Porlanee Jeamsaksiri is a principal at Siam Commercial Bank Digital Ventures, wholly owned by Siam Commercial Bank, the second-largest bank in Thailand. It is the financial technology arm of the bank, consisting of three teams – accelerator, product and corporate venture capital.
Jeamsaksiri said: “Our team manages a $100m fund investing in other VC funds and startups globally, outside China, the main focus being fintech. I oversee the whole process before and after investment. Pre-investment includes sourcing, commercial and legal due diligence, negotiation, presenting to investment committees and board, and closing deals.
“Post-investment includes overseeing portfolio financial monitor, connecting startups with next-round potential investors, potential clients, and connecting startup technology back to the bank. In addition, our team is also eyes and ears for the bank in terms of trend-sharing and technology scouting.”
Managing director Polapat Arkkrapridi said: “Porlanee Jeamsaksiri has been the driving force behind many of VC investments, particularly on the fund-of-funds strategy [since July 2016]. She has developed a strong relationship with many of the bank’s top executives – including our CEO – and has been identified as one of the bank’s next-generation leaders. Much of my time spent with her is to groom her to lead a VC team of her own, whether it be the position I hold now or with another fund.”
Before this she was a technology, media and telecoms consultant at boutique consulting firm AEC Advisory, having graduated with an MBA from the Wharton School and an economics degree from Thammasat University.
