Vietnam Investment Table JAN-2016

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Serial NoCompany nameHead officeSectorVerticalOther investorsInvestment typeInvestment SizeLead InvestorDate
1Keangnam Hanoi Landmark TowerHanoiReal estateMix-used complexAONM&A$382.5 million01/06/2016
2Metro Vietnam Cash&CarryHo Chi Minh CityRetailHypermarketTCC HoldingM&A$711 million01/07/2016
3Audio Visual GlobalHanoiMediaTelevisionMobiFoneM&AUndisclosed01/08/2016
4Vietnam AirlinesHanoiTransportationAviationANA HoldingsM&A$108 million for 8.8%01/12/2016
5CapitaLand Vista JVHo Chi Minh CityReal estateApartmentCapitaLandM&A$4.65 million for another 10%, finally own 90%01/15/2016
6Jupviec.vnHanoiserviceon-demand maid serviceCyberagent VenturesSeed fundingUndisclosed01/15/2016
7Hub.ITHanoiServiceco-working spaceTopica Edtech GroupM&AUndisclosedNA
8Masan GroupHo Chi Minh CityManufacturingConsumer goodsKKRExit$359 millionN/A

Singapore Reporter/s

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).   

  • A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
  • A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories. 
  • A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.

Singapore Reporter/s

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).   

  • A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
  • A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories. 
  • A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.