Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Food & Beverage • Consumer |
Stages | Early,Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Japan • Singapore • Philippines • Vietnam • Thailand • Malaysia • Indonesia |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $10,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
East Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Singapore, with additional presence in Tokyo and Jakarta. They are a pioneering and leading VC in Southeast Asia, known for being the most active venture capital in the region. Their investment focus is sector-agnostic but they have shown particular interest in industries such as Software, IT and TMT, Hospitality, Media, AgroTech, FinTech and Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, HealthTech and Fitness, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Food & Beverage, and Consumer goods. East Ventures invests across various stages, including pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B, with a maximum investment size of $10,000,000, a minimum of $100,000, and a sweet spot of around $1,000,000. They have played a crucial role in the Indonesian startup ecosystem, empowering visionary founders to create sustainable and impactful businesses. East Ventures' commitment to responsible investment is recognized through their participation in the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. Their portfolio boasts over 300 startups, 500 founders, and more than 45 exits, exemplifying their success. They are recipients of multiple accolades, highlighting their effectiveness in impacting investment and ecosystem development. The firm advocates for ethical stewardship, carbon efficiency, environmental preservation, and maintains a deep commitment to Indonesia's tech development and regional digital sovereignty. Their website showcases a range of reports and insights signifying their thought leadership, and evidences of vibrant community engagement through events and support testimonials from portfolio company founders.
We invest in seed-stage startups