National Park
East Ventures, a leading and pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, supported the management of conservation and nature tourism in Labuan Bajo, especially in the Komodo National Park. In collaboration with the Komodo National Park, the local government, and communities, this support consists of three main activities, including the planting of 5,000 mangrove seedlings, revitalizing tourist facilities, and cleaning up trash in the Komodo National Park area.
MAKA Motors, Indonesia-based electric vehicle (EV) startup, secures US$37.6 million seed round co-led by East Ventures
Indonesia-based electric vehicle (EV) startup MAKA Motors announced today the successful completion of its seed funding round, raising US$37.6 million. The funding round was co-led by East Ventures, AC Ventures, and South Korea’s SV Investment. This investment marks one of Southeast Asia's largest seed funding rounds to date for a hardware startup.
Why scaling up tech innovations will save the planet
It has become increasingly clear that we must use technology sustainably and deploy it more effectively. According to the East Ventures Sustainability Report 2023, to meet the investment needs of green solutions in Southeast Asia, which amount to around US$3 trillion by 2030, there is a need for tech innovations as catalysts.
East Ventures launches its annual Sustainability Report 2023
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, today launched East Ventures Sustainability Report 2023. This report demonstrates East Ventures and its ecosystem’s continued commitment to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and practices in creating sustainable value for society.
Ringkas, digital mortgage platform, raises US$3.5 million in Seed round to roll out its platform across Indonesia
Ringkas, a digital mortgage platform with the vision to democratize home ownership, announced it has secured a US$3.5 million in Seed Round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital. Other investors that participated include 500 Global, Teja Ventures, Orvel Ventures, Hustle Fund, and others. With the capital from this round, the company will focus on advancing and scaling its platform across multiple cities in Indonesia and the secondary market.
Empowering women: three key strategies for building confidence at work
As a woman in the workplace, building confidence can be challenging, especially when trying to climb the corporate ladder. Various cultural, societal, and historical factors can influence the confidence gap between men and women. In Asia, for example, there is often a greater emphasis on deference to authority and silent resistance, making it more challenging for women to assert themselves and speak up.