Raid The Fridge by Kickstart Ventures: price, who can join and alternatives
Raid The Fridge is a monthly startup networking and learning mixer run by Kickstart Ventures, the corporate venture arm owned by Globe Telecom. It has run since August 2012, and the May 2026 edition in Makati was an open mic night for founders that sold out.
Raid The Fridge by Kickstart Ventures at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Organiser | Kickstart Ventures | luma.com |
| Running since | August 2012, monthly | luma.com |
| Recent event | Open Mic Night on 28 May 2026 in Makati | luma.com |
| Event date record | Start time recorded in the event data as 28 May 2026 | luma.com |
| Programme | Doors and networking from 5:00 PM, ending at 9:00 PM | luma.com |
| Demand | The May 2026 edition sold out | luma.com |
| Location | Makati City, with the exact venue shown after registration | luma.com |
| Backer | Kickstart Ventures is wholly owned by Globe Telecom | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Manila founders who want to meet investors and ecosystem organisations
- Founders who want to present at an open mic night
- People new to the Philippine startup scene
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who need a published ticket price
- Anyone who registers late, since editions can sell out
- People outside Metro Manila
Alternatives to Raid The Fridge by Kickstart Ventures
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Running Club Ho Chi Minh City | Not published | No registration required; all paces welcome |
| Hackagu | 165k IDR co-working day pass (includes a coffee) | Fill in the form and organisers send details |
| Hackamai | Not published | Open to people who code their own projects |
| Hackanang | Not published | Submit a form with your name, email and project |
| Malaysia Entrepreneurs Network (Kuala Lumpur) | Pay the venue for your own food and drinks; ordering is required | RSVP on Meetup; open to all; no MLM promoters |
| SIHUB (Startup and Innovation Hub of Ho Chi Minh City) | Listed events marked free (Sự kiện miễn phí) | Register per event on the SIHUB site (in Vietnamese) |
| Singapore Entrepreneurs Network | Free to attend; buying a drink or meal at the venue is compulsory | RSVP on Meetup and drop in; no hard selling |
| Sip & Scale Cebu | Not published | Register on Luma; the August 2026 edition has closed |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Raid The Fridge by Kickstart Ventures
- Who runs Raid The Fridge?
- Kickstart Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom.
- How long has it run?
- Since August 2012, as a monthly mixer.
- When was the latest edition I can confirm?
- The Open Mic Night on 28 May 2026 in Makati, which sold out.
- Where is it held?
- Makati City. The exact location is shown after you register.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; venue shown after registration
- Format
- Monthly evening startup mixer in Makati, sometimes with open mic pitches
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Raid The Fridge by Kickstart Ventures isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.