Which startups are under Kickstart Ventures?

Southeast Asia is a growing hub for startups, with many successful companies emerging in recent years. The region has also seen a spike in startup acquisitions that the market is now worth $2.6-billion.

The venture capital industry in Southeast Asia, likewise, is growing rapidly – with many firms investing in startups across the region. Some of the most active venture capital firms in Southeast Asia include 500 Startups, Alpha JWC Ventures, Insignia Ventures Partners, and Golden Gate Ventures.

Kickstart Ventures is a venture capital firm in the Philippines that is fully owned by Globe Telecom, the country’s leading mobile operator. The company is also the advisor to the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture (ACTIVE) Fund, which is the largest venture capital fund in the Philippines that invests in tech startups globally.

It is also one of the largest venture capital firms in the Philippines, with over 61 investments in 8 countries led by 130 Founders. The firm invests in enterprise solutions, SaaS, financial technology, health technology, educational technology, eCommerce and marketplace, and digital lifestyle sectors.

To date, Kickstart Ventures is continuously growing its local portfolio and has made a total of 35 startup investments in the country making the firm the most active investor in the Philippines. Since its inception, the company has been at the forefront of supporting promising startups in the Philippines and Southeast Asia’s major innovation hubs.

Kickstart Ventures funds early (exemplary Seed) to early-growth stage (Series A to C) startups globally out of the three funds (Funds 1 and 2 and the ACTIVE fund) and takes minority equity positions, providing cash, and active operating support to help startups grow.

The firm also offers more than just financial resources to startups. Their post-investment support provides portfolio companies with access to a multitude of resources – orchestrating commercial and strategic partnerships with Globe and Ayala to open up markets, connecting with key ecosystem players through community engagements, and providing wider reach through local and regional media networks.

KICKSTART VENTURES PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Xendit is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions and simplifies payment processes for businesses in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Southeast Asia, from SMEs, startups, e-commerce to large corporations. Xendit enables businesses to receive payments, cash out, disburse payroll, run marketplaces and more, through an easy integration platform supported by 24-hour customer service. Amidst Southeast Asia’s fragmented payments landscape, Xendit Philippines enables businesses to accept payments from direct debit, credit and debit cards, eWallets, retail outlets, and online installments.

Building on the digital payments infrastructure in the Southeast Asia region, Xendit is shaping the next generation of scalable businesses across the region. Xendit is driving digital transformation in the Southeast Asia region by addressing access, reliability and regulatory needs to enable more businesses to thrive and thrive. As the first Indonesian startup to pass YCombinator and supported by global investors and venture capital firms in the Southeast Asia region, Xendit supports some of the fastest-growing brands in Southeast Asia including Traveloka, Wish, and Grab.

Mosaic Solutions is a provider of business management systems in the Philippines and SEA region. They offer a comprehensive suite of technology solutions to help food businesses, retailers, and malls stay ahead of the curve, streamline their processes and make better business decisions through data. From a POS that integrates with third-party delivery apps to inventory management and advanced data analytics, Mosaic has the tools and expertise to help businesses succeed. To learn more about how Mosaic Solutions’ technology, visit http://www.mosaic-solutions.com.

Mosaic is backed by well-known venture capital firms in the APAC region, Kickstart Ventures, Gentree Fund, and Investible.

Sprout Solutions is the largest local SaaS company in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the Philippines, impacting the lives of Filipinos by improving business in the country. Sprout offers an HR platform for the future of work with an ecosystem of desktop and mobile solutions that automate and simplify core HR & Payroll, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement and benefits, and valuable HR analytics.

These innovative solutions have been consistently awarded by G2 and Capterra, recognized global review sites that identify top business software products—also awarded as a 2023 Growth Champion locally and in APAC by Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Financial Times.

SariSuki is a community selling and buying platform that helps people become online grocery sellers in their neighborhood and offers fresh and affordable grocery items to buyers.

Kumu is a powerful social media platform that brings Filipino voices from all over the globe to the forefront. Our mission is to be the live-streaming platform that champions Filipino voices from across the world, creating a vibrant online culture filled with positivity and possibilities.

edamama is the first integrated digital platform for parents, bringing together content, commerce, and community.