Funding options Vietnam: which route fits?
IVLF’s free funding options Vietnam selector helps companies compare the main ways to raise capital: an equity round, a convertible instrument, a bank loan, structured or mezzanine debt, project finance or a strategic investor. Answer five questions to see the best fit and the points to watch.
Answer five questions to compare your options
Tell us the purpose of the funding, the company stage, how much control you want to keep, whether you can offer security and how fast you need the money.
Funding options Vietnam companies compare
Equity round
Shares sold to financial investors.
Convertible instrument
Funding that converts into shares later.
Bank loan
Debt against security or guarantees.
Structured debt
Debt between senior loans and equity.
Project finance
Funding based on a project’s own cash flows.
Strategic investor
A sector company as investor.
Read the full explanation
Funding options Vietnam businesses consider depend on the stage of the company, the purpose of the money, how much control the owners want to keep and what security they can give. There is no single best route: equity avoids repayment but dilutes owners, debt keeps ownership but adds repayment and covenants.
The selector compares six routes: an equity round, a convertible instrument, a bank loan, structured or mezzanine debt, project finance and a strategic investor. It scores them against your answers and shows the best fit, an alternative and the points to watch.
Whatever route you choose, check how foreign investor registrations, foreign exchange rules, security over Vietnamese assets and tax apply to the structure. Read our banking and finance practice and structured finance practice, and check legal texts in the national legal documents database.
How to use the funding selector
Answer five questions
Purpose, stage, control, security and speed.
Compare the top two routes
See the best fit, an alternative and the watch-outs.
Structure it with IVLF
Send your request so IVLF can structure and document the funding.
Funding options Vietnam: frequently asked questions
Is debt or equity better for a Vietnamese company?
It depends on the stage, cash flow, security and how much control the owners want to keep. The selector compares them for your answers.
Can foreign lenders lend to a Vietnamese company?
Often yes, but foreign borrowing and foreign exchange rules apply, so confirm the requirements for your case.
Is the selector legal or financial advice?
No. It gives general guidance based on your answers. Confirm with a qualified professional and your financial adviser.
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Our team structures and documents funding with AI-assisted research and professional review. See how we work, explore our banking and finance practice or send your request here.
