Touchstone Partners

Profile

Touchstone Partners is a venture capital firm based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, founded to fuel the country's innovation ecosystem. The team consists of experienced professionals like Khanh Trần, a co-founder with a background in finance from Goldman Sachs, Grab, and GoBear, and Tú Ngô, the Chairwoman of YOLA. They focus on early-stage tech startups that can drive high impact and returns in Vietnam. The firm differentiates itself through a strategic focus on innovation and ecosystem-building in Vietnam's emerging markets.

The firm invests in early-stage startups, particularly in sectors such as AI, biotechnology, life sciences, renewables, and education technology. Touchstone typically makes investments ranging from $200k to $1 million. Their geographical focus is primarily on Vietnam, but with aspirations for regional influence. Touchstone is involved in public-private partnerships, as evidenced by their recent co-investment with the Ho Chi Minh City Venture Investment Fund.

Notable investments include companies such as Selex Motors, specializing in electric vehicles, and Eureka Robotics, which focuses on robotics solutions. Other portfolio highlights are UrBox, a digital gifting platform, and startups associated with climate innovation. Their portfolio reflects a strong commitment to addressing fundamental societal problems through innovative technology.