Buko Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingLehi Β· Pre-SeedβSeed
Investment thesis
Buko Ventures focuses on pre-revenue, pre-launch startups in the Philippines, aiming to unlock economic opportunity through technology and entrepreneurship. It writes small initial checks (P250k-500k) into founders with compelling ideas and the drive to build full-time, keeping investment terms simple. The firm is model-agnostic, backing both B2C and B2B businesses as well as non-traditional ventures like gaming, social media influencers, and content creators such as YouTubers and podcasters. It welcomes founders from any background, prioritizing energy, passion, and work ethic over experience, and is especially interested in founders based in provincial cities outside Metro Manila. Its funding may be sufficient alone or serve as launch capital to attract further investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ3Enterprise Software Γ2SaaS Γ2AgTech Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1E-commerce Γ1HR Tech Γ1Impact & Social Good Γ1
HQs:PhilippinesΓ3United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBetterteem is an AI-powered platform that analyzes employee experience and performance data from multiple systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS, LMS, CRM, productivity tools) to predict employee attrition risk and help organizations take proactive steps to reduce workforce churn.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHR TechBonifacio Global City, PH
ChatGenie deploys autonomous AI agents to automate customer support operations, achieving cost reductions through intelligent ticket classification and routing.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSouth San Francisco, US
A one-stop solution for hotel reservation needs (proptech).
Shipmates provides a platform for Philippine e-commerce merchants to book shipments with multiple courier partners through bulk uploads or Shopify integration.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMakati, PH
David Marquez(Founder/CTO)inJosh Supan(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Buko Ventures invest at?
- Buko Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Buko Ventures's typical check size?
- Buko Ventures typically writes checks of $4.5K β $9K.
- What sectors does Buko Ventures focus on?
- Buko Ventures focuses on Creator Economy, E-commerce, Gaming, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Social.
- Where is Buko Ventures located?
- Buko Ventures is headquartered in Lehi, PH.
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