qualgro funding to enable bizzi to meet government backed e invoices demand

Qualgro funding to enable Bizzi to meet government-backed e-invoices demand

Bizzi, a Vietnam-based accounts payable automation software as a service provider, on May 21 announced it has raised nearly half a million dollars in a round led by Singapore-based investor Qualgro, with participation from existing investor 500 Startups Vietnam.
qualcomm elevating dreams of local tech startups

Qualcomm elevating dreams of local tech startups

In line with Vietnam’s digital transformation, the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge is supporting the development of Vietnam’s rising technology ecosystem, and helping Vietnamese entrepreneurs enter new global markets.
startups attracting funds with ma

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.
investment into startups up 34 per cent in first quarter

Investment into startups up 34 per cent in first quarter

While the number of deals decreased in the first quarter of the year, capital pouring into startups in Vietnam increased significantly.
qualcomm contributing to domestic ip awareness

Qualcomm contributing to domestic IP awareness

As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation, the importance of intellectual property (IP) to tech firms and startups has once again been put in the spotlight.
shift to edtech taking centre stage

Shift to edtech taking centre stage

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on traditional models of education, edtech startups are emerging as alternative solutions for many students, with the recent rise attracting the attention of deep-pocketed capital funds.
touchstone partners announces first close of inaugural fund for vietnamese startups

Touchstone Partners announces first close of inaugural fund for Vietnamese startups

Touchstone Partners has announced the first close of its inaugural $50 million venture capital fund backed by notable investors including Pavilion Capital, Vulcan Capital, and several other institutional investors and family offices.
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.
natec and enterprise continue cooperation to unlock vietnams innovation potential

NATEC and Enterprise continue cooperation to unlock Vietnam's innovation potential

Vietnam’s National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development (NATEC) and Enterprise Singapore have intensified their cooperation with an additional focus on leveraging existing open innovation initiatives to crowdsource solutions for corporations in Vietnam. Pham Hong Quat, director general of the National Agency, and Leon Cai, regional director (Ho Chi Minh City), Enterprise Singapore, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy about how partnerships benefit the innovation landscape for Singapore and Vietnam.
startups driving health innovations

Startups driving health innovations

The pandemic has sped up digital transformation in healthcare, prompting numerous innovative startups to step up their game to fill the gaps in the market.
acceleration opportunity for vietnamese ai startups

Acceleration opportunity for Vietnamese AI startups

The AI Accelerator Challenge 2021, organised by VSV Foundation under the auspices of the Ministry of Science and Technology and funded by the Australian Embassy, is officially open for registration.
patience needed for startup success

Patience needed for startup success

Under pandemic-induced restrictions, capital for startups has been tightened as investment funds struggle with adversity.
ninja accelerator selects 15 startups for accelerated fund raising

Ninja Accelerator selects 15 startups for accelerated fund-raising

The "NINJA Accelerator in Ho Chi Minh City" programme has officially kicked off the Acceleration Program for the top 15 teams from January 12 to April 9, 2021.
visa invites asia pacifics top startups to unlock their global potential

Visa invites Asia-Pacific’s top startups to unlock their global potential

Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, is announcing an accelerator programme for startups across the Asia-Pacific that are looking to expand their businesses into new markets. Visa will select an elite group of up to six startups to be part of the first programme cohort. The Visa Accelerator Programme will focus on creating defined commercial opportunities for these startups to collaborate with Visa and its extensive network of bank and merchant partners in the region.
working with ngos a fast rising option for startups to mobilise capital

Working with NGOs a fast rising option for startups to mobilise capital

Entering into co-operation with NGOs is a suitable option for startups to mobilise capital amidst difficulties because of COVID-19.