Business Plan Writers and Consultants in Manila, Philippines
From the fintech offices of Bonifacio Global City to the corporate towers of Makati, Metro Manila has become the engine of one of Asia's fastest-rising digital economies — the country that produced GCash, the Philippines' first $5 billion unicorn, alongside Maya and a wave of e-commerce and gaming startups. Makati, Manila and Taguig host the largest share of the nation's founders. Avvale writes investor-, lender- and visa-ready business plans for Metro Manila founders, delivered remotely. We are a London-based consultancy, and the seven-hour gap between Manila and London means much of your plan gets built while the Philippines sleeps, ready for review when your morning starts.
Business plan services for Manila businesses
The Philippines pairs government development banks and startup grants with a competitive commercial-banking sector, and the plan you bring to each reads differently.
On the public side, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) runs the Startup Venture Fund (SVF), a roughly ₱250 million co-investment vehicle for startups. The Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) offers its Innovation and Technology (I-TECH) lending program for commercialising Filipino IP, while the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) funds SMEs with loans up to around ₱25 million and runs sector schemes such as its RESPONSE program. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) adds R&D grants for startups. Commercial banks — BDO, BPI and Metrobank among them — compete for the same founders with dedicated SME desks.
What your plan needs depends on where you take it:
- DBP and Landbank loans — these reward defensible projections, a clean use-of-funds breakdown and evidence the business fits the priority sectors they back.
- Commercial bank loans (BDO, BPI, Metrobank) — tighter on collateral and trading history; the plan has to evidence stability and repayment capacity.
- DTI and DOST grants — the Startup Venture Fund and DOST's grant programs expect a structured plan with clear milestones and a credible market case.
- Investor plans — Manila's funds move on a strong story but expect rigor beneath it, with market sizing, unit economics and a credible path to the next round.
- Visa / foreign-investment plans — foreign founders registering a business through the SEC and, where relevant, the Board of Investments face real documentation, and a credible plan supports the case.
Most of these programs expect a written plan, and we build to fit each one's criteria.
Manila's startup and funding ecosystem
Manila's ecosystem has roughly doubled in value in recent years, propelled by fintech, e-commerce and gaming, and much of its capital is backed by the country's biggest conglomerates.
The anchor accelerator-and-fund is QBO Innovation Hub — a partnership between Ideaspace, the J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation, the DTI and the DOST that has supported more than 700 startups through programs, mentorship and its Global AQELERATION soft-landing program. Ideaspace runs early-stage accelerator cheques and a follow-on fund. On the venture side, Kickstart Ventures (backed by Globe Telecom, Ayala and Singtel, and based in Makati) is the flagship corporate VC, alongside the independent Foxmont Capital Partners and the Sy-family-backed Gentree Fund; telco-backed 917Ventures adds distribution muscle for fintech. Geography concentrates it: Makati and BGC in Taguig hold most of the funds, corporates and startup offices, with Ortigas a secondary cluster.
The sector strengths are clear: fintech and digital banking (led by GCash and Maya), e-commerce and logistics, gaming, and a fast-growing layer of AI and enterprise software. A plan written for a Manila fintech investor with telco distribution is a different document from one aimed at a DOST R&D grant, and matching the plan to its reader is exactly what we do.
Why Manila founders choose Avvale
We have helped founders raise over $1 billion and funded 300+ companies across 30 countries. Our work has been featured on Shark Tank and Dragons' Den, we hold a 4-star rating across 150+ reviews, and we are UCL-backed — rooted in University College London's entrepreneurship community.
Pricing is transparent: most plans run $1,000 to $3,500 depending on complexity, with no hidden fees, and we begin with a free consultation so you know the scope before committing.
Honestly stated: we are based in London and do not have an office in Manila. We work with Filipino founders entirely remotely, and the seven-hour time difference is a genuine edge — we make progress overnight your time and have work ready for review when your day begins.
Get a business plan for your Manila business
Whether you are pitching a Manila fund, applying to DBP or Landbank, chasing a DTI Startup Venture Fund slot, or building a foreign-investment case, a sharp plan turns a maybe into a meeting. Book a free consultation to talk through your goals, or view packages & pricing to find the right fit.
Frequently asked questions
Can you write a business plan for a DBP or Landbank loan in Manila?
Yes. We prepare plans to the standards Philippine development banks apply — DBP's SME programs and Landbank's I-TECH lending — with the projections, use-of-funds detail and priority-sector fit their officers expect, and we tailor commercial-bank plans for BDO, BPI and Metrobank too.
Do you understand what Filipino investors and QBO look for?
We do. Plans aimed at Manila funds — the kind of firms around Kickstart Ventures and Foxmont — and at QBO programs lead with market sizing, unit economics and a clear path to the next round, and we tailor to whether you are in fintech, e-commerce, gaming or enterprise software.
Can you help with a foreign-investment business plan for the Philippines?
Yes. For founders registering through the SEC and, where relevant, the Board of Investments, we build the business plan that supports the structure and the application, written to fit Philippine requirements.
How does working with a London-based firm actually work?
Entirely remotely. We run everything over video calls, email and shared documents, and the seven-hour gap means much of your plan is built while Manila sleeps. Founders across Metro Manila work with us without meeting in person.
How much does a Manila business plan cost?
Most projects fall between $1,000 and $3,500, depending on scope and complexity. The free consultation lets us scope and quote your plan precisely before any commitment.
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