North Base Media

North Base Media is an investment firm focused on journalistic enterprise and digital-driven opportunities in emerging markets. North Base creates value by bringing top-level international media expertise and capital to invested companies that will benefit from the deep knowledge, reputation and extensive connections of North Base’s partners. NBM focuses on both early- and mid-stage companies that show promise in key emerging markets. The portfolio companies, in turn, will benefit from being properly capitalized to pursue growth opportunities, by getting access to unique digital, media and journalistic know-how, and by being able to tap one another's expertise. NBM specializes in independently owned media or technologies that enable consumers to participate in their countries’ civic, cultural and economic life and that aim to be essential to key audiences in their markets. North Base is not aligned with governments, political causes or forces in the countries where it operates.

Marcus W. Brauchli

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Alex Kotran

Principal

Turi Munthe

Venture Partner

Sasa Vucinic

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Past deals in Vietnam

Vietcetera

Series A in 2021
Vietcetera Media is a media company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded in 2016. It focuses on publishing online news content that covers a variety of topics, including business, lifestyle, culture, fashion, and entertainment. The company aims to connect modern Vietnam with a global audience by providing insightful briefings on Vietnamese affairs, society, and business. Through its digital platform, Vietcetera Media enables readers both within and outside Vietnam to stay informed about relevant events and trends, fostering a better understanding of the country.