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 Peer to Peer

ALAMI

Series B in 2023
Alami is a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It facilitates sharia-compliant financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through its transparent and fair platform.

Huddle01

Seed Round in 2023
Huddle01 is a company focused on creating a decentralized audio and video communication network that eliminates the need for centralized servers in video calls. It offers a suite of developer-friendly SDKs that enable high-quality audio and video communication across different blockchain networks. Huddle01 also provides a video meeting application that facilitates wallet-to-wallet video communication, ensuring users can connect directly while maintaining data privacy. The platform includes features such as token-gating, live streaming, and decentralized storage, with plans for additional enhancements in the future. By prioritizing peer-to-peer interactions, Huddle01 aims to deliver live and interactive experiences for its users while addressing privacy concerns in digital communication.

Komunal

Series B in 2023
Komunal is an Indonesian financial technology company that operates a Peer-to-Peer Lending platform. It connects potential Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with funders, facilitating direct lending relationships to support economic growth.

ALAMI

Series B in 2022
Alami is a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It facilitates sharia-compliant financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through its transparent and fair platform.

KoinWorks

Series C in 2022
KoinWorks is a Indonesian fintech company offering a comprehensive suite of financial products. Users can manage both assets and liabilities on its single platform, making it a one-stop solution for accessible and affordable financial services.

Komunal

Series A in 2021
Komunal is an Indonesian financial technology company that operates a Peer-to-Peer Lending platform. It connects potential Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with funders, facilitating direct lending relationships to support economic growth.

Komunal

Seed Round in 2019
Komunal is an Indonesian financial technology company that operates a Peer-to-Peer Lending platform. It connects potential Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with funders, facilitating direct lending relationships to support economic growth.

JULO

Series A in 2019
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.

Portl Japan

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.

JULO

Series A in 2018
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.

JULO

Seed Round in 2017
PT. Julo Teknologi Perdana operates a mobile application that offers affordable unsecured personal loans to smartphone users, primarily targeting the underbanked population in Indonesia. The platform connects borrowers with institutional lenders, facilitating a streamlined loan application process that allows users to submit personal documents digitally and receive funds within a day after successful verification. Utilizing machine learning, the company assesses borrowers' creditworthiness to determine interest rates and credit limits. JULO promotes responsible borrowing by rewarding positive behavior with cashback bonuses and offering lower interest rates for reliable customers. Founded in 2016 and based in South Jakarta, JULO aims to provide low-cost loan products while maintaining economic viability for its lending partners.

Airfrov

Seed Round in 2017
Airfrov is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects shoppers with travelers to facilitate the purchase of international brands and unique items. Founded by Cai Li, the platform arose from a personal experience of helping a friend acquire beauty products and local snacks while traveling. Airfrov enables shoppers to access products from around the globe without the challenges of shipping restrictions or forwarding services. By leveraging a network of travelers, shoppers can obtain their desired items while allowing travelers to earn extra income through their purchases. The platform aims to simplify the process of obtaining overseas goods, fostering a community that benefits both shoppers and travelers alike.

Airfrov

Seed Round in 2016
Airfrov is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects shoppers with travelers to facilitate the purchase of international brands and unique items. Founded by Cai Li, the platform arose from a personal experience of helping a friend acquire beauty products and local snacks while traveling. Airfrov enables shoppers to access products from around the globe without the challenges of shipping restrictions or forwarding services. By leveraging a network of travelers, shoppers can obtain their desired items while allowing travelers to earn extra income through their purchases. The platform aims to simplify the process of obtaining overseas goods, fostering a community that benefits both shoppers and travelers alike.

MoolahSense

Seed Round in 2015
MoolahSense Private Limited operates a peer-to-peer lending platform based in Singapore, established in 2013. The platform connects businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with investors who provide funding in exchange for interest. It aims to stimulate economic growth by offering digital lending services that cater to the financial needs of SMEs, such as capital expansion and equipment purchases. By fostering a trusted environment for crowd-lending, MoolahSense enhances the ability of lenders to engage confidently with borrowers, thereby promoting entrepreneurship and financial inclusivity.

Mercari

Series C in 2014
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.

Mercari

Seed Round in 2013
Mercari operates a mobile marketplace app that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand items, including fashion, electronics, jewelry, books, and more, across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The platform functions as a consumer-to-consumer marketplace with a large user base and emphasizes simple listings, safe selling and shipping, and straightforward payments. It is the leading C2C marketplace in Japan, with over 23 million monthly active users and more than 1.1 trillion yen in gross merchandise value in fiscal 2022, and domestic activity accounting for the majority of GMV. The company also operates a domestic fintech business and runs a C2C marketplace in the United States, reflecting expansion beyond Japan while maintaining its core peer-to-peer commerce model.
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