East Ventures

East Ventures is an early-stage, sector-agnostic venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, and Jakarta. The firm has invested in over 170 companies across Southeast Asia, with a strong emphasis on Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is recognized as a pioneer in the Indonesian startup ecosystem, being the first investor in notable unicorns such as Tokopedia and Traveloka. East Ventures' diverse portfolio includes prominent companies like Mercari, Ruangguru, and Fore Coffee. In 2018, the firm established a growth-stage fund called EV Growth to provide further support to startups in the region. East Ventures has garnered accolades for its consistent performance, being named the most active investor in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, as well as a top-performing VC fund globally by various industry observers. The firm primarily targets investments in technology, consumer web, fintech, and mobile sectors, typically investing between $0.1 million and $0.5 million in early-stage ventures.

Batara Eto

Co-Founder & Partner

Michito Fukkai

Associate

Keisuke Fukumura

Associate

Devina Halim

Investment Associate

Sena Hamilton

Investment Manager

Wai Kit Koh

Managing Partner

Taiga Matsuyama

Co-Founder & Partner

Jordy Tenka

Senior Investment Associate

Amanda Umezono

Associate

Past deals in Blockchain

KoinWorks

Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is Indonesia Super Financial App and winner of Asian Banker Financial Innovation Award 2019 for Lending Category. With multiple financial product offers where users can manage both their asset and liabilities under one single platform. A true financial technology evolution, with core DNA in providing accessible and affordable financial solutions for everyone.

LasTrust

Seed Round in 2020
LasTrust Co., Ltd. offers blockchain encrypted technology to issue certificates. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bunkyo, Japan.

INDODAX

Venture Round in 2017
INDODAX (formerly Bitcoin.co.id) is the longest running blockchain digital asset exchange in Indonesia since 2014, with multiple crypto assets trading with the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Recognised as an industry leader, INDODAX has built a world-class business that focuses on long-term client relationships, exceptional customer service and continuous innovation.

SmartApp.inc

Venture Round in 2015
Smart Apps is a developer of a blockchain services application designed for smartphones. The company's application uses cryptocurrency technology to offer token issuance, initial coin offering and dApps design support, providing a launchpad for start-up blockchain-related businesses.

bitFlyer

Seed Round in 2014
bitFlyer, Inc. operates as a virtual currency exchange and provide block chain development services. It specializes in bit coin marketplace and settlement. The company offers wide range of services including bit coin market, altcoin market, ethereum market, ethereum classic market, litecoin market, bitcoin cash market, monacoin market, lisk market, easy exchange, pro exchange, block chain, block chain explorer, block chain LAB, crowd funding, fees and taxes, account class, and application programming interface. bitFlyer, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Minato-ku, Japan.