Philippines

International insurtech firm discovermarket has announced its launch in the Philippines, starting with its partnership with Globe Telecom Inc. - a full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines, to launch its embedded personal cyber insurance product.

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Philippine climate technology startup Humble Sustainability (Humble) has secured additional funding to expand its operations and scale its business. The funding round was led by Asia-focused venture capital firm, Gobi Partners, through the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund (Gobi-Core).

To help expand financial inclusion in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing $7 million in the country's fintech firm Salmon Group Ltd. (Salmon).

Salmon Group Ltd, a financial technology group based in the Philippines, has on Thursday announced its strategic partnership with electronic payment systems provider ECPay, to expand payment channels.

Moneymax, the Philippines-based personal finance marketplace for financial products and a subsidiary of MoneyHero Limited, has on Friday announced its strategic partnership with FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines) to offer life insurance in the Philippines.

SUSI Partners, through the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has entered into an investment agreement with experienced Southeast Asian developer Alba Renewables (Alba) to support the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind projects in the Philippines.

BuildMart PH Technologies, Inc., the Philippines-based business to business (B2B) e-commerce platform that connects manufacturers with hardware stores, has invested an undisclosed amount to Hubware Corporation, an online marketplace for builders, hardware stores, and construction suppliers.

Philippine over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency exchange Moneybees and pawnshop conglomerate Tambunting Kahera ng Bayan have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to financial services for crypto enthusiasts, particularly in Forbes Park in Makati and rural and remote areas nationwide.

WasteX, a Singapore-based climate tech company operating in Indonesia and the Philippines, has secured $450,000 in funds from P4G Partnerships, an initiative that helps businesses working on climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in food, water, and energy.