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With GMFI as the 4th fund in the portfolio, ThinkZone is the company that manages the most startup investment funds in Vietnam. The launch of GMFI also took place at the right time when the Government was calling for promoting investment in startups, innovation, science and technology, thereby demonstrating ThinkZone's commitment to the mission of accompanying the country's technological development.
INTRODUCING GLOBAL MINDS FUND I
Global Minds Fund I (GMFI) Brings an open vision: not limited by industry, not limited by borders.
The fund invests in stage startups Pre-Seed to Series A with scale up to 1 million USD/company, prioritizing teams with Vietnamese elements, capable of expanding in the international market and creating a positive impact on society. Startups can receive investments from both GMFI and directly from the Fund's investors.
GMFI's investment objects include:
i. the startup has a breakthrough technology product to address new needs in the market;
ii. the Enterprises with traditional business models that deeply apply technology to create competitive advantage, optimize operations and promote growth.
In terms of investment, GMFI invests in a variety of industries. In addition to key industries that ThinkZone has a lot of experience in such as Fintech and Edtech with typical names such as Gimo, Fundiin, Edupia, GMFI is actively looking for new investment opportunities in fundamental areas such as AI, SaaS, Healthtech and key technology industries associated with Vietnam's technology development orientation.
GMFI's difference lies in: open strategy – not only looking for domestic startups but also proactively accepting international investment opportunities, especially regional startups planning to expand to Vietnam. With large domestic resources, GMFI will become a gateway to help international companies enter the Vietnamese market effectively.
STARTUP SUPPORT RESOURCES
Capital contributed by veteran entrepreneurs with a large business ecosystem in Vietnam in various fields finance, healthcare, production, ThinkZone will continue to promote the Fund's domestic resources in supporting startups. Besides financial investment, GMFI also actively provides strategic consulting, connecting startups with large enterprises in the business ecosystem in Vietnam and the region, helping startups to “standing on the shoulders of giants” to quickly grow in domestic and international markets.
GMFI Fund has 100% capital contribution from domestic investors, showing the growing trust and commitment between domestic investors and the Vietnamese technology industry. This is a strong source of extension for international investors, when domestic investors can contribute capital, knowledge, and business resources to support Vietnamese startups' outstanding growth.
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ThinkZone is proud to be a positive and effective bridge between domestic resources and the country's new generation of technology startups.