The global green tech market is primed for explosive growth, with projections of more than a fourfold increase in less than 10 years. Capitalizing on this trend, Sita Chantramonklasri, founder and general partner at Siam Capital, is a rising star in sustainable venture capital. Her firm invests in consumer tech solutions at the intersection of sustainability and profit, attracting giants like Kasikorn Bank of Thailand.
“Siam Capital's pulse in the market of sustainability—and particularly in food technology—has provided immense value to Helaina's strategic path since inception,” said Laura Katz, Founder & CEO of Helaina. “The fund's expertise is paired with Sita's immense compassion and care for the founders she works with.
From a young age, Chantramonklasri was deeply concerned with socioeconomic disparities in Thailand. The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, which profoundly impacted underprivileged communities and the environment, left a lasting impression on her. Her father, who dedicated his career to the energy sector, pivoted from oil and gas to renewable energy, influencing her to focus on financial success while making a positive social and environmental impact.
She named her venture capital firm Siam Capital to honor her Thai heritage. Fund I, a proof of concept, deployed around $42 million, while Fund II, currently being raised, focuses on early and late-stage investments in healthcare, sustainability, advanced materials, personal health, and parenting.“The biggest challenge—and this is a challenge for any emerging manager—is really being able to crystallize your need to exist,” said Chantramonklasri.