East Ventures

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009, headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Singapore and Indonesia. It operates as a sector-agnostic investor, providing multi-stage capital from seed to growth for technology startups across Southeast Asia. The firm has backed more than 300 companies in the region, including notable names such as Tokopedia, Traveloka, Ruangguru, and Xendit, and focuses on early-stage technology companies to drive regional growth. East Ventures emphasizes active involvement in the Indonesian and broader Southeast Asian ecosystems and is recognized for its long-standing commitment to responsible investing, having signed the Principles for Responsible Investment. The firm combines investment with guidance and ESG-aligned practices to support sustainable development of the regional tech sector.

Gavin Adrian

Investment Professional

David Audy

Operating Partner

Willson Cuaca

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Batara Eto

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Devina Halim

Principal

Sang-Uh Han

Partner

Tomoki Hirata

Principal

Melisa Irene

Partner

Takeshi Kaneko

Managing Partner

Wai Kit Koh

Managing Partner

Yinwei Liang

Principal

Taiga Matsuyama

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jumpei Mouri

Director

Roderick Purwana

Managing Partner

Avina Sugiarto

Partner

Emily Tampi

Managing Director, Finance

Wesley Tay

Principal

Jordy Tenka

Investment Professional

Jordy Tenka

Investment Professional

Zhengyi Zhu

Investment Professional

Past deals in Recruiting

Rezon

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Rezon is a technology company that specializes in AI-based matching services for the skilled engineering workforce, specifically within the Semiconductor and Electronics Systems (SES) industry. The company aims to streamline the recruitment process by directly connecting end companies and prime contractors with suitable engineers, thereby reducing the need for multi-layered subcontracting. Additionally, Rezon supports the professional growth of engineers by selecting projects that facilitate career development and increased salaries, ensuring clients find the best match for their needs.

Qlay

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Qlay is a global technology company that specializes in AI-driven automated hiring for engineers. Its platform streamlines the recruitment process by leveraging artificial intelligence to match job seekers with suitable opportunities worldwide.

Emunitas

Seed Round in 2024
Emunitas is a human capital services provider that operates an on-the-job training platform. It offers career counselling and recruitment services, connecting international students in Japan with job opportunities. The platform allows students to demonstrate their skills and abilities while studying and working, and supports the hiring process by providing job connections and necessary training.

Semiconductor Research Institute

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Semiconductor Research Institute is a specialized provider of hiring services focused on enhancing the mobility of human resources within the semiconductor industry. The organization facilitates job transitions by offering valuable information and resources to individuals seeking employment opportunities in this sector. By connecting job seekers with potential employers, the Institute aims to streamline the recruitment process and improve workforce mobility in the semiconductor field.

Pintarnya

Seed Round in 2022
Pintarnya operates a mobile application designed to connect blue-collar workers in Indonesia with employment and financial opportunities. The platform enables users to create resumes, apply for curated job roles based on their skills and location, streamlining the hiring process for both job seekers and employers.

Allesgood

Seed Round in 2022
Allesgood is a job-matching platform that connects students with companies addressing social issues such as climate change and inequality. It facilitates sustainability transformation in the business sector by aligning student aspirations with corporate social initiatives.

SPeak Corporation

Venture Round in 2021
SPeak Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops web content and a web-matching platform aimed at connecting global talent with opportunities in Japan. The company's primary offerings include JPort Journal and JPort Match. JPort Match serves as a direct recruiting service and acts as a global career platform designed to support emerging talents in their career pursuits. Through its innovative solutions, SPeak Corporation seeks to facilitate better connections between job seekers and employers within Japan's evolving job market.

Ex-Work

Venture Round in 2021
Ex-Work specializes in designing and developing cloud-based services for human resources management. Its key product is a job description creation tool that leverages artificial intelligence.

BrioHR

Seed Round in 2021
BrioHR offers a comprehensive HR management SaaS platform that digitizes and automates various HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, leave tracking, payroll, and employee file management. It is designed to be intuitive, affordable, and scalable, with live support for customization.

Overflow

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, Overflow specializes in providing information services and consultancy focused on enhancing consumers' financial knowledge and efficiency. Its platform offers job matching services for engineers and designers, comprehensive money management information, and strategic consulting in internet media.

Best Path Partners

Seed Round in 2019
Best Path Partners is a recruiting agency.

HRport

Seed Round in 2019
HRport is a service that changes prayer emails into recommendations to other companies.

Zenjinmitou

Venture Round in 2019
Zenjinmitou Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing career support services for non-university graduates. The company focuses on career consultation for venture managers and facilitates the introduction of job opportunities and external services. By addressing the needs of non-university graduates, Zenjinmitou aims to reduce the mismatch between job seekers and employers, enabling clients to secure positions that align with their talents and preferences. Additionally, the company offers agent services tailored for startups, further enhancing its commitment to supporting diverse career pathways for individuals without traditional university backgrounds.

EKRUT

Seed Round in 2019
EKRUT is a job marketplace that leverages AI technology and human assistance to connect professionals with recruiters and employers. It helps talents receive multiple job offers from a single application, while enabling employers to efficiently invite and engage relevant candidates for interviews.

EKRUT

Pre Seed Round in 2017
EKRUT is a job marketplace that leverages AI technology and human assistance to connect professionals with recruiters and employers. It helps talents receive multiple job offers from a single application, while enabling employers to efficiently invite and engage relevant candidates for interviews.

Roxx

Series A in 2016
ROXX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing and providing a job placement platform and related services tailored for musicians. Founded in 2013 and rebranded from Scouter Inc. in July 2019, ROXX operates key products such as Back Check, a reference verification service, and SARDINE, a cloud-based job database. The company's platform emphasizes the recruitment of inexperienced full-time employees and incorporates features that enhance reference compliance and research capabilities.

Glints

Series A in 2016
Founded in Singapore in 2013, Glints is Southeast Asia's leading talent platform facilitating career growth and recruitment. With over 1.5 million professionals and 30,000 organizations empowered, Glints connects talent with opportunities and helps businesses build strong teams.

Rekruta

Seed Round in 2016
Rekruta specializes in recruitment and talent acquisition services, assisting organizations in identifying and securing suitable candidates across various industries. The company streamlines the hiring process through comprehensive services that include sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. By leveraging big data, predictive analytics, and advanced algorithms, Rekruta effectively matches organizations with the right talent, enabling clients to remain competitive in the evolving job market. With a focus on understanding market trends and specific industry needs, Rekruta fosters strong relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a personalized and efficient recruitment experience. Overall, the company is dedicated to supporting organizations in achieving their staffing objectives and enhancing their workforce capabilities.

BizReach

Series A in 2016
BizReach is a leading online career networking service in Japan, transforming the executive recruitment landscape by allowing career-oriented professionals to connect directly with employers and recruiters. Often likened to "LinkedIn of Japan," BizReach enables over half a million executives to explore career opportunities through a secure platform where they can share their resume information exclusively with talent-seeking organizations. This service has disrupted traditional executive search methods by functioning as a cloud-based talent sourcing platform. Complementing BizReach, CareerTrek focuses on connecting young professionals in their 20s and early 30s with potential employers, leveraging a recommendation engine to enhance job matching. Additionally, Stanby serves as a comprehensive job search engine that aggregates postings from numerous job sites, allowing users to access over 4 million job listings in one search. Stanby also offers a free cloud-based applicant tracking system for employers, streamlining job posting and candidate management processes. Together, these platforms aim to modernize and enhance recruitment practices in Japan's HR services industry.

Medley

Corporate Round in 2015
Medley, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2009, specializing in recruitment and medical business platforms in Japan. The company operates through three primary segments: Recruitment Platform Business, Medical Platform Business, and New Services. Its key offerings include JobMedley, a recruitment system tailored for the medical and healthcare sectors; CLINICS Telemedicine, enabling virtual consultations between patients and medical institutions; and CLINICS, a cloud-based medical support system. Medley also provides MEDLEY, a medical information service designed to aid patients, and Kaigo-no Honne, a platform for searching nursing care facilities. Additionally, the company develops medical accounting software, thereby contributing to the healthcare industry's digital transformation. Medley aims to facilitate enhanced communication and connection between patients and healthcare providers, promoting a comprehensive understanding of medical information in society.

Glints

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in Singapore in 2013, Glints is Southeast Asia's leading talent platform facilitating career growth and recruitment. With over 1.5 million professionals and 30,000 organizations empowered, Glints connects talent with opportunities and helps businesses build strong teams.

Leading Mark

Series A in 2015
Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.

LiB

Venture Round in 2014
LiB is a Tokyo-based company offering a membership-driven outplacement service tailored for women eager to continue their professional journey. Its platform facilitates job searches and career growth opportunities, empowering women to succeed in their chosen careers.

Tsukulink

Seed Round in 2013
Tsukulink is a job match matching platform for Japan’s construction industry that offers job opportunities for construction workers.

Medley

Seed Round in 2012
Medley, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2009, specializing in recruitment and medical business platforms in Japan. The company operates through three primary segments: Recruitment Platform Business, Medical Platform Business, and New Services. Its key offerings include JobMedley, a recruitment system tailored for the medical and healthcare sectors; CLINICS Telemedicine, enabling virtual consultations between patients and medical institutions; and CLINICS, a cloud-based medical support system. Medley also provides MEDLEY, a medical information service designed to aid patients, and Kaigo-no Honne, a platform for searching nursing care facilities. Additionally, the company develops medical accounting software, thereby contributing to the healthcare industry's digital transformation. Medley aims to facilitate enhanced communication and connection between patients and healthcare providers, promoting a comprehensive understanding of medical information in society.
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