Buko Ventures
Overview
Buko Ventures is an impact-focused venture capital firm and angel group founded in 2021. It primarily invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups in the Philippines and other emerging markets like Vietnam, Indonesia, and several African nations. The firm focuses on pre-revenue and pre-launch ventures, providing initial capital to help founders build their business and attract further investment. Buko Ventures invests across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and non-traditional ventures like gaming and content creation. The firm was started by a group of tech founders and e-commerce executives with experience in the Philippines.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
bukoventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipmates | Sep 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| GoRocky Medical Inc. | Sep 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Humble Sustainability | Nov 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BackScoop | Nov 2021 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Betterteem Technologies | Jul 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Buko Ventures based?
Buko Ventures is headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.
When was Buko Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Buko Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Buko Ventures have?
Buko Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Buko Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Shipmates, GoRocky Medical Inc., Humble Sustainability, BackScoop, Betterteem Technologies.
What was Buko Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Buko Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in GoRocky Medical Inc. in 2023.
What sectors does Buko Ventures focus on?
Buko Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Buko Ventures focus on?
Buko Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.