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Mike Mate

Investments at Kickstart Ventures

Metro Manila

Overview 

Mike Mate is currently the Vice President at Kickstart Ventures in Metro Manila, with a background in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and Capital Markets. He has held senior roles at BPI Capital Corporation and Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles, showcasing expertise in structured finance, project development, and international law. Mate's career highlights include serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at Lydia.ai and SariSuki, as well as being a Director at Seawood Resources, Inc. His experience spans across various sectors and industries, demonstrating a strong track record in providing legal advice, corporate governance, and strategic investments.

Work Experience 

  • VP, Investments

    2022 - Current

First Reserve Corporation is a private equity investment firm that focuses on investing in the energy industry.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2024

  • Board Observer

    2023

  • Member Board of Directors

    2022

  • Director

    2019 - 2022

    Private equity investments.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2020 - 2021

  • Head, Structured Finance (LevFin) and Debt Products

    2014 - 2019

    LevFin and Debt Capital Markets

  • Senior Associate, Project Development & Finance Group and M&A Group

    2008 - 2014

    Practice areas: M&A, Corporate and Securities law

  • Visiting International Attorney, M&A Group

    2012 - 2013

    Practice area: M&A

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