QBO Innovation Hub honors Philippines’ top 100 startups at Philippine Startup Week 2023

Metro Manila, Philippines, 21 November 2023QBO Innovation Hub, the Philippines’ first public-private initiative geared towards providing a platform for the startup community to collaborate, develop, and grow, unveils this year’s top 100 most promising startups in the country at the Philippine Startup Week 2023 (PHSW23). (more…)

917Ventures’ KodeGo upskills PAP employees in AWS Cloud practitioner training

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing between KodeGo and Profiles Asia Pacific with (L-R) Cheena Ang, Partnerships Lead at KodeGo; Trisha Pimentel, Business Development Associate at KodeGo; Patty Gaw, Venture Builder at 917Ventures; John Pick, Vice President; and Team Leads Rochelle Fernandez and Franz Nicart.

KodeGo, an innovative startup under 917Ventures, has been tapped to train employees of talent management firm Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc. (PAP) for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner certification. This collaboration ensures that the activity is meticulously tailored to meet the organization’s unique requirements. (more…)

Archipelago Labs unveils 5 startups in first ALAB Incubation Program Demo Day

ALAB Incubation Program Demo Day - August 12, 2023

14 August 2023, Manila, PhilippinesArchipelago Labs (A-Labs), a Philippines-based startup accelerator, featured five promising tech startups during the first demo day of its ALAB Incubation Program. The portfolio companies showcased their innovative products, solutions, and high growth potential to investors, mentors, media, and key ecosystem players. (more…)

Block Dojo Philippines Launch Party

​Join us in the heart of Manila as Block Dojo, the pioneering blockchain incubator, brings its unique blend of blockchain enlightenment to the Philippines! 🌴🎉🚀

​Block Dojo, an innovative blockchain incubator, has been instrumental in propelling start-ups to new heights in the captivating world of blockchain technology. By providing pivotal resources, mentorship, and community support, we’ve enabled a multitude of UK start-ups to thrive in the dynamic tech landscape.

​This momentous event, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, is designed for tech enthusiasts, ambitious entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking investors who are keen to delve into the fascinating world of blockchain startups.

​You’ll embark on an enlightening journey 💡 introducing you to the limitless potential of blockchain technology across various sectors and its transformative power in the entrepreneurial landscape.

​You’ll gain insights into how innovative ideas metamorphose into successful start-ups with the right guidance and resources. Also, seize the exclusive chance to interact with our formidable UK Block Dojo Team, the driving force behind more than 24% of all blockchain investments in the UK.

​Indulge in interactive sessions, insightful discussions 🎙️, and seize the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, potential collaborators, and industry pioneers.

​We aim to replicate our UK success in the Philippines, fostering a vibrant community of Filipino start-ups powered by Filipino entrepreneurs, all working towards enhancing the digital initiatives in the Philippines.

​Mark your calendars for an event that promises to invigorate, inspire, and introduce you to the future of blockchain. See you in Manila on August 8th! 🎊🇵🇭🚀

Tuesday, August 8th
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Grand Hyatt BGC
8th Avenue corner 35th Street
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634


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Agile Data rakes ₱27M revenue, marks age of financially sustainable startups in PH

People behind Agile Data

26 July 2023, Manila, Philippines – In the technology start-up landscape, characterized by rapid expansion often at the expense of burning capital and where profitability is commonly deferred, market insights start-up Agile Data Solutions Inc., distinctively positions itself against the prevailing trend. Notably, this unconventional strategy is proving not only feasible but also successful. (more…)

119th Raid The Fridge: Where is the Money Going?

[This month’s Raid The Fridge returns to its hybrid format! If you’re unable to join us f2f, register via Zoom.]

Welcome to Raid The Fridge, the Philippine startup ecosystem’s longest-running recurring event and your gateway to finding and meeting interesting startups, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers today.

Our Raid The Fridge this month will give you a quick tour of the Venture Capital (VC) landscape from the POV of corporate venture capital (CVC) firm Kickstart Ventures:

Topic

  • Where Is The Money Going? What to consider when fundraising in an economic downturn

Speaker

  • Brian Dy, Head of Research, Kickstart Ventures

Learning takeaways

  • Investor Activity: Which sectors are getting more investor funding?
  • Investor Outlook: What types of deals are investors engaging in?

If you’re an early-stage founder or a veteran entrepreneur growing a high-potential tech company and are interested in the VC landscape in this part of the world — this session’s for you.

Please don’t forget to RSVP and save the event on your calendar so you won’t miss it!

See you.

Thursday, July 27th
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Kickstart Ventures
55 Paseo de Roxas
Urdaneta, Makati 1225


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Edutech startup 10XME Academy launches AI training programs; top entrepreneurs lead inaugural bootcamp for local company upskilling

Pilot Marketing Class on July 1.

21 July 2023 – Edutech startup, 10XME Academy, announces the launch of its 10X AI training programs, a pioneering initiative designed to help entrepreneurs, corporate employees and students to leverage the best AI tools for elevating their productivity “ten times.” (more…)