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In addition to our recruitment services, we also offer consultancy and advice on how to build or partially build your team in the Philippines.
Over the past 15 years, we have consistently built and continue to develop online businesses, with a particular focus on marketplaces, SaaS software, and transactional platforms. Our extensive history and proven track record in product development, marketing, and fundraising, combined with our expertise in lead generation, subscription, and transactional models, position us perfectly to help you achieve your business goals.
We have also gained deep knowledge of the business landscape in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, where many of our businesses and investments are based. In 2013, we built the largest used car classifieds platform, which was acquired by Naspers. This success led to the creation of the largest automotive marketplace in the Philippines, attracting over 3 million visits, generating 15,000 leads, and facilitating 2,000 transactions per month. Since then, we have expanded into the insurance sector and related SaaS products.
Our Experience
Over the past 15 years, our core team has developed numerous marketplaces, SaaS products, and e-commerce platforms for both ourselves and our clients. We possess a deep understanding of the essential foundations, architecture, and design required to create successful products. Our experience, shaped by overcoming various challenges, has enriched our expertise, ensuring you benefit from our learned lessons. This enables us to guide you with precision and efficiency, helping you achieve your goals more intelligently and swiftly.
Digital Businesses
We have extensive experience with a wide array of digital business models, including subscription, commission, and advertising. Our expertise allows us to determine the optimal model for your needs, understanding when a subscription model is most effective and the nuances required for a successful commission-based revenue stream. Scaling a digital business model varies in complexity depending on market conditions, pricing strategies, and competition. It is essential to choose the right model from the outset, as transitioning between revenue models can be both time-consuming and challenging.
Travel, automotive and insurance marketplaces
SaaS products involving lead management and booking systems
Website visits, one of the largest marketplaces in the Philippines
Automotive & insurance transactions online per month
Our Expertise
Our core team has spent the last 15 years building multiple marketplaces, SaaS products, and e-commerce platforms for both ourselves and our clients. We understand what it takes to lay the right foundations, architecture, and design to create a winning product. We've made our share of mistakes along the way, but each one has enriched our knowledge, ensuring that you won't have to repeat them. This allows us to help you move smarter and faster.
There are many digital models out there—subscription, commission, advertising—you name it, and we’ve done it. We know when a subscription model works best, and we understand the intricacies needed to make a commission-based revenue stream truly successful. Some digital business models are easier to scale than others, depending on your market, pricing, and competition. It’s crucial to get it right from the start, as changing revenue models can be time-consuming and challenging.
For 10 years, we scaled the largest automotive platform in the Philippines to over 3 million monthly visits and thousands of transactions. Utilizing multiple channels to serve different purposes, we successfully grew the brand, generated leads, and boosted sales. We established the largest automotive YouTube channel in the region, amassing over 500,000 subscribers and generating 15,000 leads per month. As the digital landscape evolves, we continue to diversify our customer outreach strategies to stay ahead.
Whether you're a startup building your first product and unsure where to begin, or an established business looking to expand efficiently, we can help. Our network of staffing professionals can form a dedicated team tailored to your needs, whether it's software development, finance, marketing, or customer service and you can manage that team directly, as your employees, without the hassle. Let us provide the expertise and support to drive your business forward.
Creating & investing since 2008
Since 2008, we have embarked on a journey of building diverse digital businesses, starting with leading automotive marketplaces and industry-wide lead management systems. Recently, we have expanded into investing in early-stage marketplace and digital transaction businesses.
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Investment
An early-stage investment designed to streamline the fragmented annual vehicle registration process into a seamless online package and scheduling system.
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Founded
Founded in 2014, AutoDeal raised $3 million in 2017 to scale its operations. Today, it stands as the largest automotive marketplace in the Philippines, selling 20,000 vehicles annually.
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Investment
We have invested in the insurtech space to enhance accessibility to a wide range of insurance products through a digital platform, enabling quick policy delivery and installment payments.
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Exited
From 2010 to 2013, PinoyAutotrader became the largest used car classifieds platform in the Philippines, featuring over 10,000 listings. In 2013, we successfully exited by selling the platform to Sulit.com.ph.
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Founded
Our automotive lead management system, utilized by over 20 brands, 600 dealerships, and more than 2,000 sales agents, enhances customer experiences across the entire industry.
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Investment
A comprehensive platform supporting podcasts across Southeast Asia, offering services such as editing, studio space, advertising, data analytics, and more.
Get in touch and let’s have a chat
You have questions? We have answers.
At our core, we are entrepreneurs just like you, and we understand the challenges of being in the trenches. With 15 years of experience in digital innovation, brand growth, marketplaces, SaaS, and experimenting with various revenue models, we have gained extensive knowledge and expertise. This background allows us to offer valuable insights and support to other business owners looking for breakthroughs in their ventures.
We have successfully established multiple businesses in the Philippines, gaining extensive knowledge of various business types and the best paths to take, acknowledging that the process is not straightforward. Additionally, we have set up businesses in Singapore, renowned for its investor-friendly environment, making it a safe haven for investment. For the broader South East Asia region, our network extends to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, where we can connect you with trusted individuals who possess a deep understanding of these markets.
It costs nothing to have an informal discussion re: what you are looking and seeing if we can help and give you some initial advice. We’re happy to talk anytime, so please fill out a form on our website or connect with one of us on linkedIn.
We firmly believe that when it comes to digital innovation, technology, business models or online brand growth, we possess deep working knowledge in these fields. Our expertise is grounded in ongoing involvement with other businesses and investments, ensuring that our advice is current and aligned with today's trends.
Yes, we can provide ongoing support, advice, and direction. Whether you need assistance crafting your sales pitch, pinpointing what is and isn't working in your marketing strategy, or providing guidance on your product roadmap, we are here to help.
We can help you determine the type of personnel, skill levels, and number of team members needed for various functions such as software development, digital marketing, digital ads, customer service, finance, and more. We provide dedicated staff and can also hire for specific skill sets. You will have full control over managing your dedicated team, while we handle HR, payroll, legal matters, and staff retention programs, allowing you to focus purely on your core business.
We have been operating in the Philippines for 15 years, incorporating three different entities, and established a holding company in Singapore in 2016.
Deciding on the right path for your business can be one of the most challenging questions, and the answer often evolves over time. Whether you're contemplating whether to develop iOS and Android apps or stick with web apps, or deciding which new product to build next, making the right choice is crucial for reaching the next stage of growth. We've navigated these decisions many times, sometimes making the wrong ones, but this firsthand experience equips us with the insights to provide sound advice tailored to your business needs and goals.
We offer varying levels of support tailored to your needs. Whether you require monthly advice and direction, comprehensive operational guidance in key business areas, or dedicated team members for your projects, we have you covered. Our experience with investment rounds, acquisitions, and mergers enables us to provide valuable insights and guidance if you're navigating similar situations. It all begins with a free, relaxed conversation about your business and current situation, paving the way for personalized support and strategic advice. Reach out to start the dialogue and explore how we can help your business thrive.