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)
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