🇵🇠Manila Ganas x DB x Accion Ventures: Local vs Global VC
- Date
- 2025-11-04
- Location
- Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Host
- Dream Bigger Calendar
About this event
If you care about how venture capital actually works across borders, this is a room worth being in. Manila Ganas x DB x Accion Ventures: Local vs Global VC brings together a timely conversation about what founders, operators, and investors need to understand when capital, ambition, and decision-making move between local ecosystems and global markets. This is not a generic startup mixer. It is a focused, in-person evening in Makati City for people who want sharper perspective on how local and global venture investors think, where their priorities overlap, and where they differ in ways that matter for fundraising, company building, and long-term growth. About the Event At its core, this meetup is about one big question: how does the lens of a local VC compare with that of a global VC, and what does that mean for the people building and backing companies in the Philippines and beyond? That question matters more than ever as founders navigate increasingly interconnected markets while still operating within the realities of local ecosystems. Expect a community-driven event that blends thoughtful discussion with real conversation. With Manila Ganas, DB, and Accion Ventures behind the gathering, the evening is positioned to bring together people who are curious about venture, active in startups, or looking to build stronger connections across the local and international investing landscape. Rather than treating venture capital as a black box, this event creates space to unpack how investors evaluate opportunities, how geography shapes strategy, and how companies can position themselves depending on the kind of capital they want to raise. Whether you are early in your startup journey or already deep in the ecosystem, the topic is practical, current, and relevant. Because it is an in-person meetup, the value is not only in the ideas shared from the front of the room. It is also in the side conversations, quick introductions, and candid perspectives that tend to happen before, during, and after the main discussion. What to Expect You can expect an evening built around conversation, perspective-sharing, and networking rather than a formal conference schedule. The theme of local versus global VC naturally opens up discussion around how firms source deals, assess markets, support portfolio companies, and define traction in different contexts. The format will likely feel approachable and social while still being substantive. Attendees should come ready to listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and exchange views with others who care about startups, investing, and the future of the regional tech ecosystem. What the evening may include: A focused discussion on the differences and similarities between local and global venture investing Community networking with founders, investors, operators, and startup-curious attendees Informal Q&A moments where practical questions can surface naturally Peer-to-peer conversations about fundraising, market expansion, and ecosystem building Because the event sits at the intersection of community and venture, the room should offer a useful mix of strategic insight and relationship-building. If you are someone who learns best by hearing how other smart people frame a problem, this setting will be especially valuable. Why Attend The biggest reason to attend is simple: you will leave with better mental models. Understanding the difference between local and global VC is not just interesting in theory; it shapes how founders tell their story, how startups plan expansion, how operators think about growth, and how aspiring investors understand the market. For founders, this conversation can sharpen your sense of what different investors are optimizing for. For operators and ecosystem builders, it can help you understand how capital influences company decisions, hiring, partnerships, and market priorities. For investors and aspiring investors, it is a chance to compare frameworks and hear how others think about opportunity in a changing environment. You should also attend for the people in the room. A well-curated meetup in Makati can create the kind of connections that are hard to manufacture online: someone who has raised before, someone exploring a new fund thesis, someone building in a similar market, or someone who simply asks a question that changes how you think. If you have ever wondered whether local context or global scale matters more in venture, this event gives you a chance to hear that tension discussed in a live, grounded setting. The value is not abstract. It is the ability to better navigate the real decisions that shape startups and investing. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Makati City, Philippines, designed for people who want to show up, engage directly, and meet others face-to-face. Makati is a natural setting for this kind of conversation, with its concentration of startup, business, and investment activity. Date and time: Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM GMT+8. Since this is an evening meetup, it should be a good fit for attendees joining after the workday, whether you are coming from a startup office, a fund, a corporate role, or another community event. A few useful expectations to keep in mind: Come prepared to participate in discussion, not just observe Expect a community-forward atmosphere with room for networking Bring the questions you are already wrestling with around venture, fundraising, or ecosystem dynamics Plan to stay long enough for the informal conversations, which are often where the most useful insights show up If this topic sits anywhere close to your work or curiosity, it is worth being in the room. The combination of a specific venture theme, an in-person Makati setting, and a community-oriented format makes this a strong opportunity to learn something concrete and meet people you will likely want to know.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want a clearer, more practical understanding of how venture looks from both local and global perspectives, and you value meeting people who are actively thinking about the same questions. - You are a **founder or aspiring founder** trying to understand how different investors evaluate startups, traction, market size, and growth potential. - You work as an **operator in a startup or growth-stage company** and want better context on how capital shapes strategy, hiring, expansion, and decision-making. - You are an **angel investor, VC, or aspiring investor** interested in comparing frameworks, sourcing thinking, and market perspectives across local and international contexts. - You are part of the **Philippines startup ecosystem** and want to build stronger relationships with founders, funders, and ecosystem operators in a relevant, high-signal room. - You are **exploring cross-border opportunities** and want to hear how local market realities intersect with global venture expectations. - You simply enjoy **smart, grounded community events** where networking is more meaningful because the topic gives everyone something real to talk about.