East Ventures

East Ventures is a pioneering and leading venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, committed to backing visionary founders from Seed to Growth stage. The firm operates as a sector-agnostic investor, focusing on technology companies and disruptors across various industries. East Ventures is also dedicated to sustainable development and social impact through ESG-driven initiatives, as evidenced by its Sustainability Report and involvement in the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge.

Founded in 2009, East Ventures has grown into a holistic platform providing multi-stage investments to over 300 tech companies. The firm was an early and active believer in the startup ecosystem in Indonesia, and has since expanded its reach across Southeast Asia. East Ventures has received global recognition, being named a consistent top-performing VC fund by Preqin and one of the most active investors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia by various media outlets. Its investment philosophy, initially based on "3P" (People, Product, and Potential Market), has evolved to focus on "2P" (People and Potential Market), emphasizing integrity, self-awareness, and the potential market size of the founders' ventures.

East Ventures boasts an impressive portfolio of prominent tech companies in the region. Notable investments include Indonesian unicorns like Tokopedia and Traveloka, as well as other significant players such as Ruangguru, ShopBack, waresix, Xendit, IDN, Sociolla, and Fore Coffee. The firm has also seen successful exits with companies like Tech in Asia (acquired by SPH), Kudo (acquired by Grab), Loket (acquired by Gojek), and MokaPOS (acquired by Gojek), demonstrating its ability to identify and nurture high-growth ventures.

The team behind East Ventures comprises passionate individuals from Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan, united by integrity, empathy, and excellence. Key partners include Founding Partners Willson Cuaca, Batara Eto, and Taiga Matsuyama, alongside Managing Partners Roderick Purwana and Takeshi Kaneko, and Partners Melisa Irene, Avina Sugiarto, and Yinwei Liang. Their collective expertise and deep understanding of the regional markets contribute to East Ventures' strategic investment decisions and its role in fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem.