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My First $1000 Launch Day - 13 March 2026

16 March 2026

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108 teams of Singaporean youths begin eight-week entrepreneurial journey under My First $1000 program

East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has officially announced the Challenge Launch Day of My First $1000 program on 13 March and the Workshop Day on 14 March. Mr. Dinesh Vasu Dash, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower,…

11 February 2026

Press Release

East Ventures launches “My First $1000” to enable Singapore youths to experience real entrepreneurship

East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has launched My First $1000, an eight-week youth entrepreneurship program for students in Singapore to execute business ideas with integrity, ownership, and accountability. Designed for students aged 14 to 18 across Secondary 3 and 4, Junior…

Jackson Aw, CEO & Founder of Mighty Jaxx

19 December 2025

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Beyond the hype: The grit behind Mighty Jaxx’s blueprint of profitability

To the untrained eye, the collectibles industry often looks like a game of pure hype: driven by trends, limited drops, and consumer frenzy. But the reality is far more complex. It is a game of logistics, intellectual property (IP) rights, and precise unit economics. The…

21 November 2025

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Alvin Arief’s journey in cooking UENA: Indonesia’s emerging tech-enabled F&B brand

Let’s start with the why: Indonesia is home to a burgeoning, digitally savvy urban middle class. This mass market, which makes up the largest segment—167 million people—allocates more than half of its expenses on food. The F&B (Food & Beverage) industry in Indonesia is a…

Videotto secures Seed funding from East Ventures

30 October 2025

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Videotto, an AI-native video editing startup founded by 18-year-old innovators, has secured seed funding from East Ventures

Videotto, a Singapore-based AI-native video editing solutions startup, has secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding from East Ventures. Videotto was founded by two 18-year-old entrepreneurs, Tay Yao Ming (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer) and Ian Lee (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer). It was born…

24 October 2025

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AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions

The Southeast Asia climate tech stands at a climate crossroads. As one of the world’s most economically dynamic regions, it is also one of the most vulnerable to the severe impacts of climate change. Indonesia, in particular, as a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse, faces urgent,…

The winners of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025

14 October 2025

Press Release

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge awards Aslan Renewables, Arukah Capital, and SXD AI a total of Rp10 billion in catalytic funding to pilot their solutions in Indonesia

East Ventures and Temasek Foundation are pleased to announce the conclusion of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia’s largest competition for climate tech innovations. This program officially began its inspiring journey on 5 March 2025 and culminated in the Grand Finale on 11…

ECOVISEA user testing with East Ventures team

1 October 2025

Insights

How to calculate and report your value chain’s Scope 3 emissions?

Let’s start with the basics: What are scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions? In today’s landscape, the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factor is no longer a “nice-to-have” or additional perk in your business. Rather, it has become a necessity—a fundamental factor embedded in your…

22 September 2025

Press Release

East Ventures wins 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award from SVCA

East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has been awarded the 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award by the Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association (SVCA). The award honors firms that have demonstrated exceptional investment expertise and delivered…

19 September 2025

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Building a vibrant IPO ecosystem in Southeast Asia

In the past few years, the Southeast Asian IPO (Initial Public Offering) market has been more dynamic than ever. Though slowing down in 2024 with relatively lower capital raised—US$2.8 billion decline from 2023, Southeast Asia saw a whopping 122 IPOs in 2024 alone. Many contribute…

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108 teams of Singaporean youths begin eight-week entrepreneurial journey under My First $1000 program

East Ventures launches “My First $1000” to enable Singapore youths to experience real entrepreneurship

Beyond the hype: The grit behind Mighty Jaxx’s blueprint of profitability

Alvin Arief’s journey in cooking UENA: Indonesia’s emerging tech-enabled F&B brand

Videotto, an AI-native video editing startup founded by 18-year-old innovators, has secured seed funding from East Ventures

AI in climate tech: AI-integration for Southeast Asia’s climate solutions

Climate Impact Innovations Challenge awards Aslan Renewables, Arukah Capital, and SXD AI a total of Rp10 billion in catalytic funding to pilot their solutions in Indonesia

How to calculate and report your value chain’s Scope 3 emissions?

East Ventures wins 2025 VC Deal of the Year Award from SVCA

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