About EdTech sector in Vietnam
The EdTech sector in Vietnam comprises 499 companies, including 43 funded companies having collectively raised $139M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 13 are Series A+ funded.
EdTech sector in Vietnam has seen 3 acquisitions and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies that provide technology based education industry solutions to both consumers and businesses.
EdTech sector is also known as Education IT, Online Education or Digital Education.
Companies that provide technology based solutions to students(Pre-K, K-12, Higher education and Professionals) for education. Also, companies that rovide software solutions to education related businesses are included in this sector. Companies that provide offline solutions to the education industry. Also, sports and fitness related solutions to athletes are excluded.
Top EdTech Companies in Vietnam
There are 499 EdTech startups in Vietnam which include Topica Edtech Group, Vuihoc.vn, PREP, Edupia, HeyJapan. Out of these, 43 startups are funded, with 13 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 26 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of London School of Economics and Political Science, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU).
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in Vietnam
Educational technology company providing online education to students. It's AI application scans questions and solves homework. It offers test practice and practice test sets to pass High School and Graduation exams.
Key facts about Topica Edtech Group
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $50M
- Investors: Northstar Group, Openspace Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 25, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 36 of 8,915 Competitors
2. Vuihoc.vn
App-based platform offering online courses for school students. The platform offers courses in math, English, Vietnamese, and more. Additionally, it provides interactive live sessions, test sets, and more. Its app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Vuihoc.vn
- Location: Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Investors: BAce Capital, TNB Aura and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 01, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 8 of 2,085 Competitors
3. PREP
Provider of a test preparation platform. It provides video lectures, sample papers, exercises, and mini tests for preparing for exams such as IELTS, TOEIC, and more. Its mobile app is available for both the ios and android platforms.
Key facts about PREP
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Investors: Cercano Management, East Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 26, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 14 of 2,872 Competitors
4. Edupia
Online platform providing programs to learn English. It offers online courses, live classes, and educational resources for students to learn English. It also offers lectures from international and native speakers. Apps are available for android and iOS users.
Key facts about Edupia
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $24M
- Investors: Jungle Ventures, ReDefine Capital Partners and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 08, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 42 Competitors
5. HeyJapan
Mobile & AI-based platform providing Japanese language learning solutions. The platform offers gamified learning solutions, progress tracking solutions, offline learning solutions, learning exercises, and more. The platform enables learning grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and more. Its mobile app is available for Android devices.
Key facts about HeyJapan
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 46/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 102 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Vietnam
52 EdTech startups in Vietnam were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 6 |
2023 | 16 |
2022 | 29 |
2021 | 52 |
2020 | 49 |
2019 | 21 |
2018 | 31 |
2017 | 25 |
2016 | 37 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in Vietnam
Out of the total 499 EdTech companies in Vietnam, 43 have secured funding. Among them, 13 have reached Series A or higher, and 6 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 499
Funded - 43
Series A+ - 13
Series B+ - 6
Series C+ - 5
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 499 |
Funded | 43 |
Series A+ | 13 |
Series B+ | 6 |
Series C+ | 5 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech sector in Vietnam
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Vietnam
The EdTech sector in Vietnam saw a total funding of more than $139M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $50M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $10M |
2024 | $9.62M |
2023 | $8.5M |
2022 | $33M |
2021 | $18.1M |
2020 | $70K |
2019 | $8.03M |
2018 | $50M |
2017 | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in Vietnam
In the year 2025, till June 2025, EdTech companies in Vietnam have raised $10M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2024), EdTech companies in Vietnam had raised $9.62M across 4 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 3.95% rise in funding in EdTech companies in Vietnam as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in Vietnam:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6011 | Jun 24, 2025 | ||
Series A | 8608 | Apr 26, 2024 | and 4 more | |
Series A | 8268 | Apr 01, 2024 | ||
Seed | 3901 | Feb 23, 2024 | ||
Seed | 4714 | 2024 |
Top Investors in EdTech in Vietnam
500 Global is the top investor in EdTech companies in Vietnam based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in Vietnam:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | - | |
New York (United States) | - | |
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | - | |
Tokyo (Japan) |
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M&A activity in EdTech sector in Vietnam
In the year 2023, till May 2023, 1 acquisition happened in EdTech sector in Vietnam. Last year, in 2022, a total of 1 acquisition happened in EdTech sector in Vietnam.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech sector in Vietnam:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 09, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 24, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 27, 2020 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Vietnam
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Vietnam:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
2016 | - |
Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in Vietnam
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in Vietnam
Most number of EdTech startups in Vietnam have been founded by alumni from London School of Economics and Political Science, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
London School of Economics and Political Science | 2 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 2 |
Singapore Management University (SMU) | 2 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
INSEAD | 1 |
Stanford University | 1 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
Total funding in EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Vietnam
In the last 10 years, London School of Economics and Political Science graduates' EdTech companies in Vietnam have raised the most funding among top colleges. INSEAD alumni are second, and Singapore Management University (SMU) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
London School of Economics and Political Science | $15.1M |
INSEAD | $8M |
Singapore Management University (SMU) | $7.1M |
Harvard Business School | $5M |
Stanford University | $5M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $2.6M |
Yale University | $2.6M |
Columbia University | $500K |
Harvard University | $500K |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | - |
Top News in EdTech in Vietnam
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Alibaba-backed VC joins $14m round of Vietnam edtech firmTech in Asia•Sep 08, 2022•Edupia, Jungle Ventures, eWTP Capital, ThinkZone
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Udemy and FUNiX Announce Strategic Partnership To Deliver Skills-Based Learning in VietnamGlobeNewswire•Aug 24, 2022•Udemy, FUNiX
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Vietnamese edtech startup Everest raises USD 4 million in Series B roundKrASIA•Aug 20, 2019•Everest Education, Hendale Capital, VCAM, Nullabor and 10 others
