Kickstart Ventures

In a recent Singapore Business Review feature, Kickstart Ventures GP Mike Maté highlights where capital is heading: AI infra, climate tech, and digital health. 🔗 bit.ly/420xpQv 📊 bit.ly/4c75Uev #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

14 years ago, we set out to back bold ideas and bridge startups with the right partners. 🚀 Today, we’re still moving forward. Continuing to #BreakingBarriers and #BuildingBridges. Cheers to 14 years and counting! 🥂 #KickstartVentures

Read more about this partnership here: bit.ly/4tdRuyj

We’re proud to support Transcelestial and Globe as they build a more resilient, inclusive digital backbone for every Filipino! Definitely a big win for the Philippines. #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

Meiling Gao, COO of Clarity Movement Co., is building the future of cleaner air for all.

Jillian Gamboa, President of Mosaic Solutions, is building the future of unified commerce—where payments, platforms, and real-world experiences connect seamlessly for businesses and communities.

As we wrap up Women's Month, we want to highlight the tangible impact being driven across our portfolio. We asked the women leading these companies: What are you actively building today that shapes the future for everyone? #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

Check out these articles to learn more: Manila Standard Today: bit.ly/4loiRDh Technode Global: bit.ly/4lnvu1xTech In Asia: bit.ly/4czZnt3 #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

Backing smarter procurement 💡📦 Eezee has raised a $5M pre-Series B round to accelerate innovation, regional growth, and enterprise scale. Kickstart Ventures is proud to deepen our investment in a company how businesses manage sourcing and supply at scale.

For founders in the room, the message was clear: understanding how global investors evaluate startups can help shape stronger strategies for growth and expansion. #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

At the Investor Summit held alongside the Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore, Kickstart Ventures’ Mike Mate joined the Startup–Investor Feedback Session. He shared insights on market readiness, scalability, and what it takes to build companies that can compete globally.

To the women creating opportunities for others, taking chances on new ideas, solving problems with creativity, challenging the status quo, and helping the next generation find their way—Happy International Women’s Day! #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

At Igloo #UNLOCKED 26 held in Singapore, Minette Navarrete joined investors and founders to discuss scalable solutions for density, sustainability, and digital transformation in real estate. #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

“Innovation can thrive when discipline, creativity, and care are in balance.” At the Monde Nissin Leadership Summit, Minette Navarrete delivered a keynote speech on innovation, leadership, and long-term growth. Minette shared her insights to leaders across the organization.

The message is clear: sustainable growth requires shared accountability and bold partnerships. 🤝 Sign up now and join our next Raid The Fridge tomorrow, Feb 26: luma.com/RTF150 #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

Ecosystems thrive when inclusion, innovation, and investment converge. In our most recent Raid the Fridge, Bobbie Racette, Sara Wilshaw, and Cindy Gordon spotlight how collaboration unlocks inclusive opportunities, strengthens global connections, and accelerates tech adoption.

We break down where disruption is occurring, what’s holding back adaptation, and how the private sector can help build an AI-augmented future of work. 👉 Read the full report at our website here: bit.ly/4qxY5SL #KickstartVentures #BreakingBarriers #BuildingBridges

AI is no longer a future scenario for the BPO sector—it’s already reshaping work now. From cost arbitrage to capability-building, the industry is at a crossroads. The next chapter determines whether the Philippines remains competitive in a rapidly changing global market.