ThinkZone launches Global Minds Fund I – A Bridge between Vietnam’s Business Powerhouses and the New Startup Generation

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Đọc bài viết Công bố GMFI bản tiếng Việt tại đây

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With GMFI as its fourth fund, ThinkZone is curently the company managing the most startup investment funds in Vietnam. The launch also comes at a time when the Government is strongly calling for investments in innovation, science and technology, underscoring ThinkZone’s commitment to accompanying the country’s technology development roadmap.

OVERVIEW OF GLOBAL MINDS FUND I

GMFI carries an open and ambitious vision: no industry limitations, no geographic borders.

The Fund invests in startups from Pre-Seed to Series A, with check sizes of up to $1 million per company. GMFI prioritizes teams with Vietnamese elements — whether in founding, operations, or market — that show strong potential for international expansion and positive social impact. Startups may receive capital either directly from GMFI or co-investments from the fund’s LPs.

GMFI targets two main startup profiles:
i. Tech-driven startups offering breakthrough solutions to emerging market demands.
ii. Traditional businesses that apply deep tech integration to gain competitive advantages, optimize operations, and drive growth.

While GMFI remains sector-agnostic, it builds on ThinkZone’s deep experience in core sectors like Fintech and Edtech — with standout portfolio companies such as GIMO, Fundiin, and Edupia. At the same time, GMFI actively seeks new opportunities in foundational areas like AI, SaaS, Healthtech, and other critical technologies aligned with Vietnam’s national tech development priorities.

What truly sets GMFI apart is its open investment strategy — not only backing domestic startups but also welcoming international startups looking to expand into Vietnam.

With strong local capital and networks, GMFI serves as an efficient gateway for international companies to enter and scale in the Vietnamese market.

SUPPORT BEYOND CAPITAL

Backed by seasoned Vietnamese entrepreneurs with expansive business ecosystems across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, GMFI leverages local strengths to support startups far beyond just capital.

In addition to providing capital, GMFI delivers strategic advisory and hands-on support, actively connecting startups with leading corporations across Vietnam and the broader region. By leveraging these deep-rooted networks, the fund empowers startups to “stand on the shoulders of giants,” accelerating their growth both in the domestic market and on the international stage.

GMFI is fully backed by Vietnamese investors, demonstrating a growing level of trust and commitment from local capital into the country’s tech ecosystem. This domestic force becomes a powerful counterpart to international investors — contributing not just capital, but also deep market knowledge and business networks to help Vietnamese startups thrive on a global stage.

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ThinkZone is proud to serve as a proactive and effective bridge between Vietnam’s domestic resources and the new wave of tech entrepreneurship, driving innovation and growth from within.