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Kumu’s founders, Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado, say they started the company in 2018 to connect the Philippine diaspora. A Global Private Capital Association case study describes the founding group moving company activity to Manila to serve Filipino consumers and contribute to the local technology ecosystem. These sources document a Manila-linked company history, not the current state of Manila’s startup ecosystem. [31462, 31463]
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Kumu’s founders, Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado, say they started the company in 2018 to connect the Philippine diaspora. A Global Private Capital Association case study describes the founding group moving company activity to Manila to serve Filipino consumers and contribute to the local technology ecosystem. These sources document a Manila-linked company history, not the current state of Manila’s startup ecosystem. [31462, 31463]
Kumu says it had secured Series B funding by 2021, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst Fund, Summit Media, Gentree Fund, Kickstart Ventures, Foxmont Capital Partners, and Gobi-Core Philippine fund. [31464]
QBO says its J.P. Morgan incubation program serves selected startups with mentorship, training, networking, and market access; the cited information does not state application status or selection criteria. [31461]
This month
On in Manila this month
11 startup events in the next 30 days, 6 this week, 11 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Thursday, Nov 5
MUG Manila NOV 2026 - Build Anything: Hacking Your Life with Claude and MongoDB
MongoDB CommunityFreeFriday, Nov 6
DevDay Exchange Community: Manila
David Marquez · Arthaland Century Pacific TowerFreeSaturday, Nov 7
Founders Running Club :: Manila
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Where Manila ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #101 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #112 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2025 | 61 to 70 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
14 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Manila
Investors 9
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Accelerators 3
AcceleratorAHG Lab is a venture studio based in Manila, Philippines, focused on supporting entrepreneurs and startups across various industries in Southeast Asia.…
AcceleratorEmpowering Southeast Asian startups to scale.
AcceleratorAccelerating innovation and entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia.
Venture studios 2
Venture studioTransforming agriculture into climate infrastructure.
Venture studioBuilding AI-first companies from Obscure to Obvious.
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Raising in Manila
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Manila
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Manila
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Manila
BCG and Foxmont report a 19% Philippines share of Southeast Asian VC in 2024, led by fintech; cleantech was gaining traction.
Source: Philippine Venture Capital Report 2025Kumu's company page says it had secured Series B funding by 2021 with the listed investors.
Source: About UsThe GPCA case study describes Kumu's founders moving company activity to Manila to serve Filipino consumers and contribute to the local tech ecosystem.
Source: GPCA Deal Book Edition III: KumuKumu says founders Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado started the company in 2018 to connect the Philippine diaspora.
Source: About UsQBO says its J.P. Morgan incubation program serves selected startups with mentorship, training, networking, and market access.
Source: QBO Innovation
Questions about Manila
How does Manila rank as a startup ecosystem?
Manila is #112 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Manila?
9 investors based in Manila have a profile here, including ICCP Group, NEXEA - Venture Capital, Angel Investors & Accelerator and Kaya Founders. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Manila?
Yes. Manila has 3 accelerators and 2 venture studios on record, including AHG Lab and Omtse Ventures.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Manila
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