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For TBIs, Incubators, Accelerators, & Venture Builder
Best strategy to fully maximize brand exposure and network influence
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FOUNDERS ARENA
16 Types
Single Family Office (381), Multi Family Office (149). Limited Partner (296), Fund of Funds (164), High Net Worth Individuals: $1M+ (262), Ultra HNWI: $30M+ (91), Angel (628), VC Fund (839), Private Equity Fund (316), Accelerator (375), Venture Studio (515), Hedge Fund (99), Crypto Fund (133), Private Credit Fund (136), Corporation / CVC (208), Real Estate Funds (234)
LPs looking to invest in 9 fund types
VC Funds (401), Real Estate Funds (235), Private Equity Funds (303), Venture Studios (192), Accelerators (184), Fund of Funds (195), Hedge Funds (131), Crypto Funds (135), Private Credit Funds (160)
LPs looking to invest in 3 types of fund managers
New: Fund I (449), Emerging: Fund II (446), Established: Fund III+ (395)
Investors & LPs investing in 28 sectors
Agnostic - all industries (683), AI (824), B2B (661), SaaS (579), B2C (295), Fintech (598), Healthcare (575), Biotech (383), ClimateTech (412), Energy (435), Deep tech (518), Future of Work / HRtech (246), Mobility & Transportation (301), E-com & Retail (244), Cybersecurity (315), AgriTech (337), SpaceTech (270), Blockchain / Crypto (299), PropTech / Real Estate (357), Education (284), InsurTech (206), Marketing / AdTech (199), CPG (85), Food Tech (275), Hardware (200), Tourism & Hospitality (210), Sports tech (206)
Investors investing in these 11 company types / stages
Pre-revenue startups (931), Cash-flow businesses - before becoming profitable (724), Dividend-paying companies (372), Pre-seed (1202), Seed (1241), Series A (853), Series B (413), Series C (302), Pre-IPO / Late-Stage (390), Public companies (280), Others (53)
11 invest regions
Globally-everywhere (732), US (1036), Canada (321), UK (400), Europe (574), Israel (192), Latin America (183), Middle East (265), Africa (249), Asia Pacific (334), Others (102)
Use the code "EXOASIA 30" to get 30% OFF your tickets
Apply for the
Pitch Competition
Wanna build a startup? Join the Hackathon
For VCs, Family
Offices, & Angels
For TBIs, Incubators, Accelerators, & Venture Builder
Best strategy to fully maximize brand exposure and network influence
Creating a thriving platform for startups, investors, and tech innovators
* Get Free Tickets and Special Discounts to the PBW event when you join and register!
The Philippines' Premier Blockchain Event
Join the Hackathon. Solve the problems worth solving.
Register as an Explorer!
Use the code "EXOASIA 30" to get 30% OFF your tickets
Apply for the
Pitch Competition
Wanna build a startup? Join the Hackathon
For VCs, Family
Offices, & Angels
For TBIs, Incubators, Accelerators, & Venture Builder
Best strategy to fully maximize brand exposure and network influence
Creating a thriving platform for startups, investors, and tech innovators
* Get Free Tickets and Special Discounts to the PBW event when you join and register!
FOUNDERS ARENA
Meet Investors: Family Offices, Funds of Funds, VC/PE/RE funds, CVC, Angels, & HNWIs
June 10-11, 2025 - 100% Face to Face
11AM MOA SMX, PHILIPPINES
FOUNDERS ARENA
16 Types
Single Family Office (381), Multi Family Office (149). Limited Partner (296), Fund of Funds (164), High Net Worth Individuals: $1M+ (262), Ultra HNWI: $30M+ (91), Angel (628), VC Fund (839), Private Equity Fund (316), Accelerator (375), Venture Studio (515), Hedge Fund (99), Crypto Fund (133), Private Credit Fund (136), Corporation / CVC (208), Real Estate Funds (234)
LPs looking to invest in 9 fund types
VC Funds (401), Real Estate Funds (235), Private Equity Funds (303), Venture Studios (192), Accelerators (184), Fund of Funds (195), Hedge Funds (131), Crypto Funds (135), Private Credit Funds (160)
LPs looking to invest in 3 types of fund managers
New: Fund I (449), Emerging: Fund II (446), Established: Fund III+ (395)
Investors & LPs investing in 28 sectors
Agnostic - all industries (683), AI (824), B2B (661), SaaS (579), B2C (295), Fintech (598), Healthcare (575), Biotech (383), ClimateTech (412), Energy (435), Deep tech (518), Future of Work / HRtech (246), Mobility & Transportation (301), E-com & Retail (244), Cybersecurity (315), AgriTech (337), SpaceTech (270), Blockchain / Crypto (299), PropTech / Real Estate (357), Education (284), InsurTech (206), Marketing / AdTech (199), CPG (85), Food Tech (275), Hardware (200), Tourism & Hospitality (210), Sports tech (206)
Investors investing in these 11 company types / stages
Pre-revenue startups (931), Cash-flow businesses - before becoming profitable (724), Dividend-paying companies (372), Pre-seed (1202), Seed (1241), Series A (853), Series B (413), Series C (302), Pre-IPO / Late-Stage (390), Public companies (280), Others (53)
11 invest regions
Globally-everywhere (732), US (1036), Canada (321), UK (400), Europe (574), Israel (192), Latin America (183), Middle East (265), Africa (249), Asia Pacific (334), Others (102)
Use the code "EXOASIA 30" to get 30% OFF your tickets
Apply for the
Pitch Competition
Wanna build a startup? Join the Hackathon
For VCs, Family
Offices, & Angels
For TBIs, Incubators, Accelerators, & Venture Builder
Best strategy to fully maximize brand exposure and network influence
Creating a thriving platform for startups, investors, and tech innovators
* Get Free Tickets and Special Discounts to the PBW event when you join and register!
EVODINE/EBELI Layer
To bring credibility and differentiation, EVODINE criteria is embedded in the selection process:
Only startups that passed Problem-Solution Fit (Stage 1) or Solutions-Market Fit (Stage 2) get featured
VCs are given a "scorecard" based on investability criteria
This session is not just a show for performance sake but a predictive tool for success
Segment Flow
Founders Showdown
Live Startup Pitches
Pitch Fomat
3 minutes
Founder pitch
3 minutes
Judges collective feedback
Judging Criteria for Growth Stage Startups
Judging Criteria for Early Stage Startups
GROWTH STAGE JUDGES
Brandon Leong
Round One
Founder
Christina Björnström
Nooroot
Cofounder
William Chiongbian II
FAST Logistics
CEO
EARLY STAGE JUDGES
Christian Blanquera
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Christo Georgiev
LenderLink
Founder
Antonio Aguirre
SBI Holdings, Inc.
Venture Network Manager
PANELIST
Jhino Ilano
DICT
Assistant Director
Enrico Paringit
DOST PCIEERD
Director
Mary Jean Pacheco
DTI
Undersecretary
Eric Paringit
DOST-PCIEERD
Maria Liza Sandina David
DTI
Trade-Industry Development Specialist
Mary Jean Pachenco
DTI - Undersecretary
The Matchmaker
VC x Founders Circles
Join the live networking event, meet fellow founders, builders and VCs
Is a live, real-time voting mechanism where the audience chooses one standout founder from the wild card roster-regardless of whether VCs picked them or not.
Everyone in PBW can use their tokens to vote for the startups they like. A great way for founders to investment sounding.
Think of it as:
"The People's Pick" - A founder who resonates emotionally and sparks curiosity.
A way to democratize access to follow-on opportunities.
A subtle way to highlight "non-obvious" founders that may have been overlooked.
How will this Work
EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1
Day 2
Segment Flow
Founders Showdown
Live Startup Pitches
Pitch Format
Judging Criteria for Growth Stage Startups
Judging Criteria for Early Stage Startups
GROWTH STAGE JUDGES
Brandon Leong
Round One
Founder
Christina Björnström
Nooroot
Cofounder
Willy Chiongbian
FAST Logistics
CEO
EARLY STAGE JUDGES
Christian Blanquera
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Christo Georgiev
LenderLink
Founder
Antonio Aguirre
SBI Holdings, Inc.
Venture Network Manager
PANELISTS
Jhino Ilano
DICT
Assistant Director
Enrico Paringit
DOST PCIEERD
Director
Mary Jean Pacheco
DTI
Undersecretary
Maria Liza Sandina David
DTI
Trade-Industry Development Specialist
The Matchmaker
VC x Founders Circles
Join the live networking event, meet fellow founders, builders and VCs
Is a live, real-time voting mechanism where the audience chooses one standout founder from the wild card roster-regardless of whether VCs picked them or not.
Everyone in PBW can use their tokens to vote for the startups they like. A great way for founders to investment sounding.
Think of it as:
"The People's Pick" - A founder who resonates emotionally and sparks curiosity.
A way to democratize access to follow-on opportunities.
A subtle way to highlight "non-obvious" founders that may have been overlooked.
How will this Work
EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1
Day 2
Growth Stage Startups (Day 1)
SageDynamics
ZeroOne
Xamun.AI
Doconchain
FRAC
Lexmeet
Doconchain
FRAC
Lexmeet
Early Stage Startups (Day 2)
FleetHive
Logchain
ElectrifAI
ChainSight
Gridbox
Transport Solution
Brandformance
StoryPil
Lexmeet
Logchain
Transport Solution
ElectrifAI
ChainSight
Gridbox
LexMeet
Meet the Mentors!
Day 1 Mentors
Joseph De Leon
Founder Institute
Director of Founder Institute, Joseph De Leon is a highly regarded figure in the Philippine and Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, recognized for his expertise in venture strategy, M&A advisory, and startup mentorship.
Charmaine Co
Round One
Charmaine Co is the Co-Founder and Marketing Head of Round One, a Manila-based financial services company established in 2020. She is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in the financial sector.
Patrick Gentry
Sprout Solutions
Patrick Gentry is an American tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions, a leading SaaS company specializing in human resources, payroll, and business solutions in the Philippines.
Mike Gerald David
DLSU Animo Labs
Mike Gerald David is a multifaceted professional based in the Philippines, known for his roles as a lawyer, certified public accountant (CPA), educator, and columnist. He currently serves as the Executive Director of DLSU Animo Labs, a position he has held since February 2024.
Roberto Tayag
CyberQ Group
Roberto Tayag is the Chief Executive Officer (Asia Pacific) of CyberQ Group, a cybersecurity firm focused on making businesses cyber resilient. He has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, having built and managed elite teams for major companies such as IBM and Verizon.
Chenny Galano
TRAIL
Chenny Galano is a dynamic communication professional and entrepreneur currently serving as the President of The Rizal Academy for Innovation and Leadership (TRAIL). Her expertise spans consulting, executive coaching, strategic planning, business development, marketing strategy, and event management.
Day 2 Mentors
Roberto Tayag
CyberQ Group
Roberto Tayag is the Chief Executive Officer (Asia Pacific) of CyberQ Group, a cybersecurity firm focused on making businesses cyber resilient. He has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, having built and managed elite teams for major companies such as IBM and Verizon.
Chenny Galano
TRAIL
Chenny Galano is a dynamic communication professional and entrepreneur currently serving as the President of The Rizal Academy for Innovation and Leadership (TRAIL). Her expertise spans consulting, executive coaching, strategic planning, business development, marketing strategy, and event management.
Arup Maity
Xamun.AI
Arup Maity is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, educator, and industry leader, best known as the founder and CEO of Xamun.AI, an AI-powered enterprise software development system. He has over two decades of experience driving AI-powered innovation in digital transformation and software development.
Jerel Velarde
Datos Pilipinas
Jerel Velarde is a Filipino entrepreneur, product builder, and AI specialist known for founding Datos Pilipinas, a social impact organization focused on solving Filipino problems through data and technology. He has a strong background in product management and AI-driven solutions.
Jerahmeel Chen
NDC
The Chief Innovation Officer at the National Development Company (NDC), a key government-owned and controlled corporation in the Philippines.He leads initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and supporting the growth of startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
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SageDynamics
FleetHive
ZeroOne
Xamun.AI
Doconchain
FRAC
Meet the Mentors!
Joseph De Leon
Founder Institute
Director of Founder Institute, Joseph De Leon is a highly regarded figure in the Philippine and Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, recognized for his expertise in venture strategy, M&A advisory, and startup mentorship.
Charm Co-Leong
Round One
Charmaine Co is the Co-Founder and Marketing Head of Round One, a Manila-based financial services company established in 2020. She is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in the financial sector.
Patrick Gentry
Sprout Solutions
Patrick Gentry is an American tech entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Sprout Solutions, a leading SaaS company specializing in human resources, payroll, and business solutions in the Philippines.
Roberto Tayag
CyberQ Group
Roberto Tayag is the Chief Executive Officer (Asia Pacific) of CyberQ Group, a cybersecurity firm focused on making businesses cyber resilient. He has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, having built and managed elite teams for major companies such as IBM and Verizon.
Mike Gerald David
DLSU Animo Labs
Mike Gerald David is a CPA, Lawyer, and Executive Director of De La Salle University Animo Labs. Animo Labs is a technology business incubator formed from the partnership between De La Salle University (DLSU) and the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD).
Chenny Galano
TRAIL
Chenny Galano is a dynamic communication professional and entrepreneur currently serving as the President of The Rizal Academy for Innovation and Leadership (TRAIL). Her expertise spans consulting, executive coaching, strategic planning, business development, marketing strategy, and event management.
Arup Maity
Xamun.AI
Arup Maity is a seasoned tech entrepreneur, educator, and industry leader, best known as the founder and CEO of Xamun.AI, an AI-powered enterprise software development system. He has over two decades of experience driving AI-powered innovation in digital transformation and software development.
Jerel Velarde
Datos Pilipinas
Jerel Velarde is a product builder, prompt engineer, and founder of Datos Pilipinas, an open-source Impact driven startup that aims to solve Filipino problems with AI, Data and Technology.
Jerahmeel Chen
NDC
The Chief Innovation Officer at the National Development Company (NDC), a key government-owned and controlled corporation in the Philippines.He leads initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and supporting the growth of startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
Disclaimer
Exoasia Innovation Hub and Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) act solely as facilitators of the Founders Arena program and related events. All information, representations, documents, and materials submitted or presented by participating startups, venture capital firms, family offices, venture builders, incubators, accelerators, or other affiliated participants are provided on an "as is" basis.
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Participants and attendees are responsible for conducting their own independent due diligence and validation prior to making any business, financial, or investment decisions.
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Participation in Founders Arena does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, or certification of any participant's business, financial standing, or investment readiness.