East Ventures

East Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2009, headquartered in Singapore, that focuses on multi-stage investments in Southeast Asia's technology sector. The firm has a diverse portfolio, investing in companies across various industries, including e-commerce, fintech, health tech, and gaming. As a prominent player in the region, East Ventures has supported over 300 tech companies, notably backing influential startups such as Tokopedia, Traveloka, and Ruangguru. The firm is recognized for its active role in the startup ecosystem, being named the most active investor in Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Furthermore, East Ventures is committed to sustainable development and social impact, having signed the Principles of Responsible Investment, which aligns with its initiatives and practices focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

David Audy

Operating Partner

Devina Halim

Principal

Sang-Uh Han

Partner

Yinwei Liang

Principal

Avina Sugiarto

Venture Partner

Emily Tampi

Managing Director, Finance

Wesley Tay

Principal

Zhengyi Zhu

Investment Professional

Past deals in Photo Software

Sakeai

Seed Round in 2020
Sakeai, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2020 and based in Nagaoka, Japan. It specializes in developing a mobile application designed to enhance the sake selection experience for users. The application utilizes artificial intelligence to provide personalized recommendations based on individual preferences, addressing the common challenge of selecting the right sake. Users can record and share their sake experiences while receiving suggestions akin to those from a sake expert. Additionally, the app offers a feature that allows users to purchase recommended sake directly from an online store, facilitating access to a diverse range of products. Through its innovative approach, Sakeai aims to connect sake enthusiasts with new and interesting options.

PrimeAgain,Inc

Seed Round in 2015
PrimeAgain works to innovate ways for users to connect with each other over mobile devices. Established in Dec. 2010, the company has released a mobile photo decorating diary app, "DecoAlbum", which allows users to save, organize, and share photos easily and privately.

Pocket Supernova

Seed Round in 2014
Pocket Supernova Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing video-messaging and mobile applications. The company is known for its flagship product, Unda, which allows users to record videos and enhance them with text, graphics, and various editing features such as face tracking and green screen overlays. In addition to Unda, Pocket Supernova has created other applications, including Video Selfie and WatchMe, the latter being a messaging app. Through its innovative tools, the company aims to empower users to create professional-looking videos and social media content effortlessly.

VideoSelfie

Seed Round in 2014
VideoSelfie, previously known as Unda, is a mobile first, video messaging app for iOS and Android. VideoSelfie has taken video messaging to the next level and is now focusing on recording, decorating, editing and sharing, although some basic messaging and community functions from Unda are kept. The main technology the company has built involves face tracking and motion tracking, which makes graphics added to videos interactive by detecting the movement of the camera and the movement of your head. Users tap the GIF button, pick a graphic then configure basic settings like enabling face tracking, making the graphic full size, or changing the animation speed. Then you pick a video filter and start recording, optionally adding music. The app ships with its own standard transparent GIFs, but it supports transparent PNGs if you want to add your own. VideoSelfie is the fastest way to send video messages to your friends.

Pairy

Venture Round in 2013
Pairy is a social networking application aimed at facilitating romantic relationships between users. The app allows individuals to create profiles in a couple-only format, ensuring a focused and private environment for users. It offers a curated list of filtered profiles, helping users find compatible partners. Additionally, Pairy enables users to communicate through private chats, where they can share text messages and photos. The platform is designed to help couples create and cherish memories together, enhancing their romantic connections.

PrimeAgain,Inc

Seed Round in 2013
PrimeAgain works to innovate ways for users to connect with each other over mobile devices. Established in Dec. 2010, the company has released a mobile photo decorating diary app, "DecoAlbum", which allows users to save, organize, and share photos easily and privately.

SoybeanSoft

Seed Round in 2011
SoybeanSoft is a game studio founded in 2007 and has released several casual web games for licensing. SoybeanSoft has been working with several major game portals worldwide, including MochiMedia, ArmorGames, DisneyXD, Candystand, and SpielGames.
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