East Ventures

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Singapore, Tokyo, and Jakarta. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and Series A investments, focusing on technology and consumer sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, and education technology, primarily in Southeast Asia. East Ventures has supported over 170 companies across the region, with notable investments in Indonesia's unicorns such as Tokopedia and Traveloka. The firm typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.5 million and has been recognized for its consistent performance, being named the most active investor in Southeast Asia. In 2018, it launched a joint venture called EV Growth, aimed at providing growth capital to startups throughout Southeast Asia. East Ventures continues to play a significant role in nurturing the startup ecosystem in the region.

Willson Cuaca

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Batara Eto

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Michito Fukkai

Associate

Keisuke Fukumura

Associate

Devina Halim

Investment Associate

Sena Hamilton

Investment Manager

Melisa Irene

Partner

Takeshi Kaneko

Managing Partner

Wai Kit Koh

Managing Partner

Taiga Matsuyama

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jordy Tenka

Senior Investment Associate

Amanda Umezono

Associate

Past deals in Growth

iGrow

Seed Round in 2016
iGrow is a marketplace based in Indonesia that focuses on connecting under-employed farmers and under-utilized land to foster the production of organic food and sustainable incomes. The company utilizes cloud-based agricultural management software to facilitate the growth of various crops, including olive, durian, peanut, banana, avocado, date palm, and longan. By integrating resources and providing a system for monitoring plantation growth, iGrow supports the entire process from seed planting to harvest. It operates by linking farmers, landowners, and investors, allowing for direct sales of crops to customers, similar to a highly networked supermarket. Investors in iGrow can expect revenue sharing opportunities ranging from 13% to 24% annually, making it an attractive option for those looking to support sustainable agriculture while generating returns.