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Kris Eiamsakulrat is a Thai entrepreneur and investor. He is the co-founder of private equity firm Ally Global Management, and founder of Friday Industries, a diversified entertainment company.[1][2] He also co-founded N8, an independent movie studio, and EST N8, a joint venture with Jaeson Ma’s EST Media Holdings.[1][3][4]

Eiamsakulrat graduated from Columbia University's School of Engineering.[5]

Career

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Ally Global Management

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Eiamsakulrat co-founded Ally Global Management in 2019 and serves as the firm's Managing Partner.[2][6][7] He is a member of the firm's Board of Directors and sits on its Management and Investment Committees.[5][8] Under his leadership, Ally Global Management launched ALLY KEX, Thailand’s first real estate private equity fund,[9][10] and ALLY REIT, the country's largest independent REIT (real estate investment trust),[11] listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).[6][12] The firm manages roughly $1.3 billion in AUM, as of September 2022.[2][6]

At Ally Global Management, Eiamsakulrat played a key role in establishing the firm’s flagship funds in US and European real estate, as well as in credit, sports, media and entertainment.[13][14][15]

Friday Industries

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Eiamsakulrat founded Friday Industries, a diversified entertainment company, in 2025.[1] The company consolidates businesses across film and television, live events, and alternative finance.[14][16] Friday Industries oversees film studios such as N8 and EST N8, where Eiamsakulrat was involved as producer or executive producer on notable titles such as A Useful Ghost,[17] Pabrik Gula,[18][19] Home For Rent,[20] and Oscar-shortlisted film The Monk and The Gun.[21][22][23] EST N8 also began theatrical distribution with Michael Mann's Ferrari.[24]

The company also has interests in Asia-focused American music company 88rising,[1][25] Spanish MMA league WOW FC,[26][27] as well as E-sports and gaming platform Ampverse.[1][28]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Kris Eiamsakulrat consolidates movie studios, music, sports, alternative finance company under 'Friday Industries'". Bangkok Post. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  2. ^ a b c "กฤษฎิ์ เอี่ยมสกุลรัตน์ นำทีม ALLY GLOBAL ตั้งเป้าปั้น AUM 5 พันล้านเหรียญ ใน 5 ปี". Forbes (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  3. ^ "MSN". MSN. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  4. ^ Shackleton, Liz (2023-05-22). "EST Studios Partners With Thailand's N8 To Bring Asian Movies To Global Markets; Thai Horror 'Home For Rent' Kicks Off Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  5. ^ a b "Kris Eiamsakulrat Profile: Contact Information & Network". PitchBook. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  6. ^ a b c Katharangsiporn, Kanana (2022-03-24). "Making a market for private assets". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  7. ^ "OUR PEOPLE". ALLY. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  8. ^ ""นนท์-กฤษฏิ์-กวินทร์ เอี่ยมสกุลรัตน์" เปิดการเชื่อมระหว่านักลงทุนกับผู้นำธุรกิจ". Thairath (in Thai). 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  9. ^ "Thai real estate PE trust ALLY KEX bags $55m seed investment from K. E. Group". DealStreetAsia. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  10. ^ "Private equity trust Ally Kex receives $55m for Thai property bets". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  11. ^ "ALLY - Company Profile - The Stock Exchange of Thailand". The Stock Exchange of Thailand - SET. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  12. ^ "US-based PE firm Ally Global Management plans $100m SE Asia fund". DealStreetAsia. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  13. ^ "เป้าหมายมีไว้พุ่งชน!! "กฤษฏิ์ เอี่ยมสกุลรัตน์" ปั้นไทยแพลตฟอร์มเชื่อมการลงทุนระดับโลก". Thairath (in Thai). 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  14. ^ a b "Thailand's ALLY Global bets on sports, media & entertainment in SE Asia". DealStreetAsia. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  15. ^ Kanana, Katharangsiporn (2024-07-23). "ALLY-RANGE Enters Credit Through Strategic Investment into iBorrow". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  16. ^ "Friday Industries". Friday Industries. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  17. ^ Agency (THACCA), Thailand Creative Culture (2025-04-17). ""ผีใช้ได้ค่ะ" ผงาดคานส์ หนังไทยเรื่องแรกบนเวที Critics' Week ในรอบ 10 ปี". Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA). Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  18. ^ Merican, Sara (2025-03-17). "EST N8 Acquires Indonesian Horror Film 'Pabrik Gula' ('Sugar Mill') For North America Release — Filmart". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  19. ^ Kanana, Katharangsiporn (2025-04-04). "EST N8 and MD Pictures' Pabrik Gula Sets Record as Highest-Grossing Indonesian Film on Opening Day". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  20. ^ Sakdaphisit, Sophon (2023-04-06), Ban Chao Buchayan (Horror, Mystery, Thriller), Nittha Jirayungyurn, Sukollawat Kanarot, Thanyaphat Mayuraleela, GDH 559, Jorkwang Films, N8 Studios, retrieved 2025-05-13
  21. ^ Kanana, Katharangsiporn (2024-02-27). "Indie studio N8 makes history as first Thai studio to get Oscar nod". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  22. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (2023-09-08). "Oscars: Bhutan Submits Toronto Title 'The Monk And The Gun' For Best International Feature". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  23. ^ "Kris Eiamsakulrat | Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  24. ^ Frater, Patrick (2024-05-29). "Sales Agent EST N8 Revs Expansion Into Asia Releasing With 'Ferrari' Theatrical Outings (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  25. ^ "88rising 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook". Pitchbook. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
  26. ^ Kanana, Katharangsiporn (2024-03-19). "ALLY-Mural Consortium Acquires Stake in Spain's Top MMA League". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  27. ^ "ALLY ผนึก Mural ซื้อหุ้นสมาคมมวยปล้ำสเปน รับกระแสการเติบโตของ MMA". Bangkok Business News (in Thai). 2024-04-01. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  28. ^ "Ampverse 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook". Pitchbook. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
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