AI chip startup FuriosaAI plans $500-M round before IPO
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) chip designer FuriosaAI is seeking to raise as much as $500 million in a funding round before an initial public offering...
Bamboo enterprise empowers residents with market access
ALIMODIAN, Iloilo — A community-based bamboo enterprise in this western Philippine town is helping almost 300 residents earn more from their craft by organizing production, securing buyers and linking small producers to wider markets.
HitPay, Primer partner to expand cross-border payments for MSMEs
HITPAY, a Singapore-based payment platform, has partnered with payment infrastructure firm Primer to help Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) tap overseas markets...
Philippine startups face tighter funding in 2026
PHILIPPINE STARTUPS face tighter funding conditions this year amid macroeconomic uncertainty, as investors demand clearer revenue models and growth strategies, analysts said.
Kaya Founders to invest in more early-stage startups this year
LOCAL VENTURE capital firm Kaya Founders plans to invest in eight to 12 startups this year, focusing on early-stage financial technology and business-to-business (B2B)...
Agritech startup plans yield insurance to shield farmers from climate risks
AGRILEVER, a local agritech startup, plans to launch a yield guarantee insurance product next year to protect farmers from income losses caused by natural disasters.
Printing provider widens service scope for small businesses
PRINTING AND SIGNAGE FIRM BesCost Printing said it is expanding its services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by offering integrated, end-to-end printing solutions.
The...
Blackwall aims to close cybersecurity gap among MSMEs
LOCAL cybersecurity startup Blackwall Industries is focusing on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to address what it sees as a largely untapped and highly vulnerable segment of the market.
Reelist8 uses AI to lower barriers to homeownership
REELIST8, a startup with an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ecosystem, streamlines property transactions and renovations to boost homeownership in the Philippines.
“Our mission is to provide...
SMIC pushes sustainability for MSMEs with free online course
OVER 100,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), suppliers, and partners are expected to benefit from an online sustainability reporting course sponsored by SM...
Bebang Halo-Halo eyes first overseas store in Dubai in 2026
BEBANG HALO-HALO, a fast-growing Filipino dessert chain, is preparing to enter the international market with plans to open its first overseas store in Dubai by late 2026 or early 2027, aiming to bring its signature halo-halo to a wider global audience.
Financing gaps, weak data systems slowing MSME shift to AI, IBM says
MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSME) are increasingly becoming interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) but continue to face hurdles such as financing constraints...