Thao Nguyen
Principal at AVV
Thao Nguyen
Principal at AVV
Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Work Experience
Principal
2021 - Current
AVV is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in the growth of Southeast Asia. - Co-leading the investment team, overseeing all aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, due diligence, deal structuring, and legal documentation; - Providing ongoing support to portfolio companies post-investment, including serving as a board member or board observer. The best way to reach me is via email: thao@avv.co
Board Member
2022
Investment Manager
2018 - 2021
500 Startups is the world's most active early-stage VC firm, headquartered in Silicon Valley and actively investing in 20 markets. 500’s mission is to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. Led 10 investments in Fintech, Edtech, Ecommerce, and Enterprise SaaS.
Fundraising
2017 - 2018
Led the finance team to support the company in raising its Series D.
Manager
2016 - 2017
Financial analysis, P&L optimization, Board meeting reports.
Senior Associate
2014 - 2016
Summer Career Program - Class of 2014
2014 - 2014
Summer Analyst - Global Banking Department
2014 - 2014