5-Jul-26
Connecting U.S. and Global
Capital to Vietnam
since 2007
Saigon Asset Management (SAM) is a private equity and venture capital platform, connecting global capital with high-growth companies and opportunities across Vietnam — operating through three integrated platforms: Investment, Advisory, and Open Innovation.
65+
Investments
US$1B+
Capital Raised
6+
Advisory Transactions
20
Years of Experience
Offices in
San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City
About Us
Built by investors and operators, not just allocators.
SAM's team brings deep experience across private equity, venture capital, AI/technology, open innovation, and cross-border investing. With offices in Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco, we pair local access in Vietnam with direct relationships across U.S. and global institutional investors, partnering with entrepreneurs, family offices, corporations, and development finance institutions to build and scale high-growth businesses.
Our Business Model
Focus Sectors
- Technology & Digital Infrastructure
- Critical Minerals
- Food Security
- Education and Human Capital
- Energy/Renewable
Track Record
- 65+ investments and advisory mandates
- 2 flagship funds outperformed benchmarks and peer funds
- Top realized IRRs: 33%-481%
- Raised over US$1 billion across 6+ transactions
- Offices in Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco
I. Investment
Since 2007, SAM has invested in 65+ companies and projects in Vietnam, with the top 10 investments generated IRRs from 33% to 481%
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II. Advisory
SAM arranged $300M financing from U.S. DFC to SeABank.
SeABank, a rapidly growing Vietnamese commercial bank, sought to strengthen its international investor base and credibility with leading global development finance institutions.
SAM introduced SeABank to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and supported the bank throughout the due diligence, structuring, and term sheet negotiation process. The transaction was completed in 9 months.
III. Open Innovation
Through our partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center, SAM connects entrepreneurs, corporations, and universities with capital, technology partners, and global expansion opportunities.
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Leadership
SAM's leadership combines experience across private equity, venture investing, technology, critical minerals, real estate, alternative investments, and strategic advisory.
Louis T. Nguyen
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
TechnologyEducationCritical MineralsFood Security
Kevin Flaherty
Managing Director, Energy & Natural Resources
TungstenRare Earth ElementsLNGPotassium (K)BESSRenewable
John Le
Managing Director, Alternative Investments
Senior LivingData CentersHospitalityEducation
Partner with SAM
SAM works with investors, corporations, founders, and strategic partners to unlock high-growth opportunities in Vietnam. Connect with us to explore opportunities across fund management, open innovation, and investment advisory.
