Building Bridges in the Digital Age: Filipino Tech Startups Set to Transform B2B Industries Globally

By Raffy Arcilla, 917Ventures Portfolio Investment Associate Director

The Philippines is currently witnessing a remarkable period of growth, characterized by a surge in entrepreneurial interests, an increasingly tech-savvy population, and government programs that support the country’s move towards digital transformation. This dynamic environment presents a unique opportunity for us at 917Ventures as venture builders in driving this progress forward.?

We pride ourselves in building some of the country’s leading tech startups that address various pain points through digital solutions. From financial inclusion to access to healthcare, to empowering businesses with integral tech solutions–we strive to uplift Filipino lives through digital innovation.?

With around 99% of businesses in the country being Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), we understand the pivotal role that B2B solutions take in advancing the country’s digital landscape.

RUSH Technologies, our portfolio company focused on empowering small businesses in the food and beverage (F&B) space for instance, is able to actualize their mission by providing their 8M+ customers with their roster of comprehensive e-commerce solutions and loyalty programs–all of which have been proven to simplify their digitalization journeys and create a more seamless experience for their operations.

We also have Brave Connective within our portfolio, a hub of AdTech solutions that primarily address fragmented communications and data management. Under their roster of brands is AdSpark, m360, Inquiro, and DeepSea–all of which take up a certain role in centralizing communication channels, optimizing data collection, and employing data analytics for precise targeting and efficient digital campaign execution.

Much like their predecessors within our portfolio, we see these startups as revolutionary–with the potential to further businesses and put Filipino innovation on the map, as we aim to expand and support markets in Southeast Asia and eventually western countries.?

Our goal is to see Filipino-built B2B solutions become the preferred platforms? for digital services across global markets; and as we work towards actualizing this goal, we ground ourselves on our long-term mission to build a Digital Nation.?

As venture builders, we see collaboration as the most important element of our process – from learning about the pain points our target customers experience, to working together across multiple different functions–we find ourselves in the best position to be the launchpad of any form of innovation for Filipinos.?

Interested in building with us? Send us a message at [email protected]?