If you're raising in the Philippines in 2025, the fastest path is not "spray the deck at every investor in SEA." It's: pick the 10–20 firms that (1) actually invest in PH, (2) match your stage, and (3) have earned founder trust locally—then run a tight outreach + intro strategy.

Below is a curated list of 9 of the most active, reputable Philippines-based (or PH-anchored) investors you can realistically build a relationship with in 2025—with what they want, how they invest, and how to pitch them.

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1) How to find the right investors in the Philippines

Start with a "fit filter" (5 minutes)

Use this checklist before you ever send a deck:

Stage fit

Pre-seed/seed investors behave very differently from Series A/B funds.
In PH, many "institutional" investors are strongest at pre-seed → seed or seed → Series A.

Philippines commitment (not "SEA tourism")

Prioritize funds that explicitly say they invest in PH, run programs in PH, or publish PH ecosystem work.
These signals show real focus, not occasional deals.
Examples: PH-focused funds raising PH vehicles, running accelerator cohorts, or partnering with government matching programs. (BusinessWorld)

Your wedge: PH-first vs PH-as-launchpad

Some investors love "win PH first," others want "PH + regional expansion" early.
Don't guess—tailor your narrative: "We dominate PH distribution now, then expand to Indonesia/Thailand next."

Value-add fit

Corporate venture / venture builders can unlock distribution (telco, bank, retail, logistics).
Angels can move faster, help with early exec hiring, and open local enterprise doors. (917Ventures)

Your round dynamics

If you're doing a small pre-seed, you want: speed + conviction + clean terms.
If you're doing seed/Series A, you want: follow-on capacity + signaling.

Build a "PH investor ladder" (what great founders do)

Pre-seed: angels + accelerators + venture builders
Seed: top local seed funds + PH-anchored institutional funds
Series A: local leaders + a couple of regional/global funds (only once metrics justify it)

This is how you avoid the classic failure mode: a "fancy" investor says yes emotionally but can't lead, can't follow, and can't help you win locally.

2) Top 9 active investors in the Philippines (2025) — detailed founder guide

1) Kaya Founders

Why they're on the list: One of the most visibly active early-stage VCs in PH right now, with a fresh fund close in 2025 and clear vehicles by stage. (BusinessWorld)

Stage / checks: Pre-seed through Series A. Reporting suggests ~$100k–$500k range depending on stage/vehicle. (e27)

What they like: Early conviction on Filipino/SEA founders, sharp execution, category-creating ambition. Their Fund II structure is explicitly built to support founders from "day 0" into scaling. (BusinessWorld)

How to win them: Show a crisp "why now" + your first distribution engine (B2B channels, partnerships, viral loops, etc.). Bonus points if you can explain why this business becomes inevitable in PH first.

2) Foxmont Capital Partners

Why they're on the list: A flagship "institutional" PH venture name, with Fund III first close at $30M in 2025—strong activity signal. (TNGlobal)

Stage: Seed to Series A / early growth. They're positioned as a core partner for PH startups bridging into larger rounds. (DGGF)

What they like: "Hidden pearls" / asymmetric opportunities in the PH market, teams that can execute locally and then attract regional capital. (DGGF)

How to win them: Bring real traction evidence (cohorts, churn, CAC→payback, enterprise pilots), and a credible plan for follow-on readiness (metrics that will unlock regional Series A+).

3) Kickstart Ventures (including ACTIVE Fund exposure)

Why they're on the list: Widely recognized as one of the most influential PH corporate VCs. Manages multiple funds and is tied to major PH conglomerate backing. (Kickstart Ventures)

Stage: Early to growth. The ACTIVE Fund is positioned as a very large PH-origin VC vehicle. (Kickstart Ventures)

What they like: Tech that can scale sustainably and (often) benefits from partnerships across large incumbents (telco, fintech, etc.). (Kickstart Ventures)

How to win them: Pitch the partnership surface area: "Here's how we plug into large distribution," plus the operational maturity to execute that partnership.

4) Gobi-Core Philippine Fund

Why they're on the list: A PH-anchored fund with deep regional network—explicitly headquartered in Manila and active in ecosystem-building in 2025. (Gobi-Core Philippine Fund)

Stage: Seed to Series A-style early-stage investing (varies by deal). (Gobi-Core Philippine Fund)

Notable edge: They've been accredited as a Co-Investment Partner for the Philippine government's Startup Venture Fund matching framework. This signals ecosystem legitimacy + capital leverage. (Gobi-Core Philippine Fund)

How to win them: Show you can become a local champion and expand via regional playbooks. Be very clear on: market entry sequencing, partnerships, and "why you win" in the archipelago reality (fragmentation + logistics + payments).

5) IdeaSpace Ventures

Why they're on the list: One of the most established PH ecosystem platforms—mix of VC + accelerator + multiple vehicles. (ideaspace.vc) Stage / programs:

Accelerator: invests $10k for 1% (per their stated program terms) (ideaspace.vc)
HALO Fund: targets seed to pre-Series A, with $150k–$300k check sizes (ideaspace.vc)

What they like: Startups that can benefit from strategic synergies in large PH business groups (health, fintech, logistics, mobility, etc.). (ideaspace.vc)

How to win them: If you're early, apply through their structured paths. If you're later, show traction + a clear plan for strategic pilots.

6) 917Ventures

Why they're on the list: A major PH venture builder—less "classic VC," more "build + scale ventures," with deep corporate backing. (917Ventures)

Stage: Very early to growth via venture-building + partnerships. Great if you want operators + platform leverage, not just a check. (PR Newswire)

What they like: Products that can ride corporate distribution rails (telco/consumer/fintech adjacency). (PR Newswire)

How to win them: Pitch it like a joint execution plan: "Here's how we launch fast with your assets, and what we need from you."

7) JG Digital Equity Ventures (JGDEV)

Why they're on the list: Corporate venture capital arm of JG Summit—strong strategic capital and enterprise adjacency in PH. (JG Summit Holdings)

Stage / focus: Tech startups that can plug into the conglomerate's strategic priorities (commerce, logistics, fintech adjacency, etc.). (JG Summit Holdings)

How to win them: Show a clear strategic match: procurement path, pilot structure, business unit ROI, and timeline. For CVCs, "cool tech" is less important than "deployable tech."

8) Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN)

Why they're on the list: One of the most visible PH angel networks. Great for pre-seed and for founders who need early believers + mentorship. (MAIN.PH)

Stage: Angels / earliest institutional bridge. Often best when you're pre-product-market-fit but have a credible team + thesis. (MAIN.PH)

How to win them: Be unusually clear about the first 90 days after funding: what the money buys, the milestones, and how you de-risk the core bet.

9) ADB Ventures (Asian Development Bank venture arm, based in Metro Manila)

Why they're on the list: High-reputation institution with a mandate that overlaps strongly with climate, inclusion, and impact tech. Explicitly active and Manila-based per ecosystem tracking. (ADB Ventures -)

Stage / thesis: Early-stage venture for climate and impact tech across emerging Asia. (ADB Ventures -)

How to win them: If you touch climate/adaptation, sustainable supply chains, fintech inclusion, or "impact tech," you should tailor your pitch around measurable outcomes + scalable deployment.

3) Five quick tips for pitching Philippine investors (that actually move the needle)

Make your "PH wedge" obvious Don't just say "SEA market." Say: "We win Metro Manila first via X channel, then expand to Cebu/Davao, then SEA." PH investors want to know you understand local distribution reality.
Lead with proof of execution Even tiny signals matter: LOIs, pilots, weekly active usage, retention curves, gross margin trajectory, payback period. Anything showing you're not just smart, you're shipping.
Explain your go-to-market like a machine In PH, the best companies often win on distribution (partnerships, communities, enterprise channels) more than pure product novelty.
Pre-empt "follow-on risk" Tell them who could lead the next round and what metrics unlock that. This is especially important if you're raising seed in a market where Series A is selective.
Ask for a specific next step Don't end with "Would love your thoughts." End with:

"If we hit X by March 2026, would you consider leading?"
"Can we set up a partner intro to [telco/bank/logistics] to validate this channel?"

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Conclusion

Raising in the Philippines in 2025 requires matching your stage, thesis, and local market understanding to the right investors. The investors on this list are actively deploying capital, but they're selective.

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