Our founder-oriented accelerator is dedicated to Thai startups, supporting their growth and success; providing a platform to access Global VCs and investors.
Through tailored mentorship and a global network, we wish to elevate Thailand's startup ecosystem to new heights.
Our mission extends beyond borders – we strive to amplify Thailand's global footprint, attracting investment, fostering collaboration, and building Thailand as a hub of innovation and creativity on the international stage.
At Venture Spark, we believe that Thailand has the talent, creativity, and potential to become a global hub for startups. By combining the expertise of successful entrepreneurs, global investors, industry experts, and ecosystem builders, we are creating an accelerator program that equips early-stage founders with everything they need to thrive.
With the collective efforts of Ankit, Sivach, Ted, A2D Team and our government and corporate partners, Venture Spark is more than just an accelerator program — it’s a movement to uplift Thailand’s startup ecosystem to new heights.
Venture Spark addresses critical gaps in Thailand’s startup ecosystem by focusing on three pillars:
Key Benefits for Startups



Ankit Upadhyay
Founder & CEO
Founder and General Partner at A2D Ventures, Senior Advisor at McKinsey, and former Shopee CxO.
An expert in scaling startups and driving regional expansion.

Sivach Sornchaitanasuk
Co-Founder & COO
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at A2D Ventures and Co-Founder at Avareum.
An executive leader with experience at Triumph Motorcycles and a passion for fostering innovation.

Ted Thetnaungsoe
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Venture Partner at A2D Ventures and Founder of the Bangkok Startup Association.
A seasoned tech entrepreneur specializing in enterprise and B2B solutions.
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