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16 March 2023

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How beauty is changing in 2023

Behind its allure and aesthetic appeal, the beauty industry has proven to be recession-proof in the face of various macroeconomic shocks over the past two decades. The “Lipstick Effect” or “Lipstick Index”– an economic indicator from the beauty category, suggests that during periods of recession…

Avina Sugiarto and Mari Elka Pangestu for the Women with Impact by East Ventures

14 March 2023

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Closing the gap: Investing in women can drive economic growth

Gender equality is not just a moral issue; but also a key driver of economic growth and development. Investing in women entrepreneurs and addressing the deepening inequalities they face can create a more stable, resilient, and inclusive society that benefits everyone. This message is part…

The panelists of the Women with Impact program held on 8 March 2023

9 March 2023

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How Indonesian women leaders face the challenges of entrepreneurship

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, has again presented its signature women-centered program, “Women with Impact”, on 8 March 2023 in celebration of International Women’s Day. Partnering with Google Indonesia, this time, Women with Impact facilitated a keynote speech…

From idea to impact: Navigating the climate innovation landscape

8 March 2023

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Turning your ideas on climate issues into real impact

Southeast Asia is currently on track to experience a 3°C warming, which goes beyond the target set by the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This projection has significant ramifications for the worldwide market and the well-being of the Southeast Asian population. According…

The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023|The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023

2 March 2023

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The four tracks of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge

What will the world be like for our children if we fail to limit global warming to below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C? In the best-case scenario where the globe warms only by 1.5°C, a 10-year-old child in 2020 will experience fourfold as many extreme climate…

Genomics technology - A path to a healthier Indonesia|Genomics technology - A path to a healthier Indonesia|||||

24 February 2023

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Genomics technology: A path to a healthier Indonesia

Genomics sequencing in Indonesia’s healthcare sector has greatly improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, although it is still in the early stage in this country. Due to the pandemic, Indonesia has identified around 40,000 sequences of the virus or pathogen – the most extensive so far…

Why Indonesia should embrace genomics now||Genomics applications in the healthcare ecosystem (Source: East Ventures' white paper "Genomics: Leapfrogging into the Indonesian healthcare future")|

15 February 2023

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Why Indonesia should embrace genomics now

In 2013, Angelina Jolie, a Hollywood movie star and filmmaker, made a brave medical choice to remove both breasts as a preventive measure. She had another prophylactic surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes in the next couple of years. The decision was made…

The Future is Green - Unlocking Indonesia's Renewable Energy Potential|Renewable energy open up new opportunities in various industries|

6 February 2023

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The future is green: unlocking Indonesia’s renewable energy potential

Indonesia is rich in natural resources, including coal, which has been the traditional commodity used for energy generation. This blessing also makes transitioning to renewable energy more difficult than in countries without such resources. However, the global energy sector has shifted to green energy, and…

24 January 2023

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East Ventures was listed in the Top Global & Asian investors in Q4 2022

East Ventures was again listed as one of the top ten global venture capital companies in Q4 2022, created by the global market intelligence platform CB Insights. Previously, East Ventures made the Q3 2022 list as the only SEA-based VC among both global and Asia…

East Ventures' way of investing||East Ventures' investment criteria|

16 January 2023

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East Ventures’ way of investing

Over the past decade, we have seen the immense development of the digital ecosystem and tech startups in Indonesia. Often this accelerated growth can not be separated from the support of venture capitalists. If you are curious about how venture capital (VC) firms function and…

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