The Expand North Star Pitch Competition, held in collaboration with the GITEX Global team in the Philippines, was won by Etaily, a business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce enabler based in the Philippines.
The competition, according to a statement released by Etaily, brings together the best investors and tech startups from around the world to look into joint venture opportunities.
The pitch competition attracted a sizable number of tech enthusiasts, and the Expand North Star and GITEX Global teams traveled all over the world.
A competition called the Expand North Star Present allows businesses to pitch their concepts to a distinguished panel of judges thanks to a collaboration between the Philippines and the UAE.
Having qualified, etaily will bring its knowledge and the winning concept to the Finals in Dubai.
The competition’s judges, Carlo Calimon of StartUp Village, Franco Varona of Foxmont Ventures, and Katrina Chan of QBO Innovation, praised the caliber of the pitches and were upbeat about the future of Filipino entrepreneurs.
The competition’s winner and the implications for the startup ecosystem in the Philippines, Alexander Friedhoff, Chief Executive Officer of etaily, expressed their excitement.
“Winning the Expand North Star Pitch Competition is an honor, and we are thrilled to represent the Philippines at the Supernova Challenge 2023 Semi-Finals 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,” he said.
The Supernova Challenge offers business owners the chance to compete for cash prizes worth up to $200,000 while also getting in touch with international investors.
Companies can present their inventions and gain exposure in the global market through competition.
Both the Supernova Challenge and the Expand North Star Pitch Competition are examples of the Philippines’ developing startup scene, which has the potential to produce ground-breaking ideas that have a positive impact on the world.
Etaily is a company that offers a complete solution that facilitates and empowers the growth of eCommerce by providing end-to-end services in the areas of technology, operations, brand, and data capabilities.
Since 2020, etaily has developed steadily as an enabler, becoming the go-to partner for major brands throughout the nation and Southeast Asia.
