Quest Ventures

Quest Ventures is Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Quest Ventures is a leading venture fund in Asia. Established in 2011, Quest Ventures’ focus is on an overarching "digital commerce" strategy across Asia. They are one of the largest early-stage technology investors in artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce and marketplaces, entertainment, finance, food, insurance, logistics, media, property, sports and the Islamic digital economy.

By the end of 2021, Quest Ventures’ portfolio of 100+ venture-backed companies operate in more than 150 cities across Asia, creating employment and advancement opportunities for more than 4,400 employees.

Quest Ventures is partnering Enterprise Singapore to run a GIA Acceleration Programme to support Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs in entering Vietnam. The programme is curated for high-potential startups and SMEs across all sectors and will include masterclasses, market immersion and ongoing mentorship.

Applications for the upcoming cohort of the GIA Vietnam Acceleration Programme in November-December 2022 are now open. Interested applicants can sign up here and a representative from Quest Ventures will be in contact. Applications for the November-December 2022 cohort will close on 16 October 2022.

The GIA Vietnam Acceleration Programme is curated for high-potential startups and SMEs across all sectors, and will include masterclasses, market immersion to Vietnam, and ongoing mentorship.

The programme will be offered in a hybrid format. Masterclasses, fireside chats, and introductory meetings will be conducted virtually, before the cohort flies to Vietnam for the physical immersion programme.

Programme Overview:

Weeks 1 & 2 – Virtual
Participants will get access to the Quest for Growth masterclasses, fireside chats, mentorships, and business matching sessions.
Week 3 & 4 – Physical in Vietnam
Participants will receive exposure to the following:
Mentorships, BD meetings with potential business leads, ecosystem engagement events, networking opportunities and pitching to investors.
Post Programme
Upon completion of the programme, participants will join Quest Ventures’ GIA Alumni Network and gain access to Quest Ventures’ network and resources in Vietnam and the region.

The total programme fees are S$1,600, payable to Quest Ventures. Participants will cover their own transport and accommodations in Vietnam.

For more information, please visit this website.

Who can apply

Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs.

How to apply

You can also find out more about the programme at Quest Ventures’ website, or contact the key personnel below.

LOCATION	ADDRESS	CONTACT DETAILS
Singapore	71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #03-25 Singapore 139951	Michelle Ng E vngi@questventures.com

Quest Ventures can connect Singapore SMEs and startups to professional service providers in the Vietnam ecosystem. These professional services include co-working spaces, corporate secretarial, accounting and legal services. Please reach out directly to vngi@questventures.com to find out more about their service offerings.

For more information about Quest Ventures and its programmes, please visit www.questventures.com.

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