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

Jumpei Mouri

Director

Avina Sugiarto

Partner

Wesley Tay

Principal

Jordy Tenka

Senior Investment Associate

Amanda Umezono

Associate

Past deals in Vietnam

EQUO

Seed Round in 2022
EQUO creates a product that has minimal impact on the environment. It provides a variety of truly eco-friendly solutions for everyday items by providing products that are 100% natural, plastic-free, non-toxic, chemical-free & biodegradable, and compostable.

Med247

Series A in 2022
Med247 is an offline-to-online (O2O) healthcare startup. A platform where customers can book an appointment and consult online with Pro doctors.Med247 is a family of clinics for families. Med247 plans to optimise the technology so that it could become the standardised platform to connect with other healthcare services providers in the future.

Inteluck

Series B in 2022
Inteluck provides data-driven logistics platform services to enterprises across the Southeast Asia. Inteluck provides trucking, distribution, freight forwarding, contract logistics and customized supply chain services to shippers. We help shippers utilize resources, minimum logistics cost, improve logistics efficiency and reduce waste. Inteluck also helps truckers get additional deliveries, maximize revenue, schedule backloads, obtain fast payment and instant financial services. Headquarters is based in Singapore and operates in other Southeast Asian countries such as Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Vietcetera

Series A in 2021
Vietcetera Media is a media company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 2016. It focuses on publishing online news content that covers a variety of topics, including business, lifestyle, culture, fashion, and entertainment. The company aims to connect modern Vietnam with a global audience by providing insightful briefings on Vietnamese affairs, society, and business. Through its digital platform, Vietcetera Media enables readers both within and outside Vietnam to stay informed about relevant events and trends, fostering a better understanding of the country.

Kim An Group

Series A in 2020
Kim An Consulting Investment JSC develops a mobile application and online platform that connects banks and financial companies in Vietnam with local micro, small and medium enterprises. The company’s application provides booking for repayment at daily, weekly, and monthly interval, credit scoring, and loan management services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

CirCO

Seed Round in 2018
CirCO is a provider of co-working spaces in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a shared workspace designed to foster a supportive startup community. The facility spans 2,600 square meters and is equipped with modern amenities, including a kitchen, lounge area, and 24/7 access, ensuring comfort and functionality for its users. CirCO aims to cater to small and medium-sized enterprises by offering flexible pricing and payment terms, allowing businesses and entrepreneurs to access fully equipped office spaces without incurring high expenses. The environment encourages engagement and collaboration among members, contributing to a vibrant community for startups.

Monstar Lab

Venture Round in 2014
Monstar Lab, Inc. is a software development firm headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, specializing in creating software solutions for consumers. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of services including project planning, market analysis, design, mobile application and web service development, website design, business applications, mobile games, and legacy migration. Additionally, Monstar Lab provides technology for wearable applications, web marketing, and product localization. With more than 1,200 engineers and creators, the firm operates in 26 cities across 15 countries, including Japan, China, Singapore, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Thailand. Monstar Lab emphasizes access to top talent and specialists worldwide, leveraging its diverse expertise to deliver effective solutions and empower innovators globally.

Oddle

Angel Round in 2013
Oddle is an online food ordering platform that facilitates the management of delivery and takeout orders for restaurants. Founded in 2013 and based in Singapore, the company provides a comprehensive solution that integrates order aggregation, outlet operations, logistics, and customer relationship management. The platform processes orders from various channels, including websites, social media, phone calls, and emails, and alerts outlet staff through an iPad application. Restaurants can utilize the backend system to gain insights into customer behavior and analyze sales reports. Oddle serves a diverse portfolio of over 500 restaurants across several regions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan, and is utilized by notable food chains such as Paul Bakery, Shangri-La, Holiday Inn, Lady M, Pizza Express, and Dunkin Donuts.