Kabina, a property and construction startup, raised seed funding led by East Ventures
Kabina, a property and construction startup in Indonesia, today announced the completion of its seed funding round led by East Ventures, with the participation from several notable angel investors, including Sandra Dewi. Sandra Dewi will also become Kabina’s brand ambassador. Kabina will allocate the fresh funds mainly for product development and team expansion, as well as invest in the equipment and solutions that contribute towards more responsible and sustainable operations in the industry.
East Ventures appoints Avina Sugiarto as Partner
East Ventures, a pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 200 companies in Southeast Asia, announced the appointment of Avina Sugiarto as a Partner at the firm.
Fresh Factory, an integrated cold chain fulfillment and enabler startup, secured US$ 4.5 million of seed funding led by East Ventures
Fresh Factory, a cold chain fulfillment startup, has secured US$ 4.5 million of seed funding led by East Ventures, with the participation of PT. Saratoga Investama Sedaya TBK, Trihill Capital, Indogen Capital, Prasetya Dwidarma, Number Capital, Y Combinator, and angel investors.
How venture capital is creating an inclusive and sustainable future for Southeast Asia
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, recently launched its inaugural report named East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022. This report outlines the robust progress and range of initiatives among the firm and its ecosystem, as well as the sustainable investment framework towards sustainability.
East Ventures launches its inaugural Sustainability Report 2022
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, today launched its inaugural report named East Ventures - Sustainability Report 2022. This report lines out robust progress and a range of initiatives among the firm and its ecosystem in engaging the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and practices in achieving a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Rising biotech innovations to address Indonesia’s healthcare problems
With an over 270 million population, Indonesia remains an emerging medical market, supported by the surge of healthcare awareness demanded by the rising middle-income community. However, the country has faced chronic problems as the pandemic unveils shortcomings and an elevated sense of urgency to develop a more resilient healthcare system and innovations.
‘Is ESG a FOMO or here to stay?’: Avina Sugiarto
In the past years, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have increasingly become top of mind for companies, investors, and policy-makers globally. Investors and corporations are joining the commitment to assessing non-financial aspects as part of business strategy, operations, reporting, and risk management. Further, many companies prepare a separate sustainability report, in addition to an annual report, and pledge to reach net-zero emission in the foreseeable future.
East Ventures becomes Indonesia’s first venture capital firm to sign UN Principles for Responsible Investment
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, has officially become a UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) signatory as part of its commitment to creating responsible and sustainable investment and ownership decisions.