YBOX.VN - Mạng Xã Hội Thông Tin Chất Lượng Cao Của Giới Trẻ, Sinh Viên Việt Nam

What YBOX.VN - Mạng Xã Hội Thông Tin Chất Lượng Cao Của Giới Trẻ, Sinh Viên Việt Nam does

YBOX.VN is a web-based social networking platform serving Vietnamese students and young professionals aged 18-24, launched in June 2013 from Foreign Trade University Hanoi and headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam. The platform combines user-generated content with structured modules for jobs (Tuyển dụng), scholarships (Học Bổng), events (Sự Kiện), competitions (Cuộc Thi), skills development (Kỹ Năng), reading (Viện Sách/Bookademy), lifestyle content (Gia Vị, Triết Học Tuổi Trẻ), profile highlights (Gương Mặt), and video. A personalized "For You" feed, free CV builder (Tạo CV), and mentorship service (Menteelogy/Cố Vấn) round out the product surface, and authentication is supported via Facebook and Google OAuth.

The company monetizes primarily through advertising: sponsored job listings, standard and premium banner placements on the website, and paid Facebook post promotion through its owned channels. A freemium recruitment model — free basic job posting for startups under two years old, NGOs, student organizations, and non-profit youth events, with paid add-ons for enhanced visibility (pinning, spotlight positions) — underpins both community growth and monetization. Distribution is community-led and event-driven: YBOX partners with universities (Foreign Trade University Hanoi as the flagship origin partner), student organizations (AIESEC Vietnam, ENACTUS Vietnam, Tomorrow Marketers, YMC FTU, Hanoikids), and runs media sponsorships including Forbes Vietnam 30 Under 30 in 2018.

By December 2022, the platform had reached over 38 million users (approximately 56% of Vietnam's 68+ million internet users), with ~70% being students, international students, and recent graduates aged 18-24, and a global footprint spanning nearly 200 countries. The named B2B customer base spans consumer goods and enterprise employers (Unilever, P&G, British American Tobacco, Zalora, Lazada, Haravan, Shoppie) alongside education sector clients (RMIT University, British Council, Lebros). The company is privately held with 291 employees and no disclosed institutional funding or revenue.

Name

YBOX.VN - Mạng Xã Hội Thông Tin Chất Lượng Cao Của Giới Trẻ, Sinh Viên Việt Nam

Legal name

YBOX.VN

Website

https://ybox.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

YBOX.VN is a Vietnam-based social networking platform serving Vietnamese students and young professionals aged 18-24 with curated content, job listings, scholarships, CV building, events, and mentorship services, monetizing via advertising and premium recruitment postings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student and Youth Social Networking / Career Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAFAAAH

Social Learning & Community-Enabled LMS

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

SECONDARYBPACABAJ

Campus / Early Careers RPO

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)

SECONDARYBPACAPAG

Learning Management (LMS) & Talent Development

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Human Capital Management (HCM) & HR Tech

Keywords

• Student social network
• Youth recruitment platform
• Job board services
• Career development community
• Student content platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sponsored Posts and Premium Job Listings: Paid job postings that appear prominently on the platform, targeting the large student and young professional user base. Employers pay for enhanced visibility.
2. Standard & Premium Banner Advertising: Banner advertising services on the website and potentially Facebook integration. Companies pay for display advertising placements.
3. Facebook Post Promotion: Paid promotion services through YBOX's Facebook channels to extend employer reach beyond the website.
4. Free Recruitment Posting: Free basic job posting service for employers to reach the platform's large user base. This supports community growth while paid services provide revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YBOX operates a Vietnam-focused social networking platform for students and young professionals that aggregates job postings, scholarships, events, competitions, CV-building tools, mentorship services, and lifestyle content. The platform monetizes through paid recruitment posts, standard and premium banner advertising, and Facebook post promotion services targeted at employers seeking young talent. Free registration, content posting, and basic recruitment posting are offered to users, NGOs, student organizations, and qualifying startups.

Product overview

YBOX is a social networking platform for Vietnamese students and young people, serving as a community for sharing knowledge, experiences, and career opportunities. The platform is built around a core social network with integrated modules for career services (Tạo CV for resume building, Tuyển dụng for job recruitment), educational content (Học Bổng for scholarships, Kỹ Năng for skills, Viện Sách/Bookademy for books), event discovery (Sự Kiện, Cuộc Thi), lifestyle content (Gia Vị, Triết Học Tuổi Trẻ, Gương Mặt, Videos), personalized content delivery (For You feed), and mentorship (Cố Vấn via Menteelogy). The platform also offers paid recruitment and advertising services including sponsored posts and premium banners targeted at its young user base. The platform operates across Vietnam with users in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viện Sách (Bookademy): Book platform or book institute under YBOX offering reading resources for students and youth
• Menteelogy

Products and services

• YBOX Job Board (Tuyển dụng) Recruitment board connecting employers with young talent, offering both free and paid posting options, CV viewing, and application management for Vietnamese students and recent graduates.
• YBOX Social Network Platform Vietnam-focused social networking platform for students and young professionals, providing a community to share knowledge, experiences, perspectives, interests, and career opportunities, accessible via free registration at ybox.vn.
• CV Builder (Tạo CV) Free online CV/resume creation tool for platform users to build professional resumes and apply for jobs directly through the YBOX ecosystem.
• Menteelogy Mentorship Platform (Cố Vấn) Standalone mentorship and career counseling platform integrated with YBOX that connects students and young professionals with mentors for advisory and career guidance.
• Viện Sách (Bookademy) Reading Community Sub-brand book platform and reading community operated under YBOX, offering reading resources and knowledge-sharing for students and youth.
• YBOX Recruitment & Advertising Services Paid B2B services including sponsored job posts, standard and premium banner advertising on ybox.vn, and paid promotion through YBOX's official Facebook channels to reach the platform's student and young professional user base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 38+ million users out of 68+ million Internet users in Vietnam (56% penetration)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Forbes VietnamflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018YBOX served as Official Media Partner for Forbes 30 Under 30 2018, a prestigious recognition program for young talent in Vietnam. This partnership provided YBOX with high-profile brand association and access to Vietnam's elite young professionals.
• SaiGonHotPotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for youth-focused events and promotions.
• YMC FTUcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth Marketing Club at Foreign Trade University, one of the original partner organizations given YBOX's roots at FTU.
• Tomorrow MarketerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing education and career development organization partnering with YBOX for student outreach and recruitment promotion.
• AIESEC VietnamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational student volunteer organization with deep university connections, partnering for youth event promotion and volunteer recruitment.
• ENACTUS VietnamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent entrepreneurship organization partnering for promoting entrepreneurial activities and competitions to the YBOX community.
• HanoikidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit cultural exchange organization for youth, partnering for volunteer and event promotion.
• Foreign Trade University HanoiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerYBOX was first introduced at Foreign Trade University Hanoi in June 2013, creating the foundation for the platform's growth. The university remains a key partner for student outreach and career services.
• VNP (Vật Giá)coreCustomerVNP Group featured in VTC interview as a YBOX client, utilizing recruitment and advertising services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ybox.vn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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