Asia Business Builders
Impact investorGrowth · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Asia Business Builders operates in the Vietnamese and Asian markets, combining direct strategic investments with cross-border M&A advisory and origination services. Its activity spans sectors including education, healthtech, logistics, insurance, IT services, consumer goods, food, retail, manufacturing, and staffing/outsourcing. The firm makes strategic investments into Vietnamese companies and helps foreign acquirers (from Japan, France, Singapore, Spain, and elsewhere) enter or expand in Vietnam, as well as facilitating divestments and exits. Its track record emphasizes connecting Asian and international corporates with opportunities in Vietnam.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
Brings over 25 years in M&A and private equity, including more than a decade in Vietnam. Previously Business Development Director at SSI, a PE Partner at Novator Partners, and VP at Deutsche Bank in London; founder of Development Ratings CIC.
A finance professional with about 10 years of experience, previously a Senior Analyst at SSI Investment Banking in Hanoi. Holds an MA in Finance, Accounting and Management from Bradford School of Management and has completed CFA Level 1.
A CFA charter holder with about 8 years in finance and fintech, including project management at Vietnam's first P2P lending platform. Previously an Investment Officer at Vietinbank and an analyst at Ernst & Young.
A finance professional with about 10 years of experience and an extensive network among Vietnamese companies. Previously Director at SSI Investment Banking and held roles at BIDV Securities and BIDV.
A CFA charter holder with roughly 10 years in financial advisory, formerly an Associate Director at SSI Investment Banking in Hanoi and a member of the Citimart/AEON Inspection Committee. Holds an MA in Finance from Monash University.
Has over 15 years of investment experience in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Previously Director at Crescent Group Capital Management, co-founder of Vietnam Investments Group, and CEO of Gami Group; board member at companies including VN Direct and Beta Media.
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathVietnam-based education solutions company
Vietnamese company that received a strategic investment from ABB.
Vietnamese company backed by ABB.
Vietnamese technology company that received a strategic investment from ABB.
Vietnamese English-language education company backed by ABB.
Vietnamese company that received a strategic investment from ABB.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Asia Business Builders invest at?
- Asia Business Builders invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Asia Business Builders focus on?
- Asia Business Builders focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Does Asia Business Builders lead rounds?
- Asia Business Builders typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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