MANILA, Philippines – IdeaSpace Foundation, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group of Companies, handpicked six promising startups for the 13th cohort of its flagship accelerator program.
Themed “Startups for the Future,” this year’s cohort highlights ventures that address pressing challenges and are expected to reshape key industries through technology, sustainability and changing lifestyles.
After a rigorous selection process, the following startups qualified for Cohort 13:
- Soolok Properties Inc.: a digital platform that aggregates foreclosed property listings from top Philippine banks, standardizes the data and applies a proprietary pricing model to identify the best-value deals
- KaHero: a cloud-based point-of-sale system that helps small businesses manage sales, inventory, expenses and branches anytime, anywhere
- Xure: a mobile platform for collectors to safely buy, sell and trade collectibles, with access to expert appraisal and certification through a decentralized clearinghouse
- DashoContent: a hybrid content operations platform with artificial intelligence and human experts designed to streamline content creation and management
- Polka Motors: an online marketplace that helps people apply for motor loans, simplifying a critical step in vehicle ownership
- Cloverly: an internal tool for property developers and their brokers to streamline buyer onboarding, making the process more efficient
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Resilient and forward thinking
“We are thrilled to welcome the Cohort 13 startups into the IdeaSpace family,” says Butch Meily, president of IdeaSpace. “The strength of our network, which connects founders, mentors, investors and the broader MVP group, will undoubtedly drive these ventures to new heights.”
The theme of the latest cohort is seen to reflect IdeaSpace’s commitment to fostering innovation that is both resilient and forward-thinking. The selected startups leverage technology to define what’s next for a more future-ready Philippines.
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“The cornerstone of our work is to sustain the ecosystem so that we help more startups that have immense potential to contribute to the economy and national development. This cohort perfectly embodies that mission, and we are excited to partner with them on their journey to build scalable and sustainable businesses,” says Alwyn Rosel, executive director of IdeaSpace.
The Accelerator Program will provide the startups with comprehensive support, including mentorship from industry experts, access to IdeaSpace’s extensive network, as well as guidance on business operations, fundraising strategies and effective marketing. The program is designed to fast-track the growth of these promising technology-based ventures.
Since its launch in 2012, the IdeaSpace Accelerator Program has been a cornerstone of the Philippine startup landscape, supporting hundreds of startups and empowering a new generation of Filipino entrepreneurs. The program is backed by First Pacific, Metro Pacific Investments Corp., PLDT-Smart, Meralco and Maynilad, along with various public and private organizations. /dda
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