East Ventures and SV Investment announced the first close of its Southeast Asia – South Korea investment corridor fund

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and SV Investment, a publicly listed venture capital & private equity firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, today announced the first close of its joint fund, branded as “East Ventures South Korea fund in partnership with SV Investment”. 

Consumption tech offers hope amid challenges in startup funding

In the challenging landscape of startup funding, characterized by economic uncertainties and fluctuating investment climates, consumption tech offers a beacon of potential recovery, said panelists at DealStreetAsia’s Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2025 last week.

Southeast Asia: The bright spot for VC investing amidst global uncertainties?

“Southeast Asia: The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?” was a panel that featured Thomas G. Tsao of Gobi Partners, Roderick Purwana of East Ventures and Angela Toy of Golden Gate Ventures, moderated by James Kwan, Founder & Executive Chairman, Jumpstart Media at the ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference.

East Ventures consistently races in the perfect storm: 2023 recap & 2024 outlook

The tech industry weathered an intense “perfect storm” of crises these past two years. The global economy is in a complex state characterized by uncertainty, making caution our guiding principle. We find ourselves in a landscape where valuations are far from their peak, the global economy remains sluggish, inflationary pressures persist, and the threat of a potential global recession looms large.

Investing in Southeast Asia’s digital ecosystem: Interview with East Ventures’ Partners

Southeast Asia is resilient in a global tech landscape marked by turbulence, showcasing distinctive strengths amidst adversity. As a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital (VC) firm, East Ventures remains committed to fostering and investing in Southeast Asia’s digital ecosystem.

RI digital economy to grow on slower trajectory amid profitability push

Indonesia is expected to see a deceleration in its digital economy growth in the coming years, in line with other emerging countries in the ASEAN region, as tech companies in the bloc face pressure to shift to profitability after years of focusing on growth.

Harnessing the potential of an integrated ASEAN

Amidst global economic challenges, the ASEAN region stands out as a symbol of strength and adaptability. At the Tech In Asia Conference 2023, Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner at East Ventures shared his insight with Willis Wee, Founder of Tech in Asia, who also moderated the panel titled “Harnessing the potential of an integrated ASEAN.”