MARKET OVERVIEW

Market Overview: The "New Reality" of 2026
The Funding Landscape: Quality Over Quantity
In 2026, the early-stage investment landscape has shifted. Gone are the days of "growth at all costs" fueled by cheap capital. Today, VCs are pivoting toward Sustainable Scalability, AI-Efficiency, and Unit Economics.

While the "Dry Powder" (available capital) remains high, the bar for Seed and Series A has never been higher. Founders are finding themselves in a "Funding Gap"—where having a great product is no longer enough to secure a term sheet.

VIETGLOBAL FOUNDERS 2026 (VGF) STARTUP 100

INSIDE THE SEED FUND

WHAT VCs REALLY LOOK FOR IN EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS

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EVENT INFORMATION

Sihub - 123 Trương Định, Phường Xuân Hoà, TPHCM

Thứ 6, ngày 03 tháng 04 năm 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( 8 giờ sáng đến 12 giờ trưa)

Bridging the "Founder-Investor" Gap
Most fundraising failures don't happen because of a bad idea; they happen because of a mismatch in expectations. Founders pitch what they build, but Investors buy what they can scale.

We chose the theme "INSIDE THE SEED FUND" to pull back the curtain on the decision-making process. We aim to answer the ultimate question every CEO asks: "What does it actually take to get a 'Yes' in today's market?" This isn'tHEADLINE408 a training; it’s a strategic alignment to ensure your startup is "VC-Ready" from the inside out.

WHY THIS EVENT? WHY NOW?

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VC Partners

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

VGF 2026 - STARTUPS 100

CLAIM YOUR SEAT AMONG 200 ELITE FOUNDERS

MINDSET SHIFT

The Challenge:
Many Founders are product geniuses but remain "blind" to capital structures. They face rejection simply because they don't speak the same language as Investors.

The Mastery:
“Master the VC Language” – Gain a crystal-clear understanding of core financial metrics (Unit Economics, Burn Rate, Runway) that VCs prioritize. Never feel "out of place" in a high-stakes pitching room again.

THE REALITY CHECK

The Challenge:
CEOs don't need polite compliments; they need the brutal truth about why their fundraising has stalled.

The Mastery:
“The Reality Check” – This is your chance to have your Pitch Deck "dissected" live by active fund managers. Leave the event with a battle-hardened, realistic deck instead of a collection of "dreamy" slides.

RADICAL ACCESS

The Challenge:
For a Founder, time is the most expensive resource. Spending months trying to secure a single VC meeting can be "fatal" for a startup’s momentum.

The Mastery:
“Direct Access & Time Compression” – Connect directly with 15+ Venture Capital funds on-site. Replace 3 months of cold outreach with 3 hours of high-level face-time with multiple VCs.

THE FOUNDER CIRCLE

The Challenge:
Being a Founder is a lonely journey. You need a "tribe" of peers at your level to share "war stories" and battle-tested insights.

The Mastery:
“The Founder Circle” – Step into a curated ecosystem of 200+ C-level executives. Build a cross-support network where Series A/B Founders mentor Seed-stage entrepreneurs, creating a cycle of collective growth.

Gain insights from financial architects and legal experts.

YOUR ELITE NETWORK FOR THE DAY

VGF 2026 - STARTUPS 100

70%

High-Growth Founders & CEOs

Connect with peers navigating the same scaling challenges.

15%

Active Investors & VCs

Engage with the decision-makers from top-tier venture funds.

10%

Strategic Mentors

5%

Ecosystem Leaders

Build bridges with key players in the global startup landscape.

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MEET YOUR "INSIDERS"

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GAME CHANGER

299.000 VNĐ

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EARLY BIRDS

399.000 VNĐ

Vé dành cho mọi đối tượng tham dự

Áp dụng cho đăng ký đến hết ngày 13/3/2026

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GENERAL PASS

499.000 VNĐ

Vé dành cho mọi đối tượng tham dự

Áp dụng cho đăng ký từ ngày 14/3 đến ngày tổ chức (at door ticket)

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THE AGENDA

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

GUEST RECEPTION, CHECK-IN & NETWORKING

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM (45')

Check-in & Ice-breaker Networking
Guest Reception & Check-in

**Quick Connect: Participants share a brief overview of their business, growth direction, and key interests related to the event.

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM (10')

Opening & Market Overview

9:35 AM - 10:05 AM (30')

KEYNOTE
"The Seed Filter – Decoding the VC Investment Thesis"

1. The VC Mindset: Decoding why 99% of Startups get rejected and the 'Green Flags' Expara looks for in a Founding Team
2. Market Sizing & Valuation: How VCs evaluate market scale (TAM/SAM/SOM) and valuation methods for early-stage startups with pre-revenue status
3. Risk Appetite: Risks VCs are willing to embrace and 'Fatal Flaws' that get Startups rejected instantly.

KEYNOTE
"From Pitch Deck to Term Sheet – My 0 to 1 Fundraising Journey"

1. The Art of Storytelling: Transforming dry metrics into a compelling narrative that blends inspiration with logic to win over investors.
2. Outreach Tactics: Real-world experience in securing a 'Lead Investor', managing your investor pipeline, and the art of relentless follow-up
3. Lessons from Rejection: Critical pivots in business models and team structures after failing to secure Tier-1 VC funding

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM (60')

PANEL DISCUSSION
"The Due Diligence Survival Guide – Operations, Finance & Trust"

Moderator & Guest Speakers:
1. CFO Insights: Polishing your Financial Health (Burn Rate, Runway, Unit Economics) before opening the VC Data Room
2. Founder-VC Alignment: Managing post-funding expectations – Beyond the capital, what VCs expect as advisors and board members.
3. Transparency & Compliance: Common structural hurdles (Flip Model, ESOP, Tax) that delay funding disbursement for Vietnamese Startups.

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM (10')

CLOSING & ECOSYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM (30')

EVENT LOCATION

HO CHI MINH CITY INNOVATION AND STARTUP HUB (SIHUB)

SIHUB serves as the central hub connecting resources within Ho Chi Minh City's startup and innovation ecosystem, both domestically and internationally. The organization plays a pivotal role in disseminating government support policies to the community, providing startup and innovation services, and supporting technology transfer, Research and Development (R&D), and the commercialization of scientific research. These efforts aim to enhance the city's competitive advantage on the regional and global maps.

Venue: Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) – 123 Truong Dinh St., Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

RECAP VIETFOUNDERS EVENT 2026

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CONTACT US

For Registration

Ms. Tran Huynh

tran.huynh@cto.vn

0789 913 336

For Event Information

Ms. Trang Nguyen

trang.nguyen@cto.vn

0908 294 381

For Collaboration

CTO Vietnam Network

minhduc@cto.vn

0968 683 191

Note: CTO Vietnam Network operates this as a non-profit initiative. 100% of sponsorship funds are allocated directly to event organization and execution. To ensure professional standards, a dedicated operational budget is required; in the event of any surplus, all remaining funds will be reinvested into future community support activities.