Our Journey Through Time
From a small idea in 2018 to becoming Vietnam's trusted partner in budget benchmarking and financial analysis
The Beginning of Something Different
Back in 2018, three financial analysts working in Ho Chi Minh City noticed something troubling. Vietnamese businesses were making budget decisions in isolation, without proper benchmarking data or industry context. Companies would set budgets based on guesswork rather than solid comparative analysis.
- Started with manual budget analysis for 15 local manufacturing companies
- Developed first spreadsheet-based benchmarking templates
- Established partnerships with three major accounting firms in the region
- Created foundational methodology still used in our platform today
Minh Nguyen
Co-founder & Financial Director
Building the Platform That Changes Everything
By 2022, we realized manual processes couldn't scale to meet demand. Vietnamese businesses needed real-time benchmarking tools, not quarterly reports delivered weeks late. We invested everything into creating a digital platform that could process budget data instantly and provide meaningful comparisons across industries.
- Launched automated budget benchmarking dashboard
- Integrated with major Vietnamese ERP systems
- Expanded team to include data scientists and software engineers
- Secured partnerships with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce chapters
Dr. Linh Tran
Head of Data Analytics
What We're Building Next
Today, FlashSword Connect processes budget data for over 800 Vietnamese businesses monthly. But we're not stopping here. The next phase involves expanding our benchmarking capabilities to include predictive analytics and real-time market adjustments that help businesses stay ahead of economic changes.
- Developing AI-powered budget forecasting tools for 2026 launch
- Planning expansion to serve businesses in Cambodia and Laos
- Creating mobile app for on-the-go budget monitoring
- Establishing research partnerships with Vietnamese universities
- Building comprehensive training program for finance professionals
Our vision remains simple: give every Vietnamese business the financial insights they need to make smarter budget decisions. Whether you're a small family business in Hanoi or a growing manufacturer in Da Nang, you deserve access to the same quality of financial benchmarking that large corporations have always enjoyed.