Author: Pancho Dizon
The new funding is expected- to accelerate the introduction of Niber Technologies’ groundbreaking PFAS-free membrane technology.
Powered by Sprout Solutions and Wavemaker Partners, the event will gather over 1,000 SaaS leaders, founders, and investors for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing.
The event featured a panel of esteemed industry leaders sharing their experiences, wisdom, and lessons learned from their respective entrepreneurial journeys.
This partnership represents a major step for Hydroleap’s growth in the Philippines, as they deploy advanced electrochemical solutions for sustainable water management nationwide.
Founded in 2022 by Pawel Kuznicki, WasteX helps farms and agricultural producers convert biomass waste into biochar, which enhances soil by increasing nutrient availability, soil aeration, and soil water filtration.
The five finalists are Zamboanga-based creative solutions provider KikoMonster Creative Studio, marketing-as-a-service startup ROC.PH Digital Marketing Services, digital learning video production company Bihasa, print ad to video animation conversion service AniMattify, and Filipino brand-focused marketplace Bentamo.
Founded in 2017 by Marc-Olivier Caillot and Sabrina Tan, Lhoopa ventures into real estate investments and leverages its network of construction, sales, and customer management to construct cost-effective residences, subsequently offering them to deserving clients for purchase.
Stables users spanning over 130 countries can now send Australian dollars or Philippine pesos to a recipient pool exceeding 140 million individuals across Australia and the Philippines, all facilitated by stablecoins.
Founded in 2020, DALI offers a range of 400 consumer goods encompassing both food and non-food. The company is known to keep costs low by carrying proprietary brands, employing a lean staff, and refraining from advertising.
Drawing from their network and years of experience in venture capital, Quest Ventures’ VCA program will use interactive sessions and detailed modules to simplify the complexities of venture capital deals and startup financing.
The report indicated that the Philippine startups experienced a 16% increase in deal volume in 2023, with the country’s share of regional venture funding growing from 7% to 13% between 2022 and 2023.
The announcement of Kaya Founders’ second close also coincides with the firm’s appointment as an official co-investment partner of the Philippine Startup Venture Fund, which is a joint effort by the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Development Company.