Batara Eto

Founding Partner at East Ventures · Joined 2009

Biography

Batara Eto is a Founding Partner of East Ventures, based in Japan. Before entering venture capital he co-founded Mixi, creating the service in December 2003 and serving as its Chief Technology Officer until 2008, and he brought the company public in Japan. He co-founded East Ventures in 2009 with Willson Cuaca and Taiga Matsuyama, and the firm made its first investment in 2010.

Previous Experience

Co-founder, Mixi (Japanese social network; taken public in Japan)
Chief Technology Officer, Mixi (until 2008)

Notable Investments

TokopediaAroma Bit

Career Timeline

2003

Created Mixi in December 2003 as its co-founder.

2008

Served as Chief Technology Officer of Mixi until 2008.

2009

Co-founded East Ventures with Willson Cuaca and Taiga Matsuyama.

2010

Made East Ventures' first investment, in Tokopedia, after meeting founder William Tanuwijaya.

2015

Accepted appointment as Management Advisor to Aroma Bit, Inc. following East Ventures' share allocation.

Sources & References

East Ventures - Batara Eto ↗East Ventures - Our Team ↗East Ventures - 16 key facts about East Ventures ↗East Ventures - East Ventures' 10 Years Journey ↗Aroma Bit (ScentifAI) - Appointment of Batara Eto of East Ventures as Advisor ↗