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A big thanks to all our friends and guests that attended the event, “Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila” at the Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge in the Manila, Philippines, proudly hosted by us at Ascend Angels (by NonPublic) and Singapore Global Network.

During the Philippine Startup Week, we gathered our friends from different funds to talk about the Philippine startup ecosystem, their outlook on the market, and their fund strategy. 

Again, a big thank you to our friends:
- Patricia Sosrodjojo from Seedstars
- Visa Kannan from Saison Capital
- Jason Ramirez from Kickstart Ventures
- Franco Varona from Foxmont Capital Partners
- Alyssa Chen from AppWorks
- Adriel Yong 👋🏻 from Ascend Angels & Orvel Ventures
- David B. from TNB AURA
- Winchell Wong, CPA from Gentree Fund
 - Alexandria Agbayani Gentry from Integra Partners
- Jeremy Au 区汉辉 from Monk's Hill Ventures
- Jomo Filart from Openspace

Our audience had the opportunity to learn more about different funds, network, and make new friends. We hope to see you again in our future events – stay tuned!

Amidst a busy Philippines Startup Week, Ascend Angels hosted “Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila” with Singapore Global Network and DJ Justin Gorriceta-Banusing 

From insights to the growth of the Philippines population, mobile adoption and ecommece growth, I learnt a great amount from the sharings of the various local and regional funds on the challenges and opportunities in building in such an exciting market. Special thanks to our following friends for gamely making time to share about their fund’s outlook of the Philippines market:

- Jeremy Au 区汉辉 from Monk's Hill Ventures 
- Patricia Sosrodjojo from Seedstars   
- Visa Kannan from Saison Capital 
- Jason Ramirez from Kickstart Ventures 
- Franco Varona from Foxmont Capital Partners 
- Alyssa Chen from AppWorks  
- David Bonifacio from TNB AURA 
- Winchell Wong, CPA from Gentree Fund 
 - Alexandria Agbayani Gentry from Integra Partners 
- Jomo from Openspace  

Looking forward to continuing many of these conversations in the next few days at Geeks On A Beach organized by Tina Amper   

Orvel Ventures Milan Reinartz Mohan Belani Cheng Wei Ng Lina X.  Tim Werner Chelsie Cay Dennis Peters

Excited to be heading back to the Philippines next week ! 

Happy to share that I'll be a speaker at the Main Summit of PHSW23, the Sinigang Valley Conference. Proudly presented by QBO Innovation Hub, AHG Lab, Kaya Founders, Foxmont Capital, and the Sinigang Valley Association, this conference brings together industry leaders to delve into discussions about ongoing initiatives within the ecosystem, all geared towards empowering Filipino entrepreneurs.

Join me and other visionaries as we shape the future of startup and innovation! Save the date for Nov 21 and secure your tickets for the Sinigang Valley Conference at www.phstartupweek.com. 

We'll also be participating in "Request for Startups, Regional VCs in Manila" organized by Ascend Angels on Tuesday Nov 21. A great opportunity for founders to meet many top regional funds looking to invest in the Philippines. 

Afterwards, we will be heading off to Geeks On A Beach where Patricia Sosrodjojo and I will be participating in panels to share more about our investment thesis as well as discussing key themes and trends. 

Hope to see you there !

Seedstars is back in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 

The team is excited to reconnect with the dynamic local entrepreneurs of Manila and Bohol at next week’s #PHSW2023. Catch us at the following events: 
🥂 Startup-VC Happy Hour 
November 20, 2023, 6PM - 9PM 
Keepers Bar, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila 
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/azzppofa

🌟 Sinigang Valley Conference: It’s a Match! Targeting the Right VC Investors for Your Startup with (Twwo) Pun Jaruthassanakul 
November 21, 2023, 10AM - 5PM 
Blue Leaf Pavilion Events, Taguig, Metro Manila 
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g3JfwPY4 

🚀 Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila with Patricia Sosrodjojo November 21, 2023, 2PM - 5PM 
Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge, Makati, Metro Manila 
Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2jkxwhq

🏖️ Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) 
🎤 Investors Panel with Patricia Sosrodjojo 
November 23, 2023, 2PM - 5PM 

🌎 Southeast Asian Startups: Benchmarking Global Startup Ecosystem Practices & Strategies with (Twwo) Pun Jaruthassanakul 
November 24, 2023, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 
The Bellevue Resort, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines 
Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gb6_G-Uy 

See you there! 🌟

Philippine Startup Week Kaya Founders QBO Innovation Hub Foxmont Capital Partners AHG Lab Ascend Angels Singapore Global Network Orvel Ventures Kickstart Ventures Monk's Hill Ventures Saison Capital Gentree Fund Integra Partners AppWorks TNB AURA OpenSpace Geeks On A Beach Benjamin Langer Mal (Malgorzata) Filipowska Michaela Villaroman

BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast: Southeast Asia Agritech: Industry Players & Value Chain, Digitization and Mechanization & Livestock vs. Crop Farming Agriculture - E343

Adriel Yong 👋🏻, Head of Investments at Ascend Angels, and Jeremy Au 区汉辉 discussed three major topics:

1. Southeast Asia Agriculture: Jeremy and Adriel talked about the variety of agriculture players, from smallholders to large conglomerates, and the range of crops cultivated, including staples like rice and cash crops like palm oil. Jeremy pointed out that understanding agriculture requires consideration of geography, market players, and crop types, noting that this sector is significantly more complex and boots-on-the-ground vs. well-covered business models like SaaS. They explore upstream inputs, financing, downstream off-take, storage, processing and trading functions. They also discuss the complexity of determining investment profiles suitable for venture capital return targets.
2. Digitization & Mechanization: Jeremy compared the region’s agricultural landscape to the US, where both hardware and software advancements have been implemented. He explained that despite the potential benefits of digitization, the fundamental nature of agriculture requires a physical interaction with crops, which cannot be entirely replaced through digital solutions, and stressed the importance of understanding the practical limitations of agritech. He also discussed the potential of logistics as a fundamental layer in the agriculture sector and pointed out that while there are opportunities for increased efficiency through better maintenance, routing, and time management, the gains might still be limited.
3. Livestock vs. Crop Sector: Jeremy delved into the differences in managing poultry and livestock compared to crop-based agriculture. He explained that different animals require varied inputs and are subject to different risks, and recognized the higher price points for animal products due to their higher energy input requirements compared to plants. He also emphasized the anticipated increase in demand for protein-rich foods as the region grows richer. He discussed the impact of diseases on poultry and fishery yields and shared how to manage these risks, comparing it to an insurance model where consistent monitoring and preventative measures are vital.

They also talked about the role of government support in agriculture, the impact of weather and seasonality on agricultural productivity & asset utilization, and the potential of cultured proteins. 

Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://lnkd.in/ggwNGfRF

#southeastasia #agritech #agriculture #startup #digitization #mechanization #livestock #BRAVEpodcast

Mabuhay!

Excited to be back in Manila next week to host “Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila” by Ascend Angels with Singapore Global Network.

Each time I’m in Manila, I learn a great amount from conversations with local funds and founders on the challenges and opportunities in building in such an exciting market. I’m glad that several of them have agreed to talk about their investments and outlook in the Philippines including:
- Patricia Sosrodjojo from Seedstars 
- Visa Kannan from Saison Capital
- Jason Ramirez from Kickstart Ventures 
- Franco Varona from Foxmont Capital Partners 
- Alyssa Chen from AppWorks
- David Bonifacio from TNB AURA 
- Winchell Wong, CPA from Gentree Fund 
 - Alexandria Agbayani Gentry from Integra Partners 
- Jeremy Au 区汉辉 from Monk's Hill Ventures
- Jomo Filart from Openspace

*Please be aware that our event has limited available slots, and registering does not guarantee an automatic seat confirmation. We kindly request you to keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email, as only guests with a confirmed reservation will be granted admission.

Milan Reinartz Cheng Wei Ng Mohan Belani Lina X. Tim Werner Chelsie Cay

“Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila” is happening in one week! Learn from our friends from different funds talk about their investments and outlook in the Philippines by signing up at https://lnkd.in/g2jkxwhq (subject for approval*).

We're excited to have you hear from our speakers, with some new additions from Monk's Hill Ventures and Openspace:
- Patricia Sosrodjojo from Seedstars
- Visa Kannan from Saison Capital
- Jason Ramirez from Kickstart Ventures
- Franco Varona from Foxmont Capital Partners
- Alyssa Chen from AppWorks
- Adriel Yong 👋🏻 from Ascend Angels & Orvel Ventures
- David B. from TNB AURA
- Winchell Wong, CPA from Gentree Fund
 - Alexandria Agbayani Gentry from Integra Partners
- Jeremy Au 区汉辉 from Monk's Hill Ventures
- Jomo Filart from Openspace

*Please be aware that our event has limited available slots, and registering does not guarantee an automatic seat confirmation. We kindly request you to keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email, as only guests with a confirmed reservation will be granted admission.

See you there! ⭐

Hey everyone! I'll be speaking at the Manila edition of "Request for Startups", hosted by Ascend Angels and Singapore Global Network.

I'm excited to share more about what we're up to at Kickstart Ventures and discuss our outlook on Philippine Tech alongside other VC friends from local and regional funds. Hope to see you folks there!

⏱: Nov 21, Tuesday @ 2-5PM 
📍: Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge (OPL Bldg, Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati)

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwacYbYr (hurry, spaces are limited!)

Shoutout to Adriel Yong 👋🏻 for organizing this great event!

I will be speaking at Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila organized by Ascend Angels and Singapore Global Network.

Very excited to share more about our investment focus at Gentree Fund and discuss our outlook on the Philippine Tech Ecosystem together with friends from both local and regional funds.

It will be held on Nov 21 (Tue), 2-5PM at Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge (OPL Bldg, Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati City).

If you are interested, please register at: https://lnkd.in/gSEbXmQi (subject to the organizers' approval). We can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks for always organizing these events for the ecosystem and for always inviting us Adriel Yong 👋🏻

In collaboration with Singapore Global Network, we are very excited to invite you to attend our upcoming event in Manila, Philippines: “Request for Startups — Regional VCs in Manila”. 

Following the success of our Jakarta, Indonesia edition, which had over 100 founders and investors, we want to bring the same experience to Manila. Join us to hear from our friends representing different funds as they discuss their investments and outlook in the Philippines.

In the event, we will have: 
- Patricia Sosrodjojo from Seedstars
- Visa Kannan from Saison Capital
- Jason Ramirez from Kickstart Ventures
- Franco Varona from Foxmont Capital Partners
- Alyssa Chen from AppWorks
- Adriel Yong 👋🏻 from Ascend Angels & Orvel Ventures 
- David B. from TNB AURA
- Winchell Wong, CPA from Gentree Fund
 - Alexandria Agbayani Gentry from Integra Partners

If you are interested, please register at https://lnkd.in/g2jkxwhq (subject for approval*). We can’t wait to see you there!

*Please be aware that our event has limited available slots, and registering does not guarantee an automatic seat confirmation. We kindly request you to keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email, as only guests with a confirmed reservation will be granted admission.

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