DFJ VinaCapital L.P. (DFJV) is a $50 million venture capital fund managed jointly by Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and VinaCapital. The principal objective of DFJV is to achieve capital appreciation through investment in Vietnam’s emerging technology companies, including start-ups and equitizing state-owned enterprises.

Typical investment is concentrated in early growth stage businesses, and companies undergoing privatization, especially those replicating and adapting successful business models from the US and China. DFJV contributes significantly to the success of portfolio companies during the privatization process or expansion period by offering managerial and operational support, and assistance with financing and business strategy refinement. DFJV portfolio companies also benefit from Fund’s extensive network of potential customers, partners, venture firms, investment banks, and other sources of capital.

DFJV has significant investment experience in Vietnam and its core management team is made up of highly experienced individuals with a global venture capital investment track record. This team is supported by an influential board, domain experts, and senior executives based both in Vietnam and Silicon Valley.