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 PaaS

LINDA PESA

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Linda Pesa is a provider of business management applications tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The company focuses on helping business owners manage their operations effectively and gather essential credit information. By offering a suite of financial software, Linda Pesa supports SMEs with comprehensive digital tools that consolidate financial management and credit information into a single, accurate, and timely system. This approach enables business owners to access vital data, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering growth within their enterprises.

Peris.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Peris.ai consists of group of cybersecurity practitioners with professional experience who contribute to and have a vision of creating a safer digital environment and experience for all stakeholders.

Playground

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Playground is a Singapore-based platform focused on Web3 gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It aims to address the challenges of information access within these rapidly evolving sectors. The platform allows users to explore various trusted entertainment projects interactively, providing updates and milestones for both new and existing offerings. By fostering engagement with different ecosystems and communities, Playground facilitates meaningful discussions and debates in a neutral environment, enhancing the user experience in the Web3 landscape.

Pintarnya

Seed Round in 2022
Pintarnya is a mobile application designed to enhance employment and financial opportunities for blue-collar workers in Indonesia. The platform operates as a job portal that employs a data-driven approach to connect job seekers with relevant job opportunities. Users can create simple resumes and apply for curated positions tailored to their skills, location, and the specific requirements of employers. By streamlining the hiring process, Pintarnya aims to make it more efficient for both job seekers and employers.

PT Kini Teknologi Indonesia

Seed Round in 2022
HR technology platform designed to benefit Indonesian businesses while empowering and engaging employees.

Pasarnow

Series A in 2022
Pasarnow offers fresh groceries and farm products to both individual and business customers. The company has partnered with more than 1,000 farmers and suppliers for its online marketplace.

Anyplace

Series A in 2022
Anyplace is a marketplace that provides flexible housing to digital nomads and millennials. Its mission to free people to live wherever they feel inspired to go by providing modern, dependable, turn-key living and accommodations anyplace in the world.

Pasarnow

Seed Round in 2021
Pasarnow offers fresh groceries and farm products to both individual and business customers. The company has partnered with more than 1,000 farmers and suppliers for its online marketplace.

Stake Technologies

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Developer of core decentralized protocols designed to deliver infrastructure that allows people to own their data. The company offers a multi-virtual machine smart contract platform developing and delivering systems for companies that want to implement products and technologies that solve scalability problems in their business, providing enterprises with blockchain technology that ensures scalability, privacy, and interoperability.

Paxel

Venture Round in 2021
Paxel Teknologi Unggul is a logistics and delivery service provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2017. The company specializes in same-day delivery services and operates a logistics application that facilitates urban shipments and packaging solutions. Additionally, Paxel offers a mobile payment service known as Paxel credit for transactions. The company's innovative approach includes the implementation of Paxel Lockers, which serve as storage facilities for package retrieval and provide customers with convenient options for sending and receiving goods. By integrating an on-demand app with an offline locker network, Paxel aims to enhance accessibility and transparency in its delivery services across various cities in Indonesia.

Ex-Work

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of cloud personnel system designed to support job-type organizational development and human resources management. The company offers a job type of HR cloud that realizes job-type introduction and operation by multiplying JD and human resources information, enabling clients and candidates to assist in finding the right people for the right job.

Park & ​​Port

Venture Round in 2021
park & ​​port Co., Ltd. is a platform that allows you to easily and widely discern products sold in select shops, coffee shops.

Appify Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Appify Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in a no-code application development platform called Appify. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the platform allows users to create professional applications without requiring programming expertise. It integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce site creation platforms, such as Base, Shopify, and CAMPFIRE Community, enabling users to develop official applications for their online shops. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals and businesses operating e-commerce websites, as it simplifies the process of app creation, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Paytner

Seed Round in 2020
Paytner is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates a platform designed to support freelancers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in securing financing. Founded in 2019, the company addresses the challenges faced by the growing freelance population in Japan, including issues related to funding and workplace harassment. Paytner's platform enables clients to receive rewards on the same day they register invoice information sent to their business partners, streamlining the payment process. By focusing on improving the working environment for freelancers and SMEs, Paytner aims to alleviate various obstacles that hinder their financial and professional growth.

Progate

Series A in 2020
Progate is a service that you can learn programming online.

Paxel

Series A in 2019
Paxel Teknologi Unggul is a logistics and delivery service provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2017. The company specializes in same-day delivery services and operates a logistics application that facilitates urban shipments and packaging solutions. Additionally, Paxel offers a mobile payment service known as Paxel credit for transactions. The company's innovative approach includes the implementation of Paxel Lockers, which serve as storage facilities for package retrieval and provide customers with convenient options for sending and receiving goods. By integrating an on-demand app with an offline locker network, Paxel aims to enhance accessibility and transparency in its delivery services across various cities in Indonesia.

Portl, inc

Seed Round in 2019
Portl, Inc. is a boat sharing service founded on January 16, 2019, and is based in Japan. The company connects individuals seeking to rent or maneuver boats, facilitating a platform for users to share and access various types of watercraft. Portl aims to enhance the boating experience by making it more accessible and convenient for both boat owners and renters.

Portl

Seed Round in 2019
Portl is a digital platform that combines advanced sensors & proprietary fitness technologies with AI to create Holistic Health solutions for consumers and athletes.

Anyplace

Seed Round in 2019
Anyplace is a marketplace that provides flexible housing to digital nomads and millennials. Its mission to free people to live wherever they feel inspired to go by providing modern, dependable, turn-key living and accommodations anyplace in the world.

Moka

Venture Round in 2017
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

Talenta

Seed Round in 2016
PT Talenta Digital Indonesia is a Jakarta-based company founded in 2013 that offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) human resource platform. Talenta focuses on assisting small and medium-sized businesses in managing various HR processes, including attendance tracking, leave requests, overtime management, and payroll. By promoting efficiency, transparency, and self-sufficiency, Talenta aims to support the growth of its clients. The company has set an ambitious goal to serve over 10,000 businesses and manage more than 200,000 employees within five years, reflecting its commitment to enhancing HR management for a diverse range of organizations.

Moka

Series A in 2016
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

BrightTable

Seed Round in 2016
BrightTable, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing the gourmet concierge application Pecotter. Founded in February 2012, the app automates the table reservation process for users. By simply entering the restaurant name, date, time, and number of diners, Pecotter facilitates hassle-free bookings by directly contacting the restaurant to secure a reservation. This service is designed to provide convenience for food enthusiasts and socialites, enhancing their dining experience by streamlining the reservation process.

Progate

Seed Round in 2015
Progate is a service that you can learn programming online.

Talenta

Seed Round in 2015
PT Talenta Digital Indonesia is a Jakarta-based company founded in 2013 that offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) human resource platform. Talenta focuses on assisting small and medium-sized businesses in managing various HR processes, including attendance tracking, leave requests, overtime management, and payroll. By promoting efficiency, transparency, and self-sufficiency, Talenta aims to support the growth of its clients. The company has set an ambitious goal to serve over 10,000 businesses and manage more than 200,000 employees within five years, reflecting its commitment to enhancing HR management for a diverse range of organizations.

PopBox Asia

Seed Round in 2015
Popbox Asia Pte Ltd. operates automated parcel lockers for last mile e-commerce deliveries. The company offers PopBox Locker that allows businesses and consumers to send, collect, and return a parcel at a time and place convenient for them. Its lockers are located at shopping malls, offices, apartments, convenient stores, and colleges. Popbox Asia Pte Ltd. was founded in 2015 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Anyplace

Angel Round in 2015
Anyplace is a marketplace that provides flexible housing to digital nomads and millennials. Its mission to free people to live wherever they feel inspired to go by providing modern, dependable, turn-key living and accommodations anyplace in the world.

Moka

Seed Round in 2015
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

Progate

Seed Round in 2014
Progate is a service that you can learn programming online.

Talenta

Seed Round in 2014
PT Talenta Digital Indonesia is a Jakarta-based company founded in 2013 that offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) human resource platform. Talenta focuses on assisting small and medium-sized businesses in managing various HR processes, including attendance tracking, leave requests, overtime management, and payroll. By promoting efficiency, transparency, and self-sufficiency, Talenta aims to support the growth of its clients. The company has set an ambitious goal to serve over 10,000 businesses and manage more than 200,000 employees within five years, reflecting its commitment to enhancing HR management for a diverse range of organizations.

Moka

Seed Round in 2014
Moka is a Jakarta-based startup that specializes in providing mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2014, the company offers a cloud-based application that allows users to accept debit and credit card payments, generate sales reports, track inventory, and receive customer feedback. Moka's system is designed to cater to various sectors, including coffee shops, barbershops, retail stores, and restaurants, as well as pop-up shops and food trucks. In addition to its software, Moka provides hardware such as Apple iPads, printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and mobile point-of-sale devices. The company operates on a subscription model, charging users a monthly fee based on the number of outlets they manage, and ensures that transaction data is securely stored in the cloud for real-time access to sales information.

Base

Seed Round in 2013
BASE, Inc. is an e-commerce platform developer based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the planning, development, and operation of web services. The company operates through three main segments: BASE Business, which includes an online shop opening service and a smartphone shopping app; PAY Business, which offers PAY.JP, a service for developers to integrate credit card payments into web services and e-commerce, as well as PAY ID, a payment identification service; and Other Business, which encompasses YELL BANK, a financial service designed to assist shop owners in raising funds through its online services. Founded in 2012, BASE aims to facilitate the attraction of online shoppers for its users.

picon

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Picon is an "invention company". Without sticking to a specific area or product, we will continue to manufacture products, seeking only to invent the things that people really want.
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