When it comes to fundraising, founders build the case for why investors should support their vision. But how do investors determine which startups are worth betting on?
In an interview with Blue Venture Series, Wavemaker Partners’ Principal Phuong Tran discusses what makes a startup attractive to investors and some useful tips for increasing their chances of getting funded.
She likens investing to dating–you don’t need to rush it. It takes time to build trust and establish a healthy relationship. You should also trust your intuition more.
With years of experience leading deals, Phuong also shares her thoughts about startup unicorns, the most promising B2B trends in Vietnam where she’s based, how founders can spend their capital efficiently, and more.
Blue Venture Series is the first program in Vietnam that offers insights and lessons from well-established VCs, founders, and other tech experts focusing on the local market.
Watch the full interview below.
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), select auto-translate then choose the language you wantPrior to joining Wavemaker, Phuong was one of the founding members of Vietnamese VC VinaCapital Ventures, where she sourced, executed, and added value to Seed and Series A investments. She also worked as a project coordinator for a joint venture project between a Singaporean petrochemical firm and Vietnam’s largest refinery (Dung Quat).
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