Kickstart Ventures

A Corporate VC firm investing in early- to early-growth stage tech startups globally. Pitch to us: [email protected] | | #startupPH

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As Joan Yao put it, “The real question isn’t who survives, it’s who shapes their category.”

Explore more insights shaping the future of innovation at https://t.co/4C3ij09GwK

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Access to Southeast Asia's largest consumer platforms is a core part of what Mike Maté, General Partner at Kickstart Ventures, offers the North American companies it backs.

Kickstart Ventures is a corporate venture fund supported by the Ayala Group in the Philippines. It invests primarily in North American AI companies and helps them enter Southeast Asian markets through existing distribution channels within its network.

Mike points to platforms like GCash, with around 90 million users, and Globe, with 60 million users, as examples of the scale these portfolio companies can tap into. Without Kickstart's involvement, most foreign companies would have no direct path to those channels.

The model works in both directions. Kickstart gets access to global technology companies that would not typically look to the Philippines for early investment. Those companies, in return, get a route into one of the fastest-growing consumer bases in the region.

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Governance is emerging as a critical factor in how startups scale and build long-term value.

Watch the full BRAVE Podcast episode for more insights: https://t.co/iuBD3p0tDv

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🌍 Kickstart Ventures is taking the stage in London!

We're proud to share that Minette Navarrete, President & Managing Partner of Kickstart Ventures, will be speaking at GCV Symposium 2026 — Europe's premier corporate venturing and innovation event — on June 23–24 in London.

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At CNBC Converge Live, Minette Navarrete joined conversations on turning inclusion into influence and balancing human judgment with AI to build resilient organizations.

Visit https://t.co/p7cwfQoKXd to learn more!

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“Tech powers innovation. Stories power belief—and belief drives ecosystems.” Minette Navarrete discusses why human-first storytelling wins in VC and digital marketing.

Read more here: https://t.co/HIW4XVQH2h
Visit https://t.co/4C3ij09GwK to learn more about the team!

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In a recent feature with the Singapore Business Review, our General Partner, Mike Maté, unpacks the dual forces shaping the year ahead.

Read the full article to explore how we are navigating the intersection of rigorous investment fundamentals and AI-driven innovation

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In a recent Singapore Business Review feature, Kickstart Ventures GP Mike Maté highlights where capital is heading: AI infra, climate tech, and digital health.

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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! 🥂

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Read more about this partnership here: https://t.co/FQx0eS8KW4

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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.

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

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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?

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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.

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Check out these articles to learn more:

Manila Standard Today: https://t.co/sYIKUsxvOE
Technode Global: https://t.co/PKjclHZ1Gx
In Asia: https://t.co/Ls0dEkDBQe

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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.

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

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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.