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Singtel launches funding program for tech startups

By Louella Desiderio | January 23, 2016 - 9:00am

Singtel Innov8, the venture capital arm of the Singtel Group, has launched a new program to provide support for startups from the Philippines and across the globe that are looking to offer innovative solutions for...

Business

Lack of investors derails growth of tech startups

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | March 31, 2015 - 10:00am

While the startup industry in Cebu has a potential, the absence of investors to fund emerging innovations remains a big challenge.

Freeman Cebu Business

Globe unit funds mClinica expansion

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 2, 2014 - 12:00am

Mobile health technology company mClinica is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia after getting funds from Kickstart Ventures Inc. of Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc.

Business

Health startup mClinica scores investment from Kickstart, IMJ IP and 500 Startups

October 24, 2014 - 4:30pm

Business

GOAB2: Kickstart gives insights on creating an innovation ecosystem

September 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Kickstart Ventures, Inc., an incubator-investment firm wholly-owned by leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom, provided...

Technology

My Favorite Line

December 29, 2013 - 12:00am

Join the Philippine STAR and Globe’s My Favorite Line contest.  Every week, two winners will each get P1,000 worth of Globe call cards. Answer the Globe question of the week and text the correct letter...

Sunday Lifestyle

Start-up firm launches revolutionary recruitment platform

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 16, 2013 - 12:00am

Kalibrr, a cloud-based startup software company, launched a recruitment, assessment, and talent management platform after receiving P83 million in fresh investments from several investors led by Kickstart Ventures...

Business As Usual

Ritmo develops music-based learning modules for kids

By Ghio Ong | November 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Ritmo Learning Lab has developed music-based learning modules for Filipino kids. “Joomajam” is a kid-tested, teacher-approved collection of educational Original Pilipino Music in bilingual format which...

Education and Home

Online lending platform expands into Phl

By Lawrence Agcaoili | October 21, 2013 - 12:00am

Social network-based lending platform Lenddo has raised an additional $6 million for its continued expansion in emerging markets including the Philippines, Colombia and Mexico.

Business

Lenddo’s new investors propel global expansion

By Ehda Dagooc | October 21, 2013 - 12:00am

Social network-based lending platform for emerging markets Lenddo has raised US$6 million funds for its global expansion, with entry of Globe Telecom’s Kickstart Ventures, Goldent Gate Ventures, and Skype co-founder...

Freeman Cebu Business