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Igniting innovation,
unleashing potential

We are the Philippines’ premier startup enabler behind IdeaSpace Investments and QBO Innovation Hub—dedicated to cultivating innovation, technology development, and entrepreneurship as a path to nation-building.

Established in 2012 by its Chairman, Manny V. Pangilinan and backed by First Pacific, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), PLDT-Smart, Meralco, and Maynilad, along with various public and private organizations.

Amplifying the PH startup landscape on all fronts

From ecosystem development, to incubation and acceleration programs, to funding Filipino startups.

700+

Startups

Fueling success by investing far and wide, spanning sectors and stages

IdeaSpace Investments is the venture capital arm of IdeaSpace Foundation.

 

We fund early stage Filipino startups—from pre-seed to Series A. 

Our Portfolio Companies

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Scaling startups through dynamic programs and ecosystem initiatives

QBO (‘ku-bo’), the programmatic arm of IdeaSpace Foundation, is the Philippines’ first public-private initiative fostering collaboration, nurturing talents, and facilitating growth within the startup community.

Created in 2016 through a partnership with IdeaSpace Foundation, J.P. Morgan, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Trade and Industry.

Our Programs

We deliver programs for startups across multiple stages and industries, and conduct an array of startup ecosystem and community activities to improve access to markets, knowledge, capital, and talent—guided by our three core actions:

Grow the startup

QMMUNITY
INQBATE
Filipino startups
QLLABORATE
with the ecosystem

The IdeaSpace Accelerator Program, functioning as a foundational support structure for emerging entrepreneurs, offers participating startups a unique opportunity to connect with mentors and investors, develop robust business strategies, and equip them with the right resources to successfully secure their first institutional raise.

Contact Us

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur, early-stage startup founder, investor, or potential partner?  Let's connect!

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