About startup landscape in Thailand
Thailand has over 14,957 startups across the country. Of these, 1.27K are funded companies that have collectively raised $11.3B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 5 unicorns. A total of 818 investors have participated in 857 funding rounds, with 78 startups securing early-stage funding and 19 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,029 new companies have been founded, raising over $13.7M in funding. Startups in Thailand have witnessed 211 acquisitions and 968 IPOs, while 2,282 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 302 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Thailand
Ares Management is the top company in Thailand, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Thailand:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alternative asset investment management firm | Los Angeles (United States) | 1997 | Public | - | |
Online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned goods | Bangkok (Thailand) | 2009 | Public | $302M | |
Online platform provides food ordering and delivery solution | Bangkok (Thailand) | 2020 | Series B | $375M | |
Online distribution platform for auto insurance | Bangkok (Thailand) | 2015 | Series C | $129M | |
Provider of payment solutions and processing technology for businesses and platforms | Bangkok (Thailand) | 2013 | Series C | $222M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Thailand
In the year 2026, till March 2026, $108M has been raised in 2 equity
funding rounds across Thailand. In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), $10.2M had been raised across 3 rounds in Thailand. So, 2026 has seen a 966.86% rise in funding in companies of Thailand as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Thailand:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 8974 | Mar 25, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2991 | Feb 05, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series C | 6311 | Nov 26, 2025 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 1196 | Sep 09, 2025 | ||
Unattributed | 5111 | Aug 15, 2025 |
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- 15K+ Total Companies
- $11.3B+ Total Funding
- 1.3K+ Funded Companies
- 965+ IPOs
- 210+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Thailand
Europa is the top investor in companies of Thailand based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Thailand:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Bangkok (Thailand) | ||
Bangkok (Thailand) |
Acquisitions in Thailand
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Thailand. Last year, in 2025, a total of 8 acquisitions happened in Thailand.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Thailand:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
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Business Acquisition | Jan 15, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Dec 13, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 13, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 08, 2025 |
IPOs in Thailand
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 11 IPOs happened in Thailand. In its previous year, in 2024, a total of 34 IPOs happened in Thailand.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Thailand:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 24, 2025 | Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) | |
Oct 20, 2025 | Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) | |
Sep 30, 2025 | Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) | |
Sep 24, 2025 | Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) | |
Aug 14, 2025 | Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) |
Top News about startups in Thailand
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Startup investor Raisewell Ventures targets Thai tech firmsBangkok Post•May 31, 2025•Raisewell Ventures
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Line Man Wongnai to Invest B10bn in Tech, Acquire StartupsBangkok Post•Apr 30, 2025•LINE MAN Wongnai
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Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai and ZANROO Forge Alliance to Ignite AI Innovation in Southeast AsiaGlobeNewswire•Mar 20, 2025•GPTBots.ai, Zanroo
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Thailand's No. 1 Food Delivery Platform To Set Up R&d Center In KoreaKorea Herald•Oct 28, 2024•LINE MAN Wongnai

