East Ventures and NalaGenetics’ commitment to supporting genomic sample analysis at the Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative (BGSi)

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital (VC) firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NalaGenetics, a biotechnology company focused on personalized medicine, diet, and screening. This partnership is aimed to support genomic sample analysis in Indonesia's Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative (BGSi). The ceremonial signing of this MoU took place at the East Ventures booth during the Tech in Asia Conference 2023 and was attended by Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.

East Ventures announced its first Healthcare fund of US$30 million

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, today announced the firm’s first healthcare-focused fund with the amount of US$30 million, which is dedicated to supporting innovative healthcare solutions in Indonesia.

East Ventures launched a white paper on genomics in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia

East Ventures today launched a white paper “Genomics: Leapfrogging into the Indonesian healthcare future” in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia and Redseer Strategy Consultants, to provide a comprehensive understanding of how genomics can improve the healthcare system in Indonesia. This white paper serves as a guide for stakeholders in taking the necessary steps to improve our healthcare system and infrastructure for the future.

Why Indonesia should embrace genomics now

Two of the most critical pain points of Indonesia's healthcare system is the high mortality rates for non-communicable diseases, and high cost of treatment. The solution to this is developing genomics. Genomics technology will allow for early detection and targeted treatment, paving the way ahead to transform our healthcare system.