East Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, is actively investing in startups that promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility, aligning with global climate and social goals.

Their investments span across climate tech, supporting companies like Xurya, Maka Motors, and Arukah, which focus on solar energy, electric vehicles, and carbon traceability, contributing to Indonesia's decarbonization efforts.

Beyond climate tech, East Ventures is fostering impact across sectors such as education, health, logistics, and digital inclusion, emphasizing ESG practices and impact measurement.

In education, the firm backs innovative edtech startups like Ruangguru, Prep, and Zenith, which are transforming learning through hybrid models, AI, and gamification to make education more accessible across Southeast Asia.

Digital inclusion remains a priority, with investments aimed at expanding internet access and digital literacy, supported by regional improvements highlighted in the East Ventures Digital Competitiveness Index.

Supporting healthtech, East Ventures collaborates with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health to advance genomics, personalized medicine, and healthcare systems, enhancing diagnostics and healthcare delivery.

Overall, the firm focuses on six key impact areas: climate innovation, digital inclusion, health, sustainable logistics, education technology, and impact measurement, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainable growth.

Impact measurement is central to their strategy, with adherence to global ESG standards like GRI, SASB, and TCFD, and the promotion of tools such as ECOVISEA to quantify environmental impact, proving that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.

In logistics, VC investments target eco-friendly solutions such as electric fleets and AI-driven platforms, exemplified by startups like Waresix and Inteluck, to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.