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Thao Nguyen

Principal at AVV

Ho Chi Minh City

Overview 

Thao Nguyen is currently serving as a Principal at AVV (Ascend Vietnam Ventures), where she invests in early-stage tech startups in Southeast Asia. With a background that includes roles at 500 Startups as an Investment Manager and experience at Deloitte as a Senior Associate, Thao has demonstrated expertise in venture capital and financial analysis throughout her career.

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.

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.

  • 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

Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.

  • Summer Career Program - Class of 2014

    2014 - 2014

  • Summer Analyst - Global Banking Department

    2014 - 2014

Oversees relationships with the venture capital community and connects their portfolio companies to the right people at HSBC.

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