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.
Aiming to rekindle love of Philippine culture and history in the nation’s learners, young Filipino indie game developer Audrey Stinson is set to launch her mobile game called Galà later this year.
Local fintech startup First Circle said its Project Finder can help SMEs break into B2G (business-to-government) operations through a free and searchable database of government contracts.
UnaCash, the credit-based app introduced by financing firm Digido Finance Corp. in December last year, is setting its sights on driving growth opportunities within the Filipino financial products and services market and will soon be introducing new features and capabilities in its mobile platform that can cater to a wider range of customers.
The ADVanCE incubation program’s first ever Demo Day on Wednesday, June 22, featured six socially-conscious start-ups which pitched their profitability, new products, and plans to scale in the hopes of gaining partners and investors.
