East Ventures

Roderick Purwana

26 June 2024

Insights

Identifying investment targets in a complex global political and financial landscape

On Thursday, global investment leaders gathered at BEYOND EXPO’s Global Investment Summit in Macao, offering a comprehensive exploration of pivotal themes, shaping the future of investment amid the current complex and evolving financial landscape. Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly the star of this summit. Investors shared…

East Ventures - Digital Competitiveness Index 2024 - Press

22 May 2024

Press Release

East Ventures has again mapped out Indonesia’s digital competitiveness through the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index 2024

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, together with Katadata Insight Center, today launched the East Ventures – Digital Competitiveness Index (EV-DCI) 2024. This marks the fifth edition since it was first launched in 2020. The EV-DCI…

Indonesia digital economy Willson Cuaca

15 May 2024

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The key to embracing Indonesia’s digital economic excellence

Over the past few years, Indonesia’s digital sector has been steadily growing. Despite ongoing infrastructure development efforts by the government, stakeholders have also been proactive in promoting digital literacy and the economy. These endeavors lay the groundwork for advancing Indonesia’s digital sector. According to the…

Runchise

7 May 2024

Press Release

Runchise, a restaurant management and culinary franchise startup, raises new funding of US$1 million, co-led by East Ventures and Genesia Ventures

Runchise, an Indonesia-based restaurant management and culinary franchise startup, today announced that it has raised new funding of US$1 million from the existing investors East Ventures and Genesia Ventures. With this new funding, the firm’s main focus remains on technological advancement and innovation to enhance…

tips to build strong company culture

3 May 2024

From Portfolios

4 Tips to build a strong company culture that lasts

If an average adult works eight hours a day, five days a week, they will spend roughly a third of their lifetime, totaling 90,000 hours, at their workplace. With offices reopening post-pandemic, companies aim not only to fill seats but also to bring back company…

East Ventures Sustainability Report 2024|Infographic - East Ventures Sustainability Report 2024

22 April 2024

Press Release

East Ventures launches its annual Sustainability Report 2024

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, today launched its annual report, East Ventures Sustainability Report 2024. This report demonstrates East Ventures’ continuous efforts and progress in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks in its operations…

ESG Good Governance according investors

4 April 2024

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Good governance in ESG according to investors

Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into business practices is crucial. However, the “G” or Governance aspect, often overlooked, is equally vital. To understand why good governance is essential, startups and companies must first prioritize it. Aghnia Dima, an ESG Specialist at East Ventures,…

Willson cuaca and najwa shihab succes stories

15 March 2024

Insights

“What it takes to become great”: Willson Cuaca and Najwa Shihab’s secret sauce to achieving success

Prior to being Co-Founder and Managing Partner at East Ventures, Willson Cuaca embarked on a career in cybersecurity as an iPhone developer in Singapore. On the other hand, Najwa Shihab, now an accomplished journalist and the Founder of media startup NARASI, started her journey from…

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024 as a pitching competition for climate tech competition

14 March 2024

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Join Indonesia’s largest climate tech pitching competition: The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024

One Saturday in October 2023, thick smog blanketed the runways of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia, forcing several inbound flights to be diverted to other airports. The heavy smog was from a massive landfill fire that started the day before and would take days to…

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation announce the second edition of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024|Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023 Grand Finale

4 March 2024

Press Release

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation unveil three new tracks for second edition of Indonesia’s largest climate tech innovations competition – Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based non-profit philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives, are pleased to announce the second edition of the Climate Impact Innovations…