Funding the Future: Navigating Emerging Sectors and Investment Opportunities
Echelon Philippines 2024 hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Funding the Future: Navigating Emerging Sectors and Investment Opportunities’, shedding light on the growth potential of emerging sectors and strategies for startups to secure funding. The session brought together key investment leaders to discuss opportunities and challenges in the Philippine market.
Moderated by Adriel Yong, Head of Investments at Ascend Network, the panel featured Joseph de Leon, Founding Member and Lead Investor at Manila Angel Investors Network; Franco Varona, Managing Partner at Foxmont Capital Partners; and Rishab Malik Partner at Jungle Ventures.
The discussion covered sectors like agritech, B2B SaaS, and healthcare, emphasising their alignment with venture capital (VC) trends in the Philippines. Leon highlighted his experience in mergers and angel investments, stressing the critical role of founder resilience.
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Varona shared Foxmont Capital’s focus on climate tech and agritech, noting the government’s supportive policies. He also predicted increased M&A activity with Japanese firms. Malik detailed Jungle Ventures’ approach to assessing founder-market fit and spotlighted a recent investment in blockchain-enabled remittance technology.
Panelists concurred on the immense potential of fintech, agritech, and climate tech, while also acknowledging the mental health challenges faced by founders. They emphasised the importance of robust founder-investor dynamics and adaptive strategies to attract funding in a competitive landscape.
The session underscored the Philippines as an emerging hub for innovation, backed by local and regional VC interest and an evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Watch the session video above to learn more about these insights and the strategies shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
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