Expara

Expara is a venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, that specializes in supporting early-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia. Established in 2003, Expara focuses on seed to series A investments, providing not only funding but also essential incubation and mentorship services. The firm collaborates closely with entrepreneurs and leaders from both public and private sectors to foster innovative high-tech ventures. Expara offers a range of resources, including business strategy and technology advisory, experiential training, and access to industry networks. Its commitment to nurturing the enterprise ecosystem aims to contribute to the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in the region. Through its various initiatives, Expara seeks to drive the growth of start-ups and help them achieve long-term success.

Paulina Bialek

Business Development Director

Amy Do

Associate

Cato Gullichsen

Partner

Lee Junior

General Partner of Expara Ventures III

Anix Lynch

Partner

Krista Supavatanakul

Principal

Pote Supromajakr

Partner, Expara Ventures III

Sarun Sutuntivorakoon

Partner, Expara Ventures III

Rosalind Tan

Senior Vice President

Khiem Tran

Senior Associate

Past deals in Thailand

Meticuly

Series A in 2019
Meticuly Company Limited specializes in developing custom-made artificial bones designed to meet the unique anatomical needs of individual patients. Founded in February 2017 by Boonrat Lohwonwata and Chedtha Puncreobutr, the company leverages advanced 3D printing technology to create meticulously personalized implants. These implants are co-designed with healthcare professionals, facilitating a more tailored approach to bone surgery and enhancing patient care. Initially focused on the Thai market, Meticuly aims to expand its reach globally while adhering to international healthcare standards. The company's mission is to improve lives through innovative implant solutions, driven by a dedicated team of engineers, designers, and academics committed to advancing healthcare.

Bellugg

Series A in 2019
Bellugg Group Company Limited provides luggage delivery and storage services from airport to hotels. The company provides luggage delivery, deposit, pickup, and tourist commerce services. It provides luggage delivery booking, tracking, and insurance services through an online platform. The company serves clients in Thailand, South Korea, Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Hungry Hub

Seed Round in 2019
Hungry Hub is Thailand’s unique dining offer web/app. We offer an exclusive fixed-price concept at normal À la carte restaurants! There’s no need to worry about how much you are going to pay at the end of your meal anymore. With Hungry Hub, you just have to book a table and enjoy a fixed price meal at top restaurants around Thailand. Plus, the offers on Hungry Hub are exclusive and not available for walk-in or customers who call to reserve.

Event Banana

Seed Round in 2018
Event Banana operates as an online marketplace for event venues, facilitating a seamless connection between venue owners and users seeking locations for events. The platform allows venue owners to list a variety of properties, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and unique spaces. Users can search for available venues based on criteria such as location, type of occasion, and guest count. This streamlined approach enables clients to efficiently short-list options and receive quotes, simplifying the process of organizing corporate and other events.

PEAK

Seed Round in 2018
PEAK (peakaccount.com) is one of the leading online accounting software provider in Thailand. We manage accounting record of almost 100,000 transactions valued over 2 billion bath per month. PEAK is a supported startup from True Incube and is invested by True, GSB, and SET. We won several awards and recognitions including winner prize for Ease of Doing Business Solution, Design Innovation, True Incube Batch 2. We are not only providing online accounting software but we are building business infrastructure for future data-driven economy. We help SMEs in Thailand have a better accounting system and have a better chance of getting loan or money they need to expand their business.

Ooca

Seed Round in 2018
Ooca is a digitize employee-assisted engagement platform solution for corporates and a telemetry health platform for individuals. We aim to be the hearty solution for company's mental wellness support. At Ooca, we provide counseling services conducted by a group of qualified psychiatrists and psychologists online at the highest level of privacy through our video-call Ooca app with live test/survey.

STYLHUNT

Seed Round in 2016
STYLHUNT Pte Ltd operates a community-driven social commerce platform based in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2014, the platform addresses the challenges shoppers face in finding reliable stores by aggregating thousands of merchants and allowing users to filter their search based on style and trustworthiness. Unlike traditional search engines, STYLHUNT optimizes results for social media content, making it easier for consumers to connect with shops that align with their preferences. The company also maintains a directory of shops indexed by popularity and trust, enhancing the shopping experience by providing a curated selection of merchants.

Yogatrail

Seed Round in 2015
YogaTrail is a business-management platform designed to support yoga professionals in managing and growing their practices. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes marketing packages for yoga providers, updates from preferred yoga teachers and studios, class management, student engagement, booking acceptance, and client acquisition. This platform serves as a hub for yogis, providing them with unbiased information, the ability to share opinions, and access to local news and events. By streamlining business operations and enhancing communication, YogaTrail enables yoga professionals to effectively connect with their clients and keep them informed about classes, events, and announcements.