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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Up to 10 startups. At least USD 500K investment per startup.
B.O.U.N.D 2026 by VinVentures, Building Opportunities, Unlocking Networks & Deals, is a startup investment and business matching program connecting high-potential startups with VinVentures and the multi-sector Vingroup ecosystem, including leading companies such as VinFast, VinSmart Future, VinRobotics, Vinhomes, Vinmec, VinUniversity, VinEnergo, and others.
Selected startups will join Venture Day in Ho Chi Minh City this year for investment discussions with VinVentures, 1:1 business matching with Vingroup companies, and networking with business leaders, with potential follow-up opportunities for pilots, commercial partnerships, and strategic collaboration.
WHY JOIN B.O.U.N.D 2026?
Building Opportunities, Unlocking Networks & Deals
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Investment
Opportunity
At least USD 500K in investment from VinVentures for each selected startup
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Direct Feedback &
Fireside Chat
Get direct feedback on investment readiness and commercial potential.
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Vingroup
Business Access
Explore pilots, commercial collaboration, and strategic partnerships.
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Post-Venture Day Opportunities
Advance to due diligence, pilots, and partnership discussions.
KEY BENEFITS
Investment
Opportunity
Pitch directly to relevant investors and access potential investment opportunities, with a target deal size starting from USD XX.
Business
Matching
Connect with companies across the Vingroup ecosystem to explore opportunities for pilots, vendor engagement, commercial collaboration, and strategic partnerships.
Direct Feedback & Fireside Chat
Receive direct feedback from investors and business leaders on investment readiness, commercial readiness, fundraising strategy, and key factors influencing investment decisions.
Follow-up Opportunities
High-potential startups may continue into due diligence, investment discussions, pilot opportunities, or partnership discussions after the program.
Eligibility Criteria
Startups should, at minimum, demonstrate:
Viable
Product
A working solution addressing a clear market need.
Initial
Commercialization
Early pilots, customers, or commercial validation.
Market
Traction
Evidence of adoption, revenue, or strategic interest.
Inquiries about B.O.U.N.D
For inquiries about B.O.U.N.D 2026, please reach out via email or connect with us through our official social channels.
entry criteria
BOUND 2026 is designed for high-potential early-stage startups with credible products and real market signals. Startups should demonstrate a viable solution, initial commercial progress, and clear market traction.
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Viable Product
Applicants should have a working product or solution with a clear value proposition, defined use case, and the ability to address a real market need.
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Initial Commercialization
Startups should show early signs of commercialization, such as pilot projects, paying customers, commercial discussions, or initial market entry efforts.
03
Market Traction
Applicants should demonstrate measurable traction through user adoption, customer interest, revenue signals, strategic partnerships, or other proof of market demand.
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Pham Thi Ngoc Thuy
Chief Executive Officer
Private Sector Development Committee & Vietnam Economic Forum (ViEF)’s Office
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ABOUT
Featured Speakers
Venture Forum 2026 brings together distinguished speakers from leading international corporations, investment institutions, and key players across the M&A ecosystem, offering strategic perspectives on private capital, dealmaking, and cross-border investment opportunities. Additional speakers will be announced soon.
FEATURING
Panelists from
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AGENDA
Key Activities
Venture Forum 2026 features keynote sessions, strategic panel discussions, live dealmaking, and curated networking opportunities.
MORNING
08:00 - 08:30
CHECK-IN & WELCOME
Guest arrival & networking
08:30 - 08:45
OPENING REMARKS
Opening remarks from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology
08:45 - 08:55
SPECIAL REMARKS
Regional investment perspectives by Lotte Ventures & Impact Square.
08:55 - 09:15
KEYNOTE SESSION
Strategic overview of Vietnam’s evolving M&A and private capital landscape by VinVentures.
09:15 - 10:05
PANEL 01
Vietnam: Hidden Gem or Mispriced Market? An Insider’s View from Capital & Strategy.
10:05 - 10:55
PANEL 02
From Deployment to Distribution: Is DPI Now the Real Test of Private Capital?
NOON - AFTERNOON
10:55 - 11:25
DEAL ARENA: LIVE EXPERIENCE
Real-time dealmaking and valuation discussions across five curated, high-fit deals.
11:40 - 12:30
PANEL 03
Corporate M&A and Startup Collaboration as a Strategic Growth Engine
14:00 - 14:50
PANEL 04
From Scaling to Exit: When Do Founders Make the Call?
14:50 - 15:40
PANEL 05
Regulatory Architecture and M&A: Where Policy Enables and Where It Constrains?
15:55 - 16:45
PANEL 06
Succession-Driven Impact M&A: How Can Impact Capital Fill the Leadership Gap?
16:45 - 17:00
CLOSING REMARKS
Final reflections and closing remarks from the organizing committee.
DEAL ARENA: FIRST OF ITS KINDS LIVE EXPERIENCE
First-ever live deal activation
First-ever live deal activation turning the forum into a real-time investment marketplace.
05 curated, high-quality deals
05 curated, high-quality deals across key sectors, selected for strong strategic fit.
Direct investor & corporate engagement
Direct investor & corporate engagement to initiate partnerships and next-step discussions.
ABOUT
Venture Forum 2026
Strategic Platform for M&A & Private Capital
A high-level forum bringing together capital, corporates, and ecosystem leaders to discuss Vietnam’s evolving investment and M&A landscape.
Vietnam’s Emerging Investment Landscape
Exploring how shifting regional dynamics are positioning Vietnam as a strategic destination for capital, transformation, and long-term growth.
The Unseen Dynamics of Vietnam’s M&A Market
Through perspectives from regional investors and corporates, the forum examines the structural forces shaping Vietnam’s next M&A cycle.
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Venture Forum 2025 Highlights
Venture Forum is an annual high-level dialogue platform initiated by VinVentures, bringing together investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders to exchange insights on capital deployment, innovation, and growth opportunities in Vietnam and the region.
In 2025, the forum brought together over 200 senior leaders from banks, startups, investment funds, and the innovation ecosystem across the region. Notably, it marked the first time the three largest venture capital funds in Southeast Asia gathered in Vietnam.
Highlights from Venture Forum 2025