Buoyant life sciences sector emerges stronger
As we bid farewell to another eventful year in the world of life sciences, it's time to look back at the whirlwind of advancements and changes that have shaped the industry in 2023. Back in January this year, we interacted with leaders from various market segments who shared their insights into what the year held for their particular spheres. Let's recap the 2023 predictions and find out if they panned out as predicted.
Compawnion, a pet health and nutrition company, secured new funding led by East Ventures
Compawnion, an Indonesian pet food company, has secured a new funding led by East Ventures, the leading and pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The fund will be allocated to accelerate their distribution, research and development initiatives, broaden the company’s product portfolio, and effectively reach a larger demographic of pet owners who are looking for more health-conscious and sustainable choices for their beloved companions.
Wesley Tay joins as a Principal at East Ventures
East Ventures, a pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 250 tech companies across Southeast Asia, today announced that Wesley Tay joins East Ventures as its new Principal. Wesley will oversee the investments focusing on the seed stage, and will be based in Singapore.