The most active investors in Vietnam’s startups

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I’ve only been to Vietnam once a long time ago. I remember the food and the busy streets, but I couldn’t really appreciate the energy, culture, and history of the country since I was just a kid at the time.

Seeing pictures of it now and hearing the travel stories of friends who’ve been there recently (shout out to my colleague, Eileen) make me want to make a return trip.

You know who else likes making return trips to Vietnam? The investors we feature in today’s premium article, which looks at the VC firms closing the most funding deals with startups in the country.

Today we look at:

• The investors cutting the most deals with Vietnam’s startups
• The latest in the Hodlnaut story
• Other newsy highlights such as a changing of the guard at Seedly and JD.com’s latest financial figures

PS: Know where else you can find out about the latest developments and the movers and shakers in Vietnam and Southeast Asia as a whole? At the Tech in Asia Conference, of course.

Even better, if you’re a subscriber, the General Pass is free and you also get access to the Subscribers Lounge, which offers complimentary refreshments and more networking opportunities.

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Just doing something does not always get you results – going to the gym every day doesn’t mean anything if you spend all your time taking mirror selfies, right?

Nevertheless, activity does indicate effort, and there’s a lot of truth in the old Wayne Gretzky quote, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Today’s premium article looks at the investors taking the most shots in Vietnam.

• Globalization: Investors in the top 10 come from a variety of countries. Local firms are accompanied by international ones from the US, Indonesia, and Singapore.
• Lucky number: Each of the top 10 investors have made at least seven deals in the past 24 months. But can you guess how many deals the top firm closed?
• Diversity at the top: Number one on the list has made some of its most recent investments in environmental innovation, professional networking, and robotics firms. Talk about diverse. Can you guess which company it is?

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