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Kickstart PH

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Kickstart PH last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-27.

General contacts

Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

2012

AUM

$86 M

Location

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia Middle East

Investor profile last updated: 21 September, 2026

Profile

Kickstart Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Manila, Philippines. Founded with a mission to connect global innovation with Southeast Asia's leading markets, the firm operates under the leadership of President and Managing Partner Minette Navarrete, and Founder and Managing Partner Dan Siazon. The team consists of dedicated professionals from various backgrounds who share a common passion for catalyzing change through investments in transformative ideas. The firm’s strength lies in its deep network within Southeast Asia, providing startups with unparalleled market access and strategic support. They focus on bridging the gap between founders and corporations and facilitating cross-border innovation opportunities.

Kickstart Ventures invests in a wide range of industries including Digital, Fintech, Software, SaaS, E-commerce/Marketplace, Telecommunications, and Media and Entertainment. Their stage focus includes Pre-seed to Late Stage, with investment sizes typically ranging from $1-5 million. While the firm's base is in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, they aim to have a global reach through strategic partnerships. Though the total AUM specifics are not detailed, the firm is backed by major telecom giant, Globe Telecom, which underscores its strategic alignment with key industry players.

Notable portfolio companies include Coins.ph - financial services, ZAP - customer loyalty platform, C88 - financial comparison platform, mClinica - mobile medical data solutions, and Shopback - e-commerce cashback platform. These investments highlight Kickstart Ventures' diverse interests and commitment to supporting startups that drive digital innovation and economic growth in the region.

Industry

HealthTech Music Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech AI Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Digital Marketing and Advertising Technology E-commerce/Marketplace

Kickstart PH Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Kickstart Fund One	Corporate VC (CVC)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software HealthTech	Seed Series A	Asia	$5-10 m	$12 M	March 2012
Kickstart Fund Two	Corporate VC (CVC)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Security Software Technology	Seed Series A	Asia	$5-10 m	$50 M	June 2015
PH-Focused Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Telecommunications	Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Asia	$1-5 m	—	April 2026

Contacts

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Joan Yao Vice President

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Dan Siazon Senior Vice-President & Treasurer

Senior Vice-President & Treasurer

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FAQs about Kickstart PH

Is Kickstart PH a venture capital or private equity firm?

Kickstart PH is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Kickstart PH located?

Kickstart PH is located in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.

When was Kickstart PH founded?

Kickstart PH was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Kickstart PH invest in?

Kickstart PH invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Music, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, MedTech, AI, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Digital, Marketing and Advertising, Technology, E-commerce/Marketplace.

What is Kickstart PH geographical focus of investments?

Kickstart PH invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East.

At what stages of companies and startups does Kickstart PH typically invest in?

Kickstart PH invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Kickstart PH investment?

Kickstart PH usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Kickstart PH?

Kickstart PH has around $86m assets under management.

When was Kickstart PH last fund created?

Kickstart PH last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-27

What are the contacts of Kickstart PH?

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