Melisa Irene

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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…
Runchise team
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Runchise raised seed funding led by East Ventures

Runchise, a restaurant management startup and culinary franchise in Indonesia, has officially launched its online application to increase operational efficiency and profit for restaurant or franchise owners, especially in the culinary field. At the same time, Runchise announced the completion of seed funding led by…
The role of fintech lending to Indonesia’s agribusiness sector
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The role of fintech lending to Indonesia’s agribusiness sector

Fintech lending expands financial access and improves agricultural productivity Agriculture plays a significant role in Indonesia’s economic growth and development. It contributed to 14% of the nation’s GDP in 2020, and the sector employs 29% of the Indonesian workforce. However, most Indonesian farmers are still…