What ACTAI Global does

ACTAI Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that convenes a curated, invitation-only community of entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, athletes, conservationists, and artists through multi-day events held in adventure-sports destinations such as Maui, the Philippines, Italy, Iceland, and Greece. Originally founded as MaiTai Global in 2007 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2012, ACTAI organizes Full Events and shorter Meet Ups that combine kitesurfing and other adventure activities with technology, entrepreneurship, and conservation programming. The organization has produced more than 100 events across 30+ cities and maintains a claimed membership base of 5,000+ distinguished individuals, with eligibility for ACTAI Icon status requiring attendance at multiple events.

The core product surface consists of the ACTAI Events program and the ACTAI Community Network, supplemented by the ACTAI AI Competition and ACTAI Web3 Competition, which serve as structured pitch forums connecting startups to the community's investor base. ACTAI does not develop or sell software, APIs, or developer platforms; its underlying "technology" is a curated events platform, website (actai.global), HubSpot-powered email marketing, and active social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Revenue mechanics are nonprofit-style and rely on three streams: invite-based event participation fees, corporate sponsorships (Ayala Corporation, BPI, GCash, Powerledger, OWC, NYSE, Hut8 Mining, Animoca Brands, and others for Asia Pacific events), and donations processed through Pledge.to. Customer segments are dual-sided, comprising high-net-worth founders and investors on the attendee side and large corporations on the sponsor side. The organization is led by Chairman Bill Tai (venture capitalist since 1991, early investor in Canva, Zoom, Dapper Labs), CFO and Event Director Maria Serafica, and brand/CTO Giles Vincent through Beep Digital. ACTAI's stated mission is environmental conservation and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, with charitable milestones including roughly $1M raised across the 2015-2016 Ocean Galas and $40K directed to coral reef restoration in El Nido in 2023.

Name

ACTAI Global

Legal name

ACTAI Global

Website

https://actai.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACTAI Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs invitation-only, adventure-themed events and competitions to connect founders, investors, technologists, and conservationists, primarily funded through corporate sponsorships and member participation fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Events

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Active Incentives (Golf, Ski, Sailing, Adventure) (THAHADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adventure & Active Travel Agencies (THAKABAD)

Keywords

• Curated networking events
• Nonprofit community events
• Conservation entrepreneurship
• Startup pitch competitions
• Invite-only gatherings

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Registration and Participation Fees: ACTAI events are by invitation only. The organization collects participation fees and manages event logistics for attendees who are invited to attend the curated gatherings.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors including Ayala Corporation, Bank of the Philippines, GCash, Powerledger, and Permacity Foundation sponsor events. Sponsors gain visibility and access to the community of high-net-worth individuals, founders, and investors.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through Pledge.to for its charitable initiatives supporting ocean conservation and economic empowerment. The Impact page shows zero dollars donated to charity as of the data collection date.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACTAI Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that convenes a vetted global community of Athletes, Conservationists, Technologists, Artists, and Innovators through curated, invitation-only multi-day gatherings (Full Events and Meet Ups) held in destinations that combine adventure activities such as kitesurfing with high-caliber business networking. The organization runs signature programs including the ACTAI AI Competition and ACTAI Web3 Competition, which showcase early-stage companies to its network of venture capitalists and operators. Its mission centers on active conservation and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, channeling donations and event proceeds toward ocean and environmental initiatives.

Product overview

ACTAI Global is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) whose mission is to support environmental conservation and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. The organization produces invite-only events and maintains a global community network. Its core offerings consist of ACTAI Events—curated multi-day gatherings combining adventure activities (primarily kitesurfing and watersports), technology conferences, wellness programming, and high-caliber networking—and the ACTAI Community Network, a membership of 5,000+ distinguished individuals spanning founders, investors, athletes, conservationists, artists, and innovators. Supporting programs include the ACTAI AI Competition and ACTAI Web3 Competition, which are startup pitch competitions held during major events to connect emerging companies with the venture capital community. The organization does not offer a software-as-a-service product, API, or developer platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACTAI Events (Invite-Only Gatherings) Curated, invitation-only multi-day gatherings (Full Events and shorter regional Meet Ups) that bring together founders, investors, technologists, athletes, conservationists, artists, and innovators. Events blend adventure activities such as kitesurfing and watersports with tech talks, startup pitch competitions, wellness sessions, and high-level networking across 30+ cities worldwide.
• ACTAI Community Network A global community of over 5,000 distinguished members classified across five pillars (Athletes, Conservationists, Technologists, Artists, Innovators). Members gain access to exclusive events and may be elevated to ACTAI Icon status after participating in at least two events and demonstrating commitment to a core pillar.
• ACTAI AI Competition A startup pitch competition that identifies high-potential AI companies and connects them with venture capitalists, investors, and tech leaders at ACTAI events, offering mentorship and networking opportunities.
• ACTAI Web3 Competition A startup pitch competition focused on blockchain, Web3, and decentralized technology ventures, showcasing innovative companies and connecting them with the ACTAI investor network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100B in company valuations attributed to the ACTAI community network
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ayala CorporationflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Ayala Corporation is the primary supporting partner for ACTAI Asia Pacific events. The partnership brings together Philippine business leadership with the ACTAI global innovation community. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala serves as Chairman of Ayala Corporation and participates in ACTAI events.
• Bank of the Philippines (BPI)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025BPI is a gold sponsor of ACTAI Asia Pacific events, supporting the convergence of technology, entrepreneurship, and conservation in the Philippines.
• GCashcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025GCash is a platinum sponsor of ACTAI Asia Pacific events, providing fintech innovation perspective to the community.
• PowerledgercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Powerledger is a gold sponsor and blockchain/energy technology partner for ACTAI events. Founder Jemma Green actively participates in ACTAI community activities.
• Permacity FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Permacity Foundation supports ACTAI events as a sustainability partner, focusing on decarbonization and clean energy initiatives.
• Animoca BrandscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Animoca Brands participates as a partner in ACTAI Asia Pacific events, bringing blockchain gaming and digital asset expertise to the community.
• Other World Computing (OWC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025OWC is a platinum sponsor providing technology solutions for ACTAI events.
• Hut8 MiningminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Hut8 Mining participates as a gold sponsor of ACTAI events, bringing cryptocurrency and mining expertise.
• NYSEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025NYSE is listed as a gold sponsor for ACTAI Asia Pacific events.
• Ocean EldersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean Elders is a core conservation partner founded by Gigi Brisson after participating in the 2010 Mission Blue expedition. The organization merges scientific knowledge with amplification efforts to reach broader audiences including government and business leaders. Ocean Elders co-hosted the 2016 Ocean Gala with MaiTai Global.
• El Nido ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Nido Resorts hosts ACTAI Asia Pacific events on Pangulasian Island, providing the exclusive venue for the intimate gathering in the Philippines.
• Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerXTC is a global startup competition that ACTAI Global produces, bringing together early-stage technology companies addressing global challenges with investors and industry leaders.
• Lonely WhalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLonely Whale co-hosted the 2018 Making Waves benefit event with ACTAI Global (then MaiTai Global) and Ocean Elders.
• West Tech FestflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTAI Australia partners with West Tech Fest, Western Australia's longest-running technology and innovation festival, to host the ACTAI West Tech Fest event in Perth.
• Panathēnea FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTAI partners with the Panathēnea festival in Athens, Greece, created by Lars Rasmussen and Elomida Visviki, combining technology, art, and startups.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Summit Series: Invite-only, high-caliber gathering of founders, investors and cultural figures (often held in adventure-leaning destinations like LA, Miami, Powder Mountain). Closely mirrors ACTAI's model of combining curated experiences with elite deal-making and impact themes.
• Founders Forum: Invitation-only community and events convening tech founders, investors and policymakers globally. Highly comparable to ACTAI in audience, deal-flow orientation and curated intimate format.

Emerging players

• Soho House: Members-only club for creatives and entrepreneurs with global locations. Comparable in curated, membership-gated community model targeting creative/founder audiences, though more lifestyle-oriented and recurring rather than event-driven.
• All Raise: Nonprofit community increasing diversity among tech founders and funders. Comparable in nonprofit mission-driven community model, though narrower in focus (diversity) and lighter on adventure/event-based convening.
• Dream Assembly: Invite-only community and events for consumer-tech founders and operators. Comparable in curated founder/operator audience and exclusive gathering format, though more vertical-specific than ACTAI's cross-pillar model.

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum (Davos): Annual gathering of global political, business and civil society leaders. Comparable in elite convening power and impact-oriented framing, though vastly larger and more institutionalized.
• TechCrunch Disrupt: Major tech startup conference with pitch competitions and investor programming. Comparable as a venue where startups pitch top VCs (akin to ACTAI AI/Web3 Competitions), though open-ticketed rather than invitation-only.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Global membership organization for chief executives with peer-learning forums and exclusive events. Comparable in membership-gated, high-net-worth audience and recurring curated gatherings, though broader than ACTAI's founder/investor focus.
• TED Conferences: Curated thought-leadership events and content platform convening innovators and investors. Comparable in curated speaker/attendee model and thought-leader positioning, though at much larger scale and broader audience.
• Endeavor: Nonprofit supporting high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide through curated networks and events. Comparable in nonprofit/mission orientation, though focused on scaling specific founders rather than broad community networking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/actaiglobal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCihg9GnQRcRt1aJhmM4hhKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACTAIGlobal501c3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/actai-global
• Instagraminstagram.com/actaiglobal

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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