Maria Gaitanidou

Co-Founder & CEO of Hati Health

📍 Philippines🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2025
VC🌍 Philippines
2
Total investments
0
Early stage
0
Mid stage
2
Late stage
3y
Years active

Portfolio

2 investments · sorted by recency
All investments
Early stage
Mid stage
Late stage
Non Executive Board Member
Jan 2025
Netbank is the first fully regulated Filipino bank built to power fintechs. We combine the speed and flexibility of a fintech with the trust and stability of a bank—helping digital financial service providers launch and scale faster in the Philippines. What we offer: • Banking-as-a-Service (accounts, APIs, payments, cards) • Funding for digital lending • White-label mobile banking apps Why it matters: The Philippines has low banking penetration but high digital adoption. We provide the technology and tools fintechs need to reach more Filipinos, while they stay focused on delivering great customer experiences. Today, we’re already working with alternative lenders, payment gateways, fintech and digital financial platforms—helping them expand faster and serve customers better. Our mission: Empower fintechs and financial institutions to innovate, grow, and drive financial inclusion across the Philippines. 👉 Learn more at www.netbank.ph or connect with our team to explore how we can partner.
Angel Investor
Mar 2023
The Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN.PH) is the largest committed private investors network in the Philippines. MAIN was formed to support the country’s start up ecosystem by connecting investors with promising early-stage companies. As well as providing capital, we mentor entrepreneurs, share expertise and open networks. If you would like to pitch your startup to MAIN, we require that you first send a pitch deck for review to pitch@main.ph as we receive many applications. Note that we only invest in scalable technology driven startups that have proven traction. On the other hand, if you would like to join MAIN as an active investor, kindly please send us an email at invest@main.ph.
Experience · 5 entries
All (5)
Investments (2)
Founder (1)
Board (1)
2025
Non Executive Board Member
Jan 2025
Netbank is the first fully regulated Filipino bank built to power fintechs. We combine the speed and flexibility of a fintech with the trust and stability of a bank—helping digital financial service providers launch and scale faster in the Philippines. What we offer: • Banking-as-a-Service (accounts, APIs, payments, cards) • Funding for digital lending • White-label mobile banking apps Why it matters: The Philippines has low banking penetration but high digital adoption. We provide the technology and tools fintechs need to reach more Filipinos, while they stay focused on delivering great customer experiences. Today, we’re already working with alternative lenders, payment gateways, fintech and digital financial platforms—helping them expand faster and serve customers better. Our mission: Empower fintechs and financial institutions to innovate, grow, and drive financial inclusion across the Philippines. 👉 Learn more at www.netbank.ph or connect with our team to explore how we can partner.
2023
Venture Fellow
Sep 2023
Insignia Ventures Academy is home to Southeast Asias first experiential Venture Capital VC accelerator to nurture the next generation of leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. Led by world-class VC and industry leaders, our 12-week immersive program is designed for aspiring venture capitalists, investors, fund managers, and ambitious founders where individuals will get to participate in investment committee meetings and invest in real-life businesses. Individuals looking to break into VC will be given the opportunity to gain high quality investment experience through deal sourcing, conducting due diligence, navigating capital structure, participating in weekly investment committees, making 1-2 investments, and sharing in the financial upside on select deals with Insignia Ventures Partners. Insignia Ventures Academy’s VC partner: Insignia Ventures Partners is a Southeast Asia early-to-growth stage venture capital firm partnering with unstoppable founders to build great companies. Since 2017, we have invested in emerging technology companies across industries and geographies in the region, including Carro, Ajaib, GoTo (IDX: GOTO), Appier (TSE: 4180), Fazz, Shipper, Tonik, Flip and Super, and many other technology market leaders. We partner early with founders and support them from seed through growth stage as their companies create meaningful impact for millions of people in Southeast Asia and beyond. With our team of investment and operating professionals who bring together decades of experience and proprietary networks, we equip our founders with the tools they need for growth. We manage capital from premier institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds, foundations, university endowments and renowned family offices from Asia, Europe and North America.
Founder & CEO
Jul 2023
Hati Health is a B2B specialised womens health platform that focuses on providing quality healthcare services and solutions for women. We are committed to empowering women through innovative products and services, including symptom checking, holistic wellness plans and education. We believe that being able to talk openly about womens healthcare and bringing appropriate solutions will inspire women to achieve their fullest potential in their personal and professional lives.
Angel Investor
Mar 2023
The Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN.PH) is the largest committed private investors network in the Philippines. MAIN was formed to support the country’s start up ecosystem by connecting investors with promising early-stage companies. As well as providing capital, we mentor entrepreneurs, share expertise and open networks. If you would like to pitch your startup to MAIN, we require that you first send a pitch deck for review to pitch@main.ph as we receive many applications. Note that we only invest in scalable technology driven startups that have proven traction. On the other hand, if you would like to join MAIN as an active investor, kindly please send us an email at invest@main.ph.
2021
Vice-President Product Marketing & Partnerships
Jan 2021
In response to the needs of our clients (heightened during the pandemic), SAViis offering has expanded beyond financial assistance to include on-demand learning, mental health support, and relevant FREE insurance protection. SAVii is the translation of our evolution into a holistic tool for empowerment of your workforce. At SAVii, a salary is more than just take home pay - it’s the safest vehicle to financial empowerment. We support over 400,000 employees with safe, convenient and affordable loans, advances, mental health support, financial education and COVID insurance, with no risk or obligation for employers. Our 200+ employer partners get data insight that can help manage attrition and unlock engaged, productive employees. We’re to transform lives with you. Let’s make financial power at work a reality in your workplace!