Your Launchpad
to the Philippines
to the Philippines
Build and scale your startup with the backing of 917Ventures and the Globe Group. Join the Philippines’ leading venture builder. Get up to $15k POC budget, access to millions of users, and an inside track into telco-grade partnerships. Apply now!
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Why Join Velocity
Co-build w/startup agility,
scale withtelco’s reach
Proven Launchpad
Built startups from zero to scale
within the Globe ecosystem
within the Globe ecosystem
Telco-scale Infrastructure
Built startups from zero to scale
within the Globe ecosystem
within the Globe ecosystem
Up to $15k POC Budget
Use it to test, validate, and
integrate faster
integrate faster
Dedicated Sponsor
Internal champions to help you
unlock opportunities
unlock opportunities
Ongoing Support
Access to experts across product
tech, marketing, legal, and more
tech, marketing, legal, and more
Who we’re looking for
For startups withtraction,
ambition, and thegrit to
scale with a telco
For our Co-Build Track
- Post-seed to Series A
- MVP or product already launched, with early users or revenue
- Strong product-market fit, but still iterating
- Looking to localize, build with a strategic partner, or test new markets
For our partner track
- Series B and beyond
- Established product with significant user or revenue growth
- Strong retention and unit economics
- Ready to expand into the Philippines via a go-to-market partner, joint venture, or distribution channel
Industry
Fintech
E-commerce & Logistics
SaaS & Enterprise Tools
API-First Platforms
Creator & Digital Economy Tools
Core Traits
Solves a clear problem that resonates with Filipino consumers or enterprises- Open to co-building, localization, or POC via access to Globe’s ecosystem
- Shows founder maturity and a willingness to engage in deep local partnerships
- Looking for market entry, distribution, validation, or local credibility – not just capital.
What the journey looks like
An agile pathfrom kickoff to pilot, ready for real-world
deployment
Week 1
Kickoff & Alignment
Week 2-3
Operational & Technical Onboarding, Planning, Initial Integration
Week 4-5
Initial Rollout or Validation Phase
Week 6
Review, Iterate, and Optimize
Week 7-10
Full Pilot Execution
Week 11-12
Final Iterations, Wrap-Up, and Planning for Next Steps
Timeline follows a rolling program and may vary based on each startup’s needs and complexity.
Velocity is 917Ventures’ innovation program built to help startups launch and win in the Philippines. Powered by 917Ventures , the venture builder of the Globe Group.
