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Eddie Thai

General Partner at 500 Startups Vietnam

Vietnam

Overview 

Eddie Thai is a General Partner at AVV (Ascend Vietnam Ventures) and 500 Startups Vietnam, with a focus on investing in early-stage companies in sectors like Manufacturing, Logistics, and EnergyTech. He has made significant investments in companies like Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity, showcasing a strong track record of successful investments in the Vietnamese startup ecosystem. With a background that includes leadership positions at prestigious institutions like Yale and Harvard, Eddie Thai has leveraged his experience to support emerging entrepreneurs and startups in Vietnam and beyond, contributing to the growth and development of the local startup ecosystem.

Work Experience 

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AVV (Ascend Vietnam Ventures)

  • General Partner

    2020 - Current

    A venture firm on a mission to help exceptional teams in Vietnam and beyond build iconic companies. Our current flagship seed fund, AVV Alpha, is a 2021-vintage fund backed by investors across Asia, Europe, and North America. Find out more at: www.avv.co

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500 Startups Vietnam

  • General Partner

    2016

    Co-founder & general partner of 500 Startups Vietnam, a 2017-vintage $14M fund dedicated to invest in Vietnam-connected startups. It invested in 76 portfolio companies in fintech, edtech, and other areas.

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UNICEF Viet Nam

  • Corporate Advisory Board Member

    2021

    The Corporate Advisory Board is a group of business leaders generating support from the private sector to realize & protect child rights.

YU

Yale University

  • Various alumni leadership positions

    2012

    Yale SOM 2012 class secretary (2012-present) Yale Alumni Association delegate-at-large (2020-present) Yale SOM alumni giving - Vietnam country captain (2012-present)

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Harvard University

  • Various alumni leadership positions

    2007

    Director for Asia, Harvard Alumni Association Board of Directors (2015-2018) Co-Founder & Co-President, Harvard Club of Vietnam (2014-2017) Harvard College alumni interviewer (2007-present)

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UNDP

  • Member, Private Sector Advisory Group

    2020 - 2022

    Advised on ASEAN business integrity initiatives of the UNDP's "Fair Biz" project

UNDP is an active United Nations program that focuses on poverty eradication, crisis prevention, and social development.

undp.org
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500 Global

  • Partner

    2015 - 2020

    500 is a global early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley. Launched the firm's Vietnam-focused fund and supported ecosystem development activities.

500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.

Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.

500.co

CJ CGV Vietnam

  • Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

    2012 - 2014

    CJ CGV Vietnam is Vietnam's market share leader in cinema and film distribution. It is part of CJ Group (Korean conglomerate, $26B revenue). Directly managed a team of 4 and collaborated with colleagues across the division and other CJ Group companies to provide strategic advisory, source and screen deals, and support post-merger integration.

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Dean & Company Strategy Consultants

  • Senior Analyst

    2007 - 2010

    Developed and implemented strategy for clients ranging from a startup to Fortune 500 companies in financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and energy.

Education 

Investments 

Cerebry

Seed

Total funding: $1M

Finblox

Pre Seed

Total funding: $4M

Sky Mavis

Seed

Total funding: $160M

Axie Infinity

Seed

Total funding: $10M

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