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.

Gavin Adrian

Investment Professional

David Audy

Operating Partner

Batara Eto

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Devina Halim

Principal

Sang-Uh Han

Partner

Tomoki Hirata

Principal

Wai Kit Koh

Managing Partner

Yinwei Liang

Principal

Taiga Matsuyama

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jumpei Mouri

Director

Yoshiharu Okubo

Principal

Avina Sugiarto

Partner

Emily Tampi

Managing Director, Finance

Wesley Tay

Principal

Jordy Tenka

Investment Professional

Alda Wardhana

Principal

Zhengyi Zhu

Investment Professional

Past deals in Streaming

IDN

Series D in 2022
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

TipTip

Seed Round in 2022
TipTip enables content creators to earn revenue from creating personalized video sessions, selling digital content, and interacting with their followers. It provides on-platform tipping features, including integration with payment providers.

Zeroum

Seed Round in 2019
Operator of a media company intended to offer products and services for creators. The company offers an extension that can display follow and register notifications and chat displays, web marketing consulting and a profile-building service that communicates the appeal of creators and influencers with a single link, enabling users to connect worldwide with the technology.

Doneru

Venture Round in 2019
Doneru Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing extension tools for live game streamers. The company focuses on enhancing the streaming experience for broadcasters on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. Doneru's tools enable streamers to create more engaging content, thereby attracting a wider audience and increasing their potential revenue.

Skrum

Seed Round in 2018
Skrum Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development of Qryppo, a cooperative live broadcast quiz application. The platform allows users to engage in interactive quiz sessions, fostering a sense of community and competition among participants. Through its innovative approach, Skrum aims to enhance the experience of live broadcasting by combining entertainment and education in a user-friendly format.

IDN

Series B in 2017
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

IDN

Series A in 2016
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

IDN

Seed Round in 2015
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

Moi

Seed Round in 2014
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Series A in 2014
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Seed Round in 2013
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Seed Round in 2013
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Seed Round in 2013
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Ohdio

Seed Round in 2012
Ohdio.fm is an online radio site that presents playlists (playlist) according to your mood or the type of music do you like, which is taken from Indonesian songs that have circulated both physically and digitally.
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