FTI to help startups, SMEs with fundraisingThe Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is preparing to help its startup and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) members raise funds in the capital market to help support the development of their businesses. FTI is working with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and KPMG in Thailand to help companies raise funds through the LiVE Exchange platform. "We set up a market for SMEs and startups called LiVE Exchange as a new fundraising channel for entrepreneurs. The FTI expects more than 100 SMEs and startups will take part in fundraising via the new platform this year. Some 80% of 13,000 entrepreneurs who are members of the FTI are operators of SMEs and startups, said Supant Mongkolsuthree, chairman of the FTI.
