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

Partner

Yinwei Liang

Principal

Taiga Matsuyama

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jumpei Mouri

Director

Hideo Natsume

Venture Capitalist

Avina Sugiarto

Venture Partner

Emily Tampi

Managing Director, Finance

Wesley Tay

Principal

Jordy Tenka

Investment Professional

Jordy Tenka

Investment Professional

Zhengyi Zhu

Investment Professional

Past deals in Residential Real Estate

Piece

Seed Round in 2025
Piece is a platform for investing in rented properties, offering monthly rental income and long-term appreciation for everyone.

Tadasum

Venture Round in 2024
Tadasum is a real estate platform that helps people rent a room of choice by taking care of all the move-in procedures online.

Piece

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Piece is a platform for investing in rented properties, offering monthly rental income and long-term appreciation for everyone.

Ringkas

Seed Round in 2023
Ringkas streamlines the mortgage process through its digital platform. It aims to make home ownership more accessible by efficiently matching customer profiles with suitable financial institutions based on risk appetite, and simplifying the pre-qualification process.

Tanaku

Seed Round in 2022
Tanaku is a real estate firm focused on property development, real estate sales, and short-term rental homes. The company has developed a platform aimed at addressing the decline in home ownership, making it easier for individuals to acquire homes. This platform features a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of purchasing a home, offering a minimum down payment and flexible monthly installment options. By streamlining the home-buying experience, Tanaku enables customers to transition into home ownership with greater ease and transparency, removing many of the complexities traditionally associated with the process.

Flokq Spaces

Convertible Note in 2021
Flokq is an innovative company focused on transforming urban living by addressing housing challenges in cities. Founded in 2019 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Flokq provides private rooms and living spaces in premium apartments, aiming to offer beautiful yet affordable homes for city residents. The company emphasizes a three-pronged approach: delivering affordable and convenient housing, fostering connections among like-minded individuals, and tackling urban housing issues. By creating an online real estate platform, Flokq allows customers to easily book accommodations within a supportive community, thereby enhancing the living experience in densely populated urban environments.

SmartEstate

Venture Round in 2018
SmartEstate, Inc. is a real estate company based in Minato-ku, Japan, that aims to streamline the rental process through technology. By utilizing machine learning, SmartEstate automates rental transactions, significantly reducing the need for human intervention and eliminating brokerage fees. The company operates an online portal that connects users directly with property options, enhancing efficiency and accessibility in the real estate market.

UrbanIndo

Series A in 2013
UrbanIndo is a real estate development company that offers a comprehensive web and mobile-based property listing platform. This platform serves as a mediator for homeowners, buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and developers across Indonesia, facilitating the search for properties. UrbanIndo provides valuable services including property listings, investment plans, and sales information, leveraging natural language processing to enhance user experience. The company's focus is on helping property seekers make informed decisions while also catering to the needs of agents and investors in the commercial real estate sector.

UrbanIndo

Series A in 2012
UrbanIndo is a real estate development company that offers a comprehensive web and mobile-based property listing platform. This platform serves as a mediator for homeowners, buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and developers across Indonesia, facilitating the search for properties. UrbanIndo provides valuable services including property listings, investment plans, and sales information, leveraging natural language processing to enhance user experience. The company's focus is on helping property seekers make informed decisions while also catering to the needs of agents and investors in the commercial real estate sector.
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