Top 25 Retail Startup Investors in Vietnam in May 2026

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• F88 — F88 brand name was established in 2013. pioneered in professionalizing of pawn services in Vietnam, bringing fast, reliable and professional financial solution to consumers, blowing fresh winds to the traditional pawn market. With the model of nationwide pawn system, F88 currently provides loans with diversified mortgage assets such as cars,motorcycles, mobile phones, laptops, etc. F88’s competitive advantage lies at the professional management team with a strong commitment toward bringing customers reliable, professional, friendly and fast financial services, from which, to change social perceptions about traditional pawn market. With a wide network of stores, modern technology system, well-trained staffs and high quality services, F88 has been honored Gold Cup for reliable products, perfect service, preferred brands in 2016 granted by Intellectual Property and Creativity magazine – Intellectual Property Association of Viet Nam and Intellectual Property International Academy.
• 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).

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• Go1 — Simplify employee training with one subscription that delivers essential learning from 250+ providers, integrated seamlessly into your HR tech stack.
• Hupo — Ami is a human-centric mental wellness platform that provides employees with one-click mental health coaching by connecting them with relevant coaches.
• 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.

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• Turing — Discover why top professionals choose Turing: premium bi-weekly compensation, fully remote flexible work, and access to an elite global network across 140+ countries.
• 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 virtual world filled with cute, formidable creatures known as Axies. Axies can be battled, collected, and even used to mine tokens through gameplay.

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• Addi — Addi is a technology company that provides credit and banking solutions. Addi is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.
• CityMall — CityMall is a social e-commerce venture, backed by Elevation Capital, aiming to help the 200-300 million new to Internet users realize the power of Internet
• ASTRO — Situs Belanja Kebutuhan Harian Online dengan Harga Terjangkau dan Kualitas Terbaik. Pesan Kebutuhan Harian di ASTRO Pasti Sampai dalam Hitungan Menit

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• AI Hay — AI Hay develops an AI-driven answer engine that allows users to access information through a question-and-answer format. The company combines hyperlocal, culturally nuanced knowledge discovery engines with social loops to enhance community validation and perspectives. It utilizes in-house specialized large-language models, retrieval-augmentedgeneration (RAG), and social features to build a knowledge discovery platform that serves the community.
• SeIndonesia — Se’Indonesia is a fastest growing Indonesian Quick Service Restaurant chain. providing high-quality protein that is flavorful, nutritious, accessible, and affordable. The company specializes in smoked beef bowls, leveraging a proprietary smoking process that delivers distinct taste and aroma rooted in Indonesian culinary tradition.Founded with avision to revolutionize the food industry, Se’Indonesia emphasizes product integrity, operational scalability, and efficient delivery formats. Through its commitment to honest cooking and accessible nutrition, the company is positioned to lead the next generation of quick-service food solutions across Indonesia and beyond.
• SkorLife — Download Skorlife App now and check your credit score online for free! Take control, own, and see how Banks see your data only in a matter of seconds.

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• Synthium — Synthium offers Cognition-as-a-Service (CaaS) for consumer robotics, using gamified web-based simulations to crowdsource human cognitive data for training robot AI models. Users engage in robotics tasks like spatial navigation via webcam and microphone inputs, generating diverse datasets for model training across robot types such as humanoids anddrones. Data captures human intuition in dynamic environments, enabling scalable AI development without physical robots.
• Alchemyst AI — Alchemyst AI is an innovative generative AI software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup that leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to deliver unique solutions tailored to various industries. Alchemyst aims to empower businesses to harness the potential of generative AI for enhanced creativity, efficiency, and decision-making.We arebuilding force multipliers within teams across various verticals - starting with Maya, our first Alchemyst for Sales Development. We would soon be horizontally scaling to other roles as well, integrating into wherever you work.Since inception, we have taken a bottom-up approach to building our platform as opposed to a top-down approach usually seen in SaaS products - keeping the client experience first.
• Cooper Pet Care — Just Russel honden- en kattenvoeding op maat. Op basis van ras, leeftijd, gezondheid en gewicht. Makkelijker voor jou, beter voor je huisdier!

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• Dosiin — Dosiin is a fashion brand that sells clothing and accessories.

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• FR8Labs — Optimize your freight business with our AI Freight Forwarding Software. Boost efficiency and stay ahead in logistics.
• Saladin — Saladin is an online platform that provides life, health, automotive, and travel insurance services.
• Klinik Pintar — Klinik Pintar membantu pasien mendapatkan layanan kesehatan primer terbaik di klinik, rumah, dan kantor.

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• Browse AI — Easily scrape web data, monitor webpage changes, and turn websites into APIs with Browse AI.
• Millie — Millie is a new kind of maternity clinic. Built by moms and providers who’ve been there.
• Mindset Health — Mindset Health is a digital therapeutics company that helps people manage chronic health issues like irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety with app-based hypnotherapy.

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• Posh — Event marketing made easy.
• Zepto — India's fastest grocery delivery service.
• Payhere — Payhere is a fintech company that provides card terminals and online payment gateway services for multiple industries.

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• Omni HR — Omni HR helps companies automate the end-to-end employee journey including onboarding, time off, employee management, and more. Easy to use and customizable!
• TransBnk — 'TransBnk' is a Transaction Banking Platform that enables Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional clients to conduct agile, secure, and robust transactions using Embedded Finance and SaaS. Their goal is to provide deep subject experience to facilitate smooth domestic cash management and payments transactions. In close coordination withbanks, they provide escrows, trade finance, supply chain financing, and custodial services.
• Cinch Tech — Cinch Tech is a subscription service that offers technology products like computers, phones, tablets, and gaming equipment. Users can choose from different payment plans. The service includes damage cover for the devices. It is intended to help users access and maintain technology without paying full price upfront. The service provides analternative way to obtain and use tech devices.

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• 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.
• Atomionics — Atomionics is building atomic sensors for navigation and resource exploration. Sensing technology is severely inadequate for a lot of applications navigation and positioning, pinpointing oil and gas reserves, tunnel detection etc. Atomionics builds atomic sensors harnessing quantum mechanical properties of the atoms. This enables measurement ofparameters like gravity, acceleration and rotation with 1000x higher precision and accuracy than the current state of the art, leading to a completely new way of global positioning, and resource exploration.
• Soul Parking — Soul Parking is a parking management service company, which has successfully developed motorcycle storage equipment as a solution for traffic and parking problems that are cluttered using 100% designs and raw materials. Soul Parking provides solutions by developing a modern, safe and comfortable vehicle parking system that takes into accountlimited land area.

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• Lumexis — Lumexis Corporation engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. The company also provides customer support, training, and software services. Lumexis Corporation was founded in 2003 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.
• GOSTREAM — GoStream was founded with a mission to make a difference for your social media channels (Facebook fan page, Facebook group, Youtube channel, etc.) and your websites.Two of our impressive tools are known as GoStream and GoStudio. With them, producers can easily: convert and schedule any video URL to live streams, stream live video to any livestream service, live stream simultaneously on many platforms (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.), insert graphic effects into live streams, mix multiple camera sources into the live stream, organize interviews and talk shows on the live stream, create and play mini-games on live streams, and much more.No software installation is required to use GoStream.The outstanding growth rate is a testament to the capabilities of the GoStream team. We are constantly improving and developing every day.
• Siimpel Corporation — Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallesthigh port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

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• Vaudit (Formerly 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.
• Cerebry — AI driven Adaptive math practice for Schools and Math Tutors
• Techcoop — TechCoop bridges the gap between digital data and on-the-ground reality for ASEAN agriculture supply chain. Secure your sourcing with full traceability and measurable ESG impact.

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• fileAI — Automate and analyze any file with AI. fileAI builds proprietary AI components for complex agentic workflow automation.
• Elevarm — Elevarm provides comprehensive solutions and services that elevate farmers. We are building an ecosystem powered by data and AI-enabled technologies to revolutionize production efficiency in the agriculture industry , ensuring quality, quantity, and consistent supply for business customers.
• SeIndonesia — Se’Indonesia is a fastest growing Indonesian Quick Service Restaurant chain. providing high-quality protein that is flavorful, nutritious, accessible, and affordable. The company specializes in smoked beef bowls, leveraging a proprietary smoking process that delivers distinct taste and aroma rooted in Indonesian culinary tradition.Founded with avision to revolutionize the food industry, Se’Indonesia emphasizes product integrity, operational scalability, and efficient delivery formats. Through its commitment to honest cooking and accessible nutrition, the company is positioned to lead the next generation of quick-service food solutions across Indonesia and beyond.

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• SwipeRx — Collect CPD points Online pharmacist/SKP Online pharmacist for free, get access to the latest pharmacy news and medical information.
• Peddlr — Peddlr is a free POS mobile app for small businesses. Effortlessly track and manage your sales, expenses, inventory, and transactions. Use it anytime, anywhere, and even offline!
• MyShubhLife — MyShubhLife is a full stack financial services provider for the Next Half Billion. With Real-time analytics and credit reports based on alternative data, MyShubhLife reaches unserved and underserved market segments to provide meaningful financial inclusion.MyShubhLife has further strengthened its financial inclusion goal through its financialwellness program for corporates and individuals by expanding its portfolio to include Mini and Micro loans, Insurance, Mutual Fund SIPS, Tax filing service and more.

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• MoonPay — MoonPay offers a fast and simple way to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Buy crypto with credit card, bank transfers or Apple Pay today.
• Progcap — Progcap is revolutionising the way financial access is delivered to underserved segments of the Indian retail economy, through specialized financing and technology products that empower small and medium businesses (SMBs) to progress without obstacles.
• G.O.A.T Brand Labs — Purpose G.O.A.T is mono-maniacally focussed on the audacious goal of Making Indian D2C brands world...

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• GoodScore — GoodScore is a credit management app in India designed to help users build and maintain a high credit score, with targeted features and expert support for financial wellbeing.
• Finster AI — Finster is your AI research partner for finance. Personalized, proactive, and private intelligence for investment banking and asset management teams.
• Stable Money — Steady returns, untapped opportunities, and excellent long-term performance to aid your journey of wealth creation!

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• Saveo — Ab Pharmacy Chalaana Hua Aasaan. Kharidiye 40,000+ medicines ek jagah attractive rates pe, same-day delivery ke sath! Allopathy, Generics, Surgical, Ayurvedic, Specialty, COVID. Live in Banglore.
• Khatabook — Digital India's Digital Khata! Download Khatabook now & take charge of all your transactions, use Khatabook and grow your business!
• Cuckoo — Cuckoo is a broadband services provider used to simplify broadband for users. The company has a simple broadband offering, suppling a single 67 Mb/s fibre deal on a monthly rolling contract with no hidden fees. Founded in 2019 by Alexander Fitzgerald, Cuckoo is headquartered in London, England.

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• 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 enterprise online payments across South Africa. Accept Pay by bank, debit + credit card, cash, manual EFT, debit order and crypto.
• finally — Finally is the easiest way for businesses to manage their bookkeeping, accounting & finance. Learn more today.

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• Kueski — Kueski is the online lender for the Middle Class of Mexico and Latin America. The company uses big data and advanced analytics to approve and deliver loans in a matter of minutes. Simple, paperless and available 24/7, Kueski is the most convenient lending platform for those who need an immediate loan. The company has become the fastest growingplatform of its kind in the region and has already granted thousands of loans.
• Testlio — Tackle the most demanding software testing challenges with Testlio in any location, on any device, in any language, or on any payment system.
• Lendit — Lendit is the leading personal loan oriented marketplace lending company in Korea that operates fully online and manages a marketplace platform where investors can provide capital to people seeking loans. Through our advanced risk ranking algorithm and cost- effective operational process, borrowers can access to an appealing interest rate andinvestors can enjoy ‘high and stable’ yield. We offer borrowers an APR between 4.5% and 18.0%, and investors an average return of 10.66%. By transforming the traditional banking system, we aim to help both borrowers and investors to achieve financial goals.

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• Innohas — Innohas is a food tech startup that researches, develops, produces, and distributes alternative meat using vegetables and animal protein.
• QUICKOM — The U.S-patented decentralized teleconference platform for large-scale conferences, classrooms, and theaters.Quickom’s sister service, Quickom.net, is a comprehensive conference management system that manages ticket sales and payments for both online and offline events. Together, they are all-in-one platform for conferences, helping conferenceorganizers to focus on producing the best conference content, not the technology, in order to delight the audiences worldwide. Visit more at: https://quickom.net/
• Protos Labs — Unify cyber risk data for actionable insights and reduced exposure with the Nexus integrated cyber risk analytics platform by Protos Labs.

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• Filum.ai — In the new digital transformation era, connecting every touchpoint for every stakeholder on the journey is crucial in helping businesses create a competitive advantage. Filum enables businesses to build a foundation that promotes creativity and the power of inner strengths to make journeys of excellence. We empower businesses by helping them createexcellent experiences with the power of data and cutting-edge technologies.
• Majormap — Applying to university is stressful. Students dont know how! None knows what they want to major in at university when they are just 16 years old! Parents cant help. Teachers cant help. And education consultants are too expensive for most families. We are Major Map and our data driven AI technology platform helps teachers and parents guide highschool students to the right major based on their personality and interests. Since we launched Major Map three years ago over twenty percent of the high school students in South Korea have used our service. The massive amount of data from our user base gives our AI models a huge advantage. Lets connect and I can introduce how we are revolutionizing education counseling with technology.
• MedInTech — Our mission is to help both doctors and patients through our intuitive and intelligent medical devices

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• Keep — Keep is a young team that loves sports and is also a group of Geeks who pursue the ultimate experience. They focus on application development in the field of mobile sports, advocate the spirit of open sharing, do not imitate, do not follow suit, and only do cool products.In the age of their lives, the fitness culture is awakening, there should bemore professional tools, a more pure community, and make the body easier. This is what Keep is doing. They hope that through technology-driven, more people will love fitness and enjoy sports.
• Hutouju — Hutouju is a Chinese dessert retailer that operates both retail locations and online stores. It offer customers tasty products with a Chinese style.
• Pacdora — Pacdora is an incredibly user-friendly online mockup design platform that boasts an extensive collection of 3D mockups and box templates. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, you can effortlessly create eye-catching mockups in no time. Plus, with our powerful 3D modeling software and a suite of AI design assistant tools atyour fingertips, your creative possibilities are limitless. Unleash your imagination with Pacdora today!

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• 8A Group — 8A builds strong study habits and helps students accelerate their mastery of knowledge. The 8A program focuses on in-depth academic skills, ensuring students master the necessary knowledge at an advanced level and achieve excellent results.
• Cashmore — Cashmore is an app service that analyzes consumers' store visits, mobility paths, and consumption history to deliver customized discount benefits.
• Filum.ai — In the new digital transformation era, connecting every touchpoint for every stakeholder on the journey is crucial in helping businesses create a competitive advantage. Filum enables businesses to build a foundation that promotes creativity and the power of inner strengths to make journeys of excellence. We empower businesses by helping them createexcellent experiences with the power of data and cutting-edge technologies.