GCash IPO could leapfrog Philippine startups’ growth
THE much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of digital wallet provider GCash could lay the groundwork for investment opportunities for Philippine startups, according to analysts.
1Life uses artificial intelligence to fast-track medical diagnosis
1LIFE, INC., a tech company that conducts medical missions nationwide, seeks to reduce the long process of medical diagnosis in the Philippines through its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, DocMate AI.
Yeskah’s Eco-friendly Shop makes money from paper
YESKAH’S Eco-friendly Shop, a Quezon City-based business, is promoting the country’s circular economy by upcycling discarded paper into profitable products.
The business started by selling...
Umpisa-Testsigma deal to help firms automate software testing
TECH STARTUP Umpisa, Inc. has teamed up with US-based test automation platform Testsigma to help businesses adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-driven software testing in the...
Mochi eyes small firms outside Metro Manila
MOCHI SOLUTIONS, a local billing and collection platform, is looking to quintuple its users this year as it focuses on underserved companies, according to its chief executive officer (CEO).
DTI, TikTok Shop launch digital training for MSMEs
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and TikTok Shop Philippines last week launched a program that seeks to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in digital commerce.
QC holds eco-friendly fair at Farmers Plaza
by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter
An eco-friendly-themed POP QC (Proudly Original Products of Quezon City) Fair was kicked off by the Quezon City government...
Pinoy startup uses AI to prevent crop damage
AGRICONNECT PH, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile app being developed by a student, aims to prevent crop loss and damage using farm risk management.
PHL is ‘most exciting’ venture capital market in Southeast Asia
THE PHILIPPINES is the “most exciting” market for venture capitalists in Southeast Asia due to its young workforce and strong macroeconomic fundamentals, according to local venture capital firm Kaya Founders.
Ayala’s ACTIVE Fund to invest in Featherless.AI
AYALA Corporate Technology Innovation Venture (ACTIVE) Fund, which is managed by Kickstart Ventures, is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) platform Featherless.AI to help bridge...
Philippine F&B companies told to fast-track automation
THE PHILIPPINE food and beverage (F&B) industry should quicken their automation push to boost efficiency and scale operations, according to a Malaysian software firm.
“The...
Sprout Solutions eyes more industries for AI sales assistant
SPROUT SOLUTIONS is looking to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) sales assistant Inbound to other industries to help accelerate deal closures.
“For anyone in sales,...