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 Singapore

Inteluck

Series C in 2023
Inteluck is a Southeast Asian logistics company that provides data-driven solutions for fleet management. It offers real-time tracking of vehicles and cargo, cold chain monitoring, analytics, API integration, and enterprise solutions to optimize logistics efficiency and reduce waste.

Evo

Seed Round in 2023
Evo is a Singapore-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in social commerce software designed to assist brands and merchants with their back-office operations. The company's solutions facilitate essential functions such as order management, payment processing, and reconciliation, enabling users to create deals, upload inventory, and sell products across various social commerce platforms. Additionally, Evo operates as a direct-to-consumer startup, offering high-quality, research-backed consumer products at competitive prices. Its product lineup includes the flagship anti-hangover solution BounceBack, which is available in ten markets, as well as all-natural anti-hair loss products under the MANTOU brand and beauty and hair care products under the Stryv brand.

Playground

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Playground is a Singapore Web3 gaming and NFT discovery platform.

Evo

Seed Round in 2022
Evo is a Singapore-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in social commerce software designed to assist brands and merchants with their back-office operations. The company's solutions facilitate essential functions such as order management, payment processing, and reconciliation, enabling users to create deals, upload inventory, and sell products across various social commerce platforms. Additionally, Evo operates as a direct-to-consumer startup, offering high-quality, research-backed consumer products at competitive prices. Its product lineup includes the flagship anti-hangover solution BounceBack, which is available in ten markets, as well as all-natural anti-hair loss products under the MANTOU brand and beauty and hair care products under the Stryv brand.

The Parentinc

Series D in 2022
Tickled Media Pte. Ltd. is a digital publishing company based in Singapore that operates an online platform dedicated to parenting information. The platform, primarily through its flagship brand theAsianparent.com, provides resources and community support for mothers, covering a wide range of topics including pregnancy, childbirth, child development, family life, and wellness. It aims to create non-judgmental communities where users can share experiences and advice. The company also offers online strategy services, community acquisition plans, and advertising and market research services to enhance its digital presence and user engagement. Tickled Media serves a diverse audience across several countries in Asia and beyond, reaching over 11 million mothers. Founded in 2009, the company has secured venture capital backing from notable investors and continues to expand its influence in the digital parenting space.

Luwjistik

Seed Round in 2022
Luwjistik, established in 2021 by Syed Ali Ridha Madihid and Wong Yingming, is a Singapore-based software-as-a-service company specializing in e-commerce logistics integration. It operates as an API bridge, facilitating direct connections between clients and network partners to service providers tailored to their needs.

Inteluck

Series B in 2022
Inteluck is a Southeast Asian logistics company that provides data-driven solutions for fleet management. It offers real-time tracking of vehicles and cargo, cold chain monitoring, analytics, API integration, and enterprise solutions to optimize logistics efficiency and reduce waste.

StaffAny

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, StaffAny is a software company specializing in workforce management solutions for hourly workers. Its platform offers tools for scheduling staff rotation, tracking timesheets, managing payslips, and handling leave applications.

SaladStop!

Series B in 2021
SaladStop! is a leader in the healthy food movement in Singapore, focused on providing nutritious and delicious options such as salads, wraps, grain bowls, and smoothies. With a commitment to homemade food free from artificial flavors and coloring, the company prioritizes nutritional transparency and climate-positive choices for consumers. Currently, SaladStop! operates 23 outlets in Singapore and Manila and is expanding its reach to Indonesia and Japan, aligning with its vision of becoming a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness.

ShopBack

Series E in 2021
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Luwjistik

Seed Round in 2021
Luwjistik, established in 2021 by Syed Ali Ridha Madihid and Wong Yingming, is a Singapore-based software-as-a-service company specializing in e-commerce logistics integration. It operates as an API bridge, facilitating direct connections between clients and network partners to service providers tailored to their needs.

99.co

Series B in 2019
99.co is a Singapore-based online property listing marketplace that specializes in facilitating property searches for renters, buyers, and agents. The company utilizes a map-based property search engine powered by advanced algorithms, which allows users to efficiently find houses, condominiums, and apartments for sale or rent. By focusing on transparency and speed, 99.co aims to enhance the property search experience in Singapore, making it easier for individuals to navigate the real estate market.

STIR Network

Seed Round in 2019
The STIR network is operated by Ethersecurity Pacific Holdings Pte. Ltd, headquartered in Singapore, and Ethersecurity Inc, headquartered in Japan.

Ethersecurity Pacific Holdings

Seed Round in 2019
Ethersecurity Pacific Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company incorporated in 2018 that specializes in building blockchain infrastructure for businesses and individuals both in Japan and internationally. The company operates Stir, a Staking as a Service (StaaS) platform designed for virtual currency investors, which serves as an alternative to traditional mining and node operations for Proof of Stake (PoS) cryptocurrencies. Ethersecurity Pacific Holdings manages the daily operations of servers and nodes, ensuring a seamless experience for users while leveraging its expertise in security. In addition to its staking services, the company offers Stir Lab, a media platform that publishes articles contributed by experts in the field of crypto assets.

Rovo

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Singapore in 2017, Rovo is a community platform designed to connect individuals with similar skill levels for sports and fitness activities. It facilitates arranging games, joining groups, participating in tournaments, and accessing sports resources.

Tech in Asia

Venture Round in 2017
Founded in Singapore in 2010 by Willis Wee, Tech in Asia is an online technology media company operating across Asia and the US. It provides curated news, analysis, job listings, and event services tailored to Asian tech communities.

ShopBack

Series A in 2017
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Kaodim Group

Series B in 2017
Kaodim Group is a leading services marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. The company operates in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, providing a platform that connects local communities with trustworthy and verified service professionals. Kaodim offers a diverse range of services, from home cleaning and plumbing to photography for special events. The platform allows users to receive customized quotations and access personalized profiles and user reviews, enabling them to hire service providers with confidence. With its mobile and web applications available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Kaodim is committed to transforming local businesses and enhancing the service experience for consumers.

Nulab

Seed Round in 2017
Nulab Inc. is a Japanese software company founded in 2004 that creates web‑based collaboration tools for teams. Its flagship products include Backlog, a project‑management platform; Cacoo, a visual diagramming and whiteboard application; Typetalk, a business chat service; and Nulab Pass, a security and governance solution. The company targets a broad range of sectors such as software, technology, education, advertising, marketing, healthcare, financial services, professional services, retail, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Fukuoka, Nulab operates additional offices in Tokyo, Kyoto, New York, Amsterdam, and Singapore, and maintains a community space in Singapore that supports startups and developers. By focusing on ease of communication and rapid feedback, Nulab aims to improve team productivity and product quality.

99.co

Series A in 2017
99.co is a Singapore-based online property listing marketplace that specializes in facilitating property searches for renters, buyers, and agents. The company utilizes a map-based property search engine powered by advanced algorithms, which allows users to efficiently find houses, condominiums, and apartments for sale or rent. By focusing on transparency and speed, 99.co aims to enhance the property search experience in Singapore, making it easier for individuals to navigate the real estate market.

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.

Seedly

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Singapore in 2016, Seedly is a FinTech startup offering a finance assistant platform. It helps young working adults manage their finances by syncing up to five bank accounts, providing an overview of balances, monthly cash flow, and automatic expense categorization.

Kaodim Group

Series A in 2015
Kaodim Group is a leading services marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. The company operates in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, providing a platform that connects local communities with trustworthy and verified service professionals. Kaodim offers a diverse range of services, from home cleaning and plumbing to photography for special events. The platform allows users to receive customized quotations and access personalized profiles and user reviews, enabling them to hire service providers with confidence. With its mobile and web applications available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Kaodim is committed to transforming local businesses and enhancing the service experience for consumers.

HipVan

Series A in 2015
HipVan is an e-commerce platform based in Singapore that specializes in offering designer furniture, home furnishings, and lifestyle products at discounted prices, often up to 70% off retail. The company collaborates with independent designers and top partners to curate a selection of well-designed items aimed at enhancing everyday living. Through its online store, HipVan allows homeowners and consumers to conveniently browse and purchase stylish, quality furniture from the comfort of their homes, with home delivery services available to facilitate the buying process.

Adskom

Series A in 2015
Adskom Pte. Ltd. is an advertising technology company based in Singapore, with additional offices in Jakarta, Indonesia, Palo Alto, California, and Noida, India. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in providing digital advertising solutions tailored for the ASEAN market. Adskom develops programmatic advertising platforms designed to meet the inventory optimization needs of publishers, enhance campaign performance for advertisers, and optimize budget spending for ad buyers. The company's mission is to empower the digital advertising industry through effective technology and insightful business services.

Tech in Asia

Series C in 2015
Founded in Singapore in 2010 by Willis Wee, Tech in Asia is an online technology media company operating across Asia and the US. It provides curated news, analysis, job listings, and event services tailored to Asian tech communities.

Omise

Series A in 2015
Omise Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based company founded in 2013 that develops and operates an online payment platform designed for seamless integration on both web and mobile. The platform facilitates money transfers to third-party bank accounts, enables refunds to customers, and allows users to store payment information for future transactions. Omise caters to businesses by offering a variety of payment processing solutions, addressing the challenges faced by online stores in Thailand, Japan, and Singapore, where the existing payment systems often require cumbersome documentation and high fees. The company aims to simplify the payment process, enabling instant acceptance of credit and debit card payments, as well as bill payments through online banking and ATMs. Omise also provides APIs for developers, ensuring easy integration and high security standards, as evidenced by its compliance with PCI-DSS 3.1. The company's mission is to enhance the online payment experience, bridging the gap between physical and digital transactions for both merchants and consumers.

ShopBack

Seed Round in 2015
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Kaodim Group

Seed Round in 2015
Kaodim Group is a leading services marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia. The company operates in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, providing a platform that connects local communities with trustworthy and verified service professionals. Kaodim offers a diverse range of services, from home cleaning and plumbing to photography for special events. The platform allows users to receive customized quotations and access personalized profiles and user reviews, enabling them to hire service providers with confidence. With its mobile and web applications available for download on both Apple and Android devices, Kaodim is committed to transforming local businesses and enhancing the service experience for consumers.

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.

Opn

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2013 with expertise in Asia, Opn specializes in online payment solutions, blockchain technology for fintech applications, and digital transformation services. It connects people, businesses, and society innovatively to spread financial opportunities and provide fair access to the growing economic ecosystem.

Adskom

Seed Round in 2014
Adskom Pte. Ltd. is an advertising technology company based in Singapore, with additional offices in Jakarta, Indonesia, Palo Alto, California, and Noida, India. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in providing digital advertising solutions tailored for the ASEAN market. Adskom develops programmatic advertising platforms designed to meet the inventory optimization needs of publishers, enhance campaign performance for advertisers, and optimize budget spending for ad buyers. The company's mission is to empower the digital advertising industry through effective technology and insightful business services.

99.co

Seed Round in 2014
99.co is a Singapore-based online property listing marketplace that specializes in facilitating property searches for renters, buyers, and agents. The company utilizes a map-based property search engine powered by advanced algorithms, which allows users to efficiently find houses, condominiums, and apartments for sale or rent. By focusing on transparency and speed, 99.co aims to enhance the property search experience in Singapore, making it easier for individuals to navigate the real estate market.

Oddle

Angel Round in 2013
The Oddle Company Pte Ltd. is an online food ordering platform that supports restaurants by integrating various facets of the takeaway business, including order aggregation, outlet operations, logistics, and customer relationship management. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, Oddle has expanded its services to the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, onboarding over 5,000 restaurants across the APAC region. The platform enables restaurant owners to create their own online stores with direct access to local logistics partners, enhancing the customer experience. Additionally, Oddle connects food lovers through its consumer-facing platform, Oddle Eats, which offers personalized restaurant recommendations and facilitates online deliveries and table reservations. This comprehensive approach helps food makers engage with their customers more effectively while increasing sales opportunities.

Tech in Asia

Series B in 2013
Founded in Singapore in 2010 by Willis Wee, Tech in Asia is an online technology media company operating across Asia and the US. It provides curated news, analysis, job listings, and event services tailored to Asian tech communities.

RedMart

Series A in 2013
RedMart Limited is an online grocery portal based in Singapore, established in 2011. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, baked goods, frozen items, beverages, health and beauty products, household necessities, and items for babies and children. Unlike traditional retailers, RedMart functions as a platform that allows manufacturers to engage directly with consumers, bypassing conventional retail channels. This approach provides manufacturers with innovative marketing capabilities and data analytics to enhance their reach. RedMart also offers home delivery services, ensuring that customers receive their groceries and home essentials conveniently at their doorstep. In 2016, RedMart became a subsidiary of Lazada South East Asia Pte. Ltd., further expanding its operational capabilities in the region.

RedMart

Seed Round in 2013
RedMart Limited is an online grocery portal based in Singapore, established in 2011. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, baked goods, frozen items, beverages, health and beauty products, household necessities, and items for babies and children. Unlike traditional retailers, RedMart functions as a platform that allows manufacturers to engage directly with consumers, bypassing conventional retail channels. This approach provides manufacturers with innovative marketing capabilities and data analytics to enhance their reach. RedMart also offers home delivery services, ensuring that customers receive their groceries and home essentials conveniently at their doorstep. In 2016, RedMart became a subsidiary of Lazada South East Asia Pte. Ltd., further expanding its operational capabilities in the region.

Tech in Asia

Seed Round in 2011
Founded in Singapore in 2010 by Willis Wee, Tech in Asia is an online technology media company operating across Asia and the US. It provides curated news, analysis, job listings, and event services tailored to Asian tech communities.

PriceArea

Seed Round in 2010
PriceArea was taken from two generic words; Price and Area. It uses the word Price + Area because when it comes to shopping, the most important thing that matter, is how much it costs and where to get it. PriceArea.com was developed since November 2009 and will be launched to public on mid July 2010 as the first and the largest shopping search engine in Indonesia and Singapore PriceArea.com is a search engine for local and online stores that connects shoppers with thousands of merchants -- Local & Retail Stores, Online Stores and Online Marketplaces. Our search engine will crawl over our qualified merchants and bring you the most accurate and relevant result -- Side-by-side product and price comparison, Detail product information and reviews, Merchant ratings and reviews and so on! Our aim is to act as an intermediary between online shoppers and retailers by providing complete features such as -- Buying or Selling products or services, Buying Gudes, Local & Online Store Locator, Products Reviews, Merchant Reviews, Wishlist, Advertising platform and many more!
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