We have created a marriage between the East and West, bringing the best of Asia and Hollywood together. The two-way street brings bigger, better and bolder opportunities.

About EWV

East West Ventures is an entertainment, tech & consumer venture capital fund focused on investing in culture changing companies that influence the next generation.

We believe that by investing in the right content, people and platforms, we can change culture. Culture shaping has always been there, but it is now being done bigger, stronger, and faster with more lasting effects. We believe culture is the source of how society and people behave, so we want to be a part of the best culture changing companies that are not only successful, but also pioneers in bringing positive impact and exceptional value to society.

We have created a fund that aims to do just that—give investors the rare opportunity to participate in not only profits but also a cultural movement.

Approach

1. Mission driven

We aim to invest in culture changing entertainment and lifestyle companies that bring outstanding returns to the fund.

2. Real influence & real products

3. Clear exits with exceptional value

4. East west access & expansion

Our GPs have well established relationships and businesses in both the US and Asia, which can provide strategic value for our portfolio companies to expand globally, and maximize our return potential.

We are also able to access high quality deal flows in the early stages of fund raising.

EWV looks for unique opportunities and brands that disrupt traditional categories and leverage new business models.

Target Sectors

Media & Entertainment

Frontier Technology

Consumer Goods

Consumer TECH

TEAM

Jaeson Ma is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and investor deeply involved in the entertainment, media, and technology sectors. He is the founder of East West Ventures, an innovative investment firm bridging Eastern and Western markets. Additionally, Ma holds the position of chairman and co-founder at EST Media Holdings, a prominent broadcast media production and distribution company, overseeing its subsidiary ventures including EST Studios, Eastern Standard Times, and the OPEN SuperApp. Notably, he is a member of the Milken Institute's Young Leaders Circle (YLC) and has been featured on the 2022 and 2023 Variety 500 index, which recognizes the most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry.

With a keen eye for strategic opportunities, Ma has played pivotal roles as an advisor and financier for various ventures. He co-founded 88rising, a leading digital media and music label, and Stampede Ventures, a major Hollywood production studio. He also serves as a general partner at CAA Caravan Digital Studios. Throughout his career, Ma has successfully facilitated transactions totaling more multi billions in capital raised. Additionally, Ma contributes his expertise as a Venture Partner at Goodwater Capital, focusing on consumer technology investments. His diverse investment portfolio includes notable companies such as TikTok (formerly Musical.ly), Brain.ai, Coinbase, Grab, Anthropic AI, Triller, Wonder, Dark Horse Comics, XPeng, Oursong, Lomotif, and OneOf, showcasing his breadth of vision and commitment to fostering innovation in various industries.