Multi-awarded corporate venturing and innovation firm Embiggen Group formed its first advisory board, which counts global business executives and innovation leaders among its members, as part of its ongoing international expansion in Southeast Asia and Europe.

The five advisory board members are former Kantar Philippines CEO Gary de Ocampo, current e27 CEO Mohan Belani, serial tech entrepreneur and behavioral strategist Cliff Eala, Philippines National Innovation Council member Monchito Ibrahim, and global corporate business-building expert Frank Mattes.

“We, here at Embiggen, are honored to have been joined by Gary, Mohan, Cliff, Monchito, and Frank as part of our advisory board. They will play a crucial role in working with our leadership and management team to help us grow in the Philippines, Asia, and the EU,” said Embiggen Founding CEO Rolan Marco Garcia.

As Embiggen continues to expand its operations in the Southeast Asian region, the five members of the newly formed advisory board will strengthen Embiggen’s presence and reputation in the region’s business community.

Embiggen’s advisory board will also play a crucial role in guiding the firm’s leadership team in making strategic decisions to ensure client satisfaction and the overall success of the business’s initiatives.

“Their decades of combined experience in innovation, leadership, and business building will definitely prove to be an invaluable addition to our team as we continue to work with the region’s most innovative and successful businesses in the coming months and years,” added Garcia.

The advisory board will also have hands-on roles in the Embiggen Group’s client engagements and venture building activities – uniquely giving our clients the opportunity to connect with and work directly with internationally-renowned senior corporate innovation experts.

Gary de Ocampo: Former Kantar PH CEO And Market Insights Expert

Gary de Ocampo is a market research expert and consumer insight consultant who was the immediate past president and CEO of Kantar Philippines, the biggest market research firm in the country. He was also the president of Taylor Nelson Sofres Philippines, another premier market research firm that later became part of the Kantar Group.

These two positions represent over 15 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, and business leadership.

He is currently also a member of multiple advisory boards including the advisory boards of online donation startup Giving Hero and the prestigious Our Lady of Fatima University.

Mohan Belani: e27 Co-Founder And CEO, And Early-Stage Venture Investor

Mohan Belani is the co-founder and CEO of e27, a Singapore-based startup and tech ecosystem platform that supports Southeast Asian entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. He is also the co-founder of e27 Ventures, the venture capital arm of e27.

Belani is also an investor in over 30 early-stage funds across Southeast Asia, India, USA, and New Zealand, and a Partner at the Orvel Early Stage Fund.

Alongside his investor and startup ecosystem enabler roles, Belani is also a mentor for the National University of Singapore Engineering Alumni Mentorship Programme and the Founder Institute.

Monchito Ibrahim: National Innovation Council Executive Member

Monchito Ibrahim is an expert in digital transformation and innovation. Ibrahim served as the Undersecretary for Industry and Countryside Development at the Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology.

Ibrahim is currently a member of the Philippines National Innovation Council together with Embiggen Founding Partner &amp; Board Member Earl Valencia. Ibrahim and Valencia are the two members who represent the business community in the council that reports directly to the President of the Philippines.

Alongside Ibrahim’s membership in the National Innovation Council and Embiggen’s advisory board, he is also the Lead Convenor of the digital economy advocacy group Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation, Vice President for External Affairs for the UP System Information Technology Foundation, and the Vice President and member of the Board of Trustees of the Analytics Association of the Philippines.

Cliff Eala: Behavioral Strategist And Serial Tech Entrepreneur

Cliff Eala is a seasoned behavioral strategist and serial tech entrepreneur with deep experience in numerous industries and markets.&nbsp;

Eala founded BS Works, a firm that helps organizations grow through behavioral science, data, and technology. He also founded Synerbyte Limited, an energy efficiency tech firm that offers solutions including intelligent lighting and smart voltage control systems to commercial and industrial customers across Asia. Eala also founded Sequel Solutions, Inc., a software company that was acquired by a VC fund in 2007.

Currently, he is the board director of CIS Bayad Center, the largest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines, and PETNET, an urgent cash transaction center owned by the Philippine Stock Exchange-listed Aboitiz Equity Ventures.

Frank Mattes: Global Corporate Venture Building Expert

Frank Mattes is one of the forefront corporate business-building experts worldwide.

Mattes is the Founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup, a Germany-based corporate business-building firm that has helped corporate intrapreneurs assess, accelerate, and scale their corporate startups. Lean Scaleup has built new businesses together with over 35 corporations worldwide including Airbus, Bosch, Philips, Volvo, and Unilever.

Mattes is also an Associate Partner at Dual Innovation, another corporate business-building firm that helps corporations optimize their current core business while simultaneously building new businesses. Dual Innovation has worked with the world’s largest corporations including Samsung, TUV Rhineland, and Deutsche Telekom.

<h1>e27 CEO, Serial Tech Entrepreneur, Ex-Kantar PH CEO, EU Business Builder, And Innovation Council Member Join Embiggen's Advisory Board</h1>Multi-awarded corporate venturing and innovation firm Embiggen Group formed its first advisory board, which counts global business executives and innovation leaders among its members, as part of its ongoing international expansion in Southeast Asia and Europe.The five advisory board members are former Kantar Philippines CEO Gary de Ocampo, current e27 CEO Mohan Belani, serial tech entrepreneur and behavioral strategist Cliff Eala, Philippines National Innovation Council member Monchito Ibrahim, and global corporate business-building expert Frank Mattes.“We, here at Embiggen, are honored to have been joined by Gary, Mohan, Cliff, Monchito, and Frank as part of our advisory board. They will play a crucial role in working with our leadership and management team to help us grow in the Philippines, Asia, and the EU,” said Embiggen Founding CEO Rolan Marco Garcia.As Embiggen continues to expand its operations in the Southeast Asian region, the five members of the newly formed advisory board will strengthen Embiggen’s presence and reputation in the region’s business community.Embiggen’s advisory board will also play a crucial role in guiding the firm’s leadership team in making strategic decisions to ensure client satisfaction and the overall success of the business’s initiatives.“Their decades of combined experience in innovation, leadership, and business building will definitely prove to be an invaluable addition to our team as we continue to work with the region’s most innovative and successful businesses in the coming months and years,” added Garcia.The advisory board will also have hands-on roles in the Embiggen Group’s client engagements and venture building activities – uniquely giving our clients the opportunity to connect with and work directly with internationally-renowned senior corporate innovation experts.<h2>Gary de Ocampo: Former Kantar PH CEO And Market Insights Expert</h2>Gary de Ocampo is a market research expert and consumer insight consultant who was the immediate past president and CEO of Kantar Philippines, the biggest market research firm in the country. He was also the president of Taylor Nelson Sofres Philippines, another premier market research firm that later became part of the Kantar Group.These two positions represent over 15 years of experience in market research, consumer insights, and business leadership.He is currently also a member of multiple advisory boards including the advisory boards of online donation startup Giving Hero and the prestigious Our Lady of Fatima University.<h2>Mohan Belani: e27 Co-Founder And CEO, And Early-Stage Venture Investor</h2>Mohan Belani is the co-founder and CEO of e27, a Singapore-based startup and tech ecosystem platform that supports Southeast Asian entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. He is also the co-founder of e27 Ventures, the venture capital arm of e27.Belani is also an investor in over 30 early-stage funds across Southeast Asia, India, USA, and New Zealand, and a Partner at the Orvel Early Stage Fund.Alongside his investor and startup ecosystem enabler roles, Belani is also a mentor for the National University of Singapore Engineering Alumni Mentorship Programme and the Founder Institute.<h2>Monchito Ibrahim: National Innovation Council Executive Member</h2>Monchito Ibrahim is an expert in digital transformation and innovation. Ibrahim served as the Undersecretary for Industry and Countryside Development at the Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology.Ibrahim is currently a member of the Philippines National Innovation Council together with Embiggen Founding Partner &amp; Board Member Earl Valencia. Ibrahim and Valencia are the two members who represent the business community in the council that reports directly to the President of the Philippines.Alongside Ibrahim’s membership in the National Innovation Council and Embiggen’s advisory board, he is also the Lead Convenor of the digital economy advocacy group Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation, Vice President for External Affairs for the UP System Information Technology Foundation, and the Vice President and member of the Board of Trustees of the Analytics Association of the Philippines.<h2>Cliff Eala: Behavioral Strategist And Serial Tech Entrepreneur</h2>Cliff Eala is a seasoned behavioral strategist and serial tech entrepreneur with deep experience in numerous industries and markets.&nbsp;Eala founded BS Works, a firm that helps organizations grow through behavioral science, data, and technology. He also founded Synerbyte Limited, an energy efficiency tech firm that offers solutions including intelligent lighting and smart voltage control systems to commercial and industrial customers across Asia. Eala also founded Sequel Solutions, Inc., a software company that was acquired by a VC fund in 2007.Currently, he is the board director of CIS Bayad Center, the largest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines, and PETNET, an urgent cash transaction center owned by the Philippine Stock Exchange-listed Aboitiz Equity Ventures.<h2>Frank Mattes: Global Corporate Venture Building Expert</h2>Frank Mattes is one of the forefront corporate business-building experts worldwide.Mattes is the Founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup, a Germany-based corporate business-building firm that has helped corporate intrapreneurs assess, accelerate, and scale their corporate startups. Lean Scaleup has built new businesses together with over 35 corporations worldwide including Airbus, Bosch, Philips, Volvo, and Unilever.Mattes is also an Associate Partner at Dual Innovation, another corporate business-building firm that helps corporations optimize their current core business while simultaneously building new businesses. Dual Innovation has worked with the world’s largest corporations including Samsung, TUV Rhineland, and Deutsche Telekom.Embiggen is a multi-awarded corporate venture building and innovation group that builds, scales, and invests in new digital ventures with forward-thinking and entrepreneurial organizations. By leveraging corporates’ expertise, insights, and resources, it provides end-to-end solutions that take your teams from learning to executing innovation at startup speed.

It has innovated with dozens of organizations in the Southeast Asian region, including Telstra, Embassy of Finland in Manila, Business Finland, Ginebra San Miguel, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philipines, Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Energy Development Corporation, Quorum Group of Companies, FAST Group, Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Science and Technology.

The group’s innovation learning arm Embiggen Innovation Institute has trained over 1,000 innovators and 100 startup founders to date through its various innovation capability building and certification programs including through its partnerships with the prestigious Asian Institute of Management and the Global Innovation Management Institute – the worldwide standard certification body for innovation management.

In 2023, Embiggen received seven awards from numerous prestigious award bodies. Embiggen and its Founding CEO & Managing Partner Rolan Marco Garcia received 4 Circle of Excellence awards from the Asia CEO Awards. In the same year, the Embiggen Group won a Silver Stevie Award under the Most Innovative Startup of the Year – Business Service Industries category at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. Garcia also won Best Corporate Venturing CEO (Philippines) at the APAC-Insider CEO of the Year Awards and Best Philippine Corporate Venture Builder at the APAC-Insider Southeast Asia Business Awards.Jacob Reyes
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e27 CEO, Serial Tech Entrepreneur, Ex-Kantar PH CEO, EU Business Builder, And Innovation Council Member Join Embiggen's Advisory Board

Application for <a href="https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator">FWD Startup Studio Accelerator Programme</a> is now open, with a focus on Asia-based startups that are venture-backed in insurtech or adjacent verticals.

FWD Startup Studio, in collaboration with 1337 Ventures, is thrilled to announce the 5th cohort of FWD Startup Studio Accelerator, a game-changing 13-week programme designed to catapult your insurtech or adjacent vertical startups to new heights. If you have a brilliant idea for a collaboration with FWD Insurance in Malaysia, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

The <a href="https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator">FWD Startup Studio Accelerator</a> aims to bring together the brightest minds in the industry, fostering innovative collaborations and potentially leading to proofs of concept (POC). Aspiring startups seeking to enrich their ventures through a strategic partnership with FWD Insurance in Malaysia are encouraged to apply.

"Startups bring new ideas to traditional businesses and industries, which aligns closely with our vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. Through our Startup Studio Accelerator as well as TIM Ventures, our venture capital fund, we are keen to identify outstanding startups, work together with them and help them grow, leveraging on our presence in 10 markets across Asia," said Ryan Kim, Group Chief Digital &amp; Marketing Officer, FWD Group.

The accelerator programme offers a plethora of benefits for participating startups:

Industry expertise: Gain unprecedented access to decision-makers within FWD Insurance and esteemed mentors who can provide invaluable guidance, open doors to collaborations, and facilitate partnerships.

Acceleration of growth: Fast-track the development of your collaboration to a real proof of concept (POC) before the accelerator programme concludes, giving your startup the momentum it needs to thrive.

Fundraising opportunities: Connect with prominent investors such as TIM Ventures and 1337 Ventures, expanding your network within the investor community. Exceptional collaboration ideas may even unlock the potential for Venture Capital funding.

Access to customers and markets: Successfully piloting your idea in Malaysia could spark interest from other FWD branches in different countries, opening doors to new markets and potential scaling opportunities.

Resource support: Empower your startup with over USD 20K worth of credits on digital infrastructure and cloud services, providing essential resources to fuel your growth.

Networking and community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs and global insurtech and adjacent vertical leaders, fostering meaningful connections that could propel your startup to new heights.

Bikesh Lakhmichand, Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures, stated, "The FWD Startup Studio Accelerator presents an incredible opportunity for startups to engage with FWD Insurance to explore a proof of concept (POC) solution and access to decision-makers and mentors within FWD Group. We are eager to support and witness the growth of promising startups in the insurtech and fintech space.”

Venture-backed seed stage Asia-based startups who are in the insurtech or adjacent verticals are encouraged to apply and develop a proof of concept (POC) design with FWD Malaysia.

The startups who participated in the previous cohorts have walked away from the accelerator better equipped to be game changers within their respective industries. Past participants include; BlueDuck, Kapitani, Finory, Betterteem, Koha, Safyer, Cashku, eHibah, CoreHalal, Du-It, Marion, Protos Labs, uPledge, Warantee and more.

Join us in an upcoming webinar on 17 August 2023, to learn more about this accelerator, RSVP at <a href="https://bit.ly/eventfwdc5">https://bit.ly/eventfwdc5</a>

Applications are open now, and the deadline for submissions is 28 August 2023. FWD Startup Studio Accelerator will begin on 5 September 2023. For more information and to apply, please visit <a href="https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator">https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator</a>.

<h1>FWD Startup Studio Accelerator Opens Applications for Asia-based Startups</h1>FWD Startup Studio, in collaboration with 1337 Ventures, is thrilled to announce the 5th cohort of FWD Startup Studio Accelerator, a game-changing 13-week programme designed to catapult your insurtech or adjacent vertical startups to new heights. If you have a brilliant idea for a collaboration with FWD Insurance in Malaysia, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!Application for <a href="https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator">FWD Startup Studio Accelerator Programme</a> is now open, with a focus on Asia-based startups that are venture-backed in insurtech or adjacent verticals.FWD Startup Studio, in collaboration with 1337 Ventures, is thrilled to announce the 5th cohort of FWD Startup Studio Accelerator, a game-changing 13-week programme designed to catapult your insurtech or adjacent vertical startups to new heights. If you have a brilliant idea for a collaboration with FWD Insurance in Malaysia, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!The <a href="https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator">FWD Startup Studio Accelerator</a> aims to bring together the brightest minds in the industry, fostering innovative collaborations and potentially leading to proofs of concept (POC). Aspiring startups seeking to enrich their ventures through a strategic partnership with FWD Insurance in Malaysia are encouraged to apply."Startups bring new ideas to traditional businesses and industries, which aligns closely with our vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. Through our Startup Studio Accelerator as well as TIM Ventures, our venture capital fund, we are keen to identify outstanding startups, work together with them and help them grow, leveraging on our presence in 10 markets across Asia," said Ryan Kim, Group Chief Digital &amp; Marketing Officer, FWD Group.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/c35242d4aefd58eb405a024fc6b7b3412c4abaa0484f2fd193be892278da1e46/RyanKim-FWDGroup%20copy.jpg" alt="Ryan Kim, Group Chief Digital &amp; Marketing Officer, FWD Group"/>The accelerator programme offers a plethora of benefits for participating startups:Industry expertise: Gain unprecedented access to decision-makers within FWD Insurance and esteemed mentors who can provide invaluable guidance, open doors to collaborations, and facilitate partnerships.Acceleration of growth: Fast-track the development of your collaboration to a real proof of concept (POC) before the accelerator programme concludes, giving your startup the momentum it needs to thrive.Fundraising opportunities: Connect with prominent investors such as TIM Ventures and 1337 Ventures, expanding your network within the investor community. Exceptional collaboration ideas may even unlock the potential for Venture Capital funding.Access to customers and markets: Successfully piloting your idea in Malaysia could spark interest from other FWD branches in different countries, opening doors to new markets and potential scaling opportunities.Resource support: Empower your startup with over USD 20K worth of credits on digital infrastructure and cloud services, providing essential resources to fuel your growth.Networking and community: Join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs and global insurtech and adjacent vertical leaders, fostering meaningful connections that could propel your startup to new heights.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/18baaea49758dcedae7e60753de80e362b508e16e0778c104dde48d43e94010b/Bikesh-1337Ventures.jpg" alt="Bikesh Lakhmichand, Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures"/>Bikesh Lakhmichand, Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures, stated, "The FWD Startup Studio Accelerator presents an incredible opportunity for startups to engage with FWD Insurance to explore a proof of concept (POC) solution and access to decision-makers and mentors within FWD Group. We are eager to support and witness the growth of promising startups in the insurtech and fintech space.”Venture-backed seed stage Asia-based startups who are in the insurtech or adjacent verticals are encouraged to apply and develop a proof of concept (POC) design with FWD Malaysia.The startups who participated in the previous cohorts have walked away from the accelerator better equipped to be game changers within their respective industries. Past participants include; BlueDuck, Kapitani, Finory, Betterteem, Koha, Safyer, Cashku, eHibah, CoreHalal, Du-It, Marion, Protos Labs, uPledge, Warantee and more.Join us in an upcoming webinar on 17 August 2023, to learn more about this accelerator, RSVP at <a href="https://bit.ly/eventfwdc5">https://bit.ly/eventfwdc5</a>Applications are open now, and the deadline for submissions is 28 August 2023. FWD Startup Studio Accelerator will begin on 5 September 2023. For more information and to apply, please visit <a href="https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator">https://fwdstartupstudio.com/accelerator</a>.Established in 2012, 1337 Ventures is Malaysia’s first accelerator programme and early-stage accelerator. Pioneering the Design Thinking Methodology and Design Sprints in Malaysia, 1337 Ventures has utilised its learning to accelerate the growth of over 2,500 startups from 6 different countries. 1337 Ventures has launched accelerators for MNCs and GLCs such as Bank Negara Malaysia, Khazanah Nasional, Telekom, Digi, MDEC, CIMB and Maybank, to name a few. More recently, 1337 Ventures is proud to be one of the three new recipients of the Equity Crowdfunding license from the Securities Commission. 

To find out more about 1337 Ventures, please visit www.1337.ventures. 

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About FWD Startup Studio
FWD Startup Studio is a leading innovation and accelerator platform that empowers startups to realise their full potential and drive transformative change in the insurance, takaful and adjacent sectors. With a commitment to fostering innovation, FWD Startup Studio provides startups with access to industry expertise, resources, and collaboration opportunities to accelerate their growth.
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FWD Startup Studio Accelerator Opens Applications for Asia-based Startups

Venture capital Kickstart Ventures Inc. plans to speed up the deployment of a $180 million fund to support the growth of startups, particularly in agriculture and mobility.

Kickstart, owned by Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc, looks to issue all of the $180 million capital from the Ayala Corp. Technology Innovation Venture (ACTIVE) Fund by 2025.

In an interview with reporters, Kickstart president Minette Navarrete said ACTIVE Fund is being used to provide initial capital and follow-on funding for startups.

Once depleted, Kickstart seeks to launch another fund, its fourth in history, that will be extended to startups in need of a budget for expansion. However, Navarrete said the firm has yet to decide how much the next fund would be.

Kickstart vice president for investments Joan Yao said the venture capital would first identify what pain points it wants to address down the line. Afterward, it can begin planning how much budget has to be injected in the fourth fund.

'When we cross that bridge, we have to think about problems that we want to solve, where do we want to invest and from there we decide how big of a knife we want to bring to the fight,' Yao said.

At present, Kickstart maintains a total of three funds: Fund 1 and Fund 2, obtained from Globe, totaling $2.4 million and $50 million, respectively, while ACTIVE Fund amounts to $180 million.

Yao said Kickstart has made investments in 12 startups through ACTIVE Fund and wants to use the rest of the capital to bankroll food and transport ideas.

For instance, Yao wants to see a startup try to organize the network of buses and UV Express in Metro Manila. Likewise, Kickstart hopes that startups can make technology play a larger role in the production and distribution of agricultural products.

'Wouldn't it be great if we organize a UV Express or bus network? Let us maximize these assets that we have. If you think about what Grab does, it is like that. So I would love to see something like that, organizing our existing transport systems,' Yao said

<h1>Kickstart Ventures to speed up deployment of $180mln startup fund in Philippines</h1>Kickstart, owned by Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc, looks to issue all of the $180 million capital from the Ayala CorpVenture capital Kickstart Ventures Inc. plans to speed up the deployment of a $180 million fund to support the growth of startups, particularly in agriculture and mobility.Kickstart, owned by Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc, looks to issue all of the $180 million capital from the Ayala Corp. Technology Innovation Venture (ACTIVE) Fund by 2025.In an interview with reporters, Kickstart president Minette Navarrete said ACTIVE Fund is being used to provide initial capital and follow-on funding for startups.Once depleted, Kickstart seeks to launch another fund, its fourth in history, that will be extended to startups in need of a budget for expansion. However, Navarrete said the firm has yet to decide how much the next fund would be.Kickstart vice president for investments Joan Yao said the venture capital would first identify what pain points it wants to address down the line. Afterward, it can begin planning how much budget has to be injected in the fourth fund.'When we cross that bridge, we have to think about problems that we want to solve, where do we want to invest and from there we decide how big of a knife we want to bring to the fight,' Yao said.At present, Kickstart maintains a total of three funds: Fund 1 and Fund 2, obtained from Globe, totaling $2.4 million and $50 million, respectively, while ACTIVE Fund amounts to $180 million.Yao said Kickstart has made investments in 12 startups through ACTIVE Fund and wants to use the rest of the capital to bankroll food and transport ideas.For instance, Yao wants to see a startup try to organize the network of buses and UV Express in Metro Manila. Likewise, Kickstart hopes that startups can make technology play a larger role in the production and distribution of agricultural products.'Wouldn't it be great if we organize a UV Express or bus network? Let us maximize these assets that we have. If you think about what Grab does, it is like that. So I would love to see something like that, organizing our existing transport systems,' Yao saidKickstart Ventures manages the Philippines’ largest technology venture capital funds, investing globally in early- to growth-stage tech startups via three funds, including the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund (“ACTIVE Fund”). Kickstart is a wholly-owned corporate venture capital firm of Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile operator.

Kickstart Ventures was founded in 2012 as a corporate incubator of Globe Telecom with a starting fund of US$2.5 million. In 2015, we fully transitioned into a Corporate Venture Capital firm with a US$50 million growth fund. Today, we advise the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture (ACTIVE) Fund, the largest venture capital fund coming out of the Philippines at US$180 million, and have US$255 million assets under management. 

We invest in the Philippines and globally, having funded startups in major innovation hubs like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada, USA, and Israel.

Kickstart Ventures is backed by Globe Telecom, Ayala Corporation, and Singtel.Fundraising for your startup?
Pitch to us at pitches@kickstart.ph.

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Kickstart, owned by Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc, looks to issue all of the $180 million capital from the Ayala Corp