startup

Vietnamese startups raise $855 million in 2022

January 31, 2023 | 16:07

Vietnamese startups secured $855 million in fresh funding in 2022, which is only one-third compared to the value in 2021, according to a recent report by Nextrans.

Vietnam has tools to latch onto startup movement

January 12, 2023 | 08:00

International venture capitalists are still optimistic on Vietnam’s startup scene amidst global headwinds. Vinnie Lauria, managing partner at Golden Gate Ventures, discussed with VIR’s Van Huong the future trends for venture capital funds and how the government could support startups.

Vietnam's green startups show growth

January 09, 2023 | 17:35

Green startups are starting to emerge in Vietnam as sustainable development remains a focus for venture capitalists.

Assisting startups to survive the tech winter

December 22, 2022 | 16:00

Gaurav Arora, director and head of Startup Business, Amazon Web Services, Asia-Pacific and Japan gives his insights.

Vietnam rising star attracting investment in startup ecosystem

December 19, 2022 | 14:07

Vietnam is a jewel in Southeast Asia in terms of attracting global investment into its startup ecosystem.

Innovation charms in Singapore

November 29, 2022 | 18:48

In anticipation of favourable policies in Singapore, innovators from Vietnam and regional countries are flocking to this country, pinning high hopes on the commercialisation of breakthrough innovations.

Winners of SLINGSHOT 2022 announced

October 29, 2022 | 22:18

The winners at the finals of SLINGSHOT 2022 were announced on October 27 at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2022.

Boosting the national startup ecosystem

October 20, 2022 | 09:00

The Vietnam Startup 4.0 Forum 2022 has provided an opportunity to connect passions, promote creativity, and increase investments in startup projects in Vietnam.

Startup ecosystem requires helping hand

September 22, 2022 | 15:00

Big passion for establishing businesses with novel ideas from many Vietnamese people is creating a vivid startup ecosystem for the country. However, the community is longing for more favourable conditions for it to grow further.

Coolmate receives $2.3 million funding from GSR Ventures

September 05, 2022 | 12:22

Coolmate announced on September 5 that it has secured an additional $2.3 million for its Series A round backed by GSR Ventures and Do Ventures.

Defining innovative startup enterprises in Vietnam

September 01, 2022 | 20:15

The state has provided special policies to encourage small- and medium-sized startup enterprises (SMEs) that primarily focus on tech advancement and research, and need the assistance of all resources for building their reputation and market status.

Indicators ripe for wave of tech startup successes

August 12, 2022 | 13:00

Venture capital investment flows into Vietnam, particularly from Singapore, are on track to surpass the previous level, propelled by the country’s buoyant tech startup scene.

Moving from budding startup to global conqueror

July 29, 2022 | 09:00

As the economy is back on track again, many entrepreneurs are eager to push through with their startups. Thye Yeow Bok, head of Startup Ecosystem Southeast Asia at Google, talked to VIR’s Nguyen Hai about the right strategies to conquer local and global markets.

Vietnam's financial service app MFast raises $2.5 million in its latest funding round

July 19, 2022 | 11:06

Financial service app MFast has raised $2.5 million in a funding round led by Ascend Vietnam Ventures, bringing its total capital funding to $4 million.