Finding the right investor in the Philippines is getting easier as the local startup scene continues to grow. A mix of new and established funds are actively looking for companies to back.
For example, ADB Ventures has made over 50 investments since 2020, while Kaya Founders has backed nearly 30 companies. These firms, along with others, are helping shape the next generation of businesses.
Below is our list of the best 7 VC firms in Philippines.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →Kaya Founders provides capital and hands-on support to pre-seed and seed stage startups across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Led by a team of experienced operators, they have backed visionary founders building companies like the popular live-streaming app Kumu.
| Headquarters | Makati, Manila, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Constantin Robertz, Lisa Cheng, Paulo Campos |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 28 (7 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
As the venture arm of the Asian Development Bank, ADB Ventures invests in seed and early-stage startups across Asia and the Pacific. The firm focuses on companies developing impact technology solutions that contribute to the region's Sustainable Development Goals.
| Headquarters | Mandaluyong, Cavite, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 54 (13 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
As a private equity fund dedicated solely to the Philippines, Navegar provides growth capital to established businesses. The firm offers deep operational and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies, which include the outsourcing giant TaskUs, to help them scale.
| Headquarters | Makati, Manila, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Javier Infante |
| Total Funding | $197M |
| Average Check Size | $30M |
| Industries | Healthcare, Food & Beverage, E-Commerce, Supply Chain & Logistics, Fintech |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, Growth |
| Nº of Investments | 6 (5 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 1 (1 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Cloudstaff, Great Deals E-Commerce, Taskus |
| Contact | +63 2 808 4566 |
AHG Lab operates as one of the largest independent venture builders in the Philippines, focusing on early-stage and seed startups. Their hands-on approach provides comprehensive strategic, commercial, and tech support, freeing founders to concentrate on growing their business.
| Headquarters | Manila, Manila, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Jay Basco, Mark Kooijman, Patrick Llamoso, Rene Cuartero, Revianne Sesante, Ryan Llamoso |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 3 (3 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | admin@ahglab.com / 632 8359 2428 |
Crestone Venture Capital backs early-stage Fintech entrepreneurs in emerging markets across Asia, South America, and Africa. They specialize in areas like embedded finance and financial infrastructure, offering hands-on operational and financial support to help companies grow.
| Headquarters | Makati, Manila, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Inanc Balci, Inanc Balci, Kai Schmitz |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 12 (2 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
| Contact | inanc@crestone.vc |
Qatalyst Ventures supports early-stage pioneers in the Philippines, focusing on ventures that merge social impact with profitability. By fostering a community of founders, they help launch companies designed to create lasting positive change in society.
| Headquarters | Makati, Manila, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 1 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | connect@qatalystventures.com |
As the digital ventures arm of conglomerate JG Summit, JG Digital Equity Ventures invests in early to mid-stage startups across Southeast Asia. They provide capital to help new digital businesses scale and establish a presence in the region.
| Headquarters | Pasig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 10 (1 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Contact | contact@jgdev.ph |