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Gobi is moving to one home on Facebook.Over the coming weeks, the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund page will gradually phase ou...
20/01/2026

Gobi is moving to one home on Facebook.

Over the coming weeks, the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund page will gradually phase out as all regional updates transition to our main Gobi Partners page. Follow us there to stay connected with our latest portfolio news, fund milestones, and ecosystem stories across all regions — One Gobi, one page.

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As 2025 comes to an end, a clearer picture is emerging of how the Philippine startup ecosystem is evolving.Philippine St...
17/12/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, a clearer picture is emerging of how the Philippine startup ecosystem is evolving.

Philippine Startup Week marked the culmination of the progress built throughout 2025. From funding rounds raised by local startups, to events mounted and partnerships formed, the week reflected what becomes possible when the ecosystem moves together.

To capture the state of the ecosystem at this point in time, Gobi Partners released the Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: The Next Wave of Innovation. The report provides a holistic view of the landscape, highlighting where the Philippines stands among its Southeast Asian peers and how local founders are navigating today’s environment.

During the most recent Philippine Startup Week, we:
🔵 Established points of collaboration with government for local capital formation and the creation of relevant initiatives through the signing of MOUs with National Development Company (NDC) & Department of Information and Communications Technology
🔵 Recognised founders and the progress their startups have made along the way at the KMC Startup Awards
🔵 Engaged with Philippine startup founders across different stages at the Investor Matching and Demo Day event by Founders Launchpad and Xendit
🔵 Mentored future startup founders creating innovative solutions for nation-building at the Breaking Enigma Hackathon by NDC

Here’s a closer look at how these engagements unfolded throughout the week.

📘 Read the Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: The Next Wave of Innovation: bit.ly/phecosystemreport2025
🇵🇭 Explore the Philippine Startup Database: bit.ly/PhilippineStartupDatabase

Climate innovations are crucial to the future of society. This past November 25, 2025, , together with non-profit organi...
03/12/2025

Climate innovations are crucial to the future of society.

This past November 25, 2025, , together with non-profit organization .earth, co-hosted the official launch of (I4C) at The Astbury in Makati. The gathering brought together over 20 climate investors, policy advisors, and founders to explore emerging opportunities in areas such as regenerative agriculture and climate tech deployment across the Philippines.

Conversations pointed to a shared priority: building the conditions for climate solutions to take root and scale in the Philippines. Participants discussed what it will take to strengthen the pipeline – whether through better financing pathways, clearer policy signals, or stronger collaboration across sectors.

“As a community in the Philippines, we will be creating a roadmap,” said I4C Ambassador for Manila and Gobi Partners (Gobi-Core Philippine Fund) Partner Carlo Chen-Delantar. “The goal here is to have the most authentic data-driven sentiment of where investors are towards climate in the Philippines.”

The event also included perspectives from policymakers like Rep. Brian Poe Llamanzares; investors from firms such as Omtse Ventures, , and ; and ecosystem builders working on grassroots and market-level climate initiatives.

Read more about the event here: https://sustina.earth/investors-for-climate-i4c-in-manila/

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Climate innovations are crucial to the future of society. This past November 25, 2025, , together with non-profit organi...
03/12/2025

Climate innovations are crucial to the future of society.

This past November 25, 2025, , together with non-profit organization .earth, co-hosted the official launch of in Manila at The Astbury in Makati City. The gathering brought together over 20 climate investors, policy advisors, and founders to explore emerging opportunities in areas such as regenerative agriculture and climate tech deployment across the Philippines.

Conversations pointed to a shared priority: building the conditions for climate solutions to take root and scale in the Philippines. Participants discussed what it will take to strengthen the pipeline – whether through better financing pathways, clearer policy signals, or stronger collaboration across sectors.

“As a community in the Philippines, we will be creating a roadmap,” said I4C Ambassador for Manila and Gobi Partners (Gobi-Core Philippine Fund) Partner Carlo Chen-Delantar. “The goal here is to have the most authentic data-driven sentiment of where investors are towards climate in the Philippines.”

The event also included perspectives from policymakers like Rep. Brian Poe Llamanzares; investors from firms such as Omtse Ventures, , and ; and ecosystem builders working on grassroots and market-level climate initiatives.

Read more about the event here: https://sustina.earth/investors-for-climate-i4c-in-manila/

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Behind every competitive startup economy is a quiet force that matters just as much as founders and funding: institution...
27/11/2025

Behind every competitive startup economy is a quiet force that matters just as much as founders and funding: institutional alignment. That is what turns early momentum into lasting national competitiveness.

Over the past years, Gobi Partners has been working closely with the Philippine government to help strengthen the foundations of the local startup economy. Last November 12–13, this collaboration was formalised through two national-level partnerships designed to support founders across capital formation, skills, and regional development.

The first MOU, signed with the National Development Company under General Manager Saturnino Mejia and Assistant General Manager Alewijn Ong, strengthens support for the Philippine Innovation Hub and advances programmes for innovation, financial inclusion, and regional founder development. The partnership also involves NDC exploring an investment into Gobi Partners to strengthen local capital formation.

A second MOU with the Department of Information and Communications Technology under Secretary Henry Aguda, Undersecretary Leandro Angelo Aguirre, and Assistant Secretary Atty. Celine Dee focuses on nationwide capacity building, employability, and talent development to support founders and startups across all regions.

As the ecosystem matures, the work ahead is no longer just about accelerating startups. It is about strengthening the institutions, partnerships, and capital pipelines that will define the Philippines’ innovation trajectory for the next decade.

Read more about the partnerships here:
https://gobicore.vc/gobi-partners-ndc-and-dict-forge-alliances-to-strengthen-the-philippines-startup-ecosystem/

A thriving startup ecosystem depends on coordinated work across funding, policy, talent, and community support. The orga...
17/11/2025

A thriving startup ecosystem depends on coordinated work across funding, policy, talent, and community support. The organisations in this map represent the key groups that continue to shape the direction and pace of Philippine innovation.

As Philippine Startup Week 2025 concludes, the spotlight turns to the collective momentum driving the ecosystem’s next stage.

📘 Read the Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: The Next Wave of Innovation: bit.ly/phecosystemreport2025
🇵🇭Explore the Philippine Startup Database: bit.ly/PhilippineStartupDatabase

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE AI MOVEMENT!Registration for the Alibaba Cloud PH AI Hackathon 2025 is now extended to November ...
13/11/2025

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE AI MOVEMENT!

Registration for the Alibaba Cloud PH AI Hackathon 2025 is now extended to November 14!

What’s waiting for you?

✅ Build & compete with 150+ of PH’s top builders
✅ Win big: ₱50,000 cash prize, exclusive Alibaba Cloud credits, official certifications, and real opportunities
✅ Solve real problems in FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, and smart cities — with mentorship from industry leaders
✅ Connect, collaborate, and co-create — this is where the next wave of PH AI talent rises!

Date: November 19–20 | 9AM–6PM
Venue: Innovatrium, Miriam College

🎟️ Free to join. Zero cost. Unlimited potential.

Secure your spot before the deadline: https://www.alibabacloud.com/en/developer/phillipines-hackathon?_p_lc=1

Tag your hacker squad. Let’s make history — together.

Deal value in the Philippine startup ecosystem declined by 32%, while deal count fell by 54%, reflecting a more selectiv...
13/11/2025

Deal value in the Philippine startup ecosystem declined by 32%, while deal count fell by 54%, reflecting a more selective and cautious investment climate. These shifts point to tighter capital allocation and a greater focus on fundamentals. 

The latest funding trends offer a clearer view of where investor confidence is moving and what conditions startups must navigate in the year ahead.

📘 Learn more about it by reading the Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: The Next Wave of Innovation: bit.ly/phecosystemreport2025
🇵🇭 Explore the Philippine Startup Database: bit.ly/PhilippineStartupDatabase

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