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Dan Siazon
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Kickstart Ventures
· Philippines
Check size
$0.1 - $5 million
Lead stage
seed
Deals tracked
26
Sectors
AI/ML, Consumer Technology
AI/ML
Consumer Technology
B2B Commerce
Logistics
Retail Technology
Advanced Materials
seed
Series A
Series B
growth
Philippines
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Indonesia
Malaysia
About Dan
Dan Siazon is Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Kickstart Ventures, the Philippines' leading technology venture capital firm. Based in Makati with regional presence in Singapore and Australia, Kickstart manages multiple early-to-growth-stage tech funds including the Ayala Corporation Technology Innovation Venture Fund. Siazon is a founding-level operator with deep deal authority in Southeast Asian tech investing
Investment thesis
We look for unique enabling technologies or businesses relevant to and that could address societal challenges in our home market
Kickstart Ventures invests in early-to-growth-stage tech startups across the Philippines and globally, seeking unique enabling technologies or businesses that address societal challenges in their home market. The firm focuses on deploying capital into AI tools and applications, Consumer/Retail, B2B commerce, and logistics sectors. They back emotionally mature founding teams with strong unit economics and defensible business models who can navigate market disruptions. As a corporate venture capital firm backed by Globe Telecom and Ayala Corporation, they leverage these strategic anchors to identify opportunities in Southeast Asia and beyond that leverage telecommunications, technology, and innovation capabilities
Investment philosophy
Kickstart Ventures invests in early-to growth-stage tech startups globally, focusing on creating disproportionate value for startups and supporting them towards profitability. The firm believes in driving innovation and enhancing digital life in the Philippines while backing startups in major innovation hubs like Singapore, USA, and Israel. Their mission remains to deploy funds into relevant sectors, particularly AI tools and applications, and Consumer/Retail, to address societal challenges.
Investment focus
Early-to-growth-stage technology startups across Southeast Asia, with emphasis on resilient business models, niche sectors, and companies addressing regional connectivity and enterprise needs. Kickstart focuses on creating disproportionate value for founders while maintaining disciplined due diligence
Areas of expertise
Recent activity
Live platform data · proprietary, citable layer
Notable portfolio
Bagosphere
Caxe
Clarity
Collectco
Dialpad
Dive Studios
Edamama
Eezee
EngageSpark
Esevel
Expedock
Featherless.AI
Igloo Company
Kalibrr
KICKS CREW
Notable deals
Eezee – Enterprise MRO and business supplies platform in Southeast Asia
Transcelestial (via Globe partnership) – Wireless laser links for last-mile and backhaul connectivity across archipelago
Frequently asked
Does Dan Siazon invest at seed stage?
Yes. They invest at seed, Series A, Series B stage.
Their geographic focus includes Philippines, Southeast Asia, Singapore.
What is their typical check size?
Dan Siazon's typical check size is $0.1 - $5 million.
They currently invest through Kickstart Ventures.
What sectors does Dan Siazon focus on?
Dan Siazon primarily invests in AI/ML, Consumer Technology, B2B Commerce, Logistics.
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