# Franco Varona, Managing Partner

> Franco Varona, Managing Partner. The rounds they were named in and the filings that name them, each with its source.

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# Franco Varona

Managing Partner at [Foxmont Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/foxmont-capital-partners)

Profile summary

- **Rounds named:** - none observed
- **Filings:** - with regulators
- **Podcasts:** 4 episodes

What this record rests on

- **Named in rounds** No round names them yet
- **On filings** No filing names them
- ✓ **Linked to a firm** At Foxmont Capital Partners
- **Claimed** Not claimed yet

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## The firm

[**Foxmont Capital Partners** VC firm · PH **0** cheques in 12 months **0** all time **0** led unknown](https://millionrounds.com/fund/foxmont-capital-partners)

## Also at Foxmont Capital Partners

- [**Aerin Lao** Consultant *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/aerin-lao)
- [**Catrina Magsadia** Investment Associate *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/catrina-magsadia)
- [**Danelle Ong** Associate *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/danelle-ong)
- [**Jacob Cue** Corporate Development *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/jacob-cue)
- [**Jaime Fernandez** Co-Founder *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/jaime-fernandez)
- [**Jelmer Ikink** Managing Partner *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/jelmer-ikink)
- [**Jesse Maxwell** Chief Executive Officer *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/jesse-maxwell)
- [**Kenneth Albolote** Partner / Venture Partner *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/kenneth-albolote)

## Hear them before you pitch them

- [BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/brave-southeast-asia) · 28 Jun 2026 · 36 min Nickel, Chinese EVs and a Senate Chase in the Philippines | Franco Varona - E708 With [Franco Varona](https://millionrounds.com/person/franco-varona) About this episode When the oil crisis hit, Southeast Asia changed overnight. In this episode, recorded in Manila, Foxmont Capital's Franco Varona joins Jeremy Au to unpack how the energy shock supercharged the electric vehicle boom across the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. They break down… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/brave-southeast-asia) · 1 Apr 2026 · 39 min Franco Varona on the Philippines' Energy Emergency, and Investing in Solutions for Middle Class Filipinos - E683 With [Franco Varona](https://millionrounds.com/person/franco-varona) Mentions [Xiaomi](https://millionrounds.com/fund/xiaomi) About this episode The Philippines recently declared a national energy emergency. What does this massive oil and power crisis mean for the economy, local startups, and everyday consumers? In this episode of the Brave Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, Jeremy Au sits down with Franco Varona, Managing Partner at Foxmont… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/brave-southeast-asia) · 5 Nov 2025 · 40 min Franco Varona: Philippines’ Startup Boom, Global Diaspora Power & Why First Movers Win – E641 With [Franco Varona](https://millionrounds.com/person/franco-varona) About this episode Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners and returning guest from episodes 357 and 516, joins Jeremy Au to unpack why the Philippines is fast becoming Southeast Asia’s next big investment and startup hub. They explore the country’s rapid digitization, growing middle class, and… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/brave-southeast-asia) · 19 Dec 2023 · 34 min Franco Varona: Grab GM to Foxmont Capital Partners, Empowering Filipino Entrepreneurs & Startup Success Blueprint - E357 With [Franco Varona](https://millionrounds.com/person/franco-varona) Mentions [Google](https://millionrounds.com/fund/google-assistant-investments)[Anthony Tan](https://millionrounds.com/person/anthony-tan)[Jesse Maxwell](https://millionrounds.com/person/jesse-maxwell) About this episode Franco Varona, Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Entrepreneurial & Grab Beginnings: Franco detailed his early entrepreneurial experiences before the age of Google and widespread digital resources. He founded Creative Spark and… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

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