Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s BK Fund has partnered ThinkZone for a $10m fund that will invest in domestic startups.

Hanoi University of Science and Technology’s venture fund BK Fund has joined forces with early-stage accelerator ThinkZone to raise a $10m vehicle, according to DealStreetAsia.

BK Fund 1 will invest up to $1m in Vietnam-based startups. It follows the creation of BK Fund, set up with donations from alumni and former staff of Hanoi University to invest in university startups and spinouts.

ThinkZone will be responsible for identifying and appraising potential investees and introduce them to BK Fund’s investment committee.…

Thierry Heles

Thierry Heles is the former editor-at-large of Global University Venturing and Global Corporate Venturing, and was the producer and host of the Beyond the Breakthrough podcast until December 2024.