Top 100 Vietnam Startups to Watch in 2026
Vietnam's startup ecosystem shows significant growth across diverse sectors, from retail to financial technology. The country's companies are attracting considerable investment from both local and international backers.
E-commerce and payments company VNLIFE leads with $550M in total funding. Other notable companies include electric motorbike maker Dat Bike, which has secured $41.9M.
Below is our list of 100 Vietnam startups worth keeping an eye on.
Failory's Top 10 Picks
Dat Bike builds electric motorbikes in Vietnam designed to rival the speed and power of traditional gas bikes. The company is working to convert the country’s millions of gasoline-powered motorbike riders to a cleaner, more sustainable option.
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Son Nguyen |
| Funding Amount | $41.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Hustle Fund, InnoVen Capital, Jungle Ventures, GSR Ventures, Wavemaker Partners |
Stride installs and operates rooftop solar and battery systems for businesses, removing the barrier of high upfront costs. This allows clients to immediately save on electricity bills and eventually take full ownership of the clean energy system.
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Andrew Fairthorne, Leo Polojac, Tra Le |
| Funding Amount | $8.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | UOB Venture, TRINE, Clime Capital, Touchstone Partners |
EAERA builds a cloud-based Forex CRM solution for brokerage and proprietary trading firms. Their software is designed to help these companies manage complex client relationships and financial risk.
| Headquarters | Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $3.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | — |
Tiki has built one of Vietnam's leading e-commerce platforms, providing a diverse range of products and services. The company connects millions of consumers with sellers through its expansive online marketplace.
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| Founders | Son Tran Ngoc Thai |
| Funding Amount | $470.5M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Corporate Round |
| Top Investors | Temasek Holdings, UBS, JD.com, AppWorks, InnoVen Capital |
AI Hay develops an AI-driven answer engine that allows users to access information through a question-and-answer format. Their platform uses generative AI to provide direct, synthesized answers to complex user queries.
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Chuong Nguyen, Duc Tran, Hiep Nguyen |
| Funding Amount | $19.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | AppWorks, Northstar Ventures, Northstar Group, Argor Capital, Square Peg Capital |
Gene Solutions develops accessible genetic testing services focused on reproductive health and early cancer detection. The company uses next-generation sequencing to provide crucial health insights for both patients and physicians.
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Giang Hoa, Nguyen Huu Nguyen, Nguyen Nghia |
| Funding Amount | $36M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | HSBC, Mekong Capital, August Global Partners, Viet Capital Ventures |
Meteora builds dynamic liquidity protocols on the Solana blockchain, creating a foundational yield layer for the ecosystem. Their platform focuses on maximizing the utility and yield of stable assets to foster more sustainable decentralized finance.
| Headquarters | Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | Alameda Research, Genblock Capital, Kyros Ventures, PetRock Capital, Protofund |
VNLIFE operates a digital ecosystem that integrates services across Vietnam’s commerce, logistics, and tourism sectors. The company is widely recognized for its VNPAY-QR payment network, a leading mobile payment solution for millions of consumers and merchants.
| Headquarters | Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Founders | Mai Thanh Binh, Tri Manh Tran |
| Funding Amount | $550M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General Atlantic, SoftBank Vision Fund, EDBI, GIC, PayPal Ventures |
From sportswear to casual styles, COOLMATE offers a curated selection of menswear essentials through its direct-to-consumer platform. Their technology-driven approach to retail cuts out the middleman, delivering quality basics to customers at a more accessible price.
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Hiep Nguyen, Nhu Pham, Xuan Lan Nguyen |
| Funding Amount | $12.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | 500 Global, Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, GSR Ventures, CyberAgent Capital, DSG Consumer Partners |
Meey Group develops a technology platform that brings digital transformation to Vietnam's real estate sector. The company's AI-driven products aim to increase the liquidity of assets by simplifying and accelerating property transactions.
| Headquarters | Hanoi, NA - Vietnam, Vietnam |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Chung Hoang Mai, Tai Nguyen Duc |
| Funding Amount | $80M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | The Global Emerging Markets Group |
90 Additional Vietnam Startups Worth Following
The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening in Vietnam right now. New companies are popping up in major industries like fintech and retail, raising billions of dollars collectively.
Some are early in their journey, while others are already scaling quickly. Here’s a look at the other startups that are building a strong future for the country's tech scene.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SON KIM LAND | Media | 1993 | $404M | Debt Financing |
 Momo | Fintech | 2007 | $433.8M | Series E |
 F88 | Retail | 2013 | $215.8M | Debt Financing |
 Techcoop | AgTech | 2022 | $75M | Debt Financing |
 U2U Network | Crypto | 2022 | $13.8M | Series A |
 Nano Technologies | Fintech | 2020 | $9.4M | Seed |
 Prep | Education | 2020 | $9M | Series A |
 The CrownX | Retail | 2019 | $1.1B | Private Equity |
 Jio Health | Healthcare | 2016 | $27.7M | Series B |
 Nhi Dong 315 | Healthcare | 2019 | $135M | Venture Round |
 Telio.vn | Enterprise | 2019 | $64M | Venture Round |
 Mirai Labs | Crypto | 2021 | $4M | Seed |
 Buymed | Enterprise | 2018 | $63.5M | Convertible Note |
 Sendo | Retail | 2012 | $112M | Convertible Note |
 Orochi Network | SaaS | 2021 | $12M | Seed |
 Homebase | Fintech | 2019 | $30M | Debt Financing |
 HYRA HOLDINGS | Retail | 2021 | $3.9M | Seed |
 Finhay | Fintech | 2017 | $26.1M | Series B |
 Be Group | Logistics | 2018 | $90.3M | Venture Round |
 Okxe | Mobility | 2018 | $22.8M | Series A |
 Ancient8 | Crypto | 2021 | $10M | Grant |
 Concung | Retail | 2012 | $106.8M | Private Equity |
 Topica Edtech Group | Education | 2008 | $53.5M | Venture Round |
 Selex Motors | Mobility | 2018 | $5.5M | Convertible Note |
 GIMO | Fintech | 2019 | $19.5M | Series A |
 Copper Mountain Energy | Enterprise | 2018 | $52M | Debt Financing |
 METUB Network | Marketing | 2014 | $21.5M | Series B |
 NextTech Group of Technopreneurs | Retail | 2001 | — | — |
 An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ABBANK) | Fintech | 1993 | $150M | Debt Financing |
 Fundiin | Retail | 2019 | $6.8M | Series A |
 FastHub Vietnam | Retail | 2023 | $300k | Seed |
 Kilo | Retail | 2020 | $8M | Series A |
 MFast (DigiPay J.S.C.) | Fintech | 2017 | $10M | Series A |
 EQuest Education Group | Education | 2003 | $120M | Private Equity |
 Pharmacity | Healthcare | 2011 | $31.8M | Series C |
 Citics | Real Estate | 2018 | $4.4M | Seed |
 Vinschool | Nonprofit | 2024 | $150M | Debt Financing |
 Timo | Fintech | 2015 | $30M | Venture Round |
 Kamereo | Retail | 2018 | $14.9M | Series B |
 Vuihoc.vn | Education | 2019 | $8M | Series A |
 M Village | Real Estate | 2020 | $4M | Series B |
 MindX Technology | SaaS | 2014 | $18.5M | Series B |
 International Dairy Products | Food | 2004 | $145.4M | Private Equity |
 Edupia | Education | 2018 | $24M | Series A |
 Shinhan Finance | Fintech | 2019 | $84.1M | Corporate Round |
 SmartSolar | Manufacturing | 2024 | $1.9M | Seed |
 Bach Hoa Xanh | Logistics | 2010 | ₫1800B | Secondary Market |
 Marathon Education | Education | 2021 | $7.1M | Seed |
 Loship | Media | 2014 | $12M | Series C |
 SSI Asset Management | Fintech | 1999 | — | — |
 AEON Vietnam | Real Estate | 2011 | $41M | Debt Financing |
 Inflow | Enterprise | 2022 | $2.1M | Seed |
 Heroes of Mavia | Crypto | 2021 | $8M | Initial Coin Offering |
 Spores Network | Enterprise | 2021 | $2.3M | Seed |
 GameBeast | Gaming | 2024 | $12.5M | Series A |
 N Kid Corporation | Travel | 2009 | $76M | Private Equity |
 Rever.vn | Real Estate | 2016 | $16.5M | Private Equity |
 AnFin | Fintech | 2021 | $6.6M | Seed |
 Cooky.vn | Media | 2015 | $5M | Seed |
 SkyX Solar | Energy | 2019 | $100M | Venture Round |
 Boxme Global | Retail | 2016 | $6.4M | Venture Round |
 Buy2Sell | Enterprise | 2015 | $38M | Series B |
 Pizza 4P's | Food | 2011 | $10M | Venture Round |
 HIBOX | Retail | 2023 | $20M | Series A |
 Saladin | InsurTech | 2021 | $2.4M | Seed |
 Mio App | Retail | 2020 | $9M | Series A |
 UrBox | Retail | 2017 | $2.2M | Seed |
 LOGIVAN | Logistics | 2017 | $7.9M | Series A |
 Got It | Marketing | 2015 | $6M | Corporate Round |
 Thetan Arena | Crypto | 2021 | $4M | Venture Round |
 Cypher AI Labs | AI | 2020 | $250k | Initial Coin Offering |
 FDcare | Healthcare | 2024 | $2.5M | Series A |
 Bizzi | Fintech | 2019 | $3M | Seed |
 Medigo Software | Enterprise | 2019 | $3M | Series A |
 MODMO | Sports | 2019 | €9M | Seed |
 Fubon Life | Other | 2010 | $650M | Debt Financing |
 Amnis Finance | Crypto | 2023 | $2M | Seed |
 BIM Lands | Real Estate | 1994 | $137.5M | Debt Financing |
 TEKY Academy | Education | 2017 | $5M | Venture Round |
 GreenYellow Vietnam | Energy | 2007 | $18.3M | Debt Financing |
 LiveSpo Global | Manufacturing | 2017 | $8.8M | Private Equity |
 Van Phu - Invest Investment JSC | AgTech | 2003 | ₫690B | Convertible Note |
 CMC Global | Infrastructure | 1993 | $120k | Pre-Seed |
 Vntrip.vn | Retail | 2014 | $13M | Undisclosed |
 TheBank | Fintech | 2013 | $5M | Series A |
 Summoners Arena | Crypto | 2021 | $3M | Seed |
 Med247 | Healthcare | 2019 | $4.5M | Series A |
 Mutosi Group | Hardware | 2018 | $10M | Venture Round |
 infoplus | Fintech | 2018 | ₩8B | Series A |
 Beta Media | Media | 2014 | $8M | Venture Round |
