Kickstart Ventures

Kickstart Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom, based in Makati, Philippines, established in 2012. It supports startups through incubation, seed, early-stage and growth-stage rounds, focusing on digital technology and digital communications. The firm seeks investments in enterprise solutions, software as a service, fintech, health technology, educational technology, e-commerce, marketplace and digital lifestyle sectors, and engages globally with emphasis on the Philippine market. It leverages Globe Telecom's capital, facilities, expertise and business connections to fund, mentor and educate technopreneurs, helping investees launch faster and achieve scale. As a subsidiary of Globe Telecom, Kickstart Ventures collaborates with like-minded entrepreneurs and organizations to build innovative businesses.

Bettina Capistrano

Senior Analyst, Investment

Mike Maté

Investor

Minette Navarrete

President

Bit Santos

Associate Vice President of Portfolio Operations

Past deals in Philippines

Edamama

Series A in 2023
Edamama is a Philippine-based e-commerce platform tailored for mothers, focusing on simplifying the decision-making process for parents. The company offers a wide range of products for both babies and mothers, including garden kits, travel accessories, diapers and wipes, safety products, breastfeeding accessories, bathing and grooming items, and educational products. Additionally, Edamama provides a diaper subscription service, allowing parents to conveniently access all essential childcare products from a single source.

PickUp Coffee

Series A in 2023
PickUp Coffee is a Philippine-based startup dedicated to enhancing access to espresso and milk-based beverages. It offers a diverse range of premium coffee options, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and specialty drinks like turmeric latte, through its tech-enabled systems and coffee shops.

SariSuki

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2019, SariSuki is a Filipino online grocery platform that connects local communities. It enables individuals to become online sellers, offering fresh and affordable groceries to buyers with transparent pricing and safe delivery.

Edamama

Series A in 2022
Edamama is a Philippine-based e-commerce platform tailored for mothers, focusing on simplifying the decision-making process for parents. The company offers a wide range of products for both babies and mothers, including garden kits, travel accessories, diapers and wipes, safety products, breastfeeding accessories, bathing and grooming items, and educational products. Additionally, Edamama provides a diaper subscription service, allowing parents to conveniently access all essential childcare products from a single source.

Edamama

Seed Round in 2021
Edamama is a Philippine-based e-commerce platform tailored for mothers, focusing on simplifying the decision-making process for parents. The company offers a wide range of products for both babies and mothers, including garden kits, travel accessories, diapers and wipes, safety products, breastfeeding accessories, bathing and grooming items, and educational products. Additionally, Edamama provides a diaper subscription service, allowing parents to conveniently access all essential childcare products from a single source.

Sprout Solutions

Series A in 2019
Sprout is a technology company specializing in payroll and HR software for emerging markets. It automates timekeeping and attendance using biometrics, simplifies processing with single-click functionality, and employs prescriptive analytics. Sprout has a strong presence in the Philippines and is expanding into Singapore and Indonesia.

Lifetrack Medical Systems

Series A in 2019
Lifetrack Medical Systems is a health-tech company that specializes in developing scalable medical imaging software tailored for emerging markets. Its flagship platform, LifeSys™, facilitates the efficient distribution of medical images across various healthcare settings, including imaging centers, hospitals, and public health systems. By providing an affordable and intuitive solution, Lifetrack enables large healthcare networks and radiology group practices to enhance their operations without the complications associated with traditional medical imaging software. The company aims to address the pressing needs of healthcare in regions with limited resources, ensuring that access to advanced medical imaging technologies is both simple and effective. Lifetrack Medical Systems has secured multiple regulatory approvals and holds patents for its innovative technologies, serving clients in diverse markets including the United States, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the UK, and Nigeria.

Kalibrr

Venture Round in 2018
Kalibrr is an online recruitment platform based in Makati City, Philippines. Founded in 2012, it connects job seekers and employers across various industries and job levels through its comprehensive job search services and innovative hiring solutions.

Sprout Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Sprout is a technology company specializing in payroll and HR software for emerging markets. It automates timekeeping and attendance using biometrics, simplifies processing with single-click functionality, and employs prescriptive analytics. Sprout has a strong presence in the Philippines and is expanding into Singapore and Indonesia.

ZAP Group

Seed Round in 2017
ZAP Group, Inc. is a company based in Pasig, Philippines, that specializes in developing customized loyalty programs for merchants. Founded in 2012, ZAP has empowered over 800 businesses to implement tailored loyalty solutions that can be delivered through physical cards or mobile platforms. Merchants are able to personalize the mechanics of their loyalty programs, which allows them to build a comprehensive database of members. This data can then be leveraged to create targeted promotions aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving sales.

ZipMatch

Venture Round in 2016
ZipMatch, established in 2012 and based in Taguig City, Philippines, operates an online real estate marketplace that streamlines property buying and selling processes. It offers a platform where property buyers can explore listings, access real estate trends, and engage in virtual tours, while real estate professionals and developers can utilize ZipMatch Pro, a suite of digital tools to enhance their services. By simplifying the traditionally complex process, ZipMatch aims to connect buyers, brokers, and developers more efficiently.

Lifetrack Medical Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Lifetrack Medical Systems is a health-tech company that specializes in developing scalable medical imaging software tailored for emerging markets. Its flagship platform, LifeSys™, facilitates the efficient distribution of medical images across various healthcare settings, including imaging centers, hospitals, and public health systems. By providing an affordable and intuitive solution, Lifetrack enables large healthcare networks and radiology group practices to enhance their operations without the complications associated with traditional medical imaging software. The company aims to address the pressing needs of healthcare in regions with limited resources, ensuring that access to advanced medical imaging technologies is both simple and effective. Lifetrack Medical Systems has secured multiple regulatory approvals and holds patents for its innovative technologies, serving clients in diverse markets including the United States, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the UK, and Nigeria.

Loansolutions.ph

Seed Round in 2015
LoanSolutions.ph is the largest network of lenders in the Philippines. It facilitates fast and easy access to credit for different financial needs by connecting borrowers to multiple lending partners in single online loan application. Their story began as an answer to their own problem that they know is your problem too. They were frustrated by the traditional lending industry in the Philippines. They decided to launch LoanSolutions.PH as an answer to this problem. Their goal is to empower consumers like you to make the best financial decisions and get the best lending rates available in the market. They developed a process where lenders compete against each other in a fair and open marketplace transparently. Through this process, lenders are able to target the borrowers they want to reach in real-time. It’s a win-win idea where you win and get more access to capital to improve their financial situations. Whether it is buying a new home, financing a new car, sending a child to college, financing your medical bills, LoanSolutions.PH is here to help you! Together, they strive to be an ally for borrowers and lenders alike. They’re here to do the heavy lifting for you if you’re looking to compare and optimize your loan choices- and hey, they’ll lift for you without a price.

Kalibrr

Venture Round in 2015
Kalibrr is an online recruitment platform based in Makati City, Philippines. Founded in 2012, it connects job seekers and employers across various industries and job levels through its comprehensive job search services and innovative hiring solutions.

Four Eyes

Seed Round in 2014
Four Eyes is an online optical retailer based in the Philippines that provides a range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and computer glasses. The company emphasizes affordability and quality, serving Filipino consumers through its eCommerce platform. Four Eyes operates a Home Try-On feature, allowing customers to test selected pairs of glasses at home, as well as a Virtual Try-On feature on its website for a convenient online experience. By managing its own supply chain from assembly to delivery, Four Eyes ensures a streamlined process for delivering eyewear directly to customers.

ZAP Group

Venture Round in 2014
ZAP Group, Inc. is a company based in Pasig, Philippines, that specializes in developing customized loyalty programs for merchants. Founded in 2012, ZAP has empowered over 800 businesses to implement tailored loyalty solutions that can be delivered through physical cards or mobile platforms. Merchants are able to personalize the mechanics of their loyalty programs, which allows them to build a comprehensive database of members. This data can then be leveraged to create targeted promotions aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving sales.

Kalibrr

Seed Round in 2013
Kalibrr is an online recruitment platform based in Makati City, Philippines. Founded in 2012, it connects job seekers and employers across various industries and job levels through its comprehensive job search services and innovative hiring solutions.

ZAP Group

Seed Round in 2012
ZAP Group, Inc. is a company based in Pasig, Philippines, that specializes in developing customized loyalty programs for merchants. Founded in 2012, ZAP has empowered over 800 businesses to implement tailored loyalty solutions that can be delivered through physical cards or mobile platforms. Merchants are able to personalize the mechanics of their loyalty programs, which allows them to build a comprehensive database of members. This data can then be leveraged to create targeted promotions aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving sales.
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