Kaya Founders

Kaya Founders is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, investing in technology-driven startups across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The firm operates a dual fund structure, supporting companies from pre-seed through Series A stages, and recently completed the final close of a $25 million fund. With a portfolio exceeding 40 startups, Kaya Founders targets sectors including e-commerce, fintech, SaaS, insurtech, clean energy, and financial inclusion. Notable portfolio companies include Etaily, which has surpassed $100 million in annualized revenue, alongside Locad, Netbank, and PayMongo. The firm plans to add 10-20 more companies over the next three years and was founded in 2021 by Paulo Campos, Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng, and Ray Alimurung. Its business model centers on venture capital fund-based, generates returns through equity investments in early-stage startups. The firm has completed a final close of a $25 million fund.