Category: Startups | Apps

Local startup to unveil ‘super app’ for all rental needs

Newsbytes.PH October 25, 2021

Homegrown mobile app Forent connects merchants to local renters at zero listing fee.

PH startup awarded 2 patents for online learning tech

Newsbytes.PH October 20, 2021

Local startup Apptitude has secured patents from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for two pioneering technologies – authentication and blockchain credential systems – for its homegrown online learning management system.

PTTC names first batch of startups for new incubation program

Newsbytes.PH September 29, 2021

The Push Start Business Incubation Program is a three-month program aimed at boosting local tech startups.

Japanese livestreaming app ’17Live’ rebrands, eyes PH market

Rafi Koteh September 25, 2021

17Live is zooming in on the Philippines due to its cultural similarities with the US and plans to build on the content and experience its gained with its established American audience as it pushes its expansion in the country.

Manila included in top Asian startup ecosystems in global startup report

Newsbytes.PH September 23, 2021

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 identified fintech and e-commerce as Manila’s ecosystem sub-sector strengths.

After getting unicorn status, Xendit firms up presence in PH

Newsbytes.PH September 16, 2021

Digital payment firm Xendit has signed up new partners in the Philippines in a bid to expand its operations in the country after raising $150 million Series C funding that elevated the company to a short-list of Southeast Asia unicorns.

Cloud communications firm launches startup program in PH, Asia Pacific

Newsbytes.PH September 14, 2021

Cloud communications firm Infobip has launched its Startup Tribe program in Asia Pacific, an initiative that has received significant interest from startups across all industries since its global launch in May 2021.

Top PH e-commerce experts share tips and tricks in new book

Rafi Koteh September 13, 2021

The country’s e-commerce leaders are featured in the new book, which aims to become a resource material for e-commerce newbies who want to figure out this new way of doing business.