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 Social Media

IDN

Series D in 2022
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

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.

Desty

Seed Round in 2021
Desty is a digital platform that serves as a single online destination for creators, influencers, and merchants to promote and sell their products.

Feedloop

Series A in 2021
Feedloop is a software-as-a-service platform that specializes in interactive content marketing services. Founded in 2018 and based in Bandung, Indonesia, the company enables clients to create engaging interactive campaigns, including surveys, quizzes, and storytelling. By focusing on digital brand activation, Feedloop helps businesses enhance their marketing strategies through innovative and interactive content that fosters customer engagement.

Desty

Seed Round in 2021
Desty is a digital platform that serves as a single online destination for creators, influencers, and merchants to promote and sell their products.

Sociolla

Venture Round in 2021
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

Unlimited

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a simple notification service (SNS) application designed for university students, university faculty members, and university staff. The company's application offers various information provision services and information collection services using communication networks such as the internet and electronic technology, enabling users to be up to date with all the new information.

Desty

Seed Round in 2020
Desty is a digital platform that serves as a single online destination for creators, influencers, and merchants to promote and sell their products.

Crafter

Series A in 2019
ChatBook is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in B2B area to automate acquiring leads and evaluate leads in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using ChatBook, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. ChatBook delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

Follop

Venture Round in 2019
Follop, Inc. develops a mobile application for influencer marketing and public relations services. The company offers an application, Follop, which allows the social media influencers to post pictures and videos of hotels, restaurants, beauty products, and leisure facilities for marketing on social media platforms. It also provides a marketing platform for brands and companies through influencers. In addition, the company provides in-application wallet for revenues. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

LikePay

Seed Round in 2019
LikePay is a marketing company that specializes in broad advertising, reliable reviews, advertisements that definitely work.

Feedloop

Seed Round in 2019
Feedloop is a software-as-a-service platform that specializes in interactive content marketing services. Founded in 2018 and based in Bandung, Indonesia, the company enables clients to create engaging interactive campaigns, including surveys, quizzes, and storytelling. By focusing on digital brand activation, Feedloop helps businesses enhance their marketing strategies through innovative and interactive content that fosters customer engagement.

Zeroum

Seed Round in 2019
Operator of a media company intended to offer products and services for creators. The company offers an extension that can display follow and register notifications and chat displays, web marketing consulting and a profile-building service that communicates the appeal of creators and influencers with a single link, enabling users to connect worldwide with the technology.

Meily

Venture Round in 2019
Meily Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a social network platform focused on beauty care. Founded in 2017, Meily offers a web application that facilitates the search for information on cosmetic surgeries, allowing users to connect with others who have undergone similar procedures. The platform features a comprehensive listing of cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and aesthetic dentistry clinics, enabling users to make informed decisions about their beauty care options. Additionally, Meily provides a booking service for various cosmetic treatments, helping users manage their appearance concerns while empowering them to choose whether to pursue surgery or treatment.

Eko

Series B in 2018
Eko Communications, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile communications platform designed to enhance workplace communication for businesses. Founded in 2012 and based in Bangkok, Thailand, Eko's platform facilitates mass communication and allows users to manage messages and threads efficiently. It features public and company-wide hubs for making announcements, creating interest groups, starting blogs, and sharing company policy documents. Eko aims to address the shortcomings of traditional enterprise mobile tools, which often fall short of meeting workplace needs by focusing on social communication instead. The platform is currently utilized by companies with a combined market capitalization of $70 billion and boasts over half a million paying subscribers.

Crafter

Seed Round in 2018
ChatBook is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in B2B area to automate acquiring leads and evaluate leads in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using ChatBook, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. ChatBook delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

IDN

Series B in 2017
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

Sociolla

Series B in 2017
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

SocialDog

Seed Round in 2016
AutoScale, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an online application called SocialDog, which serves as a comprehensive tool for managing Twitter accounts. SocialDog offers various features that facilitate follower management, social media analysis, and automation for marketing purposes. The application provides analytics on followers and social media interactions, helps maintain user engagement through notifications, and generates daily reports to track performance. By streamlining these processes, SocialDog aims to enhance the efficiency of social media marketing efforts for its users.

Crafter

Seed Round in 2016
ChatBook is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in B2B area to automate acquiring leads and evaluate leads in your absence.We remove the trouble of spending lots of money on online marketing and make better conversions. If you are using ChatBook, users don’t have to visit the website, it comes to you on your social media advertisements. ChatBook delivers more solid targeting based on social media activity and profiles.

IDN

Series A in 2016
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

SENSU

Angel Round in 2016
SENSU is a visual cloud platform that specializes in managing internet content. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the platform facilitates creative visual communication and content management. It provides users with a range of tools for bookmarking, filtering, collaboration, and sharing, allowing for seamless content manipulation directly within the browser. SENSU aims to enhance the way users interact with and manage digital content, promoting efficient and innovative workflows.

Sociolla

Series A in 2015
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

IDN

Seed Round in 2015
IDN Media Company is a prominent multi-platform digital media entity in Indonesia, catering primarily to affluent Millennials and Gen Z. Founded in 2014 and based in Surabaya, it operates several digital platforms, including IDNtimes.com, which offers engaging content such as visuals, quizzes, and listicles; IDNtv, a producer of web series and branded videos; and Popbela.com, which focuses on lifestyle and pop culture for young urban women. Additionally, IDN Media has IDN Creative, an agency dedicated to native advertising, and IDN Event, which organizes live events showcasing the creativity and talents of its target audience. The company aims to democratize access to accurate and positive information, ultimately serving as a voice for the younger generations in Indonesia.

Sociolla

Seed Round in 2015
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

SENSU

Seed Round in 2014
SENSU is a visual cloud platform that specializes in managing internet content. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the platform facilitates creative visual communication and content management. It provides users with a range of tools for bookmarking, filtering, collaboration, and sharing, allowing for seamless content manipulation directly within the browser. SENSU aims to enhance the way users interact with and manage digital content, promoting efficient and innovative workflows.

Moi

Seed Round in 2014
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Series A in 2014
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Pairy

Venture Round in 2013
Adults can enjoy! Free app! In profiles and album of only two people, Couple-only app that leave memories of all

Moi

Seed Round in 2013
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Seed Round in 2013
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.

Moi

Seed Round in 2013
Moi Corporation, founded in February 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates TwitCasting, a mobile and social live streaming service designed to foster real-time communication and connection among users. Originally developed by Mr. Akamatsu as a spin-off from Side Feed, TwitCasting allows individuals to stream and share live video content while engaging in real-time chats with their audience. Users can follow preferred broadcasters and receive notifications for upcoming streams, while broadcasters have the option to save and publish their streams for later viewing. In 2014, the platform introduced a feature called "Collabo," enabling multiple users to broadcast together in a single stream, accommodating both mobile and desktop users. TwitCasting has seen significant growth, particularly among younger demographics, with a user base that has expanded rapidly, reaching 7.5 million by September 2014. While it primarily attracts users from Asia, interest is also increasing in regions such as the United States and Latin America.
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