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GHG Protocol in Indonesia - ECOVISEA
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Understanding GHG emissions in Indonesia: GHG Protocol

In today’s global business climate, corporate responsibility has evolved beyond financial performance to include fundamental environmental impact.  The practice of measuring and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer a niche activity for energy-intensive industries; it has become a mainstream expectation for companies of…
ECOVISEA user testing with East Ventures team
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How to calculate and report your value chain’s Scope 3 emissions?

Let’s start with the basics: What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? In today’s landscape, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factor is no longer a “nice-to-have” or additional perk in your business. Rather, it has become a necessity—a fundamental factor embedded in your…
East Ventures’ thesis on Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) startups
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How D2C startups build a stronger and stickier customer base

True to all of our early-stage investments, East Ventures’ thesis behind our Direct-to-Customer (D2C) bets is its founders. A D2C startup is a company that sells its products directly to consumers, meaning there is no middleman between the consumer and the company.  In each of…
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East Ventures wins 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award from SVCA

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has been awarded the 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award by the Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association (SVCA). The award honors firms that have demonstrated exceptional investment expertise and delivered…
Building a vibrant IPO ecosystem in SEA
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Building a vibrant IPO ecosystem in Southeast Asia

In the past few years, the Southeast Asian IPO (Initial Public Offering) market has been more dynamic than ever. Though slowing down in 2024 with relatively lower capital raised—US$2.8 billion decline from 2023, Southeast Asia saw a whopping 122 IPOs in 2024 alone. Many contribute…
East Ventures Summit 2025
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The experience economy: How Southeast Asian startups are winning over consumers

With tight global competition, companies are now in the business of selling experiences, communities, and emotional connections. The experience economy is the fourth stage of economic development after agrarian, industrial, and service economies. It arises when services become commoditized, leading businesses to create and stage…
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16 key facts about East Ventures

Since its establishment in 2009, East Ventures has become the leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. We are a holistic platform that provides multi-stage investment, from Seed to Growth stage, for over 300 tech startups and companies in Southeast Asia. Our investment comes…
Mekari announced the acquisition of Desty by Mekari
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Mekari acquires Desty to strengthen omnichannel commerce solutions for business growth

Mekari, Indonesia’s leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, today announced the acquisition of Desty, an omnichannel commerce platform that helps thousands of merchants manage cross-channel sales more efficiently. Mekari is recognized as the country’s #1 integrated SaaS platform, serving over 35,000 businesses and 1 million professionals across…