The entry from the Philippines is Envirotech, a startup that collects single-use plastic (SUPs) and turns them into useful products such as school chairs.
Financial technology firm Xendit is doubling down on its investments for the Philippine market after recently raising $300 million from its Series D funding round which was announced back in May.
The Lufthansa Technik Philippines Startup Challenge has launched an open call for innovators, coders, designers, and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific region to develop new tech solutions for the aviation MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul) industry.
Spanish startup Jeff has announced that it will open 10 more laundry hubs this year as it seeks to expand its business model consisting of a physical laundry shop combined with an online platform and mobile app for home-delivery laundry.
The local business-to-business (B2B) startup company Packworks, a known platform that connects large consumer brands to thousands of micro-retailers or ‘sari-sari store owners’ in the Philippines, announced a successful Series A funding round led by end-to-end logistics provider Fast Group and the private equity and investment advisory firm CVC Capital Partners.
Rakuten Viber put the spotlight on two entrepreneurs during the recent Pinoy Dream Negosyo business pitch competition it hosted, showcasing the RaketPH and FoodPH channels on its platform that is used by micro, small and medium sized enterprise (MSME) owners to promote their products and services online.
Cryptocurrency marketplace Coexstar has announced it is launching a joint venture with First Shoshin Holdings Corp., a venture capital firmed funded by former lawmakers Jack Ponce-Enrile and Sally Ponce-Enrile.
The online food and grocery delivery platform Foodpanda has officially announced its exclusive and unlimited dine-in promos and discounts of up to 25% off for members of its rewards program Pandapro in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.
MSME-focused government programs were given the spotlight in the latest episode of Future Festival, a series of webinars and virtual conferences hosted by Shell Philippines where successful projects addressing mobility, communities and livelihood, STEM and youth, and energy take center stage.
