917Ventures

26/05/2026

We’re excited to support and be part of FL Match & Socials Singapore this June 3. 🇸🇬

Bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem players during Singapore’s tech week, the event creates space for meaningful conversations, curated connections, and new opportunities across Southeast Asia.

If you’ll be there, let’s connect.

Register or apply here:
General Attendance: https://luma.com/xln3j2zx
Startup Application: https://tinyurl.com/FLMS-Startups

The must-attend room during SG Tech Week is filling up fast. 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩? 🇸🇬

𝗙𝗟 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 is touching down in Singapore this June 3rd!

Brought to you by Founders Launchpad and co-hosted with Skystar Capital, Trihill Capital, and Monk’s Hill Ventures, this event has brought together a powerhouse coalition of the region’s top tech leaders.

We are proudly powered by ecosystem champions KMC Solutions, Google Cloud, 917Ventures, BLOCK71 Global, and Aspire, and supported by industry giants OpenAI, Databricks, Xendit, and the Hive Coworking Singapore.

We’re giving accepted startups more than just investor access, unlock serious ecosystem perks! Come to meet VCs, leave with exclusive scaling benefits from partners to supercharge your growth. 🚀

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
🕒 𝗙𝗟 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 | 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠: A highly curated, 1-on-1 matching session connecting top-tier VCs with pre-vetted founders.
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥.

👉 VCs looking for their next big bet include: Founders Launchpad, Skystar Capital, Trihill Capital, Monk’s Hill Ventures, ACV Capital, Analog Ventures, DSG Consumer Partners, Wavemaker Partners, Innoven Capital SEA, January Capital, and East Ventures

🕒 𝗙𝗟 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 | 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠: The ultimate ecosystem mixer. Clock out of “pitch mode” and dive into high-energy networking with the people shaping the future of SEA tech including founders, operators, and additional premier funds like Insignia, Velocity, Burda, and Endeavor.

Catch us there to grab your exclusive partner benefits and meet the ecosystem!

19/05/2026

The momentum continued in Session 4 of the AC AI/Synergy Challenge as participating teams worked closely with their assigned mentors to refine and strengthen their AI pilot initiatives.

Builders across Ayala and Globe deep dived into their proposed solutions, validating operational fit, identifying improvement areas, and sharpening how each pilot could deliver measurable business impact. From refining workflows and user experiences to discussing scalability, governance, and implementation readiness, the session focused on turning promising concepts into more executable solutions.

What stood out was the collaborative energy between mentors and builders, combining strategic guidance with hands-on problem solving to accelerate the development of practical, high-value AI applications across the group.

Another meaningful step toward building scalable AI-powered synergies within the Ayala ecosystem.

15/05/2026

In the Philippines today, staying online is how people work, learn, pay, access services, stay safe, and stay connected to the people who matter most. Connectivity has become more than a service. It has become essential.

Proud to share this exclusive feature by The Economist on why connectivity is emerging as the country’s “fifth utility,” and how Globe Telecom is building it with scale, resilience, safety, sustainability, and care.

As Globe’s venture builder, 917Ventures sees connectivity as a critical foundation for creating solutions that solve real needs at scale.

Read the full feature here: https://impact.economist.com/technology-innovation/connectivity-as-the-fifth-utility

14/05/2026

The synergy continues in Session 3 of the AC AI / Synergy Challenge as business units across Ayala and Globe pitched operational use cases that could turn Agentic AI into real business assets. :rocket:

From customer experience improvements to workflow automation and cross-BU collaboration opportunities, teams shared challenges, explored scalable AI applications, and identified where intelligent systems can create measurable impact across their organizations.

What made the session exciting was seeing ideas move beyond theory into practical, deployable solutions designed for real business value.

A strong step forward in building AI-powered synergies across the Ayala group.

12/05/2026

Breaking silos. Building solutions. Driving real impact. 🚀

Session 2 of the AC AI/Synergy Challenge brought together leaders across Ayala and Globe to tackle operational challenges through AI-powered collaboration.

From identifying pain points to shaping scalable pilot solutions, the room was filled with bold ideas, cross-functional teamwork, and conversations focused on real ex*****on.

This is what innovation looks like when builders and decision-makers come together to create meaningful transformation across the Ayala ecosystem.

06/05/2026

Big corporates talk about AI transformation. We just built the program to actually do it.

Last Monday, together with Ayala Data Analytics, we launched the AC AI/Synergy Challenge, a program we built from the ground up specifically for the Ayala Corporation and Globe Telecom ecosystems. Leaders from across our companies identify real, cross-business problems and build actual agentic AI solutions to solve them. Not concepts, not mockups, but REAL working pilots deployed inside the group, each one built to grow into something far bigger and more impactful.

We kicked it off with over 60 talented leaders across 15 companies in the room, because a program like this only works when the people who actually run the businesses are the ones building it.

This is what it looks like when one of the Philippines' largest ecosystems stops talking about AI and starts shipping it. 🚀

27/04/2026

We're going to the Gen AI Philippine Summit 2026! 🇵🇭✨

Catch 917Ventures and Concati at Marriott Hotel Manila this April 29–30!

Our very own Josh Co takes the stage with a keynote you won't want to miss:
🎤 "Your Copilot is Only as Smart as What It Can Reach"

See you there! Drop a comment or slide into our DMs if you want to connect at the event.

24/04/2026

What does it take to build and scale ventures in the Philippines?

In StellarPH's latest Ecosystem Stories feature, our Head of Startup Programs & Ecosystem, Natasha Dawn Bautista, shares how 917Ventures approaches venture building: turning real opportunities into operating companies and helping startups move from experimentation to scale.

A good read on building ventures that are useful, commercially viable, and built to last.

Read the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gRHMzTmf

Everyone talks about starting. Few talk about what it takes to truly scale. 🚀

In the Philippines, great ideas are not the only challenge. The bigger question is how ideas survive the jump from experiment to real business.

Read all: https://stellarph.io/news/ecosystem-stories-917ventures-on-building-and-scaling-ventures-in-the-philippines

In our latest Ecosystem Stories feature, we spoke with Natasha of 917Ventures to unpack corporate venture building, startup growth, ecosystem gaps, and why scaling often needs more than capital. 💡

From launching ventures internally to working with startups through Velocity, 917Ventures offers a real look at how innovation becomes operating companies.

If we want a stronger ecosystem, we need more founders who can start and more systems that can help them grow. 🚀

01/04/2026

Behind every venture that brings ideas to life is a leader who builds what everything depends on.

This Women’s Month, we spotlight Sam Halili, Head of Data who creates the backbone—systems, reliability, and decisions that turn concepts into real products.

By building with precision and intention, she ensures teams can move with confidence, clarity, and consistency.

Because launching the future starts with a strong foundation.

31/03/2026

Behind every venture that moves with precision is a leader who believes that people make everything possible.

This Women’s Month, we spotlight Margie, our People Business Partner, who helps build the crew that brings ideas to life.

By creating a culture where people feel trusted, clear, and supported, she ensures teams can thrive and do their best work.

Because great ventures are built by great teams.

23/03/2026

Founders, this one’s for you.

If you’re looking to better understand what makes a startup investable, check out Department of Information and Communications Technology - DICT's From Ideas to Investment: VC Webinar for Startups on March 26, 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM via Zoom.

A useful session for early-stage founders who want to gain practical insights on investment readiness and what investors look for.

Limited slots available. Register here: https://forms.gle/kchNZvS712x5yyPg7