Vietnam Capital Partners Joint Stock Company

What Vietnam Capital Partners Joint Stock Company does

Vietnam Capital Partners Joint Stock Company (Vietnam Private Capital Agency, VPCA) is a private industry association founded in September 2024 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City that serves Vietnam's venture capital and private equity ecosystem. Founded by five leading investors — Vy Le (Do Ventures), Binh Tran (AVV), Vinnie Lauria (Golden Gate Ventures), Max-F. Scheichenost (Mekong Capital), and Justin Nguyen (Monk's Hill Ventures) — VPCA launched with over 40 member firms and an explicit vision to channel US$35 billion in private capital investments into Vietnam by 2035.

VPCA's core products revolve around four interconnected pillars: (1) the annual Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit (VIPC), an invite-only marquee event that drew 1,000+ delegates and 200+ investors in 2025; (2) recurring Masterclass programs (in partnership with NUS) covering VC/PE as an asset class, deal sourcing, valuation, legal documentation, and value creation; (3) thought leadership publications including the annual Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report and the newly launched Vietnam Private Capital Market Index; and (4) exclusive member offerings such as quarterly Lunch & Learns, closed-door sessions, and the regionally coordinated Southeast Asia Maturation Map governance framework. Supporting service offerings include legal consulting, tax advisory, and fundraising/M&A advisory.

VPCA operates a tiered membership model with three tracks: Full Member (corporations engaged in VC/PE with minimum US$10M AUM and at least one investment closed in the last 12 months), Associate Member (corporations with minimum US$1M annual revenue), and Overseas & Individual (eligible individual professionals). Membership is billed annually and serves as the primary revenue stream. The organization has secured formal partnerships with Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and the National Innovation Center (NIC) on the domestic side, and with SVCA, HKVCA, and KVCA internationally, collectively representing over US$5 trillion in combined AUM. Its go-to-market is event-driven, with distribution concentrated through its annual summit, member referrals, and publications.

Name

Vietnam Capital Partners Joint Stock Company

Legal name

Vietnam Private Capital Agency

Website

https://vpca.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vietnam Capital Partners Joint Stock Company (VPCA) is a private industry association founded in 2024 that supports Vietnam's venture capital and private equity ecosystem through events, research, training, and advisory services, serving 40+ member firms and targeting $35 billion in private capital by 2035.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Capital Industry Association

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) (FSANAAAF)

Keywords

• Private capital association
• Venture capital networking
• Private equity research
• Investment industry events
• Capital market advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: VPCA generates revenue through membership fees with three tiers: Full Member (minimum $10M AUM, minimum 1 investment closed within last 12 months), Associate Member (minimum $1M in revenue per year), and Overseas & Individual membership for eligible individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA) operates as an industry association for Vietnam's venture capital and private equity ecosystem. It delivers membership services, networking events, masterclasses, research reports, and policy advocacy to VC/PE firms, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual membership fees (Full Member, Associate Member, Overseas & Individual) and event-related activities, with a stated vision to channel $35 billion in private capital investments into Vietnam by 2035.

Product overview

Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA) is an industry organization offering a platform of interconnected products and services for Vietnam's venture capital and private equity ecosystem. The core offerings include the annual Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Summit (VIPC) as the flagship event platform, supported by Masterclass Programs providing professional training on VC/PE topics. Research and insights are delivered through the annual Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report and the newly launched Vietnam Private Capital Market Index. Additional services include Lunch & Learn sessions, networking events, and the Southeast Asia Maturation Map governance framework. The VPCA also provides member-exclusive events and partnerships with NUS for executive education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Summit (VIPC) Annual premier invite-only summit that brings together global investors, founders, and policymakers to explore private capital opportunities in Vietnam, featuring keynote sessions, sector deep dives, and networking opportunities across fintech, health tech, AI, and deep tech sectors.
• Masterclass Programs Training programs covering VC/PE topics including Private Equity & Venture Capital as Asset Class, Investment Decision Process for VC/PE Professionals, Deal Sourcing and Valuation, Legal Documentation and Tax Issues, and Value Creation Operations.
• Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report Annual publication providing comprehensive insights into Vietnam's private capital landscape, market dynamics, key investment trends, and emerging partnership opportunities for investors, founders, and policymakers.
• Lunch & Learn Sessions Exclusive networking events for members featuring presentations and panel discussions on topics such as leveraging local debt financing, VC & PE value creation, and unveiling of industry reports.
• Southeast Asia Maturation Map Regionally coordinated governance improvement guide developed in partnership with SVCA, Amvesindo, TVCA, and MVCA, providing a five-pillar governance framework for startups including active diligence, technology use, advisor ecosystems, higher standards, and enforcement mindset.
• Vietnam Private Capital Market Index Newly launched index providing data-driven transparency in Vietnam's private capital market, part of the broader Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report ecosystem.
• VC & PE Masterclass with NUS Educational program conducted in partnership with National University of Singapore, providing comprehensive training on venture capital and private equity practices.
• Exclusive Member Events Quarterly networking events including closed-door sessions, ceremonial events with LPs/GPs/policymakers, yacht tours, cocktail gatherings, and family office workshops.
• VPCA Membership Program Tiered annual membership program offering three levels: Full Member (minimum $10M AUM, minimum 1 investment closed within last 12 months, 2 seats per Investor/Fund Manager), Associate Member (minimum $1M revenue per year), and Overseas & Individual (for individuals employed by VPCA member entities or with at least 2 years of VC/PE experience).

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieve $35 billion in private capital investments by 2035
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025VPCA signed MoU with SVCA as part of bilateral agreements with regional VC/PE associations representing over US$5 trillion in AUM. The partnership enables co-investment opportunities, cross-border startup growth and talent mobility, reciprocal access to training/events/policy dialogue, and joint policy advocacy initiatives.
• Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025VPCA signed MoU with HKVCA representing over US$5 trillion in AUM. Partnership focuses on co-investment opportunities, cross-border startup growth support, training and event access, and policy alignment across member markets.
• Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025VPCA signed MoU with KVCA to launch Viet Nam Korea Cross Border Fund Partnership. Partnership supports joint funds run by Korean and Vietnamese GPs, opens investment flows in both directions, and builds pathways to exit including cross-listing portfolio companies on each other's capital markets.
• Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025NIC and VPCA jointly organize the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit. NIC is a unit under the Ministry of Finance supporting Vietnam startups and innovation ecosystem. Joint initiatives include policy advocacy and capital market development.
• Ministry of Finance (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Finance hosts and supports VPCA-organized summits. Provides official backing for VPCA's initiatives to drive private capital investments in Vietnam.
• Golden Gate VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of VPCA and original organizer of Vietnam Venture Summit in 2019. Co-organizer of Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit. Brought to Vietnam in 2019 to jumpstart the startup ecosystem.
• Do VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and co-organizer of VPCA summits. Vy Le serves as Chair of VPCA. Do Ventures is a key driver of Vietnam's VC ecosystem.
• KrollminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPCA collaborates with Kroll for exclusive closed-door discussions on governance risk management during investments, providing members with insights and strategies for the Asia-Pacific landscape.
• Park Hyatt SaigonminorOthersVenue partner for VPCA events including Lunch & Learn sessions and launch event in September 2024.
• National University of Singapore (NUS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPCA partnered with NUS for first VC & PE Masterclass, bringing 20+ investment professionals to Singapore for the program graduation.
• Consulate General of AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPCA partnered with the Consulate General of Australia to host Family Office Workshop: Wealth, Legacy & Impact, bringing together Vietnamese families and ecosystem partners.
• Southeast Asia Maturation Map Partners (SVCA, Amvesindo, TVCA, MVCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPCA united with Singapore, Indonesia, Thai, and Malaysian venture capital associations to launch Maturation Map - a regionally coordinated governance improvement guide for startups with five-pillar governance framework.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Venture Capital Association (NVCA): NVCA is the US national VC association and the largest, most established VC trade body globally. It serves as the benchmark operating model for VPCA's policy advocacy, member services, and convention programming at much larger scale.
• British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA): BVCA is the UK's PE and VC industry association, a long-established European incumbent. Comparable to VPCA in mission (industry standards, policy engagement, training) but operating at significantly larger scale and maturity.

Direct peers

• Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA): IVCA is India's national industry body for VC, PE, and alternate capital. Comparable as a large emerging-market association serving a similar function (policy advocacy, training, networking) for an Asian private capital ecosystem.
• Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA): KVCA is Korea's national VC association and a co-signatory to VPCA's April 2025 MoU and the Vietnam-Korea Cross Border Fund Partnership. The two associations operate analogous industry-body functions (policy advocacy, member services, deal facilitation) within their respective capital markets.
• Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA): HKVCA is Hong Kong's VC/PE industry association with deep cross-border focus into Greater China and Southeast Asia. VPCA signed an MoU with HKVCA in April 2025 covering co-investment and policy alignment, putting both associations in the same category of national-level VC/PE trade bodies serving Asia-Pacific capital.
• Thai Venture Capital Association (TVCA): TVCA is Thailand's national VC industry body and a Maturation Map co-developer. It mirrors VPCA's role as a single-country industry association promoting governance, training, and ecosystem development for venture capital.
• Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA): SVCA is Singapore's national VC and PE industry association, the most mature peer in Southeast Asia. VPCA co-developed the Maturation Map governance framework with SVCA and signed a bilateral MoU covering co-investment and policy advocacy, making SVCA the closest functional peer in model, scope, and member profile.
• Malaysian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA): MVCA is Malaysia's national VC/PE industry association and a Maturation Map co-developer. It is comparable to VPCA as a regional peer advocating for VC/PE industry maturation and cross-border collaboration in Southeast Asia.
• Indonesian Venture Capital Association (Amvesindo): Amvesindo is Indonesia's national VC association and a co-developer of the Southeast Asia Maturation Map with VPCA. It is comparable as an emerging-market national trade body championing VC industry standards and policy reform in a major Southeast Asian economy.

Regional players

• Australian Investment Council (AIC): AIC is Australia's PE and VC industry association. Comparable as an APAC-region industry body, though its primary market is Australia rather than Vietnam, making it a regional rather than direct competitor to VPCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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