9 Basil is an independent funds management business that operates a private equity platform focused on Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand. As value investors, we seek opportunities with a significant margin of safety, analyzing the macroeconomy and identifying areas of extraordinary growth. We target companies with exceptional business models and leadership within these sectors and develop deep relationships with them.

Our Bangkok-based team, together with our global partners, demonstrates our capabilities in strengthening businesses through our network, ideas, and execution capabilities. Our co-founders, Schwin Chiaravanont and Kris Panijpan, have a vision of unfettering business in Southeast Asia by efficiently allocating capital to the best-run businesses. We are not affiliated with local or multinational monopolists; our intentions are transparent.

With expertise gained both overseas and hyperlocally, we provide convenient capital and local clout without any strings attached. Our goal is to empower promising businesses to thrive beyond the influence of large conglomerates