East Ventures’ portfolio companies listed amongst Tech in Asia’s 50 rising startups in Indonesia
Which startups are on the path to becoming the next big thing? One way to tell would be to check when they’ve raised a new round. Tech in Asia has generated a list of startups in Indonesia that have recently raised funding.
Indonesia-based employee assistance program platform Mindtera closes US$ 850,000 of seed extension round funding led by East Ventures
Mindtera, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) platform in Indonesia, announces the close of their combined seed and seed extension round at US$ 850,000 funding led by East Ventures and with commitments from Seedstars International Ventures among other prominent angel investors.
A healthy lifestyle begins at your fingertips
A study from the AIA Group in 2018 showed that Indonesia ranked the lowest in the Asia Pacific regarding the application of a healthy lifestyle. Despite being satisfied with their health condition, the research also revealed that Indonesians’ healthy living activities decreased from 4.0 in 2016 to 3.6 in 2018.
Why maintaining employees’ mental health is important for companies
The COVID-19 pandemic has come under control, with some work activities returning to the pre-covid working situation, such as coming to the office. However, companies cannot deny that the work-life balance during and post-pandemic has shifted the way people work and think about productivity. The dynamic situation has led to increased mental health concerns, including impacted stress levels among employees.
The promising rise of mental health startups in Indonesia
The urgency for innovation and access in the mental health vertical has never been more pivotal. On a macro level, there has been a global shift in consumer demand for quality health and wellness services and a significant lift in education and affluence in Southeast Asia, presenting a promising context for this industry.
Being working moms: balancing motherhood and career
The first session of East Ventures' initial Women with Impact Forum on 16 February 2022, invited East Ventures’ Venture Partner, Avina Sugiarto; Mindtera’s Co-Founder and CEO, Tita Ardiati; and Nusantics’ Co-Founder and CEO, Sharlini Eriza Putri. It is moderated by East Ventures’ Senior Investment Associate, Stacy Oentoro.
East Ventures presents its first women-centered forum, Women with Impact Forum
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, today presented its first women-centered forum, named Women with Impact Forum. The forum provided the participants with three main sessions featuring several top key panelists from East Ventures and tech startup leaders. They shared their views and experiences towards women-related issues.
Got “Mental Struck,” Platforms can now help
Nowadays, several platforms can facilitate people to consult on their mental health issues, such as Mindtera, Riliv, and Bicarakan.id. These platforms can eliminate the problems of reluctance, shyness, and talking issues. The growth of mental health platforms stands very promising.