Buko Ventures

Overview

Buko Ventures is an angel investment fund based in the Philippines, focusing on providing value-added funding to early-stage startups. The fund primarily invests in pre-revenue and pre-launch ventures, aiming to support founders with compelling business ideas and the drive to build successful businesses. Buko Ventures offers investments ranging from ₱250,000 to ₱500,000, with simple terms to allow founders to concentrate on business development. The fund's investment strategy is inclusive, welcoming various business models, including B2C and B2B. Buko Ventures is particularly interested in non-traditional ventures such as gaming, social media influencers, content creators, and other innovative business opportunities. The fund is also keen on supporting founders from provincial cities outside of Metro Manila, emphasizing the potential of technology and entrepreneurship to drive economic growth across the Philippines. Buko Ventures has a track record of investing in diverse sectors, including technology, e-commerce, gaming, healthcare, education, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and service industries. Their portfolio includes companies like Playdex, InterLeukin, Twala, and Cocotel. The fund's approach is to provide initial capital that can serve as the foundation for launching businesses and attracting additional investments for scaling operations.

Investment Focus

• Compelling business idea
• Founder readiness to build the business
• Open to various business models including B2C and B2B
• Interest in non-traditional ventures like gaming and content creation
• Located in the Philippines, including provincial cities outside Metro Manila

Portfolio Companies