East Ventures

The page discusses how Indonesian SaaS-tech startups win against global firms.

Speaker: Avina Sugiarto, Partner at East Ventures

Berrybenka CEO says the startup will explore new areas like increase offline activities like selling through pop-up stores.

Founded in April 2015, Cermati is an platform that helps customers research and acquires financial products, such as credit cards, loans, and mortgages.

Southeast Asia is East Ventures’ main focus for its fund, where it counts 80 active portfolio startups including Softbank-banked Tokopedia.

Moka offers point-of-sales, cash flow management, and a customer relationship management tool for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Batara Eto co-founded Mixi, helped take the company public in Japan, created it in December 2003, and served as its chief technology officer.

Elizabeth joined East Ventures as an investment professional. Based in Jakarta, she is involved in deal sourcing, value creation, and portfolio management.

Malavika joined East Ventures in 2021 as an investment professional and previously worked as an Associate at SBI Ven Capital, the overseas venture capital arm of SBI.

Ju Boon joined East Ventures in 2024 as an investment professional, focusing on deal sourcing, value creation, and portfolio management.

East Ventures backs founders with value and impact and supports sustainable, inclusive digital growth across Southeast Asia.

East Ventures' initiatives address positive impacts and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia.

The page outlines East Ventures' milestones since 2009.

East Ventures is described as a venture capital firm in Southeast Indonesia. The page invites inquiries about investments, partnerships, and ecosystem collaboration.

Pioneering and leading sector-agnostic Venture Capital firm in Southeast Asia, backing 300+ portfolio companies for sustainable development.

The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2026 provides **Rp15 billion in funding** to **CRecTech, Blueyou, and MacroCycle Technologies** to pilot climate solutions in Indonesia. The initiative, led by **East Ventures, Temasek Foundation, and Tencent**, marks Indonesia’s largest climate tech competition. These startups will advance projects aimed at addressing environmental challenges through technology-driven approaches.

Oct 2026East VenturesNews article

East Ventures and SV Investment have secured the first close of their **US$100 million cross-border fund**, targeting revenue-generating startups at the Series A to B stages. The fund will deploy investments of **US$1 million to US$3 million per deal**, typically as a lead investor. The partnership combines regional expertise to support high-growth companies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Feb 2025e27News article

East Ventures completes its first general partner-led secondary transaction in Southeast Asia’s venture capital market. The move reflects shifting dynamics in how firms manage existing portfolio stakes. The firm remains active in supporting startups across Indonesia and the region.

Feb 2025Antara NewsNews article

Praktis, an Indonesia-based end-to-end supply chain enabler, raises US$20 million in a Series A round. East Ventures’ Growth fund leads the round.

May 2023East VenturesNews article