Thailand's startup ecosystem features a diverse mix of industries, from financial technology to real estate. This list highlights 56 key companies, with a strong concentration of them in Bangkok.
E-commerce platform LINE MAN Wongnai has attracted $375M in funding for its services. In the property sector, the One Bangkok project has secured THB50B through debt financing.
Below is our list of 56 Thailand startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50LINE MAN Wongnai built an on-demand e-commerce platform that connects consumers, riders, and businesses throughout Thailand. The company's app provides a variety of services, from food and grocery delivery to taxi and messenger services.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Yod Chinsupakul |
| Funding Amount | $375M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | GIC, LINE Plus Corporation, BRV Capital Management, Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd, PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company |
One Bangkok is developing a fully integrated, mixed-use district in the heart of Thailand's capital. The large-scale real estate project combines premium office towers, luxury residences, and hotels with retail and cultural spaces to form a new urban center.
| Headquarters | Ban Pathumwan, Loei, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | THB50B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Kasikorn Bank, Bangkok Bank, Bank of Ayudhya Public Company, SCB Group, Krungthai Care |
Principal Asset Management offers a range of financial products and services designed for asset management, retirement planning, and insurance. They serve both institutional and retail clients with a comprehensive suite of offerings, including mutual funds, provident funds, and private funds.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | Edward Temple |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | — |
B.Grimm manages a diverse portfolio of businesses with a primary focus on the energy sector. The Thai-based conglomerate also has significant interests in healthcare and other industrial services.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 1878 |
| Founders | Bernhard Grimm, Erwin Müller, Matthias Juergens |
| Funding Amount | $292.7M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Asian Development Bank |
Spacely AI builds a generative AI platform that automates spatial design, creating photorealistic renderings and 3D models in minutes. Their software is aimed at architects, interior designers, and real estate professionals looking to accelerate their design workflows.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Paruey Ana |
| Funding Amount | $1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | SCB 10X, Proptech Farm, Ted Thirapatana, Wannaporn Phornprapha, Mek Srunyu Stittri |
Ascend Money delivers e-payment and micro-lending products through its fintech platform. They focus on expanding financial inclusion for underserved populations in Southeast Asia.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Suphachai Chearavanont |
| Funding Amount | $345M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | MUFG Bank, Ant Group, Charoen Pokphand Group, Krungsri Finnovate, Bow Wave Capital Management |
Lightnet created a cross-border payment network that uses blockchain to help its partners send and receive money internationally. The platform connects traditional banking with digital assets to make transactions faster and more accessible.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Chatchaval Jiaravanon, Tridbodi Arunanondchai |
| Funding Amount | $135.2M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | UOB Venture, 7-Eleven, Hashkey Exchange, Signum Capital, LDA Capital |
Manatal develops an AI-powered platform to manage the entire recruitment and onboarding process. Their SaaS tool helps hiring teams source candidates, automate tasks, and streamline their workflow.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Jeremy Fichet, Yassine Belmamoun |
| Funding Amount | $5.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | FEBE Ventures, Surge |
Pomelo Fashion runs a global e-commerce store that delivers on-trend fashion for women. The brand curates its own collections of clothing and accessories, making modern styles accessible to an international audience.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Casey Liang, David Jou |
| Funding Amount | $124.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | 500 Global, JD.com, InnoVen Capital, Jungle Ventures, InterVest Co. |
T&B Media Global builds a portfolio of family-friendly content by investing in and producing animation, live-action films, and games. The entertainment company also funds revolutionary technologies to create new experiences for global audiences.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp |
| Funding Amount | $300M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Sygnum |
46 Additional Thailand Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks offer a great snapshot, but the full picture of Thailand's startup scene is much bigger. Founders are particularly busy in areas like fintech and media, and have collectively raised nearly a billion dollars.
The list includes brand new ventures alongside companies that have been building for decades. Here is a look at the other startups that are defining Thailand's entrepreneurial landscape.