Connecting
Investors with
High-Growth
Opportunities.
We are your gateway
to investment success
across borders.
CONNECTING INVESTORS WITH HIGH-GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
World i Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps venture capital and private equity firms expand their investor networks and position their funds for success
What We Do
World i Group connects investors with high-growth opportunities by connecting venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds with institutions across the world. As trusted advisors, it leverages its global network to bridge the gap between alternative asset fund managers and international investors.
With deep expertise in investment intelligence, media and fundraising support, it supports funds in positioning themselves effectively and connecting with the right investors. Over the past two decades, it has built strong relationships with key decision-makers across government, finance, and multinational corporations, giving it deep country access to develop global capital.
Bridging Capital and Opportunity
World i Group helps investors discover the right opportunities while enabling fund managers to connect with ideal investors through:
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Fundraising Strategy and ExecutionPositioning funds to attract the right investors and facilitating connections.
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Investor Relations and AccessUsing our extensive network to introduce funds to family offices, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWls).
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Market Intelligence and StorytellingCrafting compelling investment narratives that combine journalistic precision with sales expertise.
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Fundraising Strategy and ExecutionPositioning fund managers to meet the right investors, and facilitating connections.
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Market Intelligence and StorytellingCrafting compelling investment narratives that effectively tells the fund manager’s USPs
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Investor Relations and AccessUsing its extensive network to introduce funds to family offices, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWls).
Featured Partner: Foxmont Capital Partners
Foxmont Capital Partners is the first and only independent venture capital firm in the Philippines. With a deep portfolio across various sectors and top-quartile fund performance, Foxmont focuses on high-growth startups shaping the future of the Philippine economy.
World i Group is working with Foxmont by leveraging our global network of institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who recognize the immense potential in the Philippine market
Foxmont Capital Partners At A Glance
Assets Under
Management
Investments in
High-Growth Startups
Years of
Combined VC Experience
Independent VC Firm Focused
on the Philippines
Assets Under
Management
Investments in
High-Growth
Startups
Years of
Combined
VC Experience
Independent
VC Firm Focused
on the Philippines
Why Invest in the Philippines with Foxmont Capital?
Foxmont Capital Partners, the first and only independent venture capital firm in the Philippines, is at the forefront of this growth. With a portfolio of 40+ successful investments and top-quartile fund performance, Foxmont focuses on high-growth startups shaping the future of the Philippine economy.
World i Group is actively working with Foxmont to expand its investor base, leveraging our global network of institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who recognize the immense potential in this market
As one of the few independent Philippine fund managers, Foxmont offers flexibility in growth, networks, and exits.
Portfolio startups have raised more than 20 times their initial investment in follow-on funding, with a graduation rate exceeding industry averages.
175 years of combined VC experience.
A robust network spanning top founders, investors, and operators.
Industries we serve:
FinancialTechnology Product Strategy Consulting for Linethemes
Small business consulting and website design
Construction Business Start-up Consulting Services for GBC
Branding & consulting project for GLB Construction
Financial Branding Consulting Projects By The Linethemes
Start a Financial Consulting Business from scratch.
Why World i Group?
With over 100 years of combined experience, we have facilitated more than $100 million in transactions, mastering complex deal structures and negotiations.
Our work in over 60 countries has allowed us to build relationships with heads of state, finance ministers, CEOs, and investment leaders worldwide.
With insider knowledge of global investment trends, we understand what investors are looking for and know how to present compelling opportunities.
Trusted by market leaders like Foxmont Capital Partners, we have secured partnerships with top-performing funds.
Industries we serve:
FinancialTechnology Product Strategy Consulting for Linethemes
Small business consulting and website design
Construction Business Start-up Consulting Services for GBC
Branding & consulting project for GLB Construction
Financial Branding Consulting Projects By The Linethemes
Start a Financial Consulting Business from scratch.
Country Investment Focus: The Philippines
World i Group connects investors with high-potential opportunities in dynamic and fast-growing markets. One such market is the Philippines, a rising investment destination driven by a booming digital economy, a young and tech-savvy population, and strong economic fundamentals.
As the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, the Philippines presents compelling opportunities in venture capital, private equity, and strategic investments, particularly in sectors like technology, e-commerce, fintech, and consumer-driven industries.
Key Investment Drivers
Strong Growth
5.6% GDP growth in 2024, outpacing China and standing out in Asia.
Stable Investment
BBB+ credit rating with a positive outlook from Standard & Poor's.
Young, Digital Workforce
Median age of 25 and 11 hours online/day, creating a tech-sawy population.
Rising Funding Share
Philippines share of Southeast Asia funding grew from 2% in 2020 to 19% in 2024.
High-Growth Opportunities
Seed-funded startups are seeking growth capital, creating opportunities for early-stage investors
Rising Middle Class
90% consumption-driven GDP, fueled by a growing consumer market.
Booming E-commerce
Significant growth in gross merchandise value.
Active PE/VC Market
$1.12B in deals closed in 2024, signaling strong investment potential.
High-Growth Opportunities
Seed-funded startups are seeking growth capital, creating opportunities for early-stage investors
Rising Middle Class
90% consumption-driven GDP, fueled by a growing consumer market.
Booming E-commerce
Significant growth in gross merchandise value.
Active PE/VC Market
$1.12B in deals closed in 2024, signaling strong investment potential.
Strong Growth
5.6% GDP growth in 2024, outpacing China and standing out in Asia.
Stable Investment
BBB+ credit rating with a positive outlook from Standard & Poor's.
Young, Digital Workforce
Median age of 25 and 11 hours online/day, creating a tech-sawy population.
Rising Funding Share
Philippines share of Southeast Asia funding grew from 2% in 2020 to 19% in 2024.
High-Growth Opportunities
Seed-funded startups are seeking growth capital, creating opportunities for early-stage investors
Rising Middle Class
90% consumption-driven GDP, fueled by a growing consumer market.
Booming E-commerce
Significant growth in gross merchandise value.
Active PE/VC Market
$1.12B in deals closed in 2024, signaling strong investment potential.
The Featured Partner Forxmont Capital Parners
As one of the few independent Philippine fund managers, Foxmont offers flexibility in growth, networks, and exits.
Why World i Group?
At World i Group, we leverage over a century of combined expertise in capital raising, origination, and strategic advisory. With a strong global network spanning 60+ countries, we connect global institutions, family offices and HNWIs with best in class fund managers.
Our track record includes facilitating over $100 million in transactions. Backed by deep industry knowledge, we position our clients for success in an evolving financial world.
World i Group at a glance:
Transactions
Facilitated
and Deals Closed
Years Combined Experience In Deal-Making and Investment Advisory
Countries Global Reach
and High-Level
Connections
Countries Global Reach
and High-Level
Connections
Sectors Covered Broad Expertise Across Industries. and Investment Trends
Sectors Covered Broad Expertise Across Industries. and Investment Trends
Transactions
Facilitated
and Deals Closed
Years Combined Experience In Deal-Making and Investment Advisory
Countries Global Reach
and High-Level
Connections
Countries Global Reach
and High-Level
Connections
Sectors Covered Broad Expertise Across Industries. and Investment Trends
Our Team
Franz J. Fricke
Franz is an accomplished media and business strategist with over 20 years of experience in international advertising sales and cross-border deal-making across more than 40 countries.
He is the Founder of Synergy Media Specialists Ltd. and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Bridges Magazine, a bilingual luxury business and lifestyle publication focused on bilateral relations and cross-border business.
Specializing in business intelligence and investment storytelling, his editorial work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Japan Times, China Daily, The South China Morning Post, and Foreign Policy.
Franz began his career at the Philippine Stock Exchange, where he worked with a Temasek-backed brokerage firm. Today, he leverages his extensive global network to connect venture capital and private equity firms with investors worldwide.
Brian J. Banta
Brian holds a Master’s degree in International Trade and Investment Policy from The George Washington University (Washington, DC) and brings two decades of expertise in international media and sales.
As Managing Director of GMI Post, he has developed an extensive understanding of alobal business.
Brian has created content for governments and corporations in over 25 countries, with his work published in leading outlets such as The Japan Times, Foreign Affairs, Forbes, Forbes Asia, Forbes China, and Forbes Middle East.
He has participated in capital raising facilities across 6 continents.
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