“Jewelry Store 4.0” left empty-handed at Shark Tank Vietnam but had a chance to meet the Australian “Shark”
05/10/2023
HanaGold, with its “4.0 jewelry store” model, when applying technology to the gold and gemstone business, is one of the startups appearing in the first Shark Tank season 5 in 2022 and has created a lot of attention. However, after the presentation, this 4.0 jewelry store chain application did not receive investment from the sharks.
Although it had to leave Shark Tank without reaching an agreement with any of the show's "sharks", looking back on the journey, HanaGold is gradually realizing its dream of pioneering in the jewelry industry, bringing new concepts to Vietnamese people about the habit of buying and saving gold and the habit of using jewelry, promising to become the center of the market in the near future.
Hana Ngo - CEO HanaGold at the first episode of Shark Tank season 5 in 2022
HanaGold Gold and Gemstone Joint Stock Company was established in 2020, is an innovative start-up in the field of gold and gemstones. HanaGold is a pioneer in applying digital transformation technology, HanaGold has successfully brought the experience of buying gold without queuing from only 100,000 VND. Accumulate safely, conveniently and quickly anywhere or anytime on the HanaGold application.
HanaGold receives $1,000,000 investment from Heralding Capital Fund in Australia
HanaGold received an investment decision of 1,000,000 USD from Heralding Capital Investment Fund in Australia.
On September 28, 2023, HanaGold was honored to represent the Vietnamese financial technology village (Fintech TECHFEST VIETNAM) to attend the international TECHFEST in Australia 2023 and received the trust and investment decision of 1,000,000 USD from Heralding Capital Investment Fund. At this event, HanaGold had the opportunity to present (pitch) to venture capital funds in Australia, sharing about the gold coin identification solution using NFC technology, helping customers easily trace the origin of the product and ensure safety for the owner, and all are integrated in the HanaGold application.
HanaGold officially opened a new headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City
HanaGold opens store system in Ho Chi Minh City
On September 15, 2023, HanaGold Jewelry Company officially announced the opening of a store system at Shophouse SI 26, Block Mercury, 04 Dao Tri, Phu Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. Regarding the new headquarters location, it has helped HanaGold officially increase to 4 stores located in 4 major cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Can Tho. The opening event of HanaGold's new headquarters is a turning point in the journey of building and developing the brand. Thereby demonstrating the company's strength and affirming its prestigious position in the jewelry industry. The opening of the new headquarters with a luxurious and modern space is part of the development and expansion strategy, thereby laying the foundation for HanaGold's breakthrough in the coming years.
HanaGold signed a cooperation agreement with VIET A GOLD to integrate NFC technology into 24k Peacock Gold Coins
On July 18, 2023, HanaGold Jewelry Company signed a cooperation agreement to manufacture 24k Golden Peacock Coins integrated with NFC technology with Viet A Jewelry Company Limited (VIETAGOLD). This cooperation product not only demonstrates the strength of HanaGold's 4.0 technology system, but also affirms VIETAGOLD's prestigious and quality gold processing capacity.
HanaGold and VietAGold announce cooperationstrategy
In order to launch the best quality gold coin product, HanaGold has come up with the design idea, in collaboration with VIETAGOLD to play the role of manufacturing the product integrated with NFC technology. With sophisticated design, blending traditional cultural beauty with modern NFC technology 4.0, it brings customers convenience and peace of mind in saving.
HanaGold announces solution to identify 24k Kim Khong Tuoc gold coins
NFC technology can help trace the origin of products, gold quality, detailed product information, trace transaction history quickly, accurately and linked to the HanaGold application (HanaGold App). This helps determine the authenticity of gold coins, prevent counterfeiting and increase transparency in the gold market. This is considered a breakthrough development in solutions in the jewelry industry.
Looking back at the journey to reach out to the sea with a difference, HanaGold has gone on a challenging and successful journey, affirming its position, making efforts to build on the new 4.0 technology platform, and continuing to develop and expand its influence in the jewelry industry in Vietnam in particular and the world in general.
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