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Top 7 Venture Capital Firms in Philippines (2026)

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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.

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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.

HeadquartersMakati, Manila, Philippines
Year Founded2021
FoundersConstantin Robertz, Lisa Cheng, Paulo Campos
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments28 (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.

HeadquartersMandaluyong, Cavite, Philippines
Year Founded2020
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments54 (13 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1
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3. Navegar

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.

HeadquartersMakati, Manila, Philippines
Year Founded2012
FoundersJavier Infante
Total Funding$197M
Average Check Size$30M
IndustriesHealthcare, Food & Beverage, E-Commerce, Supply Chain & Logistics, Fintech
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, Growth
Nº of Investments6 (5 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsCloudstaff, Great Deals E-Commerce, Taskus
Contact+63 2 808 4566
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4. AHG Lab

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.

HeadquartersManila, Manila, Philippines
Year Founded2020
FoundersJay Basco, Mark Kooijman, Patrick Llamoso, Rene Cuartero, Revianne Sesante, Ryan Llamoso
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments3 (3 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactadmin@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.

HeadquartersMakati, Manila, Philippines
Year Founded2019
FoundersInanc Balci, Inanc Balci, Kai Schmitz
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments12 (2 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1
Contactinanc@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.

HeadquartersMakati, Manila, Philippines
Year Founded2020
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments1
Nº of Exits
Contactconnect@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.

HeadquartersPasig, Rizal, Philippines
Year Founded2019
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments10 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits2
Contactcontact@jgdev.ph

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