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Bualuang Ventures
Bualuang Ventures deploys growth capital as Bangkok Bank's corporate venture arm into Thai SMEs and fintech firms.
Bualuang Ventures
Bualuang Ventures was formed in 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bangkok Bank. The Sophonpanich family controls the parent bank. The unit focuses on providing capital and operational assistance to early-stage and growth companies. Confirmed co-investments include GIZTIX with WHA Group and positions in PEAK and Ricult alongside Krungsri Finnovate. The firm targets financial technology and other high-growth sectors. Activity remains concentrated in Thailand with occasional regional exposure through partners. Bualuang Ventures maintains membership in the Thai Venture Capital Association. It is linked to the Bualuang Foundation and the Bualuang Paintings Collection. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The structure as a captive corporate venture unit of a major Thai bank supplies a steady capital base and access to bank networks that independent managers lack.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2017
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Thailand
City
Bangkok
Corporate office
Bangkok, Thailand
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Bualuang Ventures?
Bualuang Ventures is a 100% owned subsidiary of Bangkok Bank.
Which sectors does Bualuang Ventures target?
The firm focuses on financial technology and other high-growth SMEs.
Does Bualuang Ventures co-invest with external parties?
Yes. It has co-invested with WHA Group in GIZTIX and with Krungsri Finnovate in PEAK and Ricult.
Where does Bualuang Ventures operate?
Activity centers on Thailand with co-investments that occasionally extend through partner networks.
What is the relationship between Bualuang Ventures and Bangkok Bank?
Bualuang Ventures functions as the corporate venture capital arm of Bangkok Bank.
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