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

Jordy Tenka

Senior Investment Associate

Amanda Umezono

Associate

Past deals in Mobile Advertising

Mobilkamu

Series A in 2019
Mobilkamu is an online car financing platform based in South Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in curating the best financing deals for consumers, facilitating the selection and purchase of vehicles. By integrating technology with high-quality customer service, Mobilkamu aims to provide a comprehensive solution for car buyers in Jakarta, streamlining the financing process and enhancing the overall car buying experience.

Mobilkamu

Seed Round in 2017
Mobilkamu is an online car financing platform based in South Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in curating the best financing deals for consumers, facilitating the selection and purchase of vehicles. By integrating technology with high-quality customer service, Mobilkamu aims to provide a comprehensive solution for car buyers in Jakarta, streamlining the financing process and enhancing the overall car buying experience.

Timers

Venture Round in 2013
Timers Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, develops a variety of mobile applications aimed at enhancing social connections. The company operates 'Pairy', a social networking service designed specifically for couples, facilitating communication and relationship management. Additionally, Timers offers applications focused on matchmaking for singles, broadening its appeal in the dating landscape. Another aspect of their portfolio includes a family-oriented application that allows users to create and share photos and albums, particularly for child-rearing families. This platform enables families to compile monthly calendars and share memories with friends and relatives, fostering deeper familial connections.