M&A
Advisory for both buy-side and sell-side: valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation and post-merger integration (PMI).
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Corporate Finance Advisory · Optimised Solutions, Legal Transparency
Capital planningStrategy & Execution
Core Ventures partners with enterprises on complex M&A, IPO readiness, restructuring and capital strategy. Senior partners lead every engagement directly, with a transparent fee mechanism.
Team capability proven through deals and projects at major corporations in Vietnam and abroad
VinamilkLazadaVingroupHolcimHoa PhatHoa SenOlamBa HuanSacombankSaint-Gobain
Why Core Ventures
A decisive strategic advantage
Combining international standards with deep market insight, bringing together senior partners who work directly alongside your business.
Senior partners, hands-on
Every engagement is led or closely supervised by a senior partner, never delegated to juniors.
Proven track record
Deals worth hundreds of millions USD across M&A, IPO, restructuring and cross-border transactions.
Transparent, confidential
A transparent fee mechanism and strict confidentiality, secured under NDA before any work begins.
Capabilities
Three pillars behind every decision
Capital access
Access to quality, hard-to-reach capital
From bank debt and equity to PE and VC funds, we design fundraising roadmaps fit for each stage and connect you to a network built over decades.
Deal expertise
Lead complex deals end to end
Full deal-lifecycle advisory for both buy-side and sell-side: valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation and post-merger integration (PMI). Members of our team have personally led transactions worth hundreds of millions of USD.
Governance & control
Build the controls that protect value
An in-depth review of financial systems and operating processes, closing leakage points and rebuilding internal controls to VAS/IFRS, the foundation investors and regulators trust.
Core services
Six practices. One standard.
Full-spectrum corporate finance advisory, from board-level strategic direction through to execution.
IPO readiness
Capital structure, legal & financial dossier, listed-company governance, valuation & disclosure.
Learn more →Restructuring
Comprehensive restructuring across finance, operations and governance, with a strategic transformation roadmap.
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The right instrument, from equity to structured debt, matched to your growth stage and dilution strategy.
Learn more →Audit & internal control
In-depth review of financial systems and operating processes: surfacing hidden risks, rebuilding internal controls, standardizing governance processes and compliance audit.
Learn more →FDI, ESG & advisory
FDI & factory setup, brand & ESG strategy, executive training, investment legal services.
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Sector expertise
Our core areas of strength
Decades of frontline deal experience across industries including real estate, manufacturing, retail, logistics and technology.
Real estate & industrial parks
Acquisitions and disposals from 6 ha urban projects to 2,100 ha industrial parks.
Steel & manufacturing
Full equity transfers and structured credit for leading manufacturers.
FMCG & agriculture
Corporate finance and strategy with sector leaders like Vinamilk and Ba Huan.
Textiles
Cross-border equity sales to Hong Kong and China investors.
Energy & infrastructure
Capital structuring and M&A across power, industrial and hospitality assets.
Financial services
Investment banking, securities and IPO advisory from former IB division heads.
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Years senior experience
A commitment proven by real results
Value proven in numbers
100%
Equity transfer of Ton Pomina JSC from the former shareholder group
2.700 bn VND
Credit package for Vietnam's leading coated-steel manufacturer
2.100 ha
Rang Dong Industrial Park acquisition, among the largest IP deals
HK·CN
Duy Minh Textile (100%) sold to a Hong Kong partner; 30% of Thien Nam Sunrise to HK & China investors
* Transactions led by team members across their careers, including engagements prior to joining Core Ventures. Details available under NDA.
Our experts
Led by senior experts
Bringing together 12 seasoned experts across finance, M&A, audit, legal and tax (10–30 years of frontline experience).
Le Thi Mai Hanh
Chief Advisor
23+ years in banking, internal audit, risk & M&A; former Vice Chair of Ton Pomina. Led deals worth hundreds of millions USD. MBA (Northcentral, US).
Dao Gia Duong
Strategy & Corporate Finance Advisor
~30 years in corporate finance; former CFO & Deputy GM at Lazada VN, Vingroup (Adayroi), Holcim. Capital raising, M&A, ERP/IFRS. MBA & DBA (Edgewood, US).
Huynh Kim Thanh
Chief Operating Officer
11+ years in international logistics, forwarding & export supply chains for Hoa Phat, Hoa Sen, Nam Kim, Olam. Operations & cost optimization.
Nguyen Hong Giang
Investment Strategy Advisor
30 years in corporate finance, strategy & M&A; former CFO of Ba Huan, 13 years VP & Secretary General of VCOSA. M.Com (UNSW, Australia).
Tran Thi Bich Linh
Head of Financial Systems Advisory
20+ years in financial management, accounting & internal control at manufacturing & FMCG firms (Cat Tuong, Saint-Gobain, Highlands). SAP Key User; M&A models with KPMG/Deloitte.
Tran Thanh Binh
Head of Investment Advisory
10+ years in independent & internal audit and financial management; former Board Assistant for finance at Ton Pomina. MAcc (UEH), CPA.
Dam Ngoc Phuong
Tax Advisory Specialist
10+ years in accounting, audit & tax advisory; former Audit & Tax Director at AACC. CPA, CTA, SAP S/4HANA.
Le Thi Phuong Thao
Internal Audit Specialist
10+ years in process governance & internal control; former senior auditor at EY Vietnam. CIA (IIA, US).
Nguyen Thi Ha
IPO Advisory Specialist
18+ years in finance, securities & investment banking; former Deputy GM & Head of IB at Dai Viet Securities. Executed IPOs, listings, equity & bond issuances.
Nguyen Van Khanh
Legal & Investment Project Specialist
15+ years in legal & investment project governance; former Ministry of Construction inspector. Resolved legal issues for The EverRich 2/3, The Win City. M.Sc Construction Management.
Doan Ngoc Duy
Product Growth & Marketing Specialist
20 years in growth strategy, rebranding & digital transformation; former Chief Growth Officer at Ba Huan. Master (Cardiff, UK), DBA (GGU, US).
Nguyen Van Sang
Legal Advisory Specialist
11+ years in corporate law, licensing & real estate/industrial legal; Senior Legal Advisor at Simon Law & Associates. M&A, international contracts (Incoterms/FIDIC).
In-depth advisory
In-depth consulting. A hands-on partnership.
Working alongside you, turning insight into action. From due diligence and valuation to negotiation and post-merger integration, our senior experts stay on your file from the first conversation through to closing.
How we work
Transparent from the first conversation
Scope and fees are agreed in writing before any engagement begins.
Intake
Book a consultation. A senior partner reviews your case within 24 business hours.
NDA & assessment
Mutual NDA, then a preliminary assessment of feasibility and scope.
Proposal & fees
Written proposal: clear scope, timeline, transparent fee structure.
Execution
Senior partners lead execution, with periodic reporting to your board.
Insights
Perspectives for decision-makers
Analysis on M&A, capital markets and governance from our senior team.
M&A
Vietnam M&A in 2026: restructuring and opportunities for strategic investors
IPO
Five common mistakes in IPO preparation, and how to avoid them early
FDINortheast Asian FDI into Vietnam: the real opportunity and the barriers nobody mentions
RestructuringCorporate debt restructuring: the right moment, and how to keep the bank's trust
Internal AuditPre-deal internal audit: a valuation safeguard sellers often overlook
FAQ
Answers before you ask
The questions boards and CFOs ask us most often.
We use a transparent fee mechanism. After a preliminary assessment, we provide a written proposal with clear scope, timeline and fee structure, agreed before any work begins. Depending on the engagement, fees may combine a retainer with a success-based component.
A mutual NDA is signed before we review any sensitive material. Information is shared strictly on a need-to-know basis with the assigned partner and never disclosed to third parties without your written consent.
We focus on established enterprises pursuing M&A, IPO readiness, restructuring or capital raising, typically with transactions from tens to hundreds of millions of USD. We also advise high-growth companies preparing for their next funding stage.
It depends on complexity. A focused internal-control review may take a few weeks; a full M&A or IPO-readiness engagement typically runs several months. We agree milestones and reporting cadence upfront so you always know where things stand.
Senior partners lead or closely supervise every engagement from start to finish. You work directly with the experts whose names and track records you see, not a junior team operating behind the scenes.
NDA-protected from day one
Established company, full licensing
Response within 24 business hours
Contact
Book a confidential consultation
Share your needs. A senior partner will respond within 24 business hours. All information is kept strictly confidential.
Hotline+84 913 050 596 · Ms. Le Thi Mai Hanh, Chief Advisor
OfficeLevel 12, Tower A2, Viettel Building, 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City