Etaily to hoist PHL start-up flag abroad

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS (B2B) e-commerce enable etaily will represent the Philippine start-up ecosystem in a global stage, following its victory in the Expand North Star Pitch Competition hosted locally, in partnership with the GITEX Global team.

Earning the qualification, the homegrown company will bring its expertise and winning idea to Dubai for the upcoming finals.

A cooperation between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates, this contest serves as a venue for companies to present their ideas in front of a panel of distinguished judges.

Judges Katrina Chan of QBO Innovation, Franco Varona of Foxmont Ventures and Carlo Calimon of Startup Village commended the quality of the pitches of local participants and expressed optimism about the future of Filipino entrepreneurs.

“Winning the Expand North Star Pitch Competition is an honor, and we are thrilled to represent the Philippines at the Supernova Challenge 2023 Semifinals in Dubai. It is an opportunity for us to showcase our talent on the global stage and create partnerships that will help our startup thrive,” etaily Chief Executive Officer Alexander Friedhoff said.

Competing entrepreneurs in the Supernova Challenge will vie for cash awards of up to $200,000. They can also get the chance to connect with global investors as it gives them a forum to present their inventions and earn exposure in the worldwide market.

Both the Expand North Star Pitch Competition and the Supernova Challenge serve as proof that the start-up ecosystem in the country is growing and has a big potential to create innovative solutions with positive impacts on the world.