FasterCapital: Markeret reaches operational milestones as funding momentum continues
Manila, Philippines & Dubai, UAE — April 20, 2026
Markeret, the Philippines-based marketplace startup, today reported a series of operational and product milestones as it continues to advance with ongoing support from FasterCapital through Launchup. Updates include expanded corporate and investor partnerships, USD 2.5M in capital raised to date, and new in-house development capacity to accelerate a website relaunch and mobile app work.
FasterCapital continues to provide milestone planning and fundraising-readiness support through Launchup as Markeret’s current execution focus centers on product development, partner activation, and investor engagement during this growth phase.
What the Startup Delivers?
Markeret provides a marketplace solution designed to connect buyers and sellers while leveraging partnerships and ecosystem support to expand reach. Recent progress emphasizes improving the customer experience via a rebuilt website and the start of mobile app development, plus ongoing commercial conversations with regional venture and corporate stakeholders.
Current FasterCapital Support
FasterCapital’s ongoing contribution to Markeret in this phase includes:
- Milestone planning and execution follow-up to keep development on track
- Fundraising readiness support and pitch refinement for investor conversations
- Introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders and regional investor groups
- Strategic prioritization advice to balance product work and business development
Current Execution Priorities
Markeret’s current priorities are focused on product and execution: hiring and integrating a software developer to rebuild the website, initiating mobile app development, and advancing discussions with Philippine and regional venture partners. The team is also continuing partner engagement across a network of 78 corporate and startup enablers and refining investor materials to support next-stage fundraising activities.
Ecosystem relevance
Operating from the Philippines, Markeret is building on local corporate and investor interest to scale a marketplace proposition in a region with growing digital commerce adoption. The company reports engagement with prominent Philippine venture groups and regional investors, plus incubator and startup enablement programs that together provide market context and channels for pilot opportunities.
Funding readiness note
Markeret has raised USD 2.5M in capital to date and continues to engage investors as it prepares for future funding rounds. FasterCapital and the startup are collaborating on fundraising-readiness activities; no funding outcomes are guaranteed.
Leadership Comment
“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Markeret through Launchup. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”
Next 90 Days
Over the next quarter Markeret plans to complete the website relaunch, advance core mobile app development to an initial prototype stage, continue investor outreach with refined materials, and activate select corporate partners to support pilot use cases and early customer feedback.
About Markeret
Markeret is a Philippines-based marketplace startup working with a network of corporate partners, startup enablers, incubators, and regional investors. Recent supporters and collaborators include LvlUp Ventures, FasterCapital, 1337 Ventures, Founders Launchpad, 917Ventures, Kaya Founders, Kickstart Ventures, Google Cloud for Startups Program, Y Combinator Startup School, and Animo Labs. The company reports 78 corporate and enablement partners and has raised USD 2.5M to date.