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5 December 2025

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7 Keys for staying relevant in an evolving consumer landscape by Southeast Asia’s women founders

Consumer startups in Southeast Asia (SEA) have shown remarkable resilience, maintaining growth momentum despite economic uncertainty. To stay ahead in this competitive and rapidly changing market, founders must continuously adapt to the evolving landscape of consumer behavior. The latest e-Conomy SEA report by Google, Temasek,…

21 November 2025

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Alvin Arief’s journey in cooking UENA: Indonesia’s emerging tech-enabled F&B brand

Let’s start with the why: Indonesia is home to a burgeoning, digitally savvy urban middle class. This mass market, which makes up the largest segment—167 million people—allocates more than half of its expenses on food. The F&B (Food & Beverage) industry in Indonesia is a…

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7 November 2025

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The shift towards the “wellness economy” in Southeast Asia’s consumer

Walk through Jakarta, Bangkok, or Ho Chi Minh City, and you will somehow experience a “deja vu”: padel courts are fully booked, boutique pilates studios have waiting lists, and new healthy food brands are rapidly expanding. Many have labeled this phenomenon the “wellness economy,” which…

31 October 2025

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How Compawnion is redefining nutrition in Indonesia’s pet food market

Imagine this: You are a dog owner of over five years. Over the years, you wanted to give your dog the best nutrition, but could not even after trying countless pet food brands on the market due to your dog’s allergies and specific dietary needs.…

Videotto secures Seed funding from East Ventures

30 October 2025

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Videotto, an AI-native video editing startup founded by 18-year-old innovators, has secured seed funding from East Ventures

Videotto, a Singapore-based AI-native video editing solutions startup, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from East Ventures. Videotto was founded by two 18-year-old entrepreneurs, Tay Yao Ming (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer) and Ian Lee (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer). It was born…

24 October 2025

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AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions

The Southeast Asia climate tech stands at a climate crossroads. As one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions, it is also one of the most vulnerable to the severe impacts of climate change. Indonesia, in particular, as a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse, faces urgent,…

7 October 2025

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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

1 October 2025

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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…

26 September 2025

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Finding “S” in ESG: Your guide to implementing the Social pillar in your business

For generations, business has often been viewed through the lens of financial metrics, leadership, strategic planning, operational excellence, and more. As the world continues to evolve and perspectives change, a new pillar emerges that defines the most successful and resilient companies today: ESG (Environmental, Social,…

East Ventures’ thesis on Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) startups

23 September 2025

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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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7 Keys for staying relevant in an evolving consumer landscape by Southeast Asia’s women founders

Alvin Arief’s journey in cooking UENA: Indonesia’s emerging tech-enabled F&B brand

How Compawnion is redefining nutrition in Indonesia’s pet food market

Videotto, an AI-native video editing startup founded by 18-year-old innovators, has secured seed funding from East Ventures

AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions

Understanding GHG emissions in Indonesia: GHG Protocol

How to calculate and report your value chain’s Scope 3 emissions?

How D2C startups build a stronger and stickier customer base

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