Big-city startups make waves in funding rounds

Big-city startups make waves in funding rounds

Vietnamese startups, particularly in the largest cities, are witnessing significant international investments, reflecting the country’s rising prominence and commitment to innovation.
Startups ponder moves during fundraising scarcity

Startups ponder moves during fundraising scarcity

Difficulties are encircling many tech startups, with capital flows into the field congested and sharply decreasing over the past few months.
Startup leaders unfazed by hurdles

Startup leaders unfazed by hurdles

Startup founders are bullish about their growth prospects towards the latter half of 2023, with investors soothed by Vietnam’s growth trajectory.
Startups seek the knowledge to flourish

Startups seek the knowledge to flourish

With the venture capital market in 2022 deemed generally gloomy with total investment and number of deals falling globally, more work is to be carried out for new companies in Vietnam to survive.
Vietnam rising star attracting investment in startup ecosystem

Vietnam rising star attracting investment in startup ecosystem

Vietnam is a jewel in Southeast Asia in terms of attracting global investment into its startup ecosystem.
Keys to success for unique startups

Keys to success for unique startups

As an innovation and startup hub in the region, Singapore continues to attract and nurture startups from Southeast Asia, with many startups managing to scale successfully out of Singapore.
Vietnamese startups rally support to go global

Vietnamese startups rally support to go global

The chance to disrupt the market – paired with confidence, optimism, and financial reward among other reasons – has drawn both home-grown and international startup entrepreneurs to Vietnam.
Opening up capital flows for local blockchain startups

Opening up capital flows for local blockchain startups

A more transparent system and speedy investment attraction are making blockchain-related ventures a fertile ground for startups in Vietnam.
Vietnam poised for the next level of social commerce via innovative startups

Vietnam poised for the next level of social commerce via innovative startups

A new wave of startups has emerged in Vietnam’s social commerce sector, some of which have attracted almost $14 million in funding this year.
Tech ecosystem ripe for startup buy-in

Tech ecosystem ripe for startup buy-in

Foreign funds are increasingly hunting for potential startups in Vietnam to enter one of the most bustling ecosystems in Southeast Asia.
Australian investment supports Vietnamese startups

Australian investment supports Vietnamese startups

The Australian Government has committed 4.9 million AUD (3.53 million USD) of investment in Vietnam's venture fund Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) to assist local startups, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.
More unicorns emerge as mega deals pave way for startups

More unicorns emerge as mega deals pave way for startups

Total funding into Vietnamese startups over the past year is likely to have reached a new high with more startups crossing over into a unicorn status.
Startups attracting funds with M&A

Startups attracting funds with M&A

Vietnamese startups are still drawing in local investment capital as they emerge as the most sought-after targets for dealmakers.
Startups expand with fresh funding and portfolios

Startups expand with fresh funding and portfolios

Despite the global recession, Vietnamese startups have still been attracting millions of US dollars from foreign funds in the beginning of 2021.
Next decade to see stronger capital flows to Vietnamese tech startups

Next decade to see stronger capital flows to Vietnamese tech startups

Vietnamese tech startups will be key drivers in luring in foreign capital within the next decade, said Maybank Kim Eng Group in today's conference in Singapore.