ThinkZone Ventures

ThinkZone Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Established in 2018, it focuses on investing in tech-enabled startups from Pre-seed to Series A stage, with an average investment size of up to $3 million per startup. The firm supports startups across diverse verticals such as fintech, edtech, logistics transportation, and more.

Do Bui

Founding Partner and CEO

20 past transactions

Smulie

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Smulie is an AI-powered music education technology company that offers interactive learning experiences. Its innovative platform empowers individuals to master musical instruments efficiently and affordably through real-time AI feedback, allowing users to learn and play any song they desire.

TIASA TECH JSC

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tiasa is a startup in the field of educational technology. Our core belief is that technology can create breakthroughs in the field of education through the application of technology to personalize learning. With the product the first application is Dicamon the leading learning platform for Secondary and High School students in Vietnam. Students can use Dicamon to take a snapshot of their exercises and get the solutions for similar exercises after 5 seconds by AI-automated recommendation, or ask for solutions from the Dicamon student community. With Dicamon, students can ask and answer exercises in a wide variety of K12 subjects including Maths, English, Physics, History, Geography, etc. Dicamon has achieved 14+ million app downloads, nearly 1 million monthly active users, and is used by hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese students for everyday studying. Dicamon has also received investments from top VCs in Vietnam and Southeast Asia including ThinkZone Ventures and TNB Aura.

GIMO

Series A in 2023
Gimo, founded in 2019, is a Vietnamese fintech company that specializes in Earned Wage Access (EWA) and payroll services tailored for underbanked workers in Vietnam. The company aims to address the financial needs of millions of individuals who lack bank accounts or have limited access to traditional financial services. By providing a secure and convenient pay-on-demand solution, Gimo allows users to request income payments in advance and track their earnings through a mobile app integrated with their employers' human resource and payroll systems. This approach not only enhances cash flow management for businesses but also promotes financial inclusion, helping workers alleviate financial stress and build financial security.

Rootopia

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Rootopia is an edtech company that aims to make quality education more accessible. It provides a platform where parents can secure flexible capital at reasonable interest rates to fund their children's education, removing financial barriers and enabling them to invest in their child's future.

Edupia

Series A in 2022
Edupia is an educational platform specializing in online English language programs for primary school students. The company aims to provide affordable and accessible language learning opportunities, helping young learners communicate effectively and confidently. Through its innovative approach, Edupia focuses on enhancing students' pronunciation and communication skills, making language acquisition engaging and effective. The platform is committed to supporting educational development by catering to the needs of primary students in their language learning journey.

SSSMarket

Venture Round in 2022
SSSMarket is an AI-powered social discovery fashion marketplace and mobile application that combines discovery with second-hand shopping. It enables users to share rarely used fashion items with friends to optimize wardrobes, reduce waste, and protect the environment, while offering an interest-based personalized AI shopping experience that helps users find and buy items they might not have known they liked.

On Group

Seed Round in 2022
On Group facilitates social commerce by addressing key challenges faced by independent sellers. It offers a shipping aggregation platform for efficient delivery management, a cash-on-delivery financing service to aid liquidity, and a wholesale marketplace for sourcing products.

Viec.Co

Seed Round in 2022
Viec.Co specializes in staffing solutions, offering services such as pre-screening, training, payroll handling, and candidate rating. Its platform facilitates job posting, candidate screening, automated attendance tracking, payroll management, and integrated communication tools, enabling businesses to efficiently manage flexible labor needs.

On Group

Seed Round in 2021
On Group facilitates social commerce by addressing key challenges faced by independent sellers. It offers a shipping aggregation platform for efficient delivery management, a cash-on-delivery financing service to aid liquidity, and a wholesale marketplace for sourcing products.

GIMO

Seed Round in 2021
Gimo, founded in 2019, is a Vietnamese fintech company that specializes in Earned Wage Access (EWA) and payroll services tailored for underbanked workers in Vietnam. The company aims to address the financial needs of millions of individuals who lack bank accounts or have limited access to traditional financial services. By providing a secure and convenient pay-on-demand solution, Gimo allows users to request income payments in advance and track their earnings through a mobile app integrated with their employers' human resource and payroll systems. This approach not only enhances cash flow management for businesses but also promotes financial inclusion, helping workers alleviate financial stress and build financial security.

Credify

Seed Round in 2021
Credify Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain protocol for verifying the reputation of individuals across various platforms. The company offers serviceX, a technology that enables enterprises in sectors such as banking and e-commerce to integrate their products and services within complementary ecosystems. This system allows users to share their verified personal information securely during onboarding, while maintaining control over their data. By leveraging this innovative approach, Credify helps businesses in Japan and Southeast Asia significantly reduce client acquisition costs and enhances the ethical generation of leads, prioritizing user privacy. The market for data sharing is projected to reach $370 billion by 2023, positioning Credify as a key player in transforming lead generation practices.

EMDDI

Seed Round in 2020
EMDDI local ride-hailing management platform.

FoodHub

Seed Round in 2020
FoodHub is a startup based in Vietnam that specializes in the home delivery of fresh farm food. The company has developed a food delivery application that allows customers to order clean, fresh, and organic food items directly from local farms. The app features instant messaging and calling capabilities to connect customers with store staff for seamless ordering. Additionally, FoodHub enables convenient payment through the application, ensuring a smooth transaction process. Customers can receive their orders prepared, sliced, and ready to cook, making it easier for them to enjoy fresh produce at home.

iSalon

Pre Seed Round in 2020
iSalon is a mobile platform available on Android and iOS that enables users to search for and book hair salon appointments across the country, features filters to streamline discovery and offers online booking with discounts, promoting access to quality services at standardized prices, and, in addition to appointment scheduling, provides a comprehensive hair care platform with information on hair care products and an in-depth news blog about the hair industry, along with professional guidance based on location, reviews, photos, and salon descriptions.

HouseCare

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HouseCare, operated by LetMeCare Ltd, provides a range of household chore-related services in Vietnam through a mobile application. Recognizing the busy lifestyles of urban residents, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, the company aims to assist individuals, including young professionals, busy parents, the elderly, and people with disabilities, in managing domestic tasks. Services offered include general house cleaning, cooking, and repairs for appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. LetMeCare Ltd is committed to maintaining high service standards, ensuring all staff undergo criminal background checks and receive orientation and training tailored to client needs. By offering reliable and affordable assistance, HouseCare seeks to alleviate the burden of household chores, allowing clients to focus on their professional and personal lives. The company recruits both new and experienced female candidates, who will work under the company's terms and conditions, with all salaries and benefits provided by LetMeCare Ltd. This business model addresses the growing demand for domestic help in Vietnam's increasingly busy urban environment.

GIMO

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gimo, founded in 2019, is a Vietnamese fintech company that specializes in Earned Wage Access (EWA) and payroll services tailored for underbanked workers in Vietnam. The company aims to address the financial needs of millions of individuals who lack bank accounts or have limited access to traditional financial services. By providing a secure and convenient pay-on-demand solution, Gimo allows users to request income payments in advance and track their earnings through a mobile app integrated with their employers' human resource and payroll systems. This approach not only enhances cash flow management for businesses but also promotes financial inclusion, helping workers alleviate financial stress and build financial security.

Graphene Life

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nano Life, a technology company founded in 2011, is a world leading graphene producer. Graphene is a project using used animal fat to make a cost effective mass production of material called Graphene. It is proved to outperform any current nano materials, and cannot be absent in the future research and development of digital devices like computer chips or complementary product like battery and composites. In 2016, Nano Life had been successfully made Graphene using animal fat large scale with low cost, quality and environment friendly. In 2019, the company received an investment from ThinkZone to strengthen its technological capacity, support growth and market development.

FoodHub

Pre Seed Round in 2019
FoodHub is a startup based in Vietnam that specializes in the home delivery of fresh farm food. The company has developed a food delivery application that allows customers to order clean, fresh, and organic food items directly from local farms. The app features instant messaging and calling capabilities to connect customers with store staff for seamless ordering. Additionally, FoodHub enables convenient payment through the application, ensuring a smooth transaction process. Customers can receive their orders prepared, sliced, and ready to cook, making it easier for them to enjoy fresh produce at home.
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