I help early stage startups unlock faster growth.

I'm an Angel Investor and ex-VC ecosystem leader who has invested in more than 30 Filipino startups and advised hundreds more. I help early stage founders raise smarter and grow faster.

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An experienced corporate consultant, turned venture capital investor & startup mentor.


I've been deeply involved in the Philippines startup ecosystem since 2017, first as a founder, then mentor and VC investor with Ideapsace Ventures. From 2020 through to 2024 I led investments in 27 early stage startups including Mayani, Flowerstore, Mosaic Solutions, Packworks, Humble Sustainability, Edge Tutors, SwiftClaims and Shoppable Business.

Before that I worked across Europe and SEA in the corporate sector, delivering strategy and operations improvement programs as both a management consultant and in-house.

Today I help early stage Filipino founders unlock accelerated growth and raise funds for their startups. Founders like working with me because I cut through the noise and give the honest insights they need, but always delivered with warmth, encouragement, and a collaborative spirit!

MY SERVICES

Tailored support services designed for individual startups
&
Impactful workshops for TBI, Accelerator or Venture Builder cohorts.

  • 1 Hour Consult

    P
    /year
    P 4,000
    1 hour
    Perfect for Founders who would like to discuss one specific challenge - such as what activities to be prioritizing to drive growth, whether you are ready to start raising funds, reviewing a selection of slides from your pitch deck or perhaps reviewing your cap table.
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  • 2 Hour Consult

    P
    /year
    P 6,500
    2 hours
    For Founders who would like to conduct a comprehensive review of their pitch deck or other data room documents, or perform a deep-dive into their financial model.
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  • 3 Hour Consult

    P
    /year
    P 9,000
    3 hours
    For Founders who would like to conduct a full data room review of all fundraising documents and current fundraising strategy. You provide me with access to your data room ahead of our meeting, and I will review all your documents so that we can use the meeting time itself to discuss how you can strengthen your fundraising collaterals.
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  • Strategy Review

    P
    /year
    P 15,000
    5 hours
    I use the Business Model Canvas framework to help Founders take a comprehensive snapshot of their business, diagnose any constraints and identify the strategic priorities they should be focusing on at their current growth stage. Following the session Founders receive a fully documented report of the session.
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  • Fundraising

    P
    /year
    P 40,000
    / project
    I work with Founders to help them build a robust data room, identify the right investors to approach and make warm introductions to help secure pitch meetings. I ask for 50% payment up front and 50% when Founders close their round.
    Let's Discuss

  • Workshops

    P
    /year
    P 10,000
    base rate
    I run 2 / 3 / 4 hour workshops for TBI, Accelerator and Venture Builder cohorts on startup strategy, financial modeling, crafting compelling pitch decks and investment readiness. Why not book a short exploratory call with me today to discuss your workshop needs?
    Let's Discuss

TESTIMONIALS

From Philippines Founders I have worked with before

  • "Ben is one of the few people that understands the nitty gritty of what it takes to do startup financials the right way. His unique perspective of working in a VC and as a founder gives people a 360 view of how to scale a startup properly. It's a pleasure getting Ben's feedback and perspective in a startup."

    Ronster Baetiong - CEO & Founder of Podcast Network Asia

  • "Ben is a great resource to have in your corner. I appreciate his straight talk, based on experience as both Founder and Investor, and material tools that are easy for founders to understand."

    Dennis Velasco - CEO & Founder of Prosperna

  • "Ben has helped us refine our business model and craft compelling pitch decks to present Packworks to Investors. We check in with him regularly to help us scale our business!"

    Ibba Rasul Bernardo - CMO & Founder, Packworks

  • "Ben has been a great support for our early-stage startup challenges, especially in the areas of finance and fundraising. The insights and experiences that he shared with us really helped us build and execute our fundraising strategies."

    Jeffrey Reyes - CEO & Founder, Twala

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