Impact Pioneers Network

Overview

Impact Pioneers Network is an angel investing network in the Philippines that provides growth capital to local enterprises addressing social and environmental challenges. The network is a collaboration between Villgro Philippines and xchange, combining their decades of experience in impact investing to support high-potential Philippine enterprises through customized incubation, technical assistance, and investment readiness programs. Their members include high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and foundations committed to leveraging entrepreneurship to solve pressing social and environmental issues. The network focuses on sectors such as agriculture, education, affordable housing, healthcare, energy, and women's empowerment. They apply a gender lens in all aspects of their operations, from deal sourcing to due diligence to advisory services. Their vision is to fund 100 impact enterprises in the next five years, contributing to sustainable poverty reduction and building a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable Philippines. Impact Pioneers Network offers end-to-end deal closure services, including sourcing, investment, and reporting. They also provide learning services, taking members through a 10-week learn-by-doing impact investing journey with peer investors, and hold regular learning sessions on impact investing and related topics. Additionally, they offer networking opportunities, connecting members with local investors, global ecosystem players, and curated events to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Investment Focus

• Enterprises must be operating in the Philippines for at least a year
• Demonstrate impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Business must be registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Department of Trade and Industry, and Securities and Exchange Commission

Portfolio Companies