Max-F. Scheichenost

VPCA Board Member
Former Partner at Mekong Capital
Vietnam is redefining investment outlook—its potential is immense, and the entrepreneurial spirit here is truly inspiring.

Max-F. Scheichenost is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a track record of co-founding and investing in over 15 companies globally, while helping scale more than 20 eCommerce businesses in the APAC region. He launched his first e-commerce venture at 22, which was later acquired by Google Inc. Max specializes in building high-performance teams and optimizing consumer journeys. Notable companies he has co-founded or invested in include DailyDeal (acquired by Google Inc.), Duriana (acquired by Carousell), and RoomService (acquired by Foodpanda). As Founder and Managing Partner of Alps Ventures until 2022, Max drove innovation and captured growth opportunities in the global tech ecosystem. He was also a Partner at Mekong Capital, Vietnam’s leading private equity firm, where he responsible for management and leadership teams, talent acquisition, digital transformation, and customer experience for both the firm and its portfolio companies.

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