Qatalyst Ventures

Qatalyst Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and based in Makati, Philippines. The firm provides financial investment, operational expertise, and network-building support to startups and business leaders globally. Qatalyst Ventures merges innovation with social impact and profitability, championing businesses that aim to create positive societal change. While the firm's investment portfolio is diverse, it shows a preference for startups focused on climate action, social impact, and healthcare solutions.

Founded by Mariano Luis "Yano" Que, who also serves as its president, Qatalyst Ventures is led by a team with backgrounds in international education and startup operations. Before founding the firm, Que was a serial entrepreneur and investor with experience in roles at Kaepora Industries Inc., MLM Foods Inc., and MedGrocer. The leadership team also includes Fatima dela Cruz, the lead advisor for investments with a background in HealthTech and banking, and Atty. Julio P.G. Bucoy, CFA, who is a member of the Board of Directors and Investment Committee.

The firm's business model is centered on investing in startups across a variety of sectors, including Food and Agriculture Tech, HealthTech, and Consumer services. Its portfolio includes investments in companies like MedGrocer, an online prescription drug platform; Urban Greens, a vertical farming technology company; and Nhi Đồng 315, a tech-enabled pediatric healthcare network in Vietnam. Qatalyst operates with a hands-on approach, aiming to propel ideas into fruition, enhance business operations, and scale profitability for its portfolio companies.

Keywords: venture capital, social impact investing, Philippine VC, startup funding, climate tech investment, health-tech investment, agritech investment, early-stage investor, Mariano Luis Yano Que, emerging markets, Southeast Asia startups, portfolio management, operational support, network building, growth capital, sustainable technology, innovation funding