Investment Stage

Focus Areas

About Investor

Mike (Michael) Maté is a senior investment leader at Kickstart Ventures in Metro Manila, currently referenced as a General Partner and previously as Vice President for or of Investments. His investment focus includes AgTech, climate and clean technology, energy, biotech, AI and broader deep-tech areas at Series A and Series B stages, typically in the $2.0M to $10.0M range. Public statements from Kickstart on deals such as Roslin Technologies describe him as a vice president helping lead investments from the ACTIVE Fund, the Ayala corporate venture platform. Maté has a legal and corporate finance background, is referred to as “Atty. Michael Mate” in local coverage, and has been active in supporting innovative tech companies that address food security and sustainability challenges.