Our Team
Run by the experienced, hands-on team with full commitment to support startups founders along their unique journeys
Leadership
Thanapong Na Ranong
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Thanapong Na Ranong
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Investments :
INVENT (2012-2017)
Ookbee: Series A
Meditech: Seed
Computerlogy: Series A (Exit to Yello, Korea)
Infinity Level Studio: Seed
Thapster: Series A
Playbasis: Series A
Golfdigg: Series A
ShopSpot: Pre-Series A (Exit to King Power, Thailand)
Wongnai Media: Series B (Exit to Lineman)
Omnivert: Series A (Exit to Facebook, USA)
Digio: Series A
Beacon VC (2017-Present)
Flowaccount: Pre-Series A
EventPop: Series A (Exit to Omise)
OokBee: Series B+
Grab: Series H (IPO)
Instarem: Series C
Jitta: Pre-Series A
Horganize: Pre-Series A
Aspire Capital: Series A
WorkMate: Series A
Digio: Series B
RoboWealth: Series A
Builk: Series B
Foodstory: Series A
Carro: Series C
Cryptomind: Pre-Series A
Primo: Series A
Investment
Woraphot Kingkawkantong
HEAD OF INVESTMENT
Woraphot Kingkawkantong
HEAD OF INVESTMENT
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Aug 2007 – May 2011
• First-class Honor
• Academic Excellence Full Scholarship, academic year 2009
• Extracurricular Excellence Recognition, 2011, for outstanding leadership and extracurricular achievement, including Presidency of Organizing Committee of international case competition
Gradschool: YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT New Haven, CT
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Aug 2017 – May 2019
• High Honor in Customer and Future of Global Finance
• Honor in Accounting, Investor, Global Macroeconomy, Executive, and Employee
• Enrollment abroad: Doing Business in Brazil, Sao Paulo; Political Economy of Doing Business in Africa, Cape Town
• Active member: Consulting Club, Southeast Asia Club, Food & Wine Club, and Hockey club
Experience: VITAMINS CONSULTING & RESEARCH Bangkok, Thailand
Consultant, Qualitative Research 2011 – 2017
Specialization: Market Strategy, Marketing Research, Business Strategy, Design Thinking
Interests: Photography, Cooking
Sector of Interest: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Fintech, Financial Inclusion
Krongkamol Deleon
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Krongkamol Deleon
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI
Bachelor of Arts: Concentrations in Economics and East Asian Studies Sep 2008 – May 2012
• Significant Coursework: Econometrics, Investments, Object-Oriented Programming, Business Chinese
• Study abroad at Beijing Normal University with “Princeton in Beijing” summer language program
Gradschool: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration: Concentrations in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Economics Sep 2016 – May 2018
• Active member in the Investment Management Group, NetImpact, and Chicago Women in Business
• Co-Chair of the Booth Strategy Games Club
• GMAT: 740 (97th percentile)
Experience: PAAMCO Irvine, CA
Summer Associate Jun 2017 – Aug 2017
KASIKORNBANK Bangkok, Thailand
Investment Manager
Interest Rate Management Specialist
Specialization: Capital Market, Net Impact
Interests: Martial Arts, Photography, Gaming
Sector of Interest: WealthTech, Gaming, Data Analytics
Warittha Chalanonniwat
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Warittha Chalanonniwat
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Integrated Bachelor in Business Management (IBMP) Aug 2007 – May 2011
• Second-class Honor
• Winner of business plan for local community
Gradschool: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Master in Finance May 2011 – May 2012
• First-class Honor
DUKE UNIVERSITY, FUQUA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Durham, NC
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Aug 2019 – May 2021
• Co-president of Asian Business Club
• Active member of Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club
Experience: SMALL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBTDC) Raleign, NC
Consultant Intern May – July 2020
SMASHMOVE Bangkok, Thailand
Founder 2018 – 2019
PTT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (PTT) Bangkok, Thailand
Financial Analyst, Group Financial Structure and Funding Department 2015 – 2019
SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Bangkok, Thailand
Credit Analyst, Credit Product Division 2012 – 2015
Specialization: Project Finance, Entrepreneurial Business
Interests: Reading, Kayaking
Sector of Interest: Fintech, Gaming, E-commerce
Panuchanad Phunkitjakran
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Panuchanad Phunkitjakran
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand Bachelor of Business Administration Aug 2012 – Dec 2015
• Graduated with First Class Honors
• Selected as academic exchange program representative at Marshll School of Business, University of Southern California (Aug 2014 – Dec 2014)
Gradschool: COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL New York, USA MBA Jan 2019 – May 2020
• Leadership: Vice President of Finance of Southeast Asia Business Association
• Member: Technology Business Group (TBG), Retail and Luxury Goods Club, Columbia Student Investment Management Association, Columbia Entrepreneurs Organization
Experience: KASIKORNBANK Bangkok, Thailand
- Strategic Business Transformation Specialist
KBank – AWS Project Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 - Special Project Management Specialist
Partnership and Digital Solution Feb 2018 – Dec 2018 - Credit and Multi Corporate Business Analyst
Telecommunication Industry Aug 2016 – Jan 2018
Specialization: Financial Analysis, Project Management
Interests: Food blogging, coffee brewing
Sector of Interest: Fintech, Sustainable Finance, UX
Wanwares Boonkong
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Wanwares Boonkong
SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Aug 2014 – May 2018
• First-Class Honour (GPAX: 3.87/4.00)
• Champion of Heavener International Business Case Competition 2018 Florida, USA
• 1st Runner-Up of BI International Business Case Competition 2017 Oslo, Norway
• Head of Competition Department and Case Writer of Chulalongkorn International Business Case Competition 2018
• Class President, BBA Student Council 2015
Gradschool: IMPERIAL COLLEGE BUSINESS SCHOOL London, UK
MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management Aug 2018-May 2019• Academic Performance: Distinction
• Core modules: Strategic Management,Design Thinking,Innovation Management, Entreprenuership Finance and Venture Capital
Distinction
• Student Ambassador of Imperial College Business School
Experience: BIG C SUPERCENTER Bangkok, Thailand
Corporate Strategy and Human Resources Development Intern June 2017-July 2017
KASIKORNBANK
Financial Advisory Intern, Private Banking Division June 2016-July 2016
Specialization: Business Strategy, Market Research, Business Presentation and Communcation
Interests: Poster and acrylic painting, tea tasting
Sector of Interest: Digital assets, Blockchain, Web 3.0, Proptech
Supamas Bunmee
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Supamas Bunmee
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Accounting (Minor in Finance and Banking) June 2012 – May 2016
• First-class Honor
• Finalist of SET Investment Star, Young Financial Star Competition (YFS) 2015, held by the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Gradschool: UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE JUDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL Cambridge, UK
Master of Finance Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
• Core modules: Financial Innovation in Emerging Markets, Sustainable Finance, Venture Capital and the Entrepreneurial World, Private Equity
• Member: Finance SIG, PE/VC SIG, CJBS Fintech
• Consulting Project: Worked with Baillie Gifford, Edinburgh, Scotland on ESG funds in Asia
Experience:
CHAROEN POKPHAN GROUP Bangkok, Thailand Financial Analyst Sep 2019 – Apr 2020
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Bangkok, Thailand Senior Associate Auditor Jul 2017 – Aug 2019
Specialization: Financial Analysis, Auditing, Accounting
Interests: Coffee brewing, Yoga
Sector of Interest: Fintech, Sustainable Finance
Benjamas Tusakul
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Benjamas Tusakul
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Accounting Jun 2010 – May 2014
• First-class Honor
• Chief of Editorial Department in student union 2012
• First place of Thailand Accounting Challenge, the national accounting competition
RAMKHAMHAENG UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Law Oct 2010 – May 2018
• Concurrent full-time employment and the first degree
Gradschool: MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Cambridge, MA, USA
Master of Business Administration Sep 2021 – Jun 2023
• Business Analytics Certificate
• Teaching Assistants for Corporate Finance and Startups and the Law
• Member: Management Consulting Club, Wine Club
Experience: MCKINSEY & COMPANY, Bangkok, Thailand
Associate Intern Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
KASIKORNBANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Bangkok, Thailand
Innovative Business Management Manager Nov 2020 – Jul 2021
Credit and Multi-Corporate Business Analyst Sep 2019 – Oct 2020
BANK OF THAILAND, Bangkok, Thailand
Senior Examiner, Payment Systems Policy Department Jul 2019 – Aug 2019
Examiner, Payment Systems Policy Department Mar 2016 – Jun 2019
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ABAS LIMITED, Bangkok, Thailand
Audit Associate Apr 2014 – Feb 2016
Pobtawan Tachachatwanich
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Pobtawan Tachachatwanich
INVESTMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Aug 2017 – Dec 2020
• First-class Honor
• Selected as academic exchange program representative at Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada (Jan 2018 – Apr 2018)
Experience:
KASIKORNBANK Bangkok, Thailand
- Financial Advisor, Private Banking Division Sep 2021 – Nov 2021
- Special Project Management Specialist, Innovative Business Management Solution Aug 2019 – Aug 2021
PHATRA SECURITIES Bangkok, Thailand
Investment Banking Intern Jun 2018
SASIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Bangkok, Thailand
Management Consulting Intern Jun 2018
Specialization: Project Management, Financail Analysis, Techinical Analysis
Interests: Badminton, Mobile & Gadgets, Investment, Coffee (addicted)
Sector of Interest: Blockchain, Commerce
Partnership
Napat Nantavechsanti
HEAD OF PARTNERSHIP
Napat Nantavechsanti
HEAD OF PARTNERSHIP
Undergrad: KASETSART UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, THAILAND
B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication), March 1998
Gradschool: UNIVERSITY OF STUTUGART, Stuttgart, GERMANY
M.S. in Information Technology (Communication Engineering and Media Technology), August 2005
Experience: Beacon Venture Capital
Partnership Head. Jan 2021 – Present
KASIKORNBANK
VP – Head of Payment and e-Business Strategy Support. Jan 2018 – Dec 2020
Telenor ASA
Director Global Partnership (OTT Communications and Social Network Partnership)
Sep 2014 – Jan 2018
Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (dtac)
Senior Manager – Partnership, Internet Based Content and Services. Feb 2013 – Aug 2014
Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (dtac)
Manager – VAS Project. Mar 2011-Jan 2013
2T Consulting and Management
Project Manager, May 2010 – Feb 2011
2T Consulting and Management
Telecommunications Engineer, Dec 2008 – Aug 2009
Specialization: Project Management, Business Development, Entrepreneurial Business
Interests: Photography, Baking, Running
Sector of Interest: Fintech, Commerce, Education
Phraeophan Sarochwimolsin
SENIOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Phraeophan Sarochwimolsin
SENIOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Arts in Economics,
JANUARY 2006 — DECEMBER 2009
Gradschool: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, Master’s Degree Program in Marketing (MIM), Bangkok, Thailand
FEBRUARY 2016 — MAY 2018
– 1st Place of business start-up showcase competition at MIT Global Startup Workshop
– 1st Runner-up of business plan competition at MIT Global Startup Workshop 2018
– Head of events and sponsorship for MIM-30
Experience: Assistant Vice President at Marketing Loyalty Management Unit KBank, Bangkok
NOVEMBER 2018 — APRIL 2022
Brand Activation manager – Reserve at Diageo Moet Hennessy (Thailand) Limited , Bangkok
AUGUST 2017 — JUNE 2018
Senior Marketing Executive – Media & Communication at Saha Pathanapibul Public Company Limited, Bangkok
FEBRUARY 2012 — AUGUST 2017
Specialization: Project Management, Marketing, and Public Relations, Business Strategy, Branding
Interests: Entertainment, Travel, Wake Surfing
Sector of Interest: Tech, Logistics, Banking
Pajaree Prasitsak
SENIOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Pajaree Prasitsak
SENIOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Aug 2008- May 2012
• First-class Honor
• Major in International Economics. Minor in Marketing
Gradschool: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Feb 2017 – Oct 2018
• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (for top 20% MBA class of 2018)
• MBA consultant for introducing WealthTech Product in Indonasia at KEB Hana Bank Indonesia, Jakarta
• ASEAN Panel Associate Director – 27th Asia Business Conference
• Qualified in semifinal for Leadership Crisis Challenge, Sanger Leadership Center
• Washington Campus: Business and the Public Policy Process, Washington DC.
Experience: KASIKORNBANK Bangkok, Thailand
- Senior Digital Business Channel Development Specialist
Feb 2021 – Jan 2022 - Strategic Business Transformation Specialist
AWS Corporate Innovation Project
Aug 2020 – Jan 2021 - Digital Business Channel Strategy and Delivery Specialist
Jan 2019 – Jul 2020
BANK OF THAILAND Bangkok, Thailand
- Senior Economist, Financial Stability Division
Jul 2016 – Feb 2017 - Economist, Central Region Economy Division
Oct 2013 – Jun 2016
Specialization: Digital Product Management, Mobile Banking, UI/UX, Economics
Interests: Golf, Badminton, Food, Travel
Sector of Interest: Fintech, WealthTech, Data Analytics
Thanin Sukumpeeranont
SENIOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Thanin Sukumpeeranont
SENIOR PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Undergrad: THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Economics Aug 2010 – May 2014
• Concentration in Marketing and Finance
• 2nd Runner-up of “Pepsico Thailand ‘Seed the Young’ Business Plan Contest” 2011.
Gradschool: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Boston, MA
Master of Science in Project Management Sep 2017 – Mar 2019
• Academic Performance: 3.84/4.00
• Concentration: Portfolio Management and Agile Project Management
Experience: KASIKORNBANK Bangkok, Thailand
Talent Acquisition and Marketing HR Specialist
Jun 2019 – Mar 2021
KPMG Phoomchai Audit (Thailand) Bangkok, Thailand
HR Associate
Sep 2016 – Nov 2016 (Contract)
Sino-Pacific Trading (Thailand) Bangkok, Thailand
Assistant Brand Manager
Aug 2014 – May 2016
Specialization: Project Management, Human resource
Interests: Badminton, Hiking, Camping, Movie
Sector of Interest: Interpersonal skill, NLP (neuro linguistic programming)
Palin Malikhao
PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Fund Management
Sivanut Kungvolzub
SENIOR FUND MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Sivanut Kungvolzub
SENIOR FUND MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Undergrad: KASETSART UNIVERSITY Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Accountancy June 2006 – May 2010
Grad School: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
Master of Business Administration (MBA) January 2015 — June 2016
Experience:
ฺBBL Asset Management Co.,LTD. Bangkok, Thailand
Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment 2017 – 2022
Siam Cement Group Co.,LTD. Bangkok, Thailand
Business Analysis 2014 – 2017
EํY Office Limited Bangkok, Thailand
Assistant Auditor 2010 – 2012
Specialization: Financial Analysis, Accounting
Interests: Running, Soccer, ESports, Movie
Sector of Interest: Fintech, Innovation, and Gadgets
Vasana Poungbubpha
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Vasana Poungbubpha
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Undergrad: Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabphat University 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Marketing
Gradschool: University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce 2013
Master of Business Administration Program in Marketing
Experience:
Executive Secretary, KASIKORNBANK 2008 – Present
Customer Service Officer Credit Card, KASIKORNBANK 2007
Specialization: Secretary, Personal Assistant
Interests: Food & Plant
Kitisak Wattanajang
TEAM LEAD SECRETARY
Kitisak Wattanajang
TEAM LEAD SECRETARY
Undergrad: SUKHOTHAI THAMMATHIRAT OPEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing 2004 – 2007
Experience: KASIKORNBANK, Bangkok, Thailand
Secretary, 2011 – Present
TMB BANK
Credit Analyst for SME, 2009 – 2011
Specialization: Secretary
Interest: Movie and Gadgets
Onnicha Ummee
FUND ADMINISTRATION
Onnicha Ummee
FUND ADMINISTRATION
Undergrad: Pibulsongkram Rujabhat University 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration program in Marketing
Experience:
- Admin PHR, Progress H.R. Co., Ltd. 2022-Present
- Sale Support, Thanachart Bank Public Company Limited 2020-2021
- Marketing Officer, Pochitiv Advance International
- TeleMarketing, Chubb Samaggi Insurance Public Company Limited
Specialization: Administrative coordination with various agencies, Document Work, Log data to the system, Answering the phone and providing customer information.
Interests: Cafe Tours, Loves to take pictures , Watch movies, listen to music, play games , cook , bakery Cooking
Sector of Interest: Cafe & Bakery Business