Online Event
Proof Over Promise: How VCs Evaluate Startups in 2026
Understand the real criteria VCs use today to evaluate startups and build investor confidence.
Date
May 06, 2026
Time
05:00 am - 06:30 am
Address
Online Event
As the market evolves, the way VCs evaluate startups has significantly changed. This webinar helps founders understand the real criteria investors are using today. From team and market dynamics to traction and narrative, everything will be analyzed clearly. You will learn what truly builds investor confidence and what causes startups to be rejected early. Join us to gain exclusive insights from an active VC and prepare your startup for successful fundraising. Note: This webinar will be conducted in Vietnamese.
As the venture capital landscape evolves, the criteria investors use to evaluate startups have fundamentally shifted. It is no longer just about a compelling idea; it is about demonstrable proof. This webinar is designed to help founders understand the real, current metrics and qualitative factors that VCs utilize to make funding decisions in 2026.
What You'll Learn:
What You'll Learn:
- Evaluation criteria: A deep dive into the real, updated criteria investors are using today;
- Core analysis: How VCs thoroughly assess your team, market potential, traction, and overall startup narrative;
- Building confidence: Key strategies to establish and solidify investor trust during your pitch;
- Common pitfalls: Identifying the critical red flags that cause startups to be rejected early in the fundraising process.
Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage founders preparing for their upcoming fundraising rounds;
- Entrepreneurs seeking to understand the current venture capital landscape and expectations;
- Anyone interested in the internal evaluation processes of successful early-stage VC firms.
Additional Resources:
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Raise the First Round of Funding and Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Please note: This webinar will be conducted entirely in Vietnamese.
About the Speaker:
Khiem Tran – Partner, Expara Ventures: Khiem serves as a Partner at Expara Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. As a Fundraising Mentor for Founder Institute Vietnam, he brings extensive experience in evaluating, advising, and investing in high-growth technology startups.
About the Partners:
- VMCG Capital: A reputable organization focusing on Investment Management, Startup Incubation, Fundraising, M&A, and Strategic Consulting in Vietnam.
- Expara Ventures: A pioneer and leader in early-stage venture capital and enterprise incubation across Southeast Asia, dedicated to supporting innovative tech startups.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
About Founder Institute Vietnam:
Founder Institute Vietnam (FIV) is the local chapter of the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, bringing Silicon Valley–tested methodologies to founders in Vietnam. FIV supports early-stage entrepreneurs in validating ideas, building traction, and developing fundable, globally scalable startups. Through a structured program, hands-on mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and operators, founders gain the discipline and support needed to turn ideas into real businesses. FIV is committed to empowering the next generation of Vietnamese founders to build globally competitive companies.
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