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

Past deals in Entertainment

FioClub

Seed Round in 2024
FioClub is a production company that specializes in creating and developing character intellectual property (IP) and anime for entertainment purposes. The company's core business involves designing and producing engaging content through its proprietary character IP production platform. This platform includes a generation request matching site, which connects users with captivating entertainment content tailored to their interests.

TicketMe

Seed Round in 2023
TicketMe is Japan's leading NFT platform for ticketing, facilitating the purchase and sale of tickets for live events such as music, theater, sports, and more. Its mission is to uncover hidden value in these experiences and deliver them to the right audience.

Genexyz

Seed Round in 2023
Genexyz is a technology company that specializes in creating metahumans and aggregating virtual influencer intellectual properties (IPs). It operates a content creation platform designed for businesses, enabling them to develop virtual influencers that align with the digital media landscape. By doing so, Genexyz helps businesses create more effective advertisements to reach their target audiences, thereby disrupting the traditional advertising and web3 ecosystems.

IDN

Series D in 2022
IDN Media Company is a multi-platform digital media organization based in Surabaya, Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Established in 2014, it operates several key platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers a variety of engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles. The company also runs IDNtv, an online video producer focused on web series, social experiments, and branded content. Additionally, it owns Popbela.com, a lifestyle platform aimed at young urban women, and IDN Creative, which specializes in native advertising, creating sponsored content and events for brands. Furthermore, IDN Media organizes live events through IDN Event, providing a stage for creativity and talent among its target audience. With over 80 million monthly active users, IDN Media strives to democratize information access across Indonesia while fostering positive societal impacts.

Asumsi

Seed Round in 2021
Asumsi is a media and entertainment company based in Jakarta that specializes in digital media services. The company focuses on delivering content related to politics, current affairs, and pop culture, aiming to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and voices. Asumsi's offerings enable customers to access a wide range of information on topics that matter to them, fostering an informed public discourse and enriching the national conversation.

REJECT

Series A in 2021
REJECT is an esports and entertainment organization based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the management and operation of professional esports teams, focusing on fostering communication and creativity within the esports community. REJECT's platform aims to bridge gaps across various demographics, including language, generation, gender, and disability, contributing to the growth of the domestic esports market. By providing comprehensive team management and organizing campaigns, events, and exhibitions, REJECT plays a significant role in elevating esports players to national prominence.

1SEC

Seed Round in 2021
1sec is a virtual influencers in Japan,develop in-house and management. IMPACT to CEKAI in 1 second. Based on the concept of making CEKAI happy in one second, US based in Los Angeles and Japan, based in Tokyo, virtual influencers × AI, fashion & music & The company will develop a number of CEKAI's first and first projects in Japan in the field of enter teignment.

Asumsi

Seed Round in 2020
Asumsi is a media and entertainment company based in Jakarta that specializes in digital media services. The company focuses on delivering content related to politics, current affairs, and pop culture, aiming to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and voices. Asumsi's offerings enable customers to access a wide range of information on topics that matter to them, fostering an informed public discourse and enriching the national conversation.

REJECT

Seed Round in 2020
REJECT is an esports and entertainment organization based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the management and operation of professional esports teams, focusing on fostering communication and creativity within the esports community. REJECT's platform aims to bridge gaps across various demographics, including language, generation, gender, and disability, contributing to the growth of the domestic esports market. By providing comprehensive team management and organizing campaigns, events, and exhibitions, REJECT plays a significant role in elevating esports players to national prominence.

CHAT NOVEL

Seed Round in 2019
CHAT NOVEL designs, develops, and operates a mobile app that delivers novels, comics, stories, and related reading content through a chat-style interface. Founded in 2017 and based in Shibuya, Japan, the company positions its app as a chat-based reading experience across genres such as romance, horror, science fiction, and suspense, aimed at providing users with a new way to read during their free time.

alu Japan

Seed Round in 2019
alu is providing service to enjoy more manga.

ZEROUM Co.

Seed Round in 2019
Zeroum provides live streaming software that integrates a live encoder with donations, chatting and various overlays. In addition, they operate media specializing in live streaming and video. Their mission is to Maximise the potential of creators through Technology. Doneru: https://doneru.jp/ , VIRAL: https://vir.jp/ , VOIREQ: https://voireq.co.jp/

IDN

Series B in 2017
IDN Media Company is a multi-platform digital media organization based in Surabaya, Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Established in 2014, it operates several key platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers a variety of engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles. The company also runs IDNtv, an online video producer focused on web series, social experiments, and branded content. Additionally, it owns Popbela.com, a lifestyle platform aimed at young urban women, and IDN Creative, which specializes in native advertising, creating sponsored content and events for brands. Furthermore, IDN Media organizes live events through IDN Event, providing a stage for creativity and talent among its target audience. With over 80 million monthly active users, IDN Media strives to democratize information access across Indonesia while fostering positive societal impacts.

Fowd

Angel Round in 2017
FOWD, Inc. is a Tokyo-based entertainment company established in 2017, specializing in the development and operation of a smartphone novel platform. The company focuses on chat fiction, offering a unique application that presents text content in a chat format, allowing users to engage with serialized novels as if they are participating in real-time conversations. This innovative approach enables users to access free content daily, creating a new form of entertainment that blends traditional storytelling with modern communication styles.

IDN

Series A in 2016
IDN Media Company is a multi-platform digital media organization based in Surabaya, Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Established in 2014, it operates several key platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers a variety of engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles. The company also runs IDNtv, an online video producer focused on web series, social experiments, and branded content. Additionally, it owns Popbela.com, a lifestyle platform aimed at young urban women, and IDN Creative, which specializes in native advertising, creating sponsored content and events for brands. Furthermore, IDN Media organizes live events through IDN Event, providing a stage for creativity and talent among its target audience. With over 80 million monthly active users, IDN Media strives to democratize information access across Indonesia while fostering positive societal impacts.

IDN

Seed Round in 2015
IDN Media Company is a multi-platform digital media organization based in Surabaya, Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Established in 2014, it operates several key platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers a variety of engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles. The company also runs IDNtv, an online video producer focused on web series, social experiments, and branded content. Additionally, it owns Popbela.com, a lifestyle platform aimed at young urban women, and IDN Creative, which specializes in native advertising, creating sponsored content and events for brands. Furthermore, IDN Media organizes live events through IDN Event, providing a stage for creativity and talent among its target audience. With over 80 million monthly active users, IDN Media strives to democratize information access across Indonesia while fostering positive societal impacts.

Quan

Series A in 2014
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.

BitStar

Seed Round in 2014
BitStar Inc. is a Tokyo‑based company founded in 2014 that offers a comprehensive suite of services for video and content creators. Its platform accelerates creator growth by providing content production, brand development, and data analytics tools. The firm also supplies influencer marketing and support services, including promotion through advertising solutions for travel, gaming, cosmetics, automotive, toy, and consumer goods sectors, as well as event management such as pop‑up stores and off‑sessions. Additional services cover merchandising, VTuber and music production, fan‑letter and gift handling, and accounting. BitStar operates an online fan club called Costa and facilitates media appearances on television, magazines, and other outlets, while enabling overseas casting. The company partners with advertising networks to help creators, enterprises, and entertainment entities enhance audience engagement and build sustainable digital brands.

Quan

Seed Round in 2012
Quan Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing character-driven content for smartphone applications and web platforms. The company offers a diverse portfolio of over 500 characters, including Betakkuma, Sugar Cubs, and Business Fish, which are utilized in various messaging applications and social games, primarily targeting markets in Japan and Southeast Asia. In addition to character development, Quan Inc. provides global content distribution services and creates illustrations and stamps for chat apps. The company also engages in public relations and advertising, offering services such as market research, translation, and game management to enhance user engagement and promote its content effectively.

Anthrot

Anthrot Entertainment is a Fortnite game development studio that specializes in creating fight experiences based on creativity, scale, and demand.
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