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Overview

Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) is a Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm founded by Eddie Thai and Binh Tran, who previously ran 500 Startups Vietnam from 2015. The firm manages approximately $70 million and has made 44+ investments across technology, AI, fintech, edtech, gaming, and other sectors. The AVV Alpha fund exceeded its $50 million target.

Investment focus

The firm focuses on diverse founders building global startups from Vietnam.

Program details

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Who it is for

Unknown. The firm focuses on the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian startup ecosystem.

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Admissions and application

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Benefits

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Timeline

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What came of it

44+ portfolio companies. Notable backed companies: Axie Infinity, ELSA, Trusting Social.

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What it pays

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About AVV (Ascend Vietnam Ventures)

Empowering ambitious founders in Southeast Asia.

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