Fundraising is a critical step for expansion, product development, or restructuring. Yet many businesses — especially SMEs — struggle, not because capital is unavailable, but because preparation and approach are inadequate. Below are common barriers and quick ways to address them: 1) Lack of financial transparency Unreliable financial statements, unclear cash flows, or complicated liabilities […]
Author: EPS Investing
5 Steps to Building a Digital Transformation Strategy
In today’s digital economy, transformation is no longer optional – it is essential for businesses to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth. Yet many companies still struggle with where to start, how to set priorities, and how to execute in a way that delivers both short-term impact and long-term direction. At EPS Investing, we apply […]
20 Things Businesses Should Prepare Before Fundraising
During the fundraising process, many businesses focus too much on the pitch deck or expect high valuations, forgetting what professional investors truly care about: whether the business has a solid foundation to manage capital and create sustainable value. The book Crossing the Street by Andy Ho – Chief Investment Officer at VinaCapital – summarizes 20 […]
Vietnamese Enterprises 2025: Transforming in the midst of instability
The UOB Business Outlook Study 2025 – Vietnam, published in early Q3, paints a vivid picture of how Vietnamese enterprises are navigating a time of turbulence. From shifting geopolitical dynamics to mounting global business pressures, Vietnamese businesses are not just swept up by change—they are proactively adjusting strategies to adapt, overcome, and grow. Business Sentiment […]
Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia and Vietnam
According to the Asian Development Outlook – July 2025 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the economic outlook for Southeast Asia and Vietnam is under increasing pressure due to a more complex external environment, particularly trade tensions and new U.S. tariff policies. Southeast Asia: Growth Forecast Revised Downward Southeast Asia saw the sharpest downward revision […]