Kaya Founders
Venture capitalMakati · Pre-Seed–Series A · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kaya Founders backs early-stage founders building impactful, enduring technology companies in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The firm sees the Philippines as underinvested and underserved despite Southeast Asia's rise as an investment hotspot driven by a growing digital economy, favorable demographics, and an expanding consumer market. It aims to capitalize on the country's emerging middle class, increasing digitization, and shifting consumer and business behaviors to seed the next generation of Filipino companies and bring local talent to the global stage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Kaya Founders went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 35 of 50 portfolio companiesSaaS ×15Fintech ×14Consumer ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7E-commerce ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Marketplaces ×3
HQs:Philippines×15Indonesia×3Singapore×3Hong Kong×1United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 14 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×53 founders×24+ founders×2
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 47 dated
Advance provides working capital credit lines and disbursement solutions to help businesses maintain cash flow, along with financial wellness products aimed at supporting employees' financial security.
Fintech
Co-investorsAccionIntegra PartnersNext Billion Capital PartnersOyster VenturesFoxmont Capital Partners
Baskit provides distribution technology, operational support (logistics, warehousing, last-mile delivery, merchandising), and embedded working capital for fast-growth consumer brands in sectors like FMCG and beauty/personal care.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSouth Tangerang, ID
Yoonjung Yi(Founder)
Co-investors1982 VenturesBetatron Venture GroupCento VenturesForge Ventures
Co-investorsIgnite House of Innovation
Company founded by Jodie Zeng, Minic Li, and Jiao Wen
Edge Tutor operates an online tutoring platform that connects businesses and learners with certified tutors across grade levels, offering flexible pay-per-lesson and part-time or full-time options.
EdTechMarketplaces
Co-investorsIdeaspace VenturesFoxmont Capital Partners
Etaily is an e-commerce enablement platform that builds and manages a portfolio of beauty, health, wellness, and lifestyle brands, handling operations, marketplace and D2C management, digital marketing, demand planning, and data analytics across major online channels.
E-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSingapore, SG
Alexander F(Founder)Alexander F.(Founder)in
Co-investorsGobi PartnersFoxmont Capital Partners
First Mate Technologies is a software development agency that builds MVPs, provides fractional CTO and embedded engineering teams, staff augmentation, and AI/ML product work for early-stage and growth tech startups.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkManila, PH
Mark(CEO & CTO)
Fr8Labs provides an AI connector for freight and logistics operators that lets them query their own operational and financial data (such as gross profit, AR, AP, and SG&A) in plain English through an AI assistant, with read-only access scoped to their own data.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsVenturra
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersTNBAura
Company founded by Juca Lacsina
GoRocky is an online men's health platform in the Philippines offering discreet, doctor-guided telehealth treatments for conditions such as weight management, hair loss, and erectile dysfunction.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Kiyanusch Braun(Co-founder)Joaqui Palaña(Co-founder)
Co-investorsIdeaspace VenturesIgnite House of InnovationIntegra Partners
Fintech platform helping a new generation of investors build wealth in the Philippines
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersTNBAura
Kindred provides healthcare services for women across different life stages.
FemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsCapria VenturesIntegra Partners
Kita builds a document processing and credit assessment layer that converts messy real-world financial files into credit assessments underwriters can act on, keeping the lending decision with human staff.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSilicon Valley, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorGolden Gate VenturesAltara Ventures
Kravers is a cloud kitchen operator in the Philippines that develops food and delivery-oriented meal products for high-frequency delivery customers ordering at home.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersQuest Ventures
LenderLink operates a credit data exchange in the Philippines that lets lenders, collection agencies, and credit bureaus share and access consumer credit records through a single consent-driven API.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investorsITERATIVEManila Angel Investors Network
Locad operates a distributed logistics and fulfillment network with an order management system that connects to brands' sales channels for inventory tracking, order processing, and multi-carrier shipping.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSingapore, SG
Co-investorsFEBE VenturesReefknot InvestmentsFoxmont Capital Partners
Mobee was a mobile app that is permanently shutting down on July 31, 2026 after 13 years of operation.
Consumer
Co-investorsLaunchCapital1982 Ventures
Mobee is an Indonesian consumer service provider that offers customer support channels for handling client complaints and suggestions.
Consumer
Co-investors1982 VenturesLaunchCapital
Mochi is a billing and collections platform for Filipino businesses and enterprises that creates invoices, collects payments through channels like GCash, Maya, QR PH, credit card, and bank transfer, and automates recurring billing.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital Partners
Netbank is a Philippine rural bank regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that offers Banking-as-a-Service, letting fintechs and corporates embed banking services such as accounts, payments, loans, and cards into their platforms.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsAltara VenturesOak Drive venturesBEENEXTJanuary Capital
Co-investorsIgnite House of InnovationForge Ventures
Offramp was a crypto-native USD account, card and payout platform for Latin American freelancers; it is winding down through 2026.
Co-investors57Blocks Capital6th Man VenturesCoinbase VenturesITERATIVEBlockchain Founders Fund
OneLot provides inventory financing loans to used car dealerships, lending up to 80% of a vehicle's value with repayment upon sale.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMobility & TransportationSaaSMakati, PH
Harm-Julian Schumacher(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccion468 CapitalCrestone Venture CapitalEverywhere VenturesSeedstars
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalCitta CapitalDEPO VenturesEntrepreneur VenturesInsta Ventures37 Angels
PayMongo is a payment processing platform serving Filipino businesses of all sizes, offering payment solutions, disbursements, lending, and subscription management.
E-commerceFintechSaaSTaguig, PH
Luis Sia(Founder)inJaime Hing III(Director)Eddie Francis Cesar Plaza(Executive Officer, Director)Alejandro Luis Sia(Director)Jojo Malolosin
BoardLawson Emanuel(Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorICCP Venture PartnersIgnite House of InnovationBedrock CapitalGlobal Founders CapitalJam Fund+1 more
PCX Markets operates a transparent marketplace and registry for plastic responsibility credits, connecting companies with accredited, third-party audited plastic waste recovery projects.
Circular EconomyClimate TechMarketplaces
Peddlr is a Philippine software company offering a mobile business management app for micro and small merchants in Southeast Asia.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Nel LaygoQueenie Rayos
Co-investors500 GlobalFoxmont Capital PartnersIgnite House of InnovationVulpes Ventures
Pemo offers physical and virtual corporate cards powered by Mastercard, along with real-time expense management and AI-powered expense categorization that syncs with accounting systems.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Saed Ghoraniin
Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersCherry VenturesShorooq PartnersAntler
ProTech provides device protection plans and repair services covering accidental and liquid damage for consumer electronics from brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Infinix, and Tecno.
ConsumerHardwareInsurTech
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital Partners
Pure Culture is a Philippine skincare brand offering microbiome-friendly, toxin-free products such as serums, crèmes, facial oils, and gua sha tools for oily, acne-prone, dry, and sensitive skin.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Angel Aquino(Co-founder)
RuralNet is an insurance technology company offering a digital insurance distribution platform that digitizes the insurance process for providers and consumers in the Philippines.
FintechInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersRazor Capital
Semaai operates a marketplace app for the agriculture sector, serving farm supply stores (toko tani) and farmer groups with features such as a deferred payment system to help stock agricultural inputs.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFintech
Co-investorsMyAsiaVCAccion Venture LabBEENEXTCyberAgent CapitalSurgeAccion+2 more
Sourcy is an AI-powered global sourcing platform that helps brands discover products, validate suppliers, and move ideas into production, combining technology with supplier relationships and human expertise.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHong Kong, HK
Karl Chan(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsNazcaPKSHA Technology Capital
Tala provides a mobile lending platform built for thin-file borrowers in informal economies, using a data engine trained on lending performance data across millions of customers to underwrite loans.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsRadicle ImpactBEENEXTBoxGroupGolden Gate VenturesY Combinator
Toki is a loyalty platform for Shopify merchants offering points, memberships, referrals, cashback, and community modules to increase repeat purchases and customer engagement.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersThe Venture CollectiveMaC Venture Capital
Tyger Brands sells pet products in the Philippines, including Dr.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsOak Drive venturesVynn Capital
Zaapi provides a unified customer communication platform that consolidates conversations from channels like websites, Facebook, Instagram, Email, Shopify, and TikTok Shop into one helpdesk inbox.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investors1982 VenturesFlourish Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTala · americanbazaaronline.com · Aug 24, 2026
Advance · citybiz.co · Aug 10, 2026
Pemo · zawya.com · Aug 4, 2026
Netbank · open-conversations.org · Apr 23, 2026
Baskit · fintechnews.id · Apr 21, 2026
OneLot · impactalpha.com · Nov 18, 2025
PayMongo · bworldonline.com · Mar 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kaya Founders made?
- Kaya Founders has 40 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Kaya Founders invest at?
- Kaya Founders invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Kaya Founders's typical check size?
- Kaya Founders typically writes checks of $150K – $500K.
- What sectors does Kaya Founders focus on?
- Kaya Founders focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Consumer, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kaya Founders located?
- Kaya Founders is headquartered in Makati, PH.
- Does Kaya Founders lead rounds?
- Kaya Founders typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Kaya Founders co-invest with?
- Kaya Founders most often shares deals with Foxmont Capital Partners, Accion, Ignite House of Innovation, among 43 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamKaya Founders' Ray Alimurung | MBC Leading Women Series
Makati Business Club · Ray Alimurung
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Co-investors · 18
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.
BCV Labs is the platform and hands-on support arm of Bain Capital Ventures, providing portfolio founders with go-to-market strategy, brand development, hiring assistance, and customer introductions.
Gradient is a seed-stage venture fund focused on backing founders building artificial intelligence companies, providing hands-on support as builders and mentors.
Stellar Capital invests in founders building software, internet, and technology companies.
Abstract is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm managing $1.8 billion in assets, investing in seed and early-stage companies across all sectors.
Uncorrelated Ventures invests in infrastructure software
Chemistry is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by investors with backgrounds at Bessemer, a16z, and Index, focused on backing founders from the earliest stages.
Commerce Ventures is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs building platforms for the future of retail and financial services.
Exponent is co-founded by two operators who were early revenue and growth leaders at multiple breakout fintech companies like Plaid, Ramp, Robinhood, and Stytch, and most of their returns flow to nonprofit endowments and hospitals for scholarships, research, and pediatric healthcare rather than traditional wealthy investors. They keep an unusually small portfolio of just a few companies per year while writing lead checks and providing hands-on go-to-market support through their operator network, focusing on companies that rewire financial and data infrastructure in legacy industries.
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firstminute capital is an early-stage European venture fund that backs founders at inception, providing the first institutional cheque into companies building global technology across AI and deep tech.
▶6 more co-investors
Vera EquityQuona CapitalKindred CapitalNorrsken VCGanas VenturesFuture Africa
Firms observed investing alongside Kaya Founders, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Kaya Founders's recorded portfolio.
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