A2D Ventures, a venture capital firm from Thailand that invests in startups, has entered the Indian market. They have partnered with We Founder Circle (WFC), an Indian group that helps angel investors support new businesses.
A2D Ventures said on Thursday that this partnership is important in encouraging new ideas across countries. It will create new opportunities for startup founders and investors in India and Southeast Asia.
Both A2D Ventures and We Founder Circle are digital-focused investment platforms. They are strongly dedicated to supporting new entrepreneurs around the world.
A2D Ventures has been actively supporting fast-growing startups and creating a strong community of investors.
WFC has invested in more than 150 startups, with 50 becoming successful and 24 others exiting. Some fast-growing companies they’ve supported include Zypp Electric, Hesa, Garuda Aerospace, and Kazam. Together, these startups are worth over $1 billion.
They want to change how money and advice flow across countries to help early-stage founders.
This partnership shows our commitment to making venture capital accessible and opening up more high-growth opportunities across Southeast Asia.
“By collaborating with WFC, we aim to empower visionary founders and investors across borders, fostering innovation and economic growth in both regions,” said Ankit Upadhyay, Co-Founder and General Partner of A2D Ventures.
The partnership will use technology to make investing easier and more efficient.
It will combine We Founder Circle’s digital platform, Invstt, which offers automated and dashboard-based investing, with A2D Ventures’ systems to give global investors a smooth cross-border experience.
Technology will make the investment process—like finding deals, checking them carefully, and managing investments—more efficient, transparent, and engaging for investors in both regions.
This partnership is not just about growing bigger—it’s about building a smooth connection between two of the world’s most active startup communities.
“Southeast Asian founders are looking beyond their borders for scale, and India offers immense synergies. Likewise, Indian investors now have a structured gateway to tap into the high-growth potential of Southeast Asian startups,” said Neeraj Tyagi, Co-Founder & CEO of We Founder Circle.
The first round of cross-border deals already highlights this partnership’s wide range and bold goals.
The first set of deals includes a variety of exciting startups. These include a biotech company making lactose-free milk that tastes like regular milk, a smart food and drinks kiosk similar to Flying Turtle (Tao Bin), and a fintech platform inspired by CRED in India but designed for Southeast Asia.
There’s also a fast-growing coffee brand expanding quickly in the Philippines, along with other promising startups in areas like AI, space technology, health technology, and climate tech.
This announcement comes at a pivotal moment, following a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Thailand, at the BISMEC Summit held in Bangkok in April.
The agreement focuses on stronger startup partnerships between the two countries, especially in fintech, health tech, climate tech, and digital infrastructure.
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