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Dear reader, The Philippine startup ecosystem’s remarkable growth signals a maturing market increasingly attractive to global investors. The surge in deal flow, foreign direct investment, and digital innovation reflects a dynamic economy underpinned by strong fundamentals. With GDP growth surpassing regional peers and a burgeoning middle class driving consumer demand, the country presents a fertile […]

Having worked with small businesses for seven years, it’s clear something is different this year. AI is transforming how founders go digital. 91 per cent of those who integrated AI report experiencing growth. Founders are streamlining operations (82 per cent) and effectively controlling costs (69 per cent).  While leaders in large corporations may emphasise similar […]

Running a tech startup is exciting, but you’ve got to be on your game every day, making smart decisions and leading your team through ups and downs. It’s a lot, and sometimes, you might wonder how you can keep up without burning out. What if the key to enhanced productivity isn’t working harder but understanding […]

In the dynamic world of startups and venture capital, understanding cap tables is crucial for both entrepreneurs and investors. A cap table, short for capitalisation table, serves as a comprehensive record of a company’s equity ownership structure. It details who owns shares in the company, the different types of shares issued, and the respective ownership […]

With the IMF recently forecasting the next decade to have the lowest global growth in 40 years, or major corporates cutting resources and stating the need for “a year of efficiency” (Facebook’s Zuckerberg for example) and venture capital drying up, its clearly a time when productivity and efficiency are at the top on the management […]

On the first day of Expand North Star event, part of the GITEX GLOBAL 2024 event in Dubai, SOSV Founder Sean O’Sullivan dubbed climate change as an “urgent existential crisis for humanity” and called for the tech investor community to “make it work” through investments in climate tech. He pointed out the increasing cases of […]

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is an international non-profit organisation with a mission to enable high-integrity voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). In case you are not familiar with it, VCM is a concept that allows carbon emitters to offset their emissions by purchasing carbon credits emitted by projects targeted at removing or reducing greenhouse […]

Dear reader, The latest State of the ASEAN Technology Ecosystem Report CY2024 underscores a paradox in the region’s startup landscape—while capital deployment is stabilising, early-stage founders continue to struggle with fundraising. This reflects a broader global trend where investors remain cautious, prioritising proven business models over speculative growth. The sharp 23% decline in deal volume […]

If you step back to consider just how big the internet is, it’s easier to understand why search engines lie at the heart of it. For decades, search engines have served as the primary gateway to the internet, enabling users to discover websites, articles, images, videos, products, and services and find the information they need. […]

A comprehensive report by January Capital, analysing the ASEAN technology ecosystem for the calendar year 2024, reveals a nuanced landscape characterised by stabilising capital deployment alongside a continued decline in overall deal volume. The State of the ASEAN Technology Ecosystem Report CY2024 draws extensively on data from Alternatives.pe, an affiliated platform providing private market data for […]

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Echelon Startup Pitch The Echelon Philippines 2024 Startup Pitching Competition brought together 15 groundbreaking startups, each presenting innovative solutions to pressing challenges. This event not only highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit but also offered a platform for startups to gain feedback, connect with industry leaders, and explore investment opportunities. Among the standouts was BuildIt, which aims […]

Driving Innovation in Philippine Healthcare: Opportunities Beyond Telehealth At Echelon Philippines 2024, the panel ‘Driving Innovation in Philippine Healthcare: Opportunities Beyond Telehealth’ explored the evolving healthcare landscape, focusing on digital health platforms, medical devices, and personalised medicine. Moderated by Amanda Cua, Founder and CEO of BackScoop, the session featured insights from Hamilton Angluben, Founder and […]

Climate Tech: Seizing Opportunities in an Emerging Ecosystem At Echelon Philippines 2024, a panel discussion titled ‘Climate Tech: Seizing Opportunities in an Emerging Ecosystem’ brought together key voices in the climate tech space to explore innovations, funding opportunities, and strategies for navigating regulatory landscapes. Moderated by Katherine Khoo, Lead, Social Impact and Equity Action from […]

AI Leapfrog: Build an AI-first Tech Ecosystem for a Global Competitive Advantage At Echelon Philippines 2024, a panel discussion titled ‘AI Leapfrog: Build an AI-first Tech Ecosystem for a Global Competitive Advantage’ brought together experts from various industries to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Moderated by Bianca Cruz, Co-Founder of 10xme Academy and […]

Is the Philippines the Most Underrated Market in Southeast Asia? Storehub’s Bold Bet on Its Future At Echelon Philippines 2024, Wai Hong Fong, Chieftain and Co-Founder of StoreHub, joined Judge Calimbahin III of Endeavor Philippines for a fireside chat titled ‘Is the Philippines the Most Underrated Market in Southeast Asia? StoreHub’s Bold Bet on Its […]

From Digital to Traditional: Salmon Group’s Integration Strategy with Rural Banking to Enhance Financial Services At Echelon Philippines 2024, Pavel Fedorov, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Salmon (Fintech Holdings Ltd), joined Maansi Vohra of Monk’s Hill Ventures for a fireside chat titled ‘From Digital to Traditional: Salmon Group’s Integration Strategy with Rural Banking to Enhance […]

  At Echelon Philippines 2024, Sabrina Tan, Co-Founder of Lhoopa, joined Adriel Yong of Ascend Network for an insightful fireside chat titled ‘Beyond Walls and Roofs: Lhoopa’s Journey of Empowering Individuals and Transforming Lives’. The session highlighted Lhoopa’s efforts to revolutionise homeownership in emerging markets. Lhoopa’s mission is to make affordable housing accessible while creating […]

Funding the Future: Navigating Emerging Sectors and Investment Opportunities Echelon Philippines 2024 hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Funding the Future: Navigating Emerging Sectors and Investment Opportunities’, shedding light on the growth potential of emerging sectors and strategies for startups to secure funding. The session brought together key investment leaders to discuss opportunities and challenges in […]

From Start-Up to Scale-Up: Building and Scaling for the Philippine Market The Echelon Philippines 2024 fireside chat titled ‘From Start-Up to Scale-Up: Building and Scaling for the Philippine Market’ explored key strategies and challenges for growing businesses in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets. Moderated by Joan Yao, Vice President of Investments at Kickstart […]

Leveraging Silicon Valley Networks: Zed’s Path to Growth and the Long Term Impact to Philippine Ecosystem As part of Echelon Philippines 2024, the fireside chat titled “Leveraging Silicon Valley Networks: Zed’s Path to Growth and the Long Term Impact to Philippine Ecosystem” examined how Zed has successfully navigated two ecosystems to drive innovation and growth. […]

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Media - Granite Asia, Integral form US$100M JV to drive Japan-global tech expansion

Granite Asia, a multi-asset tech investment platform based in Singpore, and Integral Corporation, Japan’s publicly listed private equity firm specialising in buyouts, have announced the formation of Granite-Integral. This joint venture (JV) aims to invest in high-growth companies with strong ties to Japan, supporting technology scale-ups looking to expand into the Japanese market and Japanese […]

Media - AnyMind Group acquires Japanese e-gifting platform AnyReach in strategic expansion

Singapore-based business-process-as-a-service (BPaaS) company AnyMind Group has announced its tenth acquisition with the full takeover of AnyReach, a Japanese e-gifting company. AnyReach will continue to operate under its existing brand name. The integration of AnyReach is expected to yield significant synergies, accelerating AnyMind Group’s growth in the e-commerce and e-gifting space. By combining AnyGift with […]

Dear reader, The Philippine startup ecosystem’s remarkable growth signals a maturing market increasingly attractive to global investors. The surge in deal flow, foreign direct investment, and digital innovation reflects a dynamic economy underpinned by strong fundamentals. With GDP growth surpassing regional peers and a burgeoning middle class driving consumer demand, the country presents a fertile […]

Dear reader, The latest State of the ASEAN Technology Ecosystem Report CY2024 underscores a paradox in the region’s startup landscape—while capital deployment is stabilising, early-stage founders continue to struggle with fundraising. This reflects a broader global trend where investors remain cautious, prioritising proven business models over speculative growth. The sharp 23% decline in deal volume […]

Media - 1337 Ventures backs Philippines’s AI-powered HRtech firm Betterteem

Malaysia-based venture capital firm 1337 Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Betterteem Technologies, an AI-powered HRtech startup headquartered in the Philippines. “At Betterteem, our mission is to equip business leaders with data-driven insights to navigate the complexities of talent management and retention. Partnering with 1337 Ventures marks a pivotal moment for us, providing the […]

A comprehensive report by January Capital, analysing the ASEAN technology ecosystem for the calendar year 2024, reveals a nuanced landscape characterised by stabilising capital deployment alongside a continued decline in overall deal volume. The State of the ASEAN Technology Ecosystem Report CY2024 draws extensively on data from Alternatives.pe, an affiliated platform providing private market data for […]

Media - Malaysian chip designer SkyeChip secures investment to fuel expansion

Malaysian semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) design firm SkyeChip has received a significant investment from Gobi Partners. The undisclosed funding, channelled through the Khazanah Nasional-backed Gobi Dana Impak Fund and Gobi’s regional funds with support from prominent domestic and international institutions, aims to bolster SkyeChip’s talent acquisition, business expansion initiatives, and working capital. Also Read: US […]

Media - Flagright clinches US$4.3M to bolster AI-native anti-money laundering solutions

Singapore-based Flagright, an AI-native anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and risk management platform, has announced a US$4.3 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Frontline Ventures, with significant participation from existing investors including Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, and Moonfire Ventures. Rubin Ritter (ex-co-CEO of Zalando), André Silva (ex-Global Head of Expansion at Revolut), Phillip […]

Media - SeaX Ventures unveils US$6M climate fund to back startups focusing on carbon reduction

SeaX Ventures, a Thai and US-based venture capital firm, has announced the launch of SeaX Zero, a US$6 million climate-focused fund dedicated to supporting deep tech startups tackling global carbon emissions. The fund, which is part of SeaX’s broader US$100 million investment strategy, aims to back early-stage innovators with the potential to deliver scalable climate […]

The burgeoning tech startup ecosystem in the Philippines is witnessing a significant surge in activity, marked by record deal flow and an unprecedented rise in international investor interest, according to the Philippine Venture Capital Report 2025, a collaboration between Foxmont Capital Partners and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This upswing reflects the nation’s resilient economy, strong […]

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Media - Connecting Taiwanese startups with Southeast Asia at SWITCH of Taiwan

On 30 October, SWITCH of TAIWAN: Networking Night with Taiwanese Startups took place in collaboration with StartUP@Taipei, the Taipei Government’s program supporting Taiwanese entrepreneurs. This dynamic event gathered a diverse group of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate representatives. As a result, the event created a vibrant platform for cross-border collaboration between Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan. Powered […]

Media - SCB 10X unveils Thailand’s first Purpose-Bound Money initiative

BANGKOK, THAILAND – November 11, 2024 – SCB 10X, the disruptive technology investment and innovation arm of SCBX Group, in collaboration with SCB, Innovest X, Fireblocks, Elliptic, Circle and Base, announced the launch of Rubie Wallet. This digital wallet showcases how purpose-bound money (PBM) can  facilitate a seamless closed-loop QR payments experience. These secure transactions […]

Media - Protecting players from scams: Building trust and value in online gaming marketplaces

In today’s digital world, online gaming has become more than just a pastime—it’s a global community where players can access unique items, level up their skills, and enhance their gaming experiences. However, gamers face significant risks when trading or purchasing accounts and items online. In addition to challenges of time, expense, and fragmented access to […]

Media - KOCCA expands global presence with launch of Singapore centre

As Korean content continues to captivate global audiences, the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is broadening its international footprint with the opening of a new office in Singapore. This expansion positions KOCCA at the centre of Southeast Asia’s financial and innovation hub. As a result, this will provide unparalleled opportunities for investors, startups and businesses […]

Media - SCB and Lightnet transform cross-border payments with stablecoin technology and Fireblocks

The Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), in partnership with SCB 10X, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Lightnet to enhance cross-border payments and remittances by using stablecoin for settlement on the public blockchain network. This groundbreaking project marks Thailand’s first use case of stablecoin for cross-border payments and remittances. As a result, this sets a […]

Media - BuildHub PH: Pioneering the future of construction

In the dynamic world of construction, BuildHub stands out as a modern and innovative online marketplace. Our mission is to streamline connections between hardware stores and construction suppliers across the Philippines, making it easier for them to thrive and focus on their core strength — delivering high-quality materials and solutions for successful building projects.  Transforming […]

Media - The future of HR and fintech: Smile API’s real-time employment data solutions

Manila, Philippines — Smile API, a provider of real-time, verified employment data across Asia, is aiming to redefine how HR and Fintech business operations work when accessing and utilising critical employment information.  By empowering business operations through transparency and the use of user-consented data, Smile API plans to make waves by offering reliable solutions to […]

Media - Check out some of the most exciting Thai innovations at SITE 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) by the National Innovation Agency (Public Organisation) or NIA is hosting “STARTUP THAILAND x INNOVATION THAILAND EXPO 2024” or SITE 2024 under the concept of “Innovation for Growth and Sustainability” to accelerate the creation of sustainability for Thai businesses and start-ups in all dimensions. There […]

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