Q&A: Mekong Capital's Chad Ovel
Chad Ovel turned around a portfolio company for Mekong Capital and then joined the PE firm as a partner. With the Vietnam-focused GP targeting $150 million for its third fund, he offers insights into a changing market
Q: How has Vietnam evolved as an addressable PE market? A: The market has matured considerably. Ten years ago there were very few companies in Vietnam with revenues over $20-30 million; today there are...
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