Mekong Capital overview
Stories about Mekong Capital
Vietnam’s Mekong Capital doubles firepower after ‘substantial shift’ towards Asian LPs
About 44% of Fund IV was raised from new investors, the majority of which were based in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, founder Chris Freund tells PEI.
Side Letter: Mekong's Asia haul, Ardian's 'Marmite' steps down
The man behind Ardian's meteoric rise is on the move. Plus: Vietnam's Mekong has doubled its firepower and BlackRock slashes its long-term fund target. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Vietnam’s Mekong to more than double previous fund size – exclusive
Mekong Enterprise IV is expected to reach its $250m hard-cap by early 2020, Private Equity International understands.
OpEx Awards 2018: Mekong turns healthy profit with pharmaceutical business
The lower mid-market/small-cap award in Asia went to the Vietnam-focused firm for its revitalisation of Traphaco.
Asia-Pacific small-cap: How Mekong went mobile
Mekong Capital was quick to spot growth opportunities in Vietnam's Mobile World.
Mekong scores back-to-back deals with third fund
The Ho Chi Minh City-based firm invested a combined $15m in logistics provider Nhat Tin and jewellery company Ben Thanh.
Mekong Capital strikes third deal from fourth fund
The Vietnam-focused firm’s investment in pawn shop chain F88 will be used to open another 50 branches in the country this year.
Mekong Capital names first female partners
Pham Vu Thanh Giang and Truong Dieu Le, who have been with the firm for a combined 20 years, became the first female investing partners at Mekong Capital.
Mekong Capital contact information
Offices
Sonatus Building, 25th floor 15 Le Thanh Ton street, Sai Gon Ward,, Ho Chi Minh City, , VietnamContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Ms. Thuy Le Nguyen Phuong | Job titleDirector of Operations | LocationHanoi, Vietnam | Email  -------- |
| Ms. Tran Dang Thanh Phuong | Job titleEnvironmental and Social Manager | LocationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Email ---------- |
| Ms. Truong Dieu Le | Job titlePartner | LocationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Email -------- |
| Ms. Lai Ha Thu | Job titleInvestment Director | LocationHanoi, Vietnam | Email --------- |
Mekong Capital funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size -------- | Open dateNov 2025 | Strategy -------- | |
Closed funds: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size -------- | Close dateJan 2021 | Strategy ----- | |
Fund size ----- | Close dateMay 2016 | Strategy ----------- | |
Fund size ----------- | Close dateJun 2007 | Strategy -------- | |
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Changing dynamics provide opportunity in South-East Asia
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PEI Awards 2017: The Asia-Pacific winners
Who won what in Asia-Pacific, including awards for China, Australasia and Japan.
Creador to open Vietnam office – exclusive
The South and South-East Asia-focused manager plans to invest up to 15% of its latest vehicle in Vietnam.
IFC partners with Vietnamese SWF for co-financing deals
The International Finance Corporation is partnering with Vietnamese sovereign wealth fund State Capital Investment Corporation for co-financing and acquisitions of state-owned companies.