917Ventures
Overview
917Ventures is a prominent corporate venture builder in the Philippines, dedicated to ideating, launching, accelerating, and scaling new businesses that aim to enhance the lives of Filipinos and the broader Southeast Asian region. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, it operates independently, leveraging Globe's extensive resources to foster innovation and growth across various sectors. The company's mission is to address consumer and business challenges through digital solutions, contributing to the development of a digital nation that is both loved and admired. The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as technology, telecommunications, digital health, e-commerce, and financial technology, among others. It primarily invests in seed to growth-stage companies, providing them with the necessary support to scale and succeed. 917Ventures emphasizes a startup mindset, combining it with best business-building practices to create solutions that deliver lasting value. This approach is exemplified by its flagship venture, GCash, a leading mobile payment service in the Philippines. With a diverse portfolio that includes companies like KonsultaMD, RUSH, Inquiro, and DeepSea, 917Ventures demonstrates a commitment to fostering innovation across various industries. The firm's philosophy centers on collaboration, care, connection, coaching, and celebration, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment for its ventures. By partnering with entities like Ayala Corporation and Gogoro, 917Ventures continues to drive sustainable and impactful business solutions in the region.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable operations
- Alignment with 917Ventures' mission and values
- Potential for significant impact in the Philippine and Southeast Asian markets
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does 917Ventures invest in?
917Ventures invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Retail, EdTech and FinTech, and is based in Nichols - Mckinley, Philippines. 917Ventures is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does 917Ventures invest at?
917Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does 917Ventures invest in?
917Ventures invests across Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Who are the partners at 917Ventures?
Team members listed for 917Ventures include Rase Eustaquio (Head of People (HR Head and Vice President)) and Margie Timoteo-Gatmaitan (Human Resources Business Partner).
What companies has 917Ventures invested in?
917Ventures's portfolio includes Gogoro, GCash, Rush, KonsultaMD, Inquiro, DeepSea, KodeGo and Pettr.
How do I contact 917Ventures?
917Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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