We believe that companies with transformative potential deserve to be nurtured.
Kickstart 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, 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.
Our mission is to create disproportionate value for your startup so it can have a better shot at success.
Today, we’re the largest CVC in the country and enjoy deep relationships with some of the strongest industry players across a range of sectors in Southeast Asia. Beyond funding, we also open up a bigger and better future for our portfolio by providing access to the following:
ACCESS TO EXPERTISE: We connect tech innovators with industry experts within our network who can help them further improve their practice, deepen their understanding of their industry, and broaden their network.
ACCESS TO MARKET: Startups can take advantage of Kickstart’s wide network to help them expand their tech companies. Our affiliation with Globe, Ayala and Singtel groups, as well as relevant introductions across industries and communities are proven to be beneficial in helping startups meet their objectives and beyond.