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Kickstart Ventures

Manila · Series A–Series C · 21 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm supports innovations that aim to create a better and inclusive future through three tailored investment funds designed to serve today's visionaries.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Series C
HQ
Manila, PH
Founded
2012
Tracked investments
5

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website
Dan Siazon· Founder & Managing Partnerin
Minette Navarrete· President & Managing Partnerin
Bit Santos· Partner, Portfolio Operationsin
Jecky Pelaez· Partner, Legal and Compliancein
Joan Yao· General Partnerin
Mike Maté· General Partnerin
Mick Aguirre· Principal, Strategy & Sustainabilityin
Bianca Ahorro· Strategic Partnerships Sr. Associatein
Carmina Reapor· Financial Planning and Accounting Directorin
Celina Durante· Head of Communicationsin
Jan Kendrick Ong· Investment Senior Associatein
Janis Nolasco· Office Managerin
Janna Legere· Investment Analystin
Jed Zafra· Portfolio Development Associatein
Jedidiah Villanueva· People Associatein
Jerome Zapata· Human Resources Directorin
Loren Laroco· Finance Specialistin
Marrione Camacho· Strategic Partnerships Directorin
Monica Sugay· Strategy, Investor Relations & Insights Senior Associatein
Pia Angeli Bernal· Strategic Partnerships Managerin
Yani Venturanza· Marketing & Communications Associatein

What they invest in

from 5 of 5 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×2Fintech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Creator Economy ×1Enterprise Software ×1HR Tech ×1

HQs:Philippines×2Canada×1United Kingdom×1

Investments · 5 tracked

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Kalibrrkalibrr.comin𝕏

Kalibrr is a job marketplace platform that connects job seekers with employers across the Philippines. The platform facilitates recruitment and employment opportunities across various sectors and experience levels.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMakati, PH

Paul Rivera(Founder/CEO)inDanny Castonguay(Founder)inDexter Ligot-Gordon(Founder/COO)in

NextPaynextpay.worldin𝕏

NextPay provides payment infrastructure for businesses and platforms in the Philippines, enabling payouts, invoicing, bill collection, and embedded payment workflows across local payment rails and banking networks.

FintechMakati, PH

Don Pansacola(Founder)inAldrich Tan(Founder)in

Quickturequickture.com

Quickture is an AI-powered video editing tool that uses computer vision to automatically analyze footage, generate summaries, identify b-roll and faces, and suggest edits for faster post-production workflows. It integrates with professional editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer for broadcasters and streaming platforms.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Sprout.aisprout.aiin

Sprout.ai provides AI-powered software to insurance companies for intelligent decision-making, helping them reduce costs, improve customer experience, and support growth. The company serves insurers globally with solutions spanning multiple insurance products.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSLondon, GB

Roi Amir(CEO)

SRTXsrtxlabs.comin𝕏

SRTX develops materials and software tools for textile manufacturing, with an initial product line of hosiery made from high-strength polymers.

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsMontreal, CA

Katherine Homuth(Founder/CEO)in

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Kickstart Ventures invest at?
Kickstart Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
What sectors does Kickstart Ventures focus on?
Kickstart Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Kickstart Ventures located?
Kickstart Ventures is headquartered in Manila, PH.

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