Kickstart Ventures

About The Fund

Kickstart Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom, focusing on nurturing companies with transformative potential. As the Philippines' largest technology venture capital firm, Kickstart Ventures operates with a clear mission to create disproportionate value for startups, aiming to increase their chances of success. Kickstart was established in 2012, beginning as a corporate incubator with a US$2.5 million fund. By 2015, it had fully transitioned into a corporate venture capital company, wielding a US$50 million growth fund. Currently, the firm advises the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund (ACTIVE), the Philippines' most significant venture capital fund. This backing comes from not just Globe Telecom but also Ayala Corporation and Singtel. Kickstart Ventures invests both in the Philippines and globally, extending their reach to innovation hubs like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada, USA, and Israel. Their investment focus includes sectors like enterprise solutions and SaaS, fintech, health-tech, ed-tech, eCommerce and marketplace, and digital lifestyle. The firm's specialty lies in Seed to Series B funding stages, with investment sizes ranging from a minimum of US$2 million to a maximum of US$10 million, with a sweet spot of about US$5 million. Besides financial support, Kickstart also provides access to expertise by connecting tech innovators with a network of industry experts. They offer access to a broader market, with ties to Globe, Ayala, and Singtel groups, and make relevant introductions across various industries to aid in the startups' growth. Their services are designed to help funded companies expand and achieve objectives that reach beyond initial expectations.