ThinkZone officially takes over BK Fund, a VC fund founded by Alumni of Hanoi University of Science and Technology

ABOUT BK FUND

BK Fund was established in January 2021 by the outstanding alumni of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), led by Dr. Pham Dinh Doan – Chairman of Phu Thai Holdings and Chairman of BK Fund.

BK Fund focuses on investing in deep-tech startup companies & projects founded by lecturers, students, and alumni of HUST. At the same time, the Fund actively organizes and supports programs that foster the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among faculty members and students, while strengthening alumni connections at HUST.

ABOUT THINKZONE

ThinkZone currently manages multiple local VC funds with the largest total scale in Vietnam, focusing on technology startups. The funds invest across diverse verticals such as fintech, edtech, transportation, and AI. With strong support resources in Vietnam and the region, ThinkZone not only provides financial capital but also strategic advisory and business development support by connecting startups to a wide network of enterprises and multi-sector corporations.

In 2022, ThinkZone Fund II was launched with investment and partnership from major domestic business ecosystems, including IPA Investments, Phu Thai Holdings, and Stavian Group. After 6 years of operation, ThinkZone has invested in 16 startups, including notable names like Edupia, Gimo, Fundiin, EMDDI, Smulie, and Dicamon.

Mr. Bui Thanh Do – Founding Partner & CEO of ThinkZone, also an alumnus of HUST, has been accompanying BK Fund since its inception and has made significant contributions to its development journey.

“ThinkZone’s direct management of BK Fund demonstrates a strong commitment to realizing the vision of HUST alumni – to support and nurture breakthrough technology startups and build a new generation of Vietnamese tech entrepreneurs capable of regional scale"

INVESTMENT FOCUS

ThinkZone will directly manage BK Fund’s current investment portfolio of 9 startups, while continuing to seek and invest in promising tech ventures. BK Fund targets three key groups:

1. Tech startups founded by HUST alumni with strong industry experience

2. Breakthrough tech projects by HUST lecturers in the process of commercialization

3. High-potential student startups from HUST

BK Fund’s investors include leading business owners and corporate groups who are HUST alumni, such as Phu Thai Holdings, Austdoor Group, Rang Dong Light Source and Vacuum Flask JSC, MISA, and many others. This forms an extensive business ecosystem that can co-invest and support startup growth alongside BK Fund.

STRATEGIC SYNERGY

Dr. Pham Dinh Doan, Chairman of BK Fund, shared:

“The partnership between BK Fund and ThinkZone is not only a strategic step, but also a reaffirmation of our long-term commitment to bringing HUST’s scientific and technological knowledge into real economic impact. We believe this will drive the rise of truly innovative tech enterprises, helping to accelerate digital transformation and enhance Vietnam’s global technology standing.”

BK Fund, now managed by ThinkZone, is a pioneering and the largest university-affiliated investment fund in Vietnam. It brings together the rich resources of HUST’s faculty, students, and alumni to invest in technology startups. Uniquely, BK Fund is committed to investing in core technologies and student startups – sectors that demand high patience and risk tolerance, but are indispensable for Vietnam’s long-term development journey.