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7 July 2022

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Kini, an Indonesian on-demand payroll provider, raised US$ 4.3 million in seed funding led by East Ventures

Kini, an Indonesian on-demand payroll provider, raised US$ 4.3 million of seed funding led by East Ventures, with participation from other investors. Kini will allocate the fresh funds to continue building out its HR-Fintech product suite, and invest in expanding enterprise partnerships and HR tech…

27 April 2022

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How ALAMI drives sustainable Islamic finance in Indonesia

Being part of the sharia market in Indonesia might be an advantage for some sharia-financing products and fintech platforms. With the rise of awareness for sharia products & services and the growth of the Islamic finance industry, the sharia-based platforms have an enormous opportunity to…

31 March 2022

Press Release

JiPay raised US$ 1.3 million of Seed funding led by East Ventures

JiPay, a Singapore-based fintech startup creating an inclusive financial services platform for migrant domestic workers, announced that it has secured US$ 1.3 million in Seed funding. This round of funding was led by East Ventures, with participation from SHL Capital as well as strategic angels…

16 March 2022

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wagely nets additional US$ 8.3 million in oversubscribed pre-series A funding

wagely, Asia’s fastest-growing financial wellness platform has raised $8.3 million in an oversubscribed pre-series A funding as the company scales its platform to help workers access their earned salaries on demand in Indonesia and Bangladesh. The funding comes in just seven months after securing its…

8 March 2022

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The role of fintech in closing the financial gap in Indonesia

In recent years, Indonesia’s digital financial services have experienced a boom as COVID-19 became the unexpected catalyst that accelerates digital transformation and technology adoption. The immense adoption of digital financial services is driven by several key factors, including growth in mobile internet penetration, the rise…

17 January 2022

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Fraction raises US$3 million led by East Ventures to democratize investments by turning real estate and more into fractional NFTs

Fraction, a Hong Kong and Bangkok based fintech startup, announced that it has secured US$3 million in a pre-series A round led by East Ventures, with participation from Emtek Group (Grab, Bukalapak), Thakral Limited, V Ventures and a group of regional investors. The raise follows…

12 January 2022

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East Ventures 2021 recap: 80+ deals made across SEA’s fastest growing sectors, aiming for sector diversification in 2022

Welcoming the new year of 2022, East Ventures is taking this opportunity to look back and reflect on the year 2021. Just like the rest of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has also severely impacted our ecosystem—not only Indonesia, but it also took a heavy…

22 September 2021

Press Release

Indonesia’s fintech company Komunal raises US$ 2.1 million of series A funding led by East Ventures, further promoting the country’s financial inclusion

Indonesia’s fintech company Komunal raises US$ 2.1 million of series A funding led by East Ventures, further promoting the country’s financial inclusion September 22, 2021 Komunal, Indonesia’s first fintech company to offer Neo-rural bank services locally, announced earlier today that it has secured US$ 2.1…

24 November 2020

Press Release

Finantier raised a pre-seed funding led by East Ventures, bringing Open Finance to Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Finantier raised a pre-seed funding led by East Ventures, bringing Open Finance to Indonesia and Southeast Asia 23 November 2020 Finantier, Indonesia-based Open Finance startup, today announced a pre-seed funding round led by East Ventures with participation from AC Ventures, Genesia Ventures, and other investors.…

28 May 2019

Press Release

Indonesia’s Fintech Scene: What You Need to Know

Fintech, or Financial Technology, was initially used to describe new tech that helped improve or automate financial services, especially those involved in the backend systems of more established financial institutions. Today, the term has grown to encompass more customer-oriented sectors: innovation and automation in customer-facing…

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Kini, an Indonesian on-demand payroll provider, raised US$ 4.3 million in seed funding led by East Ventures

How ALAMI drives sustainable Islamic finance in Indonesia

JiPay raised US$ 1.3 million of Seed funding led by East Ventures

wagely nets additional US$ 8.3 million in oversubscribed pre-series A funding

The role of fintech in closing the financial gap in Indonesia

Fraction raises US$3 million led by East Ventures to democratize investments by turning real estate and more into fractional NFTs

East Ventures 2021 recap: 80+ deals made across SEA’s fastest growing sectors, aiming for sector diversification in 2022

Indonesia’s fintech company Komunal raises US$ 2.1 million of series A funding led by East Ventures, further promoting the country’s financial inclusion

Finantier raised a pre-seed funding led by East Ventures, bringing Open Finance to Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s Fintech Scene: What You Need to Know

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