CTO FOUNDER STARTUP HUB is a guidance and support program for 100 CTOs in Vietnam, aiming to build and strengthen the domestic CTO community. Providing a friendly and stimulating environment, through meetings, discussions and connecting Startups with Investors.

CTO #100 UNICORNS FOR VIETNAM

Time: Friday | June 21, 2024; 18:00 - 21:00  
Location: MK Kitchen & Bar - 320 D. Ben Van Don, Ward 2, District 4, HCMC

CTO FOUNDER
STARTUP HUB

BUILDING VIETNAM'S
NEXT GENERATION OF UNICORNS

FOR STARTUP

FOR ADVISOR

FOR INVESTOR

FOR GUEST

Co-organizer

Organizer

B2B Marketing
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This report presents the most relevant statistics and facts on e-commerce startups worldwide. It provides an overview of the global unicorn ecosystem and shows how e-commerce measures up compared to other industry segments. The report also features key information on startup valuation as well as acquisitions, along with regional breakdowns of the American, European, Asian, and African continents.

This report looks at how far Vietnam has come on its journey to becoming Southeast Asia’s next startup hotspot, focusing on its startup landscape and the driving forces behind the growth of this sector. Additionally, it identifies the challenges faced by Vietnamese ventures, as well as provides an outlook for the future of made-in-Vietnam startups.

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CTO VietNam Network is the largest community network dedicated to CTOs in Vietnam. Currently, we have nearly 400,000 members who are CxOs, Founders, Directors, Managers,... at MNCs, SMEs, start-ups,... with the desire to apply technology solutions to solve problems in business management & operations, create efficiency for your marketing campaigns,...

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CREATION
WINNER

400.000~

members

1000+

startups

Let’s Meet The Seed Investor 

Founded as a community sharing knowledge hub and experience
Founded as the first Founder Startup Hub
2024
2018
CTO FOUNDER STARTUP HUB is a program by the CTO Vietnam Network that aims to connect startups with investors and provide guidance from experienced advisors. The program brings significant benefits to startups, including access to funding and knowledge from advisors, helping them develop their companies effectively and sustainably. Additionally, the program contributes to building a strong and innovative startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration and exchange among CTOs, and promoting the advancement of the technology industry in the country.
Mentoring for StartUp
StartUps
Investor
Advisor
Investing
Pitching & Matching
What we do

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FOR ADVISOR

FOR INVESTOR

FOR GUEST

Deal volume and value secured by Vietnamese startup in 2013-2023.
Source: Vietnam innovation and tech investment 2024 report by NIC and Do Ventures.
The number of newly registered businesses in Vietnam is expected to reach around 14.3 thousand in November 2023. In 2022, the service sector led the way with 103.5 thousand new startups, followed by the industry and construction sector with 36.29 thousand. As of January 2022, Vietnam has a total of 3.8 thousand startups, including 4 "unicorn" startups (valued at over $1 billion). 
In 2023, Vietnamese startups raised a total of only $529 million in funding, down 17% from the previous year.
Contrary to the growth trend, the amount of capital invested in Vietnamese startups is decreasing, making it difficult for startups to develop and expand operations.
Overview of Vietnam Startup
Ecosystem

Who join?

Suppliers
INVESTOR
ADVISOR
STARTUP
C-Level
technology partners
People who are looking for a CTO for their company
Technology Specialist
CTO
Vietnamese Startups secured $529 million in total funding in 2023, a 17% decline from the previous year, according to the 2024 Vietnam innovation and tech investment report released 28th April.
Challenges of Startup

BECOME THE WINGS FOR
VIETNAM'S UNICORN STARTUPS

Talents Network
Provides a network of techs talents created from CTO Vietnam Network
Distribution Network
Develop B2B distribution channels from the B2B Sales community and partners in the same product ecosystem or industry
Capital
Tackle the funding gap for Vietnamese tech startups.
Connect them with angel investors, VCs, and crowdfunding platforms.
Quality Relationship
Leverage the Vietnam CTO Network with more than 300k members in tech to develop quality partners
Startup Experience 
Learn from experiences and useful shares from companies that have successfully raised capital
The solutions for startup
Distribution
network
Quality Relationship
Talents network
Product - Market Fit (PMF) & Scaleup
Capital
Startup
Experience 

FOR STARTUP

FOR ADVISOR

FOR INVESTOR

FOR GUEST

Fund & Investor

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Equitix Investing is a company with the goal: Of creating a Vietnamese community to do business, connect, and bring Vietnamese products to the world. With 5 key industries focusing on Tourism, Health and Beauty, Logistics, F&B and Fintech.

With our own experience and established relationships, we are building Equitix Investing as a companion/co-investment unit for 03 business areas including the cash flow group, solution group, and customer experience group. row.
- Evaluated and surveyed over 42 companies, assessed their readiness for governance restructuring, shareholder representation, board membership, or served as an advisory expert, handling asset management, management restructuring, and governance for numerous companies under Equitix Investing.com from 2019 to the present.

- Research specialist & investment manager for Vietnamese Unicorns in the Blockchain space (Dapps, Exchanges, Layer 1, Layer 2, Financial Wallets, etc.) with over 15+ invested projects, with investment amounts ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 from 2020 to 2024.

- Currently the President/Founding Partner/General Partner with 10 experts in finance, accounting, legal, tax, and technology at Equitix Investing.
ABOUT EQUITIX INVESTING
Mr. Phùng Lê Lâm Hải
Founder of Equitix Investing

- Network of 300+ institutional investors with deal size: 1 million - 50 million USD.
- Domestic capital or FDI: Singapore, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, China...

Leading Startups, SMEs & Investments Advisory Firm in India. Solving Complex Deal Structuring, Evolving Dynamic solutions, Cross Border Expansion (Russia, Vietnam, MENA Region & many more), India Market Entry, Growth Advisory.
Providing Complete Handholding in Transactions (incl. Investments) & Exits, Touched Advisory in 100+ Investments & Other Transaction Deals.
Serving Stakeholders like Startups, SMEs, Investors, Incubators, Accelerators as "One Stop Solution"
- Ankur Goel has over 15 years of diverse experience in the field of startup/SME consulting, investment, transaction structuring, collaboration, IPO advisory, and investment banking.
- Currently, he is the Founding Partner of Skwerup Capital Partners, a leading investment and startup advisory firm in India.
- Skwerup Capital Partners supports startups and SMEs in growth, investment, cross-border collaboration, and market entry.
- Skwerup also advises institutional funds and investors on investment transactions, from sourcing to exits.
- Under Goel's leadership, the firm has supported over 80 investment deals up to Series A.
Goel himself has also advised over 300 startups/SMEs.
ABOUT SKWERUP CAPITAL PARTNERS
Mr. Ankur Goel
The Founding Partner of Skwerup Capital Partners
ABOUT CVO ADVISORS PTE. LTD
- (“CVO”), an investment advisory firm that makes and advises on direct investments in venture capital funds backed by Private Equity and VC funds.

- Develop opportunities and manage investments in technology, biotech, software, and AI/ML products for the financial services, real estate, and hospitality industries.

- Implementing investment banking services for oil and gas customers (Petro Vietnam); raised and invested more than $600 million in debt and equity financing.

- CVO is active in the United States, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Mr. Thomas S. O’connor
Tech Founder & Investor Family Office U.S.A
- Possesses over 30 years of seasoned experience in the realms of venture capital, technology investing, global operations management, and executive-level profit and loss accountability.
Boasts an extensive track record of successful exits and liquidity events.
- Has raised more than $600 million through debt and equity fundraising initiatives for diversified projects spanning the technology, telecommunications and IT, energy, fintech, and food and beverage sectors.
- Has maintained an active private investment portfolio since the early 1990s.
Mr. Nguyễn Phúc Thịnh
Founding Partner & CTO of Renaissanc.IO
- Expertise: Enterprise Software, Nocode, Mobile E-commerce, HR Tech, Digital Product
- 15+ years of experience in building and deploying technology products in the EU, Singapore and Vietnam.
- Now he is running a venture-builder named Renaissanc.IO that provides end-to-end support to entrepreneurs, and investors looking to launch and scale their ventures.
- Support connecting foreign funds
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Mỹ Phương
Founder of QP Global Holdings
- With over a decade of diverse experience, Sara Phuong has established a unique position as a global connector, consultant, coach, and network builder.

- Her extensive network and support from partners and associates around the world enable her to serve as a bridge, seamlessly connecting businesses and ideas to new markets.
- Investment Focus: Proptech and Fintech
- The system of domestic and foreign investors supporting
Investment Funds
Vertex Ventures
Global venture capital fund with a wide network of operations across China, the US, Israel, India and Southeast Asia. As a member of the prestigious Temasek Holdings group, Vertex Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage startups.
- Strong experience
- Extensive connection network
- Comprehensive support
Mr. Khương Nguyễn Công Thành
Investment Associate at Capital JDI
- Business and digital transformation expert with many in-depth competencies.
- Degree from RMIT in Digital Business and completed advanced leadership programs from reputable institutions.
- With more than 2 years of experience in mentoring, portfolio support and investment analysis for startups in Southeast Asia.

Capital JDI
Since 2016, we’ve jumpstarted the exponential growth of innovative companies – from FinTech, F&B, e-commerce to education.
Capital JDI - a Singapore VC investing in pre-seed to seed stage SEA startups with a ticket size of 500K to 2M USD.
- Investment focus: AI and Cleantech
- Investment focus: Technological factors in energy, environment, corporate governance, healthcare, global market
As a partner, enabler. As a Venture Catalyst who drives the most impactful innovations forward.
We believe in growing companies whose disruptive innovation will benefit people and the planet.
advisors
Ms. Ngân Trần
Mr. Đỗ Hoàng Đỉnh
Expertise: Payment, Software, Import-Export, Retail
- 5-10 years experience working in the technology industry.
- 10 years of Startup experience, 3 funding rounds.
Petrocity
Ms. Ngân Trần
Founder of The New Leaders
-  A certified international trainer, and executive coach for leaders in emotional intelligence (EQ) leadership skills
- Graduated from Harvard University’s leadership program and the Mastery Training for Executive Leadership Coaching at Harvard
- 10+ years experience in leadership positions in multinational and local organizations in over 20 countries worldwide
- Expertise: HR Advisory, Change Management, Leadership Development, B2B Sales, Keynote Speaking, & Executive Coaching
- 15+ years experience in managing and planning for business solutions in the US and Vietnam.
- 15+ years experience in coaching and providing advisory for startups
Mr. Nguyễn Nội Hà
Founder of ideasXecution & Insights Sharing

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Mr. David Nhân Đức
Board Advisor  
Startup Mentor of AVSE Global
- Expertise: Technology, Business Management, Sale & Marketing
- 10+ years experience in Product Growth, Business Development and Operation Management in a tech-enterprise.
- 15+ years creating something from scratch in diverse industries, especially in manufacturing, proptech, edtech, F&B chain, SaaS, PaaS, and B2B. 
- Expertise: Enterprise Software, Nocode, Mobile E-commerce, HR Tech, Digital Product
- 15+ years of experience in building and deploying technology products in the EU, Singapore and Vietnam.
Mr. Nguyễn Phúc Thịnh
Founding Partner & CTO of Renaissanc.IO
Main task checklist
4 weeks of the month
Screen Startup
Hold an Event
Lock in an investor
Filter Startup

TIMELINE

JULY 21
AUGUST 21
JUNE 21
February 21
March 21
DECEMBER 21
NOVEMBER 21
April 21
OCTOBER 21
SEPTEMBER 21
January 21
May 21
We will have 12 events from 2024 to 2025

 VALUE FOR STARTUP

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Providing important tools and resources for Startups to recruit and tap the right talent for their needs. Recommending effective strategies to attract and retain excellent candidates
Talents network
Startups can enhance their understanding of emerging trends and overcome challenges by leveraging the expertise and insights of industry professionals.
Expert Guidance Mentorship
Distribution network
Strategic consulting, helping startups determine their goals and core values. Creating favorable conditions for startups to build a trustworthy business environment. Creating trust and satisfaction from stakeholders such as customers, partners, and employees
Investment
The startup may have the opportunity to pitch their business idea or product directly to potential investors. Securing investment can provide the startup with the capital needed to fuel growth, develop products, or expand operations.
🔔 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1. Price: 3.000.000 VNĐ /starup
2. Account owner: HUYNH TUYET TRAN
(Admin CTO Vietnam Network)
3. Account number: 3738 1304 00
4. Bank: Techcombank
5. Transfer content: HO VA TEN_SĐT_STA
Ví dụ: NGUYEN VAN A_0704997069_STA
Becoming Founder CTO x
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3.000.000 VND/startup

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VALUE FOR ADVISOR

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Promote personal brand, increase recognition and reputation in the field
Personal Branding
Networking
Opportunity to connect with many potential investors and innovative startups in the fields they are interested in
Cooperation Opportunities
Look for opportunities to cooperate with other investors and startups in potential projects
Becoming Founder CTO x
Advisor
🔔 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1. Price: 300.000 VNĐ/pax
2. Account owner: HUYNH TUYET TRAN
(Admin CTO Vietnam Network)
3. Account number: 3738 1304 00
4. Bank: Techcombank
5. Transfer content: HO VA TEN_SĐT_ADV
Ví dụ: NGUYEN VAN A_0704997069_ADV

300.000 VND/pax

 VALUE FOR INVESTORS

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Build and expand a network of relationships in the field of startups.
Investors can learn more about the startup market and share their own knowledge and experience.

Meet startups that can lead to future collaboration opportunities, such as investment cooperation, joint product or service development.
Networking
Investing in startups helps promote the growth of the startup community and creates new jobs.

Support startups that can make a positive impact on society by solving social problems or developing new technologies.
Support Startup
Meeting startups face-to-face helps investors evaluate their potential better than just reviewing their profiles.

Investing in startups provides opportunities to access new markets, new technologies, and new business models, helping investors diversify their investment portfolios and minimize risks.
Investment Potential
Becoming Founder CTO x
Investors

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VALUE FOR GUEST

Share ideas and experiences, learn from the capital raising process
Connect & expand network
Branding
Create career opportunities

*SPECIAL GIFT: REPORTS FROM STATISTA

Digital & Trends - E-commerce startups

TECH STARTUPS IN VIETNAM

🔔 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION:
1. Price: 300.000 VNĐ/pax
2. Account owner: HUYNH TUYET TRAN
(Admin CTO Vietnam Network)
3. Account number: 3738 1304 00
4. Bank: Techcombank
5. Transfer content: HO VA TEN_SĐT_GUEST
Ví dụ: NGUYEN VAN A_0704997069_GUEST

300.000 VND/pax

Becoming Founder CTO x
Guest
STAGE 2
STAGE 1
Submit Your PitchDesk
Submit your pitch deck, highlight your startup's problem, innovative solution, and market potential.
Based on your pitch deck, we will connect qualified applicants with potential investors and experienced CTOs.
Confirm Profile - Receive Pitch
STAGE 3
- Present to the board: Present your ideas to the Investment Board and veteran CTOs.

- Get constructive feedback, valuable insights, and the chance to secure funding
Showcase Your Startup

AgENDA

3 Steps to Win Over Investors

21:00: Program End
18:00 - 19:00: Check-in & Networking With Investors
19:00 - 19:50: 
Presenting 
19:50 - 20:00: TeaBreak & Networking
20:00 - 20:50:
Presenting
19:00 - 19:10: Startup 1 
19:10 - 19:20: Startup 2 
19:20 - 19:30: Startup 3 
19:30 - 19:40: Startup 4 
19:40 - 19:50: Startup 5 
20:00 - 20:10: Startup 1 
20:10 - 20:20: Startup 2 
20:20 - 20:30: Startup 3 
20:30 - 20:40: Startup 4 
20:40 - 20:50: Startup 5 

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No. Phone: 0968 683 191

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