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Krungsri Champions Innovation at Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair
Published on 07/07/2025
» A startup is more than just a fledgling company. It’s a bold idea, driven by science, technology, and social purpose, to solve real-world problems. From AI-powered healthcare to fintech tools for underserved communities, these innovations have the potential to reshape economies. Yet despite their promise, many startups face a common hurdle: a lack of early-stage funding and support needed to scale into the next “unicorn”.
Sleek EV Targets Top 3 in Thailand by 2025
Published on 21/05/2025
» Bangkok, 21 May 2025 – Driven by a vision to redefine mobility in Southeast Asia, one of Thailand’s fastest-growing electric motorcycle brands is taking bold strides toward the future. Sleek EV Co., Ltd. is transforming urban transport with proprietary in-house technology and a fully integrated ecosystem, supported by strategic alliances in the energy, finance, and automotive sectors. “We’re not just building electric motorcycles; we’re shaping the future of sustainable and accessible mobility,” said Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV.
KFin plans to sink B520m into startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFin), the corporate venture capital arm of Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), plans to invest around 520 million baht in tech startups both locally and across the region this year.
24X Secures Series B Funding for Service Expansion
Published on 19/12/2024
» 24X, a Thailand-based startup revolutionising the maintenance and living services landscape, has successfully raised Series B funding from Wavemaker Ventures, the early-stage fund of Wavemaker Partners, and Krungsri Finnovate. The funding marks a significant milestone in 24X’s journey toward becoming a comprehensive service provider, specialising in maintenance, installation, and renovation for B2B and B2C markets.
ONEAM heads tech startup accelerator
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/11/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is joining hands with partners to provide support to tech startups via ONE-FINEPE-UI, Thailand's first accelerator fund.
Finno Efra preps for listing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFin), the corporate venture capital arm of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), has partnered with EfraStructure Co to launch a private equity trust aimed at supporting local startups and investing in tech startups across Asean.
Startup surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/08/2024
» Major venture capitalists are eyeing huge investment opportunities in startups with the focus on artificial intelligence (AI), transformative digital healthcare, and the emerging field of so-called pink technology.
Ascend Money bags $195m from MUFG unit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/06/2024
» Ascend Money, a leading fintech firm under Charoen Pokphand Group, has secured investment from a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) worth US$195 million to accelerate digital financial inclusion in Thailand, mainly in digital finance and lending to non-bank users.
Many firms keen on SET listing
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/04/2024
» Many local technology and IT-related firms are gearing up to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in 2025 or 2026, emphasising strategies for business expansion and cost reduction.
Thailand's unicorn factory
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/02/2024
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has designed a new strategy to support local startups, facilitating their development and enabling them to keep pace with innovation demand in global markets.