Top 20 Retail Startup Investors in Vietnam in December 2024
A list of 20 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Retail startups based in Vietnam. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Retail companies from Vietnam. We update this investor list every month.Top 20 Retail Startup Investors in Vietnam in December 2024
Investor | Retail Vietnam investments |
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Mekong Capital | 4 |
January Capital | 2 |
500 Startups Vietnam | 2 |
Altos Ventures | 1 |
Decisive Capital Management | 1 |
Ratio | 1 |
Peak XV Partners | 1 |
AVV | 1 |
GGV Capital | 1 |
RTP Global | 1 |
Wavemaker Partners | 1 |
Banana Capital | 1 |
Argor Capital | 1 |
Antler | 1 |
Goodwater Capital | 1 |
Tiger Global Management | 1 |
Nextrans | 1 |
Insignia Ventures Partners | 1 |
Citius | 1 |
500 Fintech | 1 |
Mekong Capital is a Vietnam-focused Private Equity firm, specializing in consumer driven businesses. Mekong Capital’s investee companies are typically among the fastest growing and market leading companies in Vietnam’s consumer-driven sectors such as retail, restaurants, consumer products and distribution.Established in 2001, Mekong Capitalhas the most extensive private equity track record in Vietnam. Our funds have completed 30 private equity investments, of which 22 have been fully exited and 1 has been partially exited. Mekong Capital has managed 5 funds, one of which is currently making new investments. Mekong Capital has a team of 50+ full-time people in our offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, who have an average tenure at Mekong Capital of around 6 years. Three Partners with combined 31 years at Mekong Capital.Mekong Capital invests in fast-growing companies, with ambitious expansion plans, and a strong commitment to building management teams that will apply best practices and successfully execute on those expansion plans. These companies are typically well-established companies in their sectors, but which typically operate in fragmented and fast growing markets which present attractive growth opportunities.Mekong Capital is strongly committed to adding significant value at each of its investee companies – through operational improvements, building management teams, introduction of best practices and outside experts, and applying other elements of our Vision Driven Investing framework.
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- Manufacturing, Retail, Service Industry
- Funding Round, Private Equity, Series A
- Vietnam, Hong Kong
Portfolio highlights
- Rever.vn — Rever is a technology company operating in the field of Real Estate, officially launched in early 2016. With a team of senior personnel in many fields, Rever develops online real estate distribution system based on the map, providing the perfect brokerage service, creates a smart and high-performance process of buying, selling, renting real estate,based on a combination of modern technology and commodity consultants. head.
- Husk Ventures — Generate new revenue streams for rural communities by upcycling rice husk to create sustainable products that contribute to a circular economy.Husk Ventures aims to increase the incomes of rice farmers’ and rural communities with access to innovative technologies and capacity building to convert rice husk into valuable products for local andinternational markets.The unique characteristics of rice husk (high lignin and silica content) make it an ideal material that benefit from being strong, fireproof, mould, and insect resistant.Some innovations exist in the market to create alternatives to wood by mixing rice husk with plastic or natural resins to create furniture or construction materials using similar technologies to wood plastic composites (WPC).Creating products using Rice Husk Composites is an opportunity to reduce deforestation and plastic consumption.
- Gene Solutions — Gene Solutions is a genetic testing company in Vietnam and the market leader for reproductive health tests, which respond to critical healthcare needs, such as helping parents detect chromosomal disorders during pregnancy, or preventing genetic problems, and helping to conceive a child (in-vitro fertilization – IVF).
January Capital believes that rapid digitalization will continue to occur across all industries over the next decade. This fundamental shift will enable one-of-a-kind possibilities for category-defining enterprises to emerge. They prioritise collaborating with founders who are developing technologies that allow such transformation. They invest fromthe beginning of a company's life cycle, but they may also provide ongoing assistance. They are looking for firms that were developed in or for the Asia-Pacific area. Analysts anticipate that certain themes will drive economic growth in this region over the next several decades.
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- E-Commerce, FinTech, Financial Services
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Singapore, Australia, Indonesia
Portfolio highlights
- Fractl — Fractl is the industry's first Generative AI-powered, Zero-Trust, No-code Programming Language.
- Inflow — Looking for reliable suppliers and efficient supply chain management for your fashion brand? Look no further than Inflow! Our online platform offers an end-to-end solution for all your production needs, from design to delivery. Simplify and optimize your production process with Inflow's high-quality sourcing and expert supply chain management. Try us out today!
- Kargo Technologies — Kargo adalah layanan logistik online yang menyediakan solusi pengiriman barang yang mudah, cepat, dan terpercaya. Temukan layanan yang dapat diandalkan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pengiriman Anda.
500 Startups Vietnam is a US$14 million fund to invest in promising Vietnam-connected startups. We provide finance, mentorship, and connections to both global and regional startups.
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Investment focus
- Information Technology, Software, Financial Services
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- United States, Vietnam, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
- Kilo — Kilo develops a retail platform that provides retailers access to price, assortment, and inventory management. The platform is designed specifically to serve small and medium-sized retailers. The Kilo network effect creates a virtuous growth cycle for both supply and demand.
- Sky Mavis — Blockchain: Gamified - Games with real, player-owned economies will become places where we live, work, and play - True digital nations
- Axie Infinity — Axie Infinity is a game about collecting and raising fantasy creatures called Axie, on the Ethereum platform. Besides collecting and raising, you can make a team of Axies to battle in the arena. You can also buy, sell, and trade Axies with others on the marketplace.
Altos Ventures was founded in 1996 to invest in early-stage technology companies. After starting with $30 million in committed capital, they currently manage more than $8 billion in regulatory assets under management, supporting the full lifecycle of companies from inception to global growth and profitability. They have been the first and leadinstitutional investor in 100+ companies around the world. They invest in both consumer and enterprise tech companies, with a particular interest in enterprise SaaS, FinTech, e-commerce, and consumer brands and services. They look to invest in high-growth, capital-efficient, founder-led companies. Initial investments can start as small as $500,000 while our follow-on investments can exceed $100 million in a single round, purchasing both primary and secondary shares.
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- Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services
- Series A, Series B, Series C
- South Korea, United States, Canada
Portfolio highlights
- Nirvanana — Nirvanana is a game developer that develops an online gaming platform to connect gamers across the world.
- PushPress — Automate and scale your fitness business with an easy-to-use solution that your clients and your team will love. Cut your costs and save time with PushPress.
- Soombit.AI — AIRead-CXR is a web-based AI solution for radiologist.
Decisive Capital Management SA is an independent, next-generation wealth advisor providing exclusive services globally, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Investment focus
- FinTech, Information Technology, Retail
- Seed, Series C, Series D
- Germany, Vietnam, Switzerland
Portfolio highlights
- Kilo — Kilo develops a retail platform that provides retailers access to price, assortment, and inventory management. The platform is designed specifically to serve small and medium-sized retailers. The Kilo network effect creates a virtuous growth cycle for both supply and demand.
- Startup Insider — Startup Insider is an industry portal for the startup scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland helping them grow.
- AELER Technologies — All of the benefits of an SOC without any of the challenges - Meet the next generation of maritime logistics
Ratio Ventures operates as a venture capital firm.
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Investment focus
- Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Agriculture
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
- TransBnk — Transbnk | Revolutionizing 'Global Transaction Banking' for Enhanced Business Agility, Security, and Resilience
- HD — HD is a healthcare and surgery marketplace, powering over 1,500+ healthcare providers including some of the biggest hospitals. HD connects patients to hospitals, clinics, operating rooms, and surgeons while offering healthcare financing solutions to increase access to affordable care and surgeries. To date, over 250,000 patients have benefited frommore accessible and affordable healthcare and surgeries through the company's platform.
- OpenDeepData.ai — SaaS
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Investment focus
- Software, Financial Services, E-Commerce
- Series A, Series B, Seed
- India, United States, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
- Ambak — Compare home loans, balance transfers, or loans against property from 35+ banks with Ambak. Instantly calculate EMI and apply online.
- Enterpret — All customer feedback categorized automatically, combined with advanced analytics capabilities that ensure no customer pain goes unnoticed.
- OneCard — One Credit Card is India's best and smartest metal credit card. Apply credit card online & get instant approval. Enjoy benefits like 5X reward points, no hidden charges and more.
Ascend Vietnam Ventures is empowering tech entrepreneurs in Vietnam to positively transform the lives of people everywhere. We are here to help founders and entrepreneurs looking for capital and advice from partners who can put them on the fast track to success.
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Investment focus
- Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Financial Services
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Vietnam, Singapore, United States
Portfolio highlights
- BlokID — BlokID brings cutting-edge, blockchain-driven solutions to digital advertising. Our technology enhances attribution accuracy and upholds user privacy. Stay ahead in a cookie-less future with BlokID.
- Techcoop — At TechCoop, we are proud to be the pioneer that provides multiple support to the farmers, suppliers, financial institutions.
- Retrocausal — Retrocausal is the industry leader in intelligence augmentation systems that help manufacturing workers avoid assembly mistakes, train better, and improve the processes they drive. Our RetroActivity "Virtual Supervisor" platform uses an AI-enabled camera to analyze the tasks performed on your assembly line in real-time, offering audibleand visual alerts when mistakes happen to ensure the operator completes the build correctly before the next step in the process. Our platform also continuously performs time studies on assembly processes to help your business accelerate Kaizen events.
We believe the talent to build great companies comes from anywhere. A global venture capital firm that invests in local founders. As a multi-stage, sector-focused firm, GGV focuses on seed- to growth-stage investments across Social/Internet, Enterprise Tech, and Smart Tech sectors.
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Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- Series B, Series A, Series C
- United States, China, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
- Mind Network — The 1st Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) Restaking Layer for AI and POS Networks. Mind Network is backed by Binance Labs, Hashkey, Big Brain, Chainlink, etc.
- Supermom — Supermom helps parents make the right decisions on what to buy and where to buy at the lowest prices. Best prices guaranteed for millions of mom, baby & kids products.
- Nozomi Networks — Nozomi Networks keeps operational technology cyber resilient with OT network and endpoint visibility, threat detection, and AI-powered analysis.
A global, early-stage venture capital firm, backing founders who use technology to reimagine how the world works like Datadog, DeliveryHero and Cred.
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Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
- Series A, Seed, Series B
- United States, India, Germany
Portfolio highlights
- Budy — Budy is your AI Powered Sidekick for SaaS Professional Services
- Tola — Tola offers a simple and easy way for businesses to pay and get paid, however and whenever they want. Sign up today!
- Two Point O Capital — Two Point O Capital enable access to prudent financing for clean energy interventions.
Wavemaker Group is a cross-border venture capital firm founded in 2003 and one of the most active early-stage investors across multiple funds.
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Investment focus
- Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- United States, Singapore, Philippines
Portfolio highlights
- NoneAway — NoneAway is an AI -powered app that makes property buying, selling, and renting safer, smarter, and simpler.
- Pi-xcels — Eco-friendly NFC digital receipts solution for actionable shopper data and enhanced customer journeys. No App, Just Tap. With one-tap convenience, Pi-xcels unlocks omni-channel marketing opportunities and boosts performance for retailers with our customer intelligence platform.
- Portcast — Our solution improves your supply chain resilience and profitability by accurately predicting arrival times and monitoring valuable container shipments around-the-clock.
Banana Capital is a technology investment firm that invests globally across all sectors and from pre-seed to pre-IPO.
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Investment focus
- E-Commerce, Apps, Software
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- United States, Canada, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
- BinStar — BinStar is New England's newest bargain store. Discover deals on overstock and returned merchandise from your favorite brands and retailers.
- Bee — Bee is an AI developer of a life administration wearable assistant.
- Artie — Leverage change data capture to replicate data from databases to your data warehouse or data lake with low latency and no impact to database performance.
Argor Capital is an early stage venture fund focused on the fast growing markets of Southeast Asia.
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Investment focus
- E-Commerce, Mobile Apps, FinTech
- Series A, Seed, Series B
- Indonesia, India, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
- ReturnKey — Returns Management for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and more to come. Sync to your e-commerce platform on Shopify, Magento, and Woocommerce.
- Vigo Retail — Vigo Retail is an e-commerce platform that provides retail services by connecting suppliers, brands, and distributors.
- PickUp Coffee — PickUp Coffee is a start-up that aims to increase the accessibility of espresso and milk-based beverages. PickUp Coffee is located in Taguig, Philippines.
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Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, SaaS
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Singapore, United Kingdom, Australia
Portfolio highlights
- FitFlo — FitFlo brings to life the connected gym experience for Operators, Trainers and Members.
- Mole — Mole is a digital business card and mobile website software. Connect with your clients, promote your business online and much more. Comes with free customised NFC business card.
- Optacloud — Fostering a global AI powered ecosystem to achieve 100% cloud efficacy-> effortlessly, economically and eco-consciously. Dev tools stack for automating the entire development lifecycle of cloud apps across- Build, Deploy & Optimize.
Goodwater empowers exceptional entrepreneurs everywhere to change the world for the better. They believe consumer technology is a force on earth, shaping culture and transforming the global economy at unprecedented speed and scale. They invest in promising entrepreneurs to solve pressing problems. As a combined force, Goodwater companies are aglobal force for change, poised to measurably improve billions of lives.
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Investment focus
- FinTech, Financial Services, E-Commerce
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- United States, India, South Korea
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- Buddy.ai — Buddy lets children practice spoken English by talking with a virtual AI-powered cartoon character in a mobile app. With its engaging virtual character, speech technology, and adaptive learning, Buddy is making speaking practice affordable for 500 million children around the globe by automating the mundane part of tutoring work at a fraction ofthe cost. This enables teachers and parents to give kids unlimited speaking practice, essential for mastering English.
- Teachy — Teachy is a platform that doubles teachers time through artificial intelligence.
- Tembo Money — Need help boosting your budget or accessing lower rates? Voted Best Mortgage Broker 2023 & 2022, our award-winning service is available 7 days a week.
Founded in 2001, Tiger Global Management, LLC (“Tiger Global”) is a New York-based investment firm pursuing a long-term approach to investing in leading, global public and private companies that leverage technological innovation. Tiger Global’s public equity business includes fundamentally oriented long/short, long-focused and crossoverstrategies, targeting investments in high-quality, public growth companies. The private equity business invests in early through late stage companies that pursue innovative approaches to new and existing industries, building on over 20 years of experience investing in hundreds of businesses in more than 30 countries with more than 90 portfolio company IPOs. With a strong track record investing across sectors and stages, Tiger Global aims to be a thought partner to companies and their management teams across their lifecycle in public and private markets. The Firm’s mission is to generate world-class returns for its investors and to do so in a way that makes its employees, partners and portfolio companies proud.
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Investment focus
- Software, FinTech, Financial Services
- Series B, Series A, Series C
- United States, India, China
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- Cresta — Self-service, live coaching, and post call insights. AI that uncovers expertise so teams can make every customer conversation count.
- Kong — Kong powers APIs and microservices with the world's most popular open source API gateway and industry-leading service connectivity platform. Kong is funded by leading VC firms, including Index Ventures, a16z, CRV, GGV, Tiger Global, Stanford University, Jeff Bezos, and Eric Schmidt.
- Checkmate — Integrate over 100 ordering platforms directly to your restaurant POS system and manage all your ordering platform menus in one place.
Nextrans is a Korean-based venture capital firm invest in early-stage startups in Vietnam, Korea and the US. Our mission is to create a global network of talented and passionate founders pursuing world-changing impact.
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Investment focus
- Information Technology, Software, E-Commerce
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- Vietnam, South Korea, United States
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- MedInTech — Our mission is to help both doctors and patients through our intuitive and intelligent medical devices
- Bungee — Bungee is a recruitment platform that provides hiring, SEO, content marketing, and performance marketing services.
- Colosseum — Colosseum is a logistics company that provides e-commerce logistics services to various locations.
Insignia Ventures Partners is a venture capital firm that specializes in startup investment. Insignia Ventures Partners is an investment firm managed by a former Sequoia Asia partner, Yinglan Tan.
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Investment focus
- Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam
Portfolio highlights
- bluesheets — Build a solid data foundation with Bluesheets, the all-in-one tool that connects, categorises and automates your finanical data. Set up once, automate forever.
- Fluid — Fluid offers fast and secure B2B payment processing, which decreases payment delays and streamlines financial transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Story Protocol — Story Protocol is building open IP infrastructure to grow the creativity of the internet era.
Citius is a global investment firm that funds technology companies
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Investment focus
- E-Commerce, Financial Services, FinTech
- Series B, Seed, Series A
- Colombia, United States, Brazil
Portfolio highlights
- Addi — Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
- Jüsto — Jüsto is an online delivery-only grocery store chain that offers a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat products, beauty products, and house supplies that can be delivered at every consumers' doorstep. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mexico City.
- Oxygen — Oxygen is a digital banking platform. It is the first and only challenger in the US that offers both personal and business banking. The bank of the 21st-century economy, serving consumers, small businesses, and freelancers.Available on iOS and Android, Oxygen users enjoy no monthly fees, no paperwork, early direct deposit, simple transfers,cashback rewards, savings accounts, as well as retail and travel benefits. Businesses can easily control their finances with solutions that are elegant, simple, and secure.
500 Fintech
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Investment focus
- FinTech, Financial Services, Finance
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- United States, Vietnam, South Africa
Portfolio highlights
- Kilo — Kilo develops a retail platform that provides retailers access to price, assortment, and inventory management. The platform is designed specifically to serve small and medium-sized retailers. The Kilo network effect creates a virtuous growth cycle for both supply and demand.
- Stitch — One API integration for all online payments across South Africa. Accept Pay by bank, debit + credit card, cash, manual EFT, debit order and crypto. Orchestrate + reconcile digital payments across methods and send payouts
- finally — Finally is the easiest way for businesses to manage their bookkeeping, accounting & finance. Learn more today.
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