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East Ventures

$1M–$3M for the Korea-corridor fund; firm-wide first-check range is undisclosed. · seed, series-a, series-b, growth · Southeast Asia, with a dedicated South Korea corridor

Southeast Asia seed-to-growth platform founded in 2009, with 300+ companies, six seed funds, two growth funds, a $100M Korea-corridor fund and a published 24–48 hour fastest decision window.

Tier 2 · ranked #55seaseed

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Key facts

Fund size$100M Korea-corridor fund; six seed and two growth funds
Stageseed, series-a, series-b, growth
Typical first check$1M–$3M for the Korea-corridor fund; firm-wide first-check range is undisclosed.
Sectorssector-agnostic, commerce, saas, fintech, healthcare, climate
GeographySoutheast Asia, with a dedicated South Korea corridor
Statusopen

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Background

East Ventures publishes stage, founder criteria, current partner leadership, portfolio scale, application guidance and unusually fast decision behavior. The $1M–$3M check range belongs specifically to its Korea-corridor fund and is not generalized to every strategy.

How the application really works

Connect through the official website or a current team member; the firm says warm introductions are more effective but also describes website/LinkedIn outreach.

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Track record

No comparable acceptance rate is published.

Investment thesis

Back high-integrity founders addressing large markets across Southeast Asia from seed through growth.

How to reach them

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does the firm invest at?
Seed through growth; the Korea corridor targets revenue-generating Series A–B companies.
What is the latest disclosed fund or capital base?
$100M dedicated East Ventures South Korea corridor fund is the latest named vehicle; the platform also reports six seed and two growth funds.
What check size does it write?
$1M–$3M for the Korea-corridor fund; firm-wide first-check range is undisclosed.
Where does it invest?
Southeast Asia, with a dedicated South Korea corridor
How can a founder approach the firm?
Connect through the official website or a current team member; the firm says warm introductions are more effective but also describes website/LinkedIn outreach.
What remains undisclosed?
Firm-wide check range, ownership target, reserves allocation and a guaranteed end-to-end decision time remain undisclosed.

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