A2D Ventures

A2D Ventures is an angel investing platform and venture capital firm dedicated to democratizing access to early-stage startup investment opportunities across Southeast Asia. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting innovative, high-growth startups within the region, connecting them with a global network of angel investors, family offices, and venture capital funds. A2D Ventures streamlines the investment process through regulated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structures domiciled in Singapore, making co-investing accessible with low entry barriers and minimums as low as $3,000.

Founded in 2023, A2D Ventures was established by industry experts with a mission to foster economic growth and positive impact in Southeast Asia by expanding access to venture capital. Co-Founders Ankit Upadhyay, General Partner, and Sivach Sornchaitanasuk, Managing Partner, bring extensive experience to the firm. Ankit Upadhyay has a background in management consulting, e-commerce, and advanced manufacturing, with prior roles at Shopee, McKinsey & Co., UTAC, and SanDisk. He also spearheads Venture Spark, an accelerator program in Thailand, and VentureGrid, a global mentorship platform. Sivach Sornchaitanasuk is an accomplished operator from the automotive industry, having led digital transformation at Triumph Motorcycles, and has established a USD 20 million cryptocurrency fund called Avareum.

A2D Ventures has built a diverse portfolio of early-stage companies across various industries. Notable investments include Nightify, Pride Health, Rolo Robotics, Muu (a dairy-free product company), Seaplane Asia (air charter and seaplane services), Kyberlife (a healthcare marketplace), Payd (employee financial well-being), Protos Labs (cyber risk management), LineWise (AI engineer for factory floors), and Baniql (sustainable mining). The firm's portfolio spans sectors such as biotechnology, proptech, fintech, deeptech, aviation, electric vehicles, and hardware, demonstrating a broad investment mandate within the Southeast Asian ecosystem.

The A2D Ventures team comprises professionals with extensive backgrounds in consumer technology, business building, growth strategy, angel investing, and venture capital. Key team members include Shivirta Chogpingpithak (Product & Marketing), Jenista Ekongkarn (Investor Relations), Issaree Rujiralawan (Senior Investment Associate), Sirapat Samransamruajkit (Investment Analyst), Chanikarn Ngamlord (Content Marketing Analyst), Ted Thetnaungsoe (Managing Partner Venture Spark), and Oraya Wipawasombat (Junior Program Manager Venture Spark). Their collective expertise enables the firm to provide not only capital but also mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to global networks for their portfolio companies.