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Kickstart Ventures is the Philippines' most active Corporate Venture Capital firm, focused on investments in Pre-A to Series C digital startups anywhere in the world. It puts big company resources - capital, facilities, expertise, and business connections - behind startups, so investees can launch faster, and achieve scale and profitability sooner. Kickstart is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, and is backed by Singtel and Ayala Corporation.
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Kickstart PH Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Kickstart Fund One
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Corporate VC (CVC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
HealthTech
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Seed
Series A
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Asia
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$5-10 m
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$12 M
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March 2012
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Kickstart Fund Two
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Corporate VC (CVC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
Technology
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Seed
Series A
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Asia
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$5-10 m
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$50 M
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June 2015
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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. It backs companies at Series B, Seed 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 Fintech, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Security, AI, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Software, Telecommunications, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Music, HealthTech, Marketing and Advertising, Technology.
What is Kickstart PH geographical focus of investments?
Kickstart PH invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Kickstart PH typically invest in?
Kickstart PH invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, 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 2015-06-10
What are the contacts of Kickstart PH?
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