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Mike Mate
Investments at Kickstart Ventures
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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
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2011 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
1999 - 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2003 - 2007