In a move that has caught the attention of the industry, Meey Group, a pioneer in real estate digitization, has signed two investment memorandums worth up to $80 million with the renowned investment fund, GEM. This development comes hot on the heels of their strategic partnership with international financial consulting giant, ARC Group Limited, as they gear up for a potential IPO in the US.
At the signing ceremony, Chris F. Brown, Director of the GEM Fund, expressed his confidence in Meey Group’s potential and indicated that they are open to providing additional financial support to help the company achieve its goals.
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Mr. Hoang Mai Chung, Chairman of Meey Group’s Board of Directors, shared, “GEM’s commitment holds special significance for Meey Group as we venture into the international market. Naturally, there are financial disbursement conditions that we must meet, and we are well-prepared with specific strategies to fulfill them.”
Global Emerging Markets (GEM) is a US-based financial investment group with a global reach and a portfolio size of $3.4 billion. Established in 1991, GEM has offices in Paris, New York, and Nassau (Bahamas). Their investment focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises with high growth potential across various sectors, including high-tech, renewable energy, healthcare, and mining, in emerging markets. Some notable funds managed by GEM include CITIC/GEM Fund, VC Bank/GEM Mena Fund, Kinderhook, GEM Global Yield Fund, GEM India Advisors, and Brazil PE Fund. As of May 2025, GEM has completed over 570 transactions in 70 countries, investing in 156 companies, including 154 funding rounds and 2 acquisitions.
In 2024, GEM made headlines with a $50 million PE funding round in tune.fm, a blockchain-based online music streaming platform, and a $100 million commitment to e2Companies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for electricity production and distribution, both based in the US. Additionally, they committed $20 million to Japaul Gold, a Nigerian mineral exploration and production company. The year before, in 2022, GEM announced a $450 million investment in EnergyX, an American lithium and battery technology company.
GEM also has controlling investments in several prominent companies, including Ansen Electronics, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, and Challenger Limited, a leading provider of drilling and maintenance services for onshore oil and gas rigs in Libya and the Middle East.
GEM has a reputation for strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of 100% of Willard Marine, a top US rescue boat designer and manufacturer, and acquiring 90% ownership of Catholic Herald, a venerable 135-year-old Catholic publication.
UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF VIETNAM’S LEADING PROPTECH COMPANY
Meey Group is recognized as Vietnam’s “Top One” proptech company, with a strong growth trajectory. Their comprehensive ecosystem comprises over 20 smart and diverse technology applications, which have effectively addressed bottlenecks in Vietnam’s real estate and urban markets. Meey Group’s popular and trusted solutions include meeyland.com and the Meey Land App, a reliable source of authentic real estate information; Meey Map, the latest planning inquiry platform; Meey 3D, which offers 3D solutions for real estate transactions; Meey CRM, a dedicated customer needs management app for real estate brokers; Meey Value, an AI-powered property valuation tool; and Meey Atlas, an all-encompassing digital map platform for Vietnamese users.
Meey Group’s mission is to lead the digitization of the real estate industry, pioneering the application of advanced technology to create a smart real estate market that enhances liquidity and delivers sustainable value to the community. They aim to showcase Vietnamese intelligence and brands on the global stage.
In preparation for their international expansion, Meey Group has collaborated with PwC Vietnam to establish an internationally compliant organizational and operational structure. They have also partnered with Richard Moore Associates for brand strategy consulting and BSI Vietnam for quality and information security management system implementation. Additionally, Meey Group has adopted the BSC/KPI, the world’s most advanced strategic management tool, and integrated ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices into their operations, actively seeking reputable global partners and providing ESG training for their employees.
Meey Group and its products have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Sao Khue Award (2022, 2023, 2025), Top 10 Best Real Estate Service Providers, Top Vietnam Industry 4.0, Top 10 Outstanding Vietnamese Digital Technology Enterprises, Dot Property Vietnam Awards 2024, and “Top One Leading Proptech Brand in 2024.” They were also honored by the Vietnam Record Organization (VietKings) as the “Enterprise with the Most Digital Transformation Solutions in the Real Estate Industry in Vietnam.”
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