Saigon Asset Management (“SAM”) is a Vietnam-focused sustainable private equity and advisory firm. Since our inception in 2007, SAM has deployed over $500 million in 65 companies of broad industries in Vietnam. Investment funds under SAM’s management have outperformed peer funds and relative indexes.
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SAM also offers investment and advisory services in the areas of technology, education, healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and sustainability. SAM’s clients include Vietnam's largest corporations such as Viettel Telecom, PetroVietnam, and Vingroup.​
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Our Purpose, Values and Commitments
We aim to be Vietnam’s most exceptional boutique financial institution, supported by our shared values of integrity, performance, and accountability. With over 15 years of experience working with Vietnam’s leading businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions, we mobilize our people, culture, technologies, and ideas to assist in value creation for our portfolio companies, investors, and clients.
People and Leadership
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their determination and dedication allow us to serve our investors and clients, generate long-term value for our portfolio companies, and contribute to the developmental impact of the broader public. We invest in people, and our people are our greatest asset.
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Our senior management team is composed of internationally experienced executives with significant local execution capabilities and track record.
Business Model
2. Investment Banking/Advisory
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SAM has advised numerous Vietnamese and foreign enterprises in M&A, debt and equity private placements, and market access.
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We have completed transactions in broad industries including financial services, real estate, technology, renewable energy, education, healthcare, and F&B.
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SAM’s clients include Vietnam's largest corporations such as Viettel Telecom, PetroVietnam, and Vingroup
3. Proprietary Investments
SAM invests our own capital or side-by-side with our investors in the following industries/sectors:
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Data Center and Cloud
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Cyber Security
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Sustainable Agriculture
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Renewable Energy
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Rare Earth Elements
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International Schools
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English Schools
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International exporter of premium Vietnamese products
4. Data Centers
​SAM offers advisory services and co-investment to incoming hyperscalers looking to expand in Vietnam. Our areas of expertise include:
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Strategic Relationships with Top Telcos
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Collaboration in Carrier-Neutral Data Centers
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Data Center Campus Development
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Domestic Customer Acquisition Support
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Strategic Alliances for Excellence
Structure​
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Founded in August 2007.
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Cayman Islands private equity and advisory firm
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Regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and Vietnam’s State Securities Commission (SSC).
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20+ employees in 3 offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam​​​.
Track Record
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Invested in 65 companies and projects in Vietnam in broad industries
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This includes over $300m in listed equity and $350m in private equity financing
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Managed funds outperformed peers and indices
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Raised over $1 billion of international institutional capital for Vietnam companies, projects, and investment funds
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Raised over $300 million in sustainable investment from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
Investment Transactions
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Since 2007, SAM has invested in over 65 companies and projects in Vietnam
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Each transaction was between US$500k and US$15m
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Top 10 investments generated IRRs from 33% to 481%
Completed Advisory Transactions
Advisory Clients
Competitive Advantages​​/USPs
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Proven track record in Vietnam investments and advisory transactions
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The investment team is composed of internationally experienced executives with significant local execution capabilities
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Expertise in structuring, regulatory and compliance, due diligence, and exit strategy
Sustainability and ESG
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SAM focuses on leveraging investment to positively influence ESG
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SAM has adopted an ESG framework to comply with IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability
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Raised over $300m in sustainable financing from development finance institutions (DFIs)
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All of SAM's proprietary investments are to deliver quantifiable ESG results
