Top 20 Retail Startup Investors in Vietnam in October 2023

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• Rever.vn — Rever is a technology company operating in the field of Real Estate, officially launched in early 2016. With a team of senior personnel in many fields, Rever develops online real estate distribution system based on the map, providing the perfect brokerage service, creates a smart and high-performance process of buying, selling, renting real estate,based on a combination of modern technology and commodity consultants. head.
• LiveSpo Global — LiveSpo is a brand focusing only on R&D, manufacturing, and distribution brand of Spobiotics for digestive and respiratory health.
• Gene Solutions — Gene Solutions is a genetic testing company in Vietnam and the market leader for reproductive health tests, which respond to critical healthcare needs, such as helping parents detect chromosomal disorders during pregnancy, or preventing genetic problems, and helping to conceive a child (in-vitro fertilization – IVF).

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• Sleek EV — A 5G-IOT enabled Electric Scooter manufacturer designed for urban riding. Sleek's mission is to build innovative and benchmark-setting vehicles designed around urban lifestyles, practicality and performance for a greener future. Sleek’s users enjoy a seamless customer experience through its IOT-enabled vehicles and mobile application.
• Dozer — Connect any data source, combine them in real-time and instantly get low-latency Data APIs. All with just a simple configuration!
• Bunker — Bunker is a financial analytics platform that provides modern executives deep visibility of their numbers. Bunker provides intuitive financial dashboards and monthly reports.

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• Kilo — Kilo develops a retail platform that provides retailers access to price, assortment, and inventory management. The platform is designed specifically to serve small and medium-sized retailers. The Kilo network effect creates a virtuous growth cycle for both supply and demand.
• Sky Mavis — Blockchain: Gamified - Games with real, player-owned economies will become places where we live, work, and play - True digital nations
• Axie Infinity — Axie Infinity is a game about collecting and raising fantasy creatures called Axie, on the Ethereum platform. Besides collecting and raising, you can make a team of Axies to battle in the arena. You can also buy, sell, and trade Axies with others on the marketplace.

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• Jüsto — Jüsto is an online delivery-only grocery store chain that offers a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat products, beauty products, and house supplies that can be delivered at every consumers' doorstep. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mexico City.
• Flash — Flash reinvented the food vouchers in Brazil creating an all in one instrument leveraging a MasterCard, a daily used App and an HR platform
• Oxygen — Oxygen is a digital banking platform. It is the first and only challenger in the US that offers both personal and business banking. The bank of the 21st-century economy, serving consumers, small businesses, and freelancers.Available on iOS and Android, Oxygen users enjoy no monthly fees, no paperwork, early direct deposit, simple transfers,cashback rewards, savings accounts, as well as retail and travel benefits. Businesses can easily control their finances with solutions that are elegant, simple, and secure.

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• MFast — MFast operates as a fintech platform. MFAST is a brand under Digital Payment Solution Joint Stock Company - DigiPay JSC.
• Cerebry — Cerebry's artificial intelligence (AI) technology is similar to that of a personal instructor. The AI tutor develops a one-of-a-kind question for the user to answer that is not repeated for any other student and is based on the student's exact level of comprehension. For each created question, the AI tutor can also provide tips andstep-by-step solutions. The AI can alter the complexity of the following question based on the student's answer, pose a question involving numerous topics to challenge the student in a different context, and break down the question into its constituent steps based on the student's answer.
• Retrocausal — Retrocausal is the industry leader in intelligence augmentation systems that help manufacturing workers avoid assembly mistakes, train better, and improve the processes they drive. Our RetroActivity "Virtual Supervisor" platform uses an AI-enabled camera to analyze the tasks performed on your assembly line in real-time, offering audibleand visual alerts when mistakes happen to ensure the operator completes the build correctly before the next step in the process. Our platform also continuously performs time studies on assembly processes to help your business accelerate Kaizen events.

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• AiderX — AiderX is a technology startup that creates AI assistants for everyone. We believe that AI should be available to everyone and that it has the potential to change the way we live and work. Our goal is to make AI simple, intuitive, and simple to use.
• MathFLAT — MathFLAT is a B2B mobile solution for mathematics education.
• PlayList — PlayList is a web drama production company that produces dramas and music content. The company's two flagship web drama series, Love Playlist and A-Teen have gained huge popularity amongst the 18-24 age segment. Playlist dramas have over 10 million subscribers and 1.3 billion views.

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• JOKR — Grocery shopping is easier now with JOKR, your instant delivery app. Order your groceries and favorite products in our online supermarket and get them instantly at your door. Download the app now and make your first grocery order on us. Available in IOs and Android. Access www.jokr.com for more info
• Gem — Gem Security gives SecOps teams the tools they need to respond to cloud threats with context, fast, providing the industry's leading platform for cloud detection and response.
• Ronovo Surgical — Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shanghai, Ronovo Surgical is founded by industry veterans from global leaders in surgical and industrial robotics, such as Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic and KUKA. Aiming to transform how surgery is performed in China, Ronovo is leveraging robust R&D capabilities and strategicpartnerships globally to accelerate the development of a broad portfolio of MIS and digital surgery solutions that exemplifies the core themes of simplicity, precision, and intelligence.

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• Ello — Ello is an app-based reading coach that listens to your child read from real books, teaches and motivates them, and transforms them into enthusiastic readers.
• Brine.fi — The best onchain spot trading crypto exchange
• Automat AI — Robotic process automation for Chrome using GPT3 guided Computer Vision

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• Lumexis — Lumexis Corporation engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. The company also provides customer support, training, and software services. Lumexis Corporation was founded in 2003 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.
• GOSTREAM — GoStream was founded with a mission to make a difference for your social media channels (Facebook fan page, Facebook group, Youtube channel, etc.) and your websites.Two of our impressive tools are known as GoStream and GoStudio. With them, producers can easily: convert and schedule any video URL to live streams, stream live video to any livestream service, live stream simultaneously on many platforms (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.), insert graphic effects into live streams, mix multiple camera sources into the live stream, organize interviews and talk shows on the live stream, create and play mini-games on live streams, and much more.No software installation is required to use GoStream.The outstanding growth rate is a testament to the capabilities of the GoStream team. We are constantly improving and developing every day.
• Siimpel Corporation — Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallesthigh port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

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• slowave — Slowwave discovered that the current sleep test is performed in a foreign hospital setting with numerous sensors attached to the head, making it impossible to test and identify sensitive insomnia patients effectively. As a result, a microprocessor and low-power measuring algorithm were integrated into an ultra-light patch, allowing patients withinsomnia to easily perform sleep EEG at home while eliminating factors that interfere with the examination and boosting measurement precision.
• Amo Travel — Amo Travel likewise swiftly established a market fit in Korea with minimal blog promotion.
• Apollon Inc. — Noninvasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring

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• FitFlo — FitFlo brings to life the connected gym experience for Operators, Trainers and Members.
• Mole — Mole is a digital business card and mobile website software. Connect with your clients, promote your business online and much more. Comes with free customised NFC business card.
• Optacloud — Fostering a global AI powered ecosystem to achieve 100% cloud efficacy-> effortlessly, economically and eco-consciously. Dev tools stack for automating the entire development lifecycle of cloud apps across- Build, Deploy & Optimize.

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• M3TA — M3TA is a Web3 data analytics company that seeks to empower businesses in Web3 with the power of data.
• UrBox — UrBox is the leading electronic gift company in Vietnam with more than 3000 partners in the supplier system, UrBox.vn digitizes gifts with experienced e-vouchers to serve large customers in many fields.
• Homebase — Founded in 2019 in Singapore, Homebase is one of Southeast Asia’s leading Proptech companies. Homebase provides revolutionary products made accessible that empower homeowners to buy, sell, and own homes in ways that work best for themselves. Our vision is to actualize each and every individual's dream of homeownership in Southeast Asia.Homebase is backed by leading investors and partners around the world. Our investors and partners include, but are not limited to, large global financial institutions (Shinhan Bank, Emles, ACE and Company), leading venture capital and private equity funds (Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital, VinaCapital, Partech, etc), and successful entrepreneurs and angel investors (founders and executives of disruptive companies like Divvy Homes, PropertyGuru, Zerodown, and Opendoor). Our management team comes from elite multi-national companies and institutions (McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, Grab, Linkedin, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Caltech), and consists of diverse professionals across financial advisory, real estate, management consulting, capital markets, and technology. Homebase’s advisory board consists of founders and executives in some of the most successful and high-growth technology and proptech companies in Southeast Asia, including Alibaba, Lazada, 99.co, PropertyGuru, and Zalora.Homebase's head office is located in Ho Chi Minh City. We operate across most major cities in Vietnam in addition to smaller provincial areas in Vietnam.To learn more about Homebase, please visit our website at: https://homebase.com.vn

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• Cashgrow — Cashgrow operates as a payment platform.
• Agroshift — Agroshift helps farmers sell their produce to businesses and consumers by providing a tech-enabled supply chain.
• Videowise — End-to-end eCommerce Video Platform built for scale & performance to help brands and retailers create interactive shoppable video experiences.

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• Kilo — Kilo develops a retail platform that provides retailers access to price, assortment, and inventory management. The platform is designed specifically to serve small and medium-sized retailers. The Kilo network effect creates a virtuous growth cycle for both supply and demand.
• Startup Insider — Startup Insider is an industry portal for the startup scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland helping them grow.
• AELER Technologies — All of the benefits of an SOC without any of the challenges - Meet the next generation of maritime logistics

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• Aampe — AI-driven CRM Marketing Automation. Create personalized, omni-channel customer experiences that increase customer engagement and retention.
• ClearFeed — Conversational Support Platform on Slack
• Induced AI — Induced AI works to automate browser tasks. It runs a cloud to complete manual tasks on a browser with human-like reasoning capabilities.

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• JOKR — Grocery shopping is easier now with JOKR, your instant delivery app. Order your groceries and favorite products in our online supermarket and get them instantly at your door. Download the app now and make your first grocery order on us. Available in IOs and Android. Access www.jokr.com for more info
• Databricks — Databricks combines data warehouses & data lakes into a lakehouse architecture. Collaborate on all of your data, analytics & AI workloads using one platform.
• Harbinger — Founded by veterans of Canoo and Faraday Future, Harbinger is an automotive company that develops EV platforms optimized for medium-duty trucks and delivery vans.

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• Wiom — Provides affordable and unlimited Internet to Middle and lower middle income households
• Alvys — Alvys is a cloud-based transportation management system with high-tech automation. Specializing in workflow efficiency for small to mid-size carriers. Alvys stands out by saving carriers and freight brokers more time per load than any other TMS! Save up to 30 minutes per load, organize your operations in one place, scale with ease and integrateall your favorite tools. The proof is in the workflows and here's a sneak peek of our popular features:• Driver App • Tracking & Tracing • Source for Truck Capacity • End-to-End Visibility • One Click Accounting • Analytics & Reporting • Safety & Maintenance • Integrations • Benefits for BrokersTRY US FOR FREE! www.alvys.com
• Yonder — A modern lifestyle credit card packed with rewards, no foreign exchange fees, and loads more. Apply without needing a UK credit score.

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• Dosiin — Dosiin is a fashion brand that sells clothing and accessories.

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• Chainguard — We build products and offer services that help protect organizations from software supply chain attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Mindset Health — Mindset Health is a digital therapeutics company that helps people manage chronic health issues like irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety with app-based hypnotherapy.
• Arrive Recommerce — Arrive offers a premium service powering circular commerce for major brands and retailers. The technology and reverse logistics capabilities of The Arrive Platform enables brands and retailers in any industry to integrate circular commerce - including rental and resale - directly into an existing ecommerce experience. With this unique offering,Arrive makes it possible for any company to seamlessly launch a circular channel - ultimately reaching more consumers, driving more revenue, and promoting a sustainable solution. Arrive, first launched as Arrive Outdoors, is an award-winning company and has been named the 4th Most Innovative Travel Company by Fast Company in 2020 and awarded the 2019 Outdoor Retailer of the Year by the Outdoor Retailer Association.

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• Bloomo Investment — Bloomo Investment is a software company that specializes in the development of smart and fun investment apps.
• BroilerX — BroilerX is a poultry tech startup offering precision, sustainable, and scalable poultry technology and business to smallholder poultry farmers. By having an extensive poultry farming experience and reliable smart poultry technology, we aim to enhance poultry output and work with the poultry farmers and farming practitioners to understand thechallenges they face then tap into smart technology for solutions. We have been working with poultry farmers on a contractual basis since 2020. We provide smart tech services and technical expertise, as well as live birds and feed supplies, while the poultry farmers provide the labor, housing, and utilities to support the birds. This benefits the farmers because it protects the poultry farmer from the risk of changing market prices for poultry and feed ingredients such as corn and soybean meal, which represents most of the cost of raising poultry and helps keeping the price of nutritious poultry affordable for millions of families and the foodservice industry in Indonesia.We proudly work with thousands of independent poultry farmers every day, bringing quality protein from family farms to family tables.
• Story Protocol — Story Protocol is building open IP infrastructure to grow the creativity of the internet era.