Crafting Ventures with Purpose, Scaling Impact for a Better Tomorrow

Partnering with purpose-driven founders and co-building ventures in Agriculture, Education, and Healthcare. As an accelerator and investor, we amplify impact for sustainable growth.

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Grassroots Community Building

Starting conversations, democratizing best practices, and empowering founders with events, knowledge, and networks.

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WHAT WE DO

Your Full-Stack Venture Studio

When entrepreneurs come to Bayanihan Ventures, we provide them with a holistic support system. Whether it’s research, product design, or scaling operations, we cover all the bases:

Research & Validation

We know that without a validated idea, everything else is just theory. Our process goes deep into understanding if there’s a real demand for what you’re building. We don’t just check boxes; we question, we test, and we probe the market.

Growth & Go-to-Market Strategy

Every venture needs a clear path to market. We help define that strategy with precision, looking at the intricacies of your audience, market fit, and competitive landscape.

Talent Acquisition & HR

The right team is everything. From leadership to entry-level, we help you attract the right talent and set up HR structures that enable growth and scalability.

Finance & Legal

This is the backbone of any startup. We ensure you’re not just compliant but also financially resilient. We build models that attract investors and ensure longevity.

Design & UX

Great ideas are nothing without exceptional design. We emphasize the role of user experience in creating products that not only function but also resonate with people.

Marketing & Branding

Building a brand that stands out in today’s market takes more than just clever taglines. We position your brand to cut through the noise with storytelling that aligns with your core values.

Product & Engineering

We help turn your vision into a tangible product, guiding you through the technical challenges and ensuring your solution is built for scale.

Funding Support

Securing funding isn’t just about a great pitch. It’s about telling your story in a way that resonates with investors. We help you get your funding strategy right.

Data Science

Whether it’s understanding user behavior or market trends, data drives decisions. We empower startups with data-driven insights to sharpen their strategy.

Operational Support

From setting up processes to optimizing workflows, we ensure your venture runs like a well-oiled machine.

Empowering Founders through Founders Circle: Building Community, Sharing Knowledge, Sparking Change

“We believe that the strongest foundations are built from the ground up. At Bayanihan Ventures, our first commitment is to create an inclusive, grassroots community where founders from diverse backgrounds feel empowered to start meaningful conversations. Our approach to community building goes beyond networking—it’s about democratizing access to best practices and liberating founders with essential resources, tools, and knowledge.Through:

  • Events that spark collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Workshops that teach practical skills and strategies
  • Networks that connect founders with mentors, investors, and like-minded entrepreneurs

We create spaces where founders can learn, grow, and support each other, unlocking the potential of every idea, no matter where it originates.

OUR APPROACH

A Proven Approach for Entrepreneurs

Our model isn’t one-size-fits-all. We believe in creating custom paths for each venture we support. We guide entrepreneurs from idea inception to market success, building ventures that are not only scalable but also designed for the long game.

TRACKS

Tracks tailored to
suit your needs

Here’s how we break down each Track—a key component of our framework—making sure that every piece of your journey is covered from start to scale.

01

Playbooks for Starting Up

Why it matters

Every entrepreneur faces moments where they feel lost, unsure which way to go. Playbooks are our answer to that uncertainty. They aren’t rigid rules; they’re guidelines informed by our own experiences in building ventures and by the hard lessons others have learned. The playbooks we provide give you clarity when everything else feels murky.

Bayani Action

Our playbooks aren’t your standard templates; they’re packed with insights that speak directly to the challenges of your market and your product. We’ve curated industry-tested methods alongside our proprietary strategies, making sure you avoid common pitfalls. You won’t waste time on what doesn’t work—you’ll move faster with more confidence.

Your Benefit

By leaning into our playbooks, you sidestep unnecessary hurdles. Instead of getting bogged down trying to reinvent processes, you’ll have a clear path that allows you to focus on what matters: building something that solves real problems.

02

Market Opportunity & Business Model Innovation

Why it matters

Many startups fail because they build products nobody wants. We’ve seen it time and time again: great technology or ideas that fall flat because there’s no real market demand. For us, it’s all about ensuring that there’s a massive, untapped opportunity before you pour time and resources into building your solution.

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We take on the role of market detectives, diving deep to understand the true potential of your idea. This isn’t just about surface-level validation—we conduct thorough market research, competitor analysis, and opportunity mapping. We look at trends and signals others might miss.

Your Benefit

With a validated market opportunity, you have the confidence to move forward knowing that your product isn’t just a good idea—it’s the solution to a real, pressing problem. And when you know there’s demand, you’re set up for exponential growth.

03

Product, Design & Technology

Why it matters

Building a product people love isn’t just about functionality—it’s about delivering a seamless, delightful user experience. The technology has to be robust, and the design needs to speak to users in ways they don’t even realize they need.

Bayani Action

We walk side by side with you in product development, ensuring you’re not just building something functional but something exceptional. Our design team brings a unique mix of creativity and user-centered design, while our tech experts ensure that your product is built for scale with the right architecture and infrastructure in place.

Your Benefit

You’ll create a product that not only works but that people genuinely enjoy using. And that’s the difference between a product that fizzles out and one that sticks in the market.

04

Team, Talent, and Ecosystem

Why it matters

Startups succeed when they have great teams and powerful networks. Having access to the right people—both internally and externally—can dramatically alter your trajectory. A strong team and a supportive ecosystem provide you with the bandwidth and expertise you need to overcome challenges and accelerate growth.

Bayani Action

We help you attract and retain the best talent while also opening up our network of mentors, advisors, and industry leaders. It’s not just about building a team—it’s about building a community around your startup that can propel you forward.

Your Benefit

With the right people in your corner, you’ll move faster, make smarter decisions, and avoid mistakes. You’ll have a dream team and an ecosystem that supports and believes in your vision.

05

Finance and Fundraising

Why it matters

Vision alone won’t get you far if you don’t have the financial backing to make it happen. We understand that securing funding can feel like the biggest hurdle in building a startup. But it’s not just about getting money—it’s about knowing how to manage it and making it work for you.

Bayani Action

We take on the heavy lifting when it comes to building strong financial models, refining your pitch, and connecting you with the right investors. Our approach is personalized, and we work with you to ensure that your story resonates with the investors that align with your values and goals.

Your Benefit

You’ll have the capital you need to scale, backed by financial systems that ensure you’re running a stable, resilient business. We set you up not just for fundraising success but for financial sustainability.

06

Growth

Why it matters

Growth isn’t just about acquiring more users or customers—it’s about sustainable, measured expansion that doesn’t burn you out or stretch your resources thin. Knowing how to scale while maintaining your core values and operational integrity is the key to long-term success.

Bayani Action

We work hand-in-hand with you to develop a growth strategy that is both aggressive and sustainable. Whether it’s building out your sales pipeline, optimizing your marketing, or finding new channels for customer acquisition, we ensure that your growth trajectory is steady and scalable.

Your Benefit

You’ll grow your business without sacrificing quality or burning out. With a clear roadmap for growth, you’ll expand in a way that maximizes your impact, creates value, and leaves a lasting mark on the industry.

EVENTS

Join the Bayanihan Ventures Founders’ Circle

Each monthly meetup includes:

​This monthly event brings together existing and aspiring founders to foster knowledge exchange and networks. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and accelerate your growth. Explore opportunities to share and help build the future of the Mindanao tech startup ecosystem.

  • Keynotes and Talks with experts and experienced Founders 
  • A community standup session where participants can share wins, lessons, and requests
  • Dedicated slots for startups to pitch their ideas and gain feedback
  • Open Networking with founders, investors, and mentors

Pitch Your Startup

If you’re a startup in the Davao Region, where we currently host our monthly meetups, contact our Community Champion, Liam Mendoza, at liam@bayanihan.ventures to reserve a slot to pitch your startup.

Sign up for the next event here.

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ABOUT US

At Bayanihan Ventures, we’re about more than just launching startups

We’re here to build impactful, purpose-driven ventures that can scale, solve real-world problems, and create long-term value. Our approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique challenges of the Philippines and other emerging markets, so we’ve designed a framework that doesn’t just address the “how” but also digs into the “why” behind every decision, every strategy, and every solution.

FOUNDERS

Behind Bayanihan

John Naranjo

Co-Founder

John Naranjo is a former software engineer turned tech entrepreneur. He founded Ingenuity, a global award-winning software engineering firm driving innovation and digital transformation for high-growth international startups across the US, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Fueled by his passion for education, he launched Hackademy to equip Filipino software engineers with world-class skills, aiming to position the Philippines as a global coding leader. His journey continues with Bayanihan Ventures, a venture studio connecting Filipino startups to critical resources, focusing on transformative innovations in Education, Agriculture, and Healthcare.
With over two decades in technology, entrepreneurship, and education, John has emerged as a leading figure in the Filipino innovation landscape, collaborating with high-impact startups, forward-thinking businesses, and progressive government agencies

Nikhil Paul Antao

Co-Founder

Nikhil Antao is an experienced leader in startup ecosystems, guiding entrepreneurs with a focus on grassroots initiatives, open-source knowledge, and ecosystem growth. His background spans eight years in Berlin and Frankfurt, where he worked with startups on strategic initiatives and launched innovative solutions. With experience across India, Argentina, Germany, and the Philippines, Nikhil brings a nuanced, global perspective to his mission of empowering founders and driving impactful growth in diverse markets.

CONTACT

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Address

Ingenuity HQ, 26 Park Avenue, Bajada, Davao City

Email

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