Vietnam startup valuations could fall 50%, leading investor says

Mekong Capital weighs new fund to profit from 'massive opportunity'

chad ovel from Mekong Capital

Chad Ovel says Mekong Capital will remain "a very disciplined investor." (Photo courtesy of Mekong Capital)

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Startup valuations in Vietnam could fall 50% from their recent peaks as company founders adjust to a decline in venture capital investments, a partner in the country's oldest private equity firm says.

Chad Ovel of Mekong Capital said during a recent visit to Tokyo that his firm sees a "massive opportunity" to profit from the change and is considering launching a new fund in Vietnam "maybe in next year."

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