East Ventures

18 March 2026

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Fraudulent notice: Impersonation of East Ventures

East Ventures has become aware of several social messaging/media accounts (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.) and websites fraudulently claiming to represent the firm. These accounts misuse East Ventures’ name, logo, photos, and employees’ information to engage in suspicious and harmful activities. East Ventures strictly asserts that…

My First $1000 Launch Day - 13 March 2026

16 March 2026

Press Release

108 teams of Singaporean youths begin eight-week entrepreneurial journey under My First $1000 program

East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has officially announced the Challenge Launch Day of My First $1000 program on 13 March and the Workshop Day on 14 March. Mr. Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower,…

11 February 2026

Press Release

East Ventures launches “My First $1000” to enable Singapore youths to experience real entrepreneurship

East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has launched My First $1000, an eight-week youth entrepreneurship program for students in Singapore to execute business ideas with integrity, ownership, and accountability. Designed for students aged 14 to 18 across Secondary 3 and 4, Junior…

Jackson Aw, CEO & Founder of Mighty Jaxx

19 December 2025

From Portfolios

Beyond the hype: The grit behind Mighty Jaxx’s blueprint of profitability

To the untrained eye, the collectibles industry often looks like a game of pure hype: driven by trends, limited drops, and consumer frenzy. But the reality is far more complex. It is a game of logistics, intellectual property (IP) rights, and precise unit economics. The…

East Ventures-backed women consumer founders - The Parentinc, ESQA, Compawnion, Motherswork

5 December 2025

From Portfolios

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

From Portfolios

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

Insights

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

From Portfolios

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

Press Release

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

Insights

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,…

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