Thai seed money mostly comes from abroad. Pan-SEA funds back most rounds. Only a couple of seed funds sit in Bangkok. Here are 11 backing Bangkok startups in 2026.
Seed money in Thailand is mostly foreign, and pan-SEA funds tend to lead the rounds. Only a handful of seed funds are truly local, while the rest fly in from Singapore.
Across the region, seed funding fell hard in 2025 as capital got pickier and slower to commit. Founders now face fewer cheques and longer diligence than they did a year earlier.
To raise in that climate, you need the right list and a clean set of files. Ellty keeps your data in one tracked link so every fund sees the same up-to-date room.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesia Ventures | Japan-SEA seed VC | US$300K-$1.5M | Consumer, fintech, SaaS | genesiaventures.com |
| Monk's Hill Ventures | Pan-SEA seed VC | US$1M-$4M | Fintech, SaaS, consumer, AI | monkshill.com |
| Wing Ventures | Local Thai seed fund | US$100K-$500K | Generalist early-stage | wingvasiksiri.com |
| KK Fund | Pan-SEA seed VC | US$250K-$750K | Fintech, proptech, mobility | kkfund.co |
| Iterative | Accelerator + seed | Up to US$500K | SaaS, fintech, AI, consumer | iterative.vc |
| Peak XV Surge | Seed program | Up to US$3M | AI, fintech, consumer, infra | surge.peakxv.com |
| BEENEXT | Cross-border seed VC | US$200K-$2.5M | Fintech, consumer, SaaS, data | beenext.com |
| 1982 Ventures | Fintech seed VC | US$250K-$500K | Fintech, financial services | 1982.vc |
| N-VEST Ventures | Local Thai seed fund | Up to ~US$1.3M | AI, SaaS, logistics | N-VEST on LinkedIn |
| Forge Ventures | Pan-SEA seed VC | US$500K-$1.5M | B2B, consumer, fintech | forge.vc |
| Patamar Capital | Impact seed VC | US$250K-$1M | Fintech, agri, health, impact | patamar.com |
Keep your seed data room ready before the call
Seed funds dig into your metrics and cap table. Ellty logs every view so you know who is serious.
Start free 14-day trialWhat a seed investor backs
A seed fund backs early proof, not ideas, and it wants to see your first real traction. Founders who can point to early signal earn the meeting before the slides even matter.
These investors study your team and your earliest data closely. Once they see enough, they tend to move fast on a decision.
A clear plan wins their time, and a tidy fundraising file keeps the conversation moving. Ellty gives each fund one tracked link so you can see who reads your deck first.
Southeast Asia early-stage deals fell to 219 in the first half of 2025, down 38 percent and the lowest in more than six years.
11 Bangkok seed investors
1. Genesia Ventures
Genesia is a Japan-SEA seed fund active in Thailand.
Recent Activity: Closed Fund IV at ~US$113M in 2026
LinkedIn: Genesia Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Consumer, fintech, SaaS
Stage Focus: Seed, some Series A
Check Size: US$300K-$1.5M
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Website: genesiaventures.com
2. Monk's Hill Ventures
Monk's Hill backs seed founders across SEA.
Recent Activity: Led Cinch's US$28.8M 2025 round
LinkedIn: Monk's Hill Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, SaaS, consumer, AI
Stage Focus: Seed, pre-Series A
Check Size: US$1M-$4M
Location: Singapore
Website: monkshill.com
3. Wing Ventures
Wing is a Bangkok-based solo-GP seed fund.
Recent Activity: Raised a second fund of about US$14M
Sector Focus: Generalist early-stage tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$100K-$500K
Location: Bangkok
Website: wingvasiksiri.com
4. KK Fund
KK Fund counts Thailand as a top market.
Recent Activity: Thailand is its #2 market by deals
LinkedIn: KK Fund LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, proptech, mobility
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: US$250K-$750K
Location: Singapore
Website: kkfund.co
5. Iterative
Iterative is a YC-style SEA accelerator and fund.
Recent Activity: Raised a US$55M second fund
Sector Focus: SaaS, fintech, AI, consumer
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: Up to US$500K
Location: Singapore
Website: iterative.vc
6. Peak XV Surge
Surge is Peak XV's seed program for SEA.
Recent Activity: Ran a 23-startup 2025 cohort
Sector Focus: AI, fintech, consumer, infra
Stage Focus: Seed
Check Size: Up to US$3M
Location: Singapore / India
Website: surge.peakxv.com
Share one link with every Bangkok seed fund
Ellty shows when a fund opens your deck. Follow up at the right moment, not days later.
Start free 14-day trial7. BEENEXT
BEENEXT backs seed founders across Asia.
Recent Activity: Backs 300+ startups across Asia
LinkedIn: BEENEXT LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, consumer, SaaS, data
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed, Series A
Check Size: US$200K-$2.5M
Location: Singapore
Website: beenext.com
8. 1982 Ventures
1982 Ventures is a SEA fintech seed fund.
Recent Activity: A dedicated SEA fintech seed fund
Sector Focus: Fintech, financial services
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$250K-$500K
Location: Singapore
Website: 1982.vc
9. N-VEST Ventures
N-VEST is a Bangkok-based seed fund.
Recent Activity: Backs Thailand-present startups
Sector Focus: AI, SaaS, logistics
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Check Size: Up to ~US$1.3M
Location: Bangkok
Website: N-VEST on LinkedIn
10. Forge Ventures
Forge leads pre-seed and seed rounds in SEA.
Recent Activity: Closed a debut US$24M fund
Sector Focus: B2B, consumer, fintech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$500K-$1.5M
Location: Singapore
Website: forge.vc
11. Patamar Capital
Patamar backs impact seed startups in SEA.
Recent Activity: Backs impact and inclusion startups
LinkedIn: Patamar Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Fintech, agri, health, impact
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Check Size: US$250K-$1M
Location: Singapore
Website: patamar.com
Why seed money comes from abroad
Few seed funds are actually based in Thailand, and Wing and N-VEST are rare exceptions. Most of the capital flies in from Singapore, with Japan-SEA funds investing alongside them.
These investors want regional scale early, not just a single-market story. They back startups across SEA and expect founders to think beyond Bangkok from day one.
Ellty lets you reach funds anywhere without losing track of who has seen what. See our ecommerce investors guide too for sector-specific names.
What seed funds check first
Seed funds dig deeper than angels and want hard data, not just a story. Have your metrics and cap table ready, and keep updates flowing after the first call.
Protecting that data matters while you raise, since you are sharing sensitive numbers widely. Use secure file sharing so the right people see it on your terms.
Ellty shows you exactly who opened your deck and when they did it. Lock sensitive files with password protection before you send the link.
Raising in a tighter market
SEA funding dropped sharply in 2025, and funds now back fewer startups per quarter. Show a clear path to revenue, because cheap, capital-efficient growth wins the room now.
Keeping backers close through regular updates is what carries you between rounds. Use investor relations tools so nothing slips through the cracks.
Ellty shows you who actually reads your updates instead of just receiving them. Try investor update software to keep that signal in one place.
How to pitch a seed investor
Show real, early traction.
- 1.Show real, early traction.Numbers win the meeting before the story does. Lead with the metrics that prove people already want what you built.
- 2.Explain your market and edge.Keep it short and clear so the fund grasps the opportunity fast. Spell out why you can win this market when others cannot.
- 3.Name your raise and runway.Tie every dollar of spend to a concrete milestone. Show how this round buys the months you need to hit the next one.
- 4.Send one Ellty link to your data.Share a single tracked link instead of scattered attachments. Watch who digs into your numbers and follow up while you are top of mind.
How Ellty helps you land a seed investor in Bangkok
You have your Bangkok seed list ready. Set up a data room before the first call.
- 1.Upload your deck, metrics, and cap table.Set access per fund.
- 2.Share one trackable link per fund.Each fund gets a unique link.
- 3.Watch opens and reply on time.Use analytics to time each nudge.
Bangkok seed investor questions
- Mostly pan-SEA funds. A few local funds too.
- Only a few, like Wing and N-VEST. Most run from Singapore.
- Often US$250K to a few million. Tickets vary by fund.
- Yes, SEA deals dropped sharply. Funds got pickier.
- Real traction and a clear market. A strong team matters.
- Before your first seed call. Track who opens your numbers.
