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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.
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.
Tech investors wary amid volatile market
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2022
» While digital assets are still on the radar of local banks seeking long-term growth opportunities, they plan to be more cautious when investing in them amid a volatile market, say banking chiefs.
KFIN sets budget of B1bn for tech
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/07/2022
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFIN), a corporate venture capital (CVC) firm under Bank of Ayudhya, set a budget of 1 billion baht for digital technology investment, in line with the digital era.
Tax waiver set to boost startup funding
Business, Published on 17/03/2022
» The government's recent approval of a capital gains tax waiver for startup investors is expected to drive funding for local startups up to 320 billion baht over four years and create more than 400,000 jobs, says the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).
Depa, venture capital funds make investments in Horganice
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/12/2021
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) along with two investment funds have invested in Horganice, a local rental management startup, as part of its dVenture programme aimed at accelerating growth of startups through its public and private network.
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.