4 keys strategy for business expansion
In an increasingly globalized economy, companies are constantly exploring new markets to drive growth and enhance their competitive edge. The World Trade Organization estimates that world merchandise trade growth totaled 2.7% in 2024 and forecasts it to grow to 3.0% in 2025, highlighting the immense potential for market expansion for businesses.
Against the odds: East Ventures’ portfolio rises above the e-Conomy SEA 2024 report’s baseline
Southeast Asia's digital economy is poised for significant growth. The latest report from e-Conomy SEA 2024 by Google, Temasek, and Bain shows how the digital economy demonstrates solid performance with double-digit growth across GMV, revenue, and profit, proving growth can happen alongside profitability.
Exploring Southeast Asia’s logistics horizon
The ongoing problem of high logistics costs has affected the world since COVID-19 began, and Southeast Asia hasn't been spared. The steep expenditure is driven by several factors, such as supply and demand disruptions, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, compounded by surging inflation, and amongst others.
Dare to dream: Kevin Zhang, founder and CEO of Inteluck
Kevin Zhang, 28, is the founder and CEO of data-driven logistics startup Inteluck. Headquartered in Singapore—with offices in the Philippines, Thailand and China—the startup allows its enterprise customers to book delivery trucks and track them on its digital platform. It also offers other services including warehousing and storage.
East Ventures’ 9 startups listed in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List
Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List spotlights 100 small companies and startups across Asia-Pacific that are addressing real-world challenges with fresh thinking and innovative products and services. In 2022, East Ventures is in the top 3 investors across APAC, with 9 portfolio companies listed in Forbes Asia 100 To Watch. They are ALAMI, Desty, Homage, Intellect, Intelluck, Luup, Novelship, Qapita, and The Parentic.
Inteluck, technology-driven logistics platform in Southeast Asia, announced US$ 15 million series B funding
Inteluck, a Southeast Asian technology-driven logistics platform, said today that it has raised US$15 million in a Series B fundraising round. Creo Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm under New World Group, spearheaded the investment. East Ventures and Headline Asia are among the investors in this round. Favour Capital, a TMT boutique investment bank focused on China and Southeast Asia, served as the round's exclusive financial advisor.