Venture Forum 2025: Rethinking Capital, Connecting Stakeholders
- Jul 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 3, 2025
On May 29, 2025, Venture Forum 2025 was held in Hanoi, co-hosted by VinVentures and the National Innovation Center (NIC). Under the theme “Redefining Capital,” the forum brought together an esteemed group of 200 leaders from government agencies, financial institutions, venture funds, startups, and corporate partners.
For the first time, three of Southeast Asia’s top venture debt institutions: Genesis Alternative Ventures, InnoVen Capital, and January Capital - gathered at a forum in Vietnam to unlock new capital pathways and expand funding access for local startups.
Over 200 leaders gathered at Venture Forum 2025 to explore new models of capital and collaboration. Source: VinVentures
Session 1 – “When Banks Think Like VCs”
Moderated by Mr. Hai Nam Bui, CEO of SoBanHang, this session explored how financial institutions can evolve from traditional lenders into strategic innovation partners, highlighting the potential of venture arms, policy alignment, and tech-driven engagement models.
Session 2 – “Rethinking Venture Debt in Southeast Asia”
Moderated by Ms. Ngoc Nguyen, Deputy Editor of DealStreetAsia Vietnam, this discussion emphasized how venture debt can serve as a complementary financing tool, with experts underscoring the importance of sound governance, credit readiness, and long-term planning.
Session 3 – “Fintech’s Role in Expanding Access to Capital”
Moderated by Mr. Nam Doan, Principal at ThinkZone Ventures, the session showcased how fintech solutions are expanding access to finance, with founders sharing how trust, technology, and user-centric design can deliver inclusive services for underserved communities.
We extend our gratitude to all speakers, guests, partners, and media agencies whose participation made Venture Forum 2025 more than just a dialogue — it became a milestone for collaboration in shaping a more connected, resilient, and innovation-led ecosystem in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. As part of VinVentures’ core value of partnership, the forum reaffirmed our role as a connector of capital, ideas, and innovation across the region.
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