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Canvas to support ventures tapping tech, societal trends
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/03/2024
» Canvas Ventures, a multi-family venture capital (VC) office, is targeting megatrends in deep tech, creative tech, climate change, and LGBTQ+.
Agency rejigs financial aid measures
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/10/2023
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has revamped its financial support measures by focusing more on assisting recipients in bringing their products to market, a shift from helping those with potential to develop prototypes.
Local firm upbeat on innovation outlays
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/10/2023
» Thailand can become a destination for deeptech startups to attract global investment in the sectors of tourism, healthcare and agriculture, according to RISE, a Bangkok corporate innovation consultancy.
Focus on later stages creates local startup funding gap
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2023
» Thailand's venture capital (VC) landscape is dominated by corporate venture capital (CVC) firms that chiefly aim to invest in later-stage startups, leading to an investment gap for early-stage startups, according a new report by global business advisory Deloitte.
Investors keen on mature startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/10/2021
» Thailand's startup ecosystem is thriving in hyper growth mode that could drive economic recovery after the pandemic while more focus will be on large-sized investments in mature startups, say startup industry pundits.
Digital literacy considered to be a necessity for card holders
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/10/2021
» Digital literacy is a must for bank card holders who are seen as the most vulnerable point in the payment ecosystem and targeted as such by criminals, says Prinya Hom-anek, a cybersecurity expert.
NIA focuses on regional deep-tech startup plan
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/12/2020
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is gearing up for the development of deep-tech startups in regional areas, with the aim to groom 100 startups in this field over three years.
Suvit to create startup fund, roll out key laws
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2019
» Suvit Maesincee, the higher education, science, research and innovation minister, has vowed to establish a Young Startup fund and roll out three new regulations to strengthen startups to spur the innovation-driven economy.
TCC's digital arm buys 51% of Tarad
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2018
» TCC Group, owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is flexing its muscles in the Thai e-commerce market, until now dominated by Chinese titans Alibaba and JD.com, by acquiring a majority stake in Tarad.com at an estimated price of at least 250 million baht.