Gobi-Core Philippine Fund https://gobicore.vc/ Innovation Without Boundaries Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:40:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gobicore.vc/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Core-Favicon-150x150.png Gobi-Core Philippine Fund https://gobicore.vc/ 32 32 I4C and Gobi Partners Bring Climate Investors Together in Manila https://gobicore.vc/i4c-and-gobi-partners-bring-climate-investors-together-in-manila/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:40:32 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4781 The Philippines has a promising climate-tech landscape, yet few events focus on the sector. Investors for Climate (I4C) and Carlo Chen-Delantar, Partner and Head of ESG and Circular...

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]]> Etaily Secures US$24 M Pre Series B Round to Double Down on Social Commerce and Livestreaming https://gobicore.vc/how-etaily-is-riding-southeast-asias-ecommerce-wave/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:44:25 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4770 Ecommerce in Southeast Asia is booming. Five of the 10 fastest-growing ecommerce markets in the world are to be found in the region, with sales in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand all accelerating at a more rapid pace than in any Western economy or even in China.

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]]> Gobi Partners, NDC, and DICT Forge Alliances to Strengthen the Philippines’ Startup Ecosystem https://gobicore.vc/gobi-partners-ndc-and-dict-forge-alliances-to-strengthen-the-philippines-startup-ecosystem/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4757 The Philippine startup landscape continues to mature, with founders solving complex challenges across finance, logistics, health, and agriculture. As the ecosystem expands, the need for stronger infrastructure becomes...

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]]> Gobi Partners Launches Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: The Next Wave of Innovation https://gobicore.vc/gobi-partners-launches-philippine-startup-ecosystem-report-2025-the-next-wave-of-innovation/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:52:39 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4717 The growth of the Philippine startup ecosystem has not been linear. Instead, it has evolved in waves—each defined by rapid innovation, capital inflows, and adoption, followed by periods...

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]]> Partner Carlo Chen-Delantar Champions Visayas Innovation at Fiestartup 2025 https://gobicore.vc/partner-carlo-chen-delantar-champions-visayas-innovation-at-fiestartup-2025/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:02:02 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4739 Held in Cebu City, FIESTARTUP 2025 gathered founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to drive regional collaboration and innovation-led growth. Anchored by DTI Region 7’s push for a unified startup roadmap, the summit featured co-creation workshops and keynotes urging stakeholders to move from planning to action in building Central Visayas’ next generation of scalable ventures.

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]]> Building Foundations: Gobi’s Commitment to Emerging Startup Hubs in the Philippines https://gobicore.vc/building-foundations-gobis-commitment-to-emerging-startup-hubs-in-the-philippines/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:28:30 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4703 Metro Manila is known as the centre of the Philippines’ startup scene, but innovation is becoming increasingly decentralised. Incredible momentum can be seen on islands like the Visayas...

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]]> Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs: Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass 2025 Builds Momentum https://gobicore.vc/empowering-filipino-entrepreneurs-alibaba-netpreneur-masterclass-2025-builds-momentum/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:13:39 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4690 MANILA, Philippines — 27 August 2025 — Entrepreneurs from across the Philippines gathered for the Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass 2025, an annual programme designed to help founders, business leaders,...

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]]> Gorriceta, Blockchain Council of the Philippines, and Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Launch the Philippine Blockchain Report 2025 https://gobicore.vc/gorriceta-blockchain-council-of-the-philippines-and-gobi-core-philippine-fund-launch-the-philippine-blockchain-report-2025/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:49:01 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4683 The Philippine Blockchain Report 2025 charts the full spectrum of blockchain use, key players and regulatory landscape within the Philippines.

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]]> Partner Carlo Chen-Delantar Served as a Judge for the Big 3 Startup Showdown Hosted by Maya, Google, and Geeks on a Beach https://gobicore.vc/partner-carlo-chen-delantar-served-as-a-judge-for-the-big-3-startup-showdown-hosted-by-maya-google-and-geeks-on-a-beach/ Tue, 06 May 2025 07:14:18 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4675 Young entrepreneurs from the country’s top universities took the spotlight at the recently concluded Big 3 Startup Showdown, a student-led hackathon aimed at developing practical solutions to real-world problems.

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]]> Etaily Tops 2025 List of High-Growth Companies in the Philippines, #3 in Asia-Pacific by Financial Times and Statista https://gobicore.vc/etaily-tops-2025-list-of-high-growth-companies-in-the-philippines-3-in-asia-pacific-by-financial-times-and-statista/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:06:53 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4591 The Philippines-based startup ranked third overall in the publication’s list of high-growth companies in the Asia Pacific region.

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]]> Cloudeats Named 2025 Philippine Top Growth Champion https://gobicore.vc/cloudeats-named-2025-philippine-top-growth-champion/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:18:31 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4579 Cloudeats, a pioneering Manila-headquartered cloud restaurant company, has topped the list of Philippines’ Growth Champions 2025, the annual compilation of top performing companies in the country.

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]]> Flowerstore.ph Holds Valentine’s Day Promo “In Love Na, Panalo Pa!” https://gobicore.vc/flowerstore-ph-holds-valentines-day-promo-in-love-na-panalo-pa/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:17:20 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4574 Online gift store FlowerStore.ph aims to make the upcoming Valentine’s Day more romantic for you and your loved ones. They have curated exquisite yet affordable floral arrangements, heartfelt gifts and thoughtful gestures to help you make a grand surprise.

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]]> Etaily Achieves $100M ARR, Eyes Regional Expansion https://gobicore.vc/etaily-achieves-100m-arr-eyes-regional-expansion/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:12:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4570 Philippine-based e-commerce solutions provider Etaily has achieved remarkable growth, reaching $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in just four years. Now, with strong financial backing, the company is poised for expansion throughout Southeast Asia.

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]]> Gobi-Core 2024 Wrapped https://gobicore.vc/gobi-core-2024-wrapped/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:12:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4563 Gobi-Core Philippine Fund has announced its milestones for 2024, highlighting its role in the Philippine startup ecosystem.

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]]> Etaily Taps Celebrities to Launch Digital-First Brands https://gobicore.vc/etaily-taps-celebrities-to-launch-digital-first-brands/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 03:14:35 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4555 Alexander Friedhoff, Founder and CEO of Etaily, joins us to talk about their move to celebrity partnerships

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]]> Philippine Horizons in Focus: Gobi Partners at Philippine Startup Week 2024 https://gobicore.vc/philippine-horizons-in-focus-gobi-partners-at-philippine-startup-week-2024/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4540 Philippine Startup Week 2024 was nothing short of enlightening, featuring insightful talks, engaging networking sessions, and inspiring individuals to learn from. This year, both Philippine and regional colleagues...

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]]> Philippine Horizons: Filipino Innovation in the ASEAN Landscape Report https://gobicore.vc/philippine-horizons-filipino-innovation-in-the-asean-landscape-report/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4476 Gobi-Core Philippine Fund, the premier Philippine-focused venture capital fund under Gobi Partners, has just launched its groundbreaking report in partnership with Alibaba Cloud and Eskwelabs, "Philippine Horizons: Filipino Innovation in the ASEAN Landscape." This highly anticipated report, designed to elevate the conversation on the Philippines’ startup ecosystem, benchmarking it against ASEAN counterparts and highlighting opportunities and challenges on the horizon.

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]]> Gobi-Core Philippine Fund and NDC Lead Public-Private Collaboration to Propel Innovation and Regional Expansion in the Philippines https://gobicore.vc/gobi-core-philippine-fund-and-ndc-lead-public-private-collaboration-topropel-innovation-and-regional-expansion-in-the-philippines/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4457 In photo (L-R): Jamaludin Bujang, Paramjit Singh, Alewjin Ong, Carlo Chen-Delantar, Phoebe Fontanilla, Kenneth Tan MANILA, 6 November 2024 – In a landmark initiative to bolster the Philippines’...

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]]> Edukasyon renews partnership with Chevron for AWS Re/Start Program https://gobicore.vc/edukasyon-renews-partnership-with-chevron-for-aws-re-start-program/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:13:49 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4453 The post Edukasyon renews partnership with Chevron for AWS Re/Start Program appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Carlo Chen-Delantar Joins Panel on ASEAN Values in Circular Economy https://gobicore.vc/carlo-chen-delantar-joins-panel-on-asean-values-in-circular-economy/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:12:47 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4426 The post Carlo Chen-Delantar Joins Panel on ASEAN Values in Circular Economy appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Carlo shares insights on Cross-Border Funding in ASEAN at TechSauce 2024 https://gobicore.vc/carlo-shares-insights-on-cross-border-funding-in-asean-at-techsauce-2024/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:12:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4450 The post Carlo shares insights on Cross-Border Funding in ASEAN at TechSauce 2024 appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Phoebe Fontanilla, Senior Associate, Participated as a Judge in AIPO-CROSSBOND Program https://gobicore.vc/phoebe-fontanilla-senior-associate-participated-as-a-judge-in-aipo-crossbond-program/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4389 The post Phoebe Fontanilla, Senior Associate, Participated as a Judge in AIPO-CROSSBOND Program appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Blacklist International’s Esport Player Qualifies for Tekken Esports World Cup https://gobicore.vc/blacklist-internationals-esport-player-qualifies-for-tekken-esports-world-cup/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4386 The post Blacklist International’s Esport Player Qualifies for Tekken Esports World Cup appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Tier One’s Blacklist Rivalry to Participate in Riyadh Masters at the Esports World Cup https://gobicore.vc/tier-ones-blacklist-rivalry-to-participate-in-riyadh-masters-at-the-esports-world-cup/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:41:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4383 The post Tier One’s Blacklist Rivalry to Participate in Riyadh Masters at the Esports World Cup appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Etaily launches AI-powered review management tool https://gobicore.vc/etaily-launches-ai-powered-review-management-tool/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:11:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4447 The post Etaily launches AI-powered review management tool appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Kumu Partners With LoveYourself for Special Pride Month Celebration Featuring Pia Wurtzbach https://gobicore.vc/kumu-partners-with-loveyourself-for-special-pride-month-celebration-featuring-pia-wurtzbach/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:40:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4380 The post Kumu Partners With LoveYourself for Special Pride Month Celebration Featuring Pia Wurtzbach appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Etaily expands to Singapore https://gobicore.vc/etaily-expands-to-singapore/ Thu, 30 May 2024 01:08:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4444 The post Etaily expands to Singapore appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Humble Sustainability Secures Additional Funding to Amplify Circular Economy Endeavours in the Philippines https://gobicore.vc/humble-sustainability-secures-additional-funding-to-amplify-circular-economy-endeavours-in-the-philippines/ Mon, 20 May 2024 02:26:27 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4241 MANILA, 20 May 2024: Climate technology startup Humble Sustainability (Humble) has secured additional funding to expand its operations and scale its business. The funding round was led by...

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]]> Carlo Chen-Delantar, Partner, Joins as a Panellist at 2nd PH ESG Investor Summit https://gobicore.vc/carlo-chen-delantar-partner-joins-as-a-panellist-at-2nd-ph-esg-investor-summit/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:39:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4377 The post Carlo Chen-Delantar, Partner, Joins as a Panellist at 2nd PH ESG Investor Summit appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Carlo Chen-Delantar, Partner, Participated as a Panellist at the C ASEAN Forum 2024: ASEAN Action Towards Circular Economy: Moving Forward With EPR https://gobicore.vc/carlo-chen-delantar-partner-participated-as-a-panellist-at-the-c-asean-forum-2024-asean-action-towards-circular-economy-moving-forward-with-epr/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:38:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4374 The post Carlo Chen-Delantar, Partner, Participated as a Panellist at the C ASEAN Forum 2024: ASEAN Action Towards Circular Economy: Moving Forward With EPR appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Adnan Agha, ProCredit Founder, and Henry Motte-Muñoz, Edukasyon Founder, are part of the Esquire Trailblazers List 2024: 60+ Movers and Shakers in the Philippine Startup Ecosystem https://gobicore.vc/adnan-agha-procredit-founder-and-henry-motte-munoz-edukasyon-founder-are-part-of-the-esquire-trailblazers-list-2024-60-movers-and-shakers-in-the-philippine-startup-ecosystem/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:36:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4371 The post Adnan Agha, ProCredit Founder, and Henry Motte-Muñoz, Edukasyon Founder, are part of the Esquire Trailblazers List 2024: 60+ Movers and Shakers in the Philippine Startup Ecosystem appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> The Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report: Founder’s Edition https://gobicore.vc/the-philippine-startup-ecosystem-report-founders-edition/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:03:53 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4056 Notice: This report has been updated with a newer version dated 13 March 2024. This period heralds a new chapter for the Philippines, one that demands collaborative efforts...

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]]> ProCredit Secures US$4.1 M in Pre-Seed Funding to Propel Tech-Enabled SME Lending in the Philippines https://gobicore.vc/procredit-secures-us4-1-m-in-pre-seed-funding-to-propel-tech-enabled-sme-lending-in-the-philippines/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:03:20 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4188 MANILA, 26 February 2024 - ProCredit, a Philippines-based SME lender, closed a US$4.1 million pre-seed round, led by Integra Partners, with participation from the Menardo Jimenez Family Office, M Venture Partners (MVP), Cento Ventures, Gobi Partners (Gobi-Core Philippine Fund), and several local angels.

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]]> USAID Allots P1.6 Billion for Philippines’ Higher Education https://gobicore.vc/usaid-allots-p1-6-billion-for-philippines-higher-education/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:35:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4368 The post USAID Allots P1.6 Billion for Philippines’ Higher Education appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Cloudeats’ Burger Beast Opens New Brand in MOA https://gobicore.vc/cloudeats-burger-beast-opens-new-brand-in-moa/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:05:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4436 The post Cloudeats’ Burger Beast Opens New Brand in MOA appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Blacklist and Team Secret Are APAC Predator League 2024 Champs https://gobicore.vc/blacklist-and-team-secret-are-apac-predator-league-2024-champs/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:33:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4365 The post Blacklist and Team Secret Are APAC Predator League 2024 Champs appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Philippine Startup Week 2023 Newsletter https://gobicore.vc/philippine-startup-week-2023-newsletter/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:54:27 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4170 Gobi-Core Philippines celebrates founders during Philippine Startup Week 2023 Gobi-Core Philippines, along with their government and business partners, hosted and spoke at various events held during the much-awaited...

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]]> Southeast Asia Circular Economy on the Rise https://gobicore.vc/southeast-asia-circular-economy-on-the-rise/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:55:12 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4157 Carlo Chen-Delantar, Partner and Head of ESG and Circular Economy at Gobi Partners, delivered a compelling presentation at the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF) 2023 held in Jakarta,...

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]]> Philippines’ Etaily Closes Series A Round With US$17.8 M Raised https://gobicore.vc/philippines-etaily-closes-series-a-round-with-us17-8-m-raised/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:32:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4362 The post Philippines’ Etaily Closes Series A Round With US$17.8 M Raised appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Streaming App Kumu and Ikon Solutions to Provide Job Opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers https://gobicore.vc/streaming-app-kumu-and-ikon-solutions-to-provide-job-opportunities-for-overseas-filipino-workers/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:24:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4347 The post Streaming App Kumu and Ikon Solutions to Provide Job Opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> E-commerce enabler etaily wins Expand North Star Pitch Competition https://gobicore.vc/e-commerce-enabler-etaily-wins-expand-north-star-pitch-competition/ Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4343 The post E-commerce enabler etaily wins Expand North Star Pitch Competition appeared first on Gobi-Core Philippine Fund.

]]> Philippine Digital Nomad Ecosystem https://gobicore.vc/philippine-digital-nomad-ecosystem/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:35:56 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4034 The Philippine Digital Nomad Ecosystem explores the global rise of digital nomadism, its impact on the Philippines, and the key elements of this emerging lifestyle. It touches on...

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]]> Gobi-Core Philippine Fund and JCI Manila Launch 2023 Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass https://gobicore.vc/gobi-core-philippine-fund-and-jci-manila-launch-2023-alibaba-netpreneur-masterclass/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4017 The Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass, as put together by official partners Alibaba Cloud, Gobi Partners, Gobi-Core Philippine Fund, and JCI Manila, creates a bridge between local founders, CEOs, business owners, and an elite network of over 200 Alibaba Netpreneur alumni across 31 cities in the country who collectively have raised over US$53.2 million for hundreds of sustainable enterprises.

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]]> Startup Insights and Opportunities in the Philippines https://gobicore.vc/startup-insights-and-opportunities-in-the-philippines/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:46:22 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=4001 Through July 18-19, the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (DCCCII) hosted its 7th Davao Investment Conference or Davao ICON. This year, the theme was Investments...

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]]> First Global Edition of Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass Is Now Open for Applications https://gobicore.vc/first-global-edition-of-alibaba-netpreneur-masterclass-is-now-open-for-applications/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 01:19:12 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3996 Alibaba Global Initiatives (AGI), a professional training arm of the eWTP initiative, part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC), announced the launch of the first global edition of its Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass (previously known as “Alibaba Netpreneur Training”) to drive success for more business leaders in the digital era.

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]]> Core Capital onboards RISE Group to the Gobi-Core Philippines Fund https://gobicore.vc/core-capital-onboards-rise-group-to-the-gobi-core-philippines-fund/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:23:49 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3980 MANILA, 21 March 2023: Manila-based venture capital (VC) company, Core Capital has officially onboarded Internet acceleration solutions provider, RISE Group to its Gobi-Core Philippines Fund (Gobi-Core). Founded in...

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]]> Gobi-Core appointed as a Co-Investment Partner for Philippine Government’s Startup Venture Fund https://gobicore.vc/gobi-core-appointed-as-a-co-investment-partner-for-philippine-governments-startup-venture-fund/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:15:09 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3973 17 Feb 2023, Manila: The Gobi-Core Philippine Fund (Gobi-Core) has been officially accredited as a Co-Investment Partner (CIP) of the Philippine government’s Startup Venture Fund (SVF), one of...

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]]> Kimberly Yao & Iacopo Rovere of CloudEats Join the Endeavor Network https://gobicore.vc/kimberly-yao-iacopo-rovere-of-cloudeats-join-the-endeavor-network/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 03:52:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3958 Endeavor Philippines

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]]> Globe Welcomes Kumu to #UniteVsHunger with The Hapag Movement https://gobicore.vc/globe-welcomes-kumu-to-unitevshunger-with-the-hapag-movement/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 04:26:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3962 Globe

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]]> Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Releases State of Talent in Tech 2022 Report https://gobicore.vc/gobi-core-philippine-fund-releases-the-state-of-talent-in-tech-2022/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3859 The Gobi-Core State of Talent in Tech 2022 report reveals the landscape of talent in the Philippine tech ecosystem, the challenges and opportunities present, and expert insights from...

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]]> The future of cloud kitchens: Q&A with CloudEats’ co-founders, Iacopo Rovere and Kimberly Yao https://gobicore.vc/the-future-of-cloud-kitchens-qa-with-cloudeats-co-founders-iacopo-rovere-and-kimberly-yao/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:54:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3853 KrASIA

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]]> Tier One Entertainment ranks #1 on LinkedIn Top PH Startups list, launches Web3 thought leader incubator program https://gobicore.vc/tier-one-entertainment-ranks-1-on-linkedin-top-ph-startups-list-launches-web3-thought-leader-incubator-program/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3844 Tier One Entertainment

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]]> Cloud kitchen startup CloudEats raises more capital to ramp up Southeast Asian expansion https://gobicore.vc/cloud-kitchen-startup-cloudeats-raises-more-capital-to-ramp-up-southeast-asian-expansion/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3838 TechCrunch

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]]> etaily breaks into the Forbes Asia Top 100 to Watch Companies in 2022 https://gobicore.vc/etaily-breaks-into-the-forbes-asia-top-100-to-watch-companies-in-2022/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:57:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3830 Forbes

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]]> P-Pop groups BGYO, BINI, and more headline KUMU’s 4th anniversary concert https://gobicore.vc/p-pop-groups-bgyo-bini-and-more-headline-kumus-4th-anniversary-concert/ Sat, 27 Aug 2022 08:50:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3825 Philippine Entertainment Portal

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]]> Edukasyon.ph launches on-demand K-12 tutoring service in English, Math, & Filipino for students in Kindergarten to Grade 10 https://gobicore.vc/edukasyon-ph-launches-on-demand-k-12-tutoring-service-in-english-math-and-filipino-for-students-in-kindergarten-to-grade-10/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:43:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3821 Manila Bulletin

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]]> etaily tapped as PH TikTok Shop enabler https://gobicore.vc/etaily-tapped-as-ph-tiktok-shop-enabler/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:39:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3817 Manila Standard

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]]> UBX introduces startup mixer, zeroes in on collaboration https://gobicore.vc/ubx-introduces-startup-mixer-zeroes-in-on-collaboration/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:13:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3772 The Manila Times

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]]> Philippine edtech startup Edukasyon.ph secures bridge funding https://gobicore.vc/philippine-edtech-startup-edukasyon-ph-secures-bridge-funding/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:42:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3746 Tech in Asia

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]]> etaily sees big potential in Southeast Asian market https://gobicore.vc/etaily-sees-big-potential-in-southeast-asian-market/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:36:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3740 The Manila Times

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]]> Alibaba rolls out new edition of Netpreneur Training Program in the country https://gobicore.vc/alibaba-rolls-out-new-edition-of-netpreneur-training-program-in-the-country/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3811 Manila Bulletin

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]]> Sun Life, Edukasyon.ph launch wellness quest for Gen Z https://gobicore.vc/sun-life-edukasyon-ph-launch-wellness-quest-for-gen-z/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:28:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3736 The Manila Times

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]]> Rhian Ramos shares lessons from starting a food business during the pandemic https://gobicore.vc/rhian-ramos-shares-lessons-from-starting-a-food-business-during-the-pandemic/ Tue, 31 May 2022 07:36:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3785 The Philippine Star

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]]> eCommerce enabler certified as Great Place to Work https://gobicore.vc/ecommerce-enabler-certified-as-great-place-to-work/ Sat, 28 May 2022 18:27:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3732 Manila Bulletin

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]]> Maria Health partners with Deel to provide affordable health coverage to Philippine remote workers https://gobicore.vc/maria-health-partners-with-deel-to-provide-affordable-health-coverage-to-philippine-remote-workers/ Mon, 23 May 2022 18:24:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3728 Technode Global

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]]> MLBB Kings Blacklist International relish winning SEA Games gold under Sibol banner https://gobicore.vc/mlbb-kings-blacklist-international-relish-winning-sea-games-gold-under-sibol-banner/ Fri, 20 May 2022 18:22:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3723 The Philippine Star

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]]> Celebrate Mother’s Day with FlowerStore.ph for the benefit of Save the Children https://gobicore.vc/celebrate-mothers-day-with-flowerstore-ph-for-the-benefit-of-save-the-children/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:24:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3806 The Philippine Star

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]]> Pia’s Kitchen by Pia Wurtzbach Brings You Flavours of The World https://gobicore.vc/pias-kitchen-by-pia-wurtzbach-brings-you-flavours-of-the-world/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:20:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3719 Tatler Asia

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]]> Edukasyon.ph, AWS partner to offer free cloud skills training program https://gobicore.vc/edukasyon-ph-aws-partner-to-offer-free-cloud-skills-training-program/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:20:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3714 BusinessWorld

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]]> Kumu Launches global singing contest “Sing for the Stars” with Michael Buble and Lea Salonga https://gobicore.vc/kumu-launches-global-singing-contest-sing-for-the-stars-with-michael-buble-and-lea-salonga/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:15:51 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3710 Yahoo! News

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]]> The Esquire Trailblazers List: 70+ Most Influential People in the Philippine Startup Scene https://gobicore.vc/the-esquire-trailblazers-list-70-most-influential-people-in-the-philippine-startup-scene/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:05:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3706 Esquire PH

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]]> Finding a niche in the Philippines’ Iron Triangle https://gobicore.vc/finding-a-niche-in-the-philippines-iron-triangle/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:34:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3628 Technode Global

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]]> Meet Finantier, the Asia Star of the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Philippines Demo Day https://gobicore.vc/krasia/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:55:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3166 KrASIA

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]]> PhilDev Welcomes 26 Startups to Their Incubator and Accelerator Programs https://gobicore.vc/independent-investor/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:56:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3169 The Independent Investor

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]]> Filipino Startup FlowerStore Expands to Thailand https://gobicore.vc/esquire/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:57:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3172 Esquire PH

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]]> CloudEats’ Kimberly Yao On Cloud Kitchens And Global Expansion https://gobicore.vc/cloudeats-kimberly-yao-on-cloud-kitchens-and-global-expansion/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:43:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3636 GenT Asia

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]]> ‘Most interactive pageant ever’: Miss Universe PH 2022 partners with Kumu https://gobicore.vc/most-interactive-pageant-ever-miss-universe-ph-2022-partners-with-kumu/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:04:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3700 Rappler

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]]> PH e-commerce enabler Etaily raises $4.3m in Gobi-backed funding https://gobicore.vc/dealstreetasia/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:59:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3175 DealStreetAsia

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]]> General Atlantic Leads US$74 M Round of Livestreaming App Kumu https://gobicore.vc/techinasia/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:57:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3196 Tech in Asia

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]]> Covid: The Philippines’ Fuel for Becoming a Startup Hotspot in 2022 https://gobicore.vc/the-ken/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:51:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3160 THE KEN

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]]> Can the Philippines Breed Camels Instead of Unicorns? https://gobicore.vc/gobi-partners/ Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:05:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3214 Medium

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]]> The Philippine Startup Scene Will Boast Multiple Unicorns by 2025, Says Gobi-Core https://gobicore.vc/esquire-2/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:01:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3178 Esquire PH

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]]> Startups in the Philippines Could Raise US$2 B Over the Next Three Years https://gobicore.vc/deal-street-asia/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:03:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3181 Deal Street Asia

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]]> InLife leads investment round of Filipino D2C insurtech platform Maria Health https://gobicore.vc/inlife-leads-investment-round-of-filipino-d2c-insurtech-platform-maria-health/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:52:30 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3693 e27

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]]> Ep 161 – The Hustle Behind Gobi Core PH Fund https://gobicore.vc/hustleshare/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:06:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3184 HUSTLESHARE

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]]> Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Unveils the Philippine Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 https://gobicore.vc/gobicorephreport/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:28:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3066 The Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Ecosystem Report 2021 sheds light on the growing startup ecosystem in the Philippines both in relation to its ASEAN neighbors and as a promising...

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]]> Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Inches to 7 Startups Funded by 2021 With Inclusion of Livestream Platform Kumu https://gobicore.vc/digital-news-asia/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:06:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3217 Digital News Asia

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]]> Filipino Flower and Gifting Ecommerce Startup Closes Pre-Series A Funding Round https://gobicore.vc/esquire-3/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:07:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3187 Esquire PH

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]]> PH startup CloudEats bags $5m from Vulpes, Gobi Partners and BAce Capital https://gobicore.vc/dealstreetasia-2/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:11:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3193 DealStreetAsia

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]]> SEA Gaming Entertainment Pioneer Tier One Expands Into Japan https://gobicore.vc/yahoo-news/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:09:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3190 Yahoo! News

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]]> Blacklist Clobbers Onic to Defend MPL Philippines Throne https://gobicore.vc/rappler/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:59:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3199 Tier One’s Blacklist International defend MPL Philippines throne

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]]> Bad Deals Stifle Philippine Startups. But Things Are Looking Up https://gobicore.vc/techinasia-2/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:01:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3202 Tech in Asia

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]]> Philippines: Southeast Asia’s next big breakout market? https://gobicore.vc/technode-global-2/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:01:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3205 Technode Global

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]]> As the Philippines’ First Unicorn Stumbles, Can ‘camels’ Rise? https://gobicore.vc/nikkei-asia/ Fri, 14 May 2021 15:02:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3208 NIKKEI ASIA

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]]> Gobi, Warner Music Group back Philippine e-sports entertainment startup Tier One https://gobicore.vc/e27/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:04:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3211 e27

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]]> Philippine Media Startup Kumu Raises US$5 M Led by Openspace https://gobicore.vc/business-times-singapore/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:07:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3220 The Business Times

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]]> Gobi Partners-Core Capital JV invests in Filipino startups MariaHealth, Edukasyon https://gobicore.vc/yahoo-news-2/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:12:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3228 Yahoo! News

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]]> Philippine education technology start-ups help with choosing uni courses – and paying for them https://gobicore.vc/south-china-morning-post/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:10:00 +0000 https://gobicore.vc/?p=3225 South China Morning Post

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