IMM Investment

IMM Investment Corp. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in July 1999. The firm specializes in mezzanine investments and focuses on various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and management buyouts. It allocates capital across different stages of growth, with investments divided among startups, expansion, and mezzanine funding. IMM Investment primarily targets small to medium-sized companies in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The firm emphasizes active management involvement and prefers investing in companies with strong credit ratings. Additionally, it has a significant focus on industries such as IT infrastructure, wireless communications, entertainment, and digital hardware. Through its funds, IMM Investment engages in both direct investments and co-investments, aiming to support companies that require capital for growth or restructuring.

JaeChul Byun

Partner and Co-CEO

Hyun-Chan Cho

Managing Partner

Jaeyong Cho

Senior Managing Director

Younghwan Chung

Principal, Growth Capital

Kim Eun

Senior Managing Director

Jeanrok Han

Managing Director

IlBu Joung

CEO, IMM and Co, Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Chul Jung

Managing Director

Chong Kang

Managing Director

Suyoung Kim

Managing Director

Seong Kim

Managing Director and Group Leader

Youngeun Kim

Executive Vice President and Division Head

Meenjoo Kim

Investment Professional

Byung Kim

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

KeumDong Kim

Managing Director

Minjeong Kim

Venture Capitalist

Hyejin Kim

Managing Director

JaeYun Koo

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

Jean Lee

Managing Director

Seung Lee

Partner and Executive Vice President

Young Seok Lee

Vice President

Da Lee

Director

YoungJoon Lee

Co-CEO and Managing Partner

Sunhye Lee

Managing Director

Aleum Lee

Managing Director

Philip Li

Managing Director

Sung Na

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

JinHeum Paek

Senior Managing Director

Young Song

Private Equity Investor

Wonki Yoon

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

Yeojung Moon Ph.D

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

Kwang Na Ph.D

Managing Director

Byeonggyu Kim Ph.D

Managing Director

Jiyun Jung Ph.D

Managing Director

Past deals in Semiconductor

Nextin

Venture Round in 2023
Nextin, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in manufacturing defect inspection and metrology systems for the semiconductor and display industries. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hwaseong-si, the company offers advanced products such as AEGIS wafer inspection systems, which identify various defects including bridges, thinning, and scratches in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Additionally, Nextin provides the IRIS wafer metrology-inspection system, designed to measure vertical structures and detect pattern defects in 3D semiconductor devices and advanced packaging processes. The TWINS integration module complements these offerings by measuring edge trimming processes and inspecting related defects. Through its innovative solutions, Nextin plays a crucial role in enhancing quality control within semiconductor manufacturing.

Rebellions

Series A in 2022
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

SecuLetter

Venture Round in 2019
SecuLetter Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing and marketing cybersecurity solutions aimed at detecting and mitigating unknown cyber threats. Founded in 2015 and based in Seongnam-si, the company offers advanced products such as SecuLetter Email, which protects against email-based attacks using malicious code, and SecuLetter FileServer, designed to secure file servers against threats from malicious attachments. SecuLetter employs a hybrid approach that combines static and dynamic analyses to effectively identify and counteract sophisticated cyber attacks, including malware and phishing attempts. The company focuses on various sectors, including email security, data transmission, web service security, document centralization, and cloud security, providing comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats.

DMB Technology

Series B in 2013
Develops power management solutions that are based on analog-mixed signal power management integrated circuits.

Kokam

Private Equity Round in 2011
Kokam Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of advanced battery solutions, specializing in lithium polymer batteries for a variety of applications, including energy storage systems (ESS), electric vehicles (EV), defense, aviation, and marine sectors. Founded in 1989 and based in Suwon, South Korea, Kokam has established itself as a leader in the industry, recognized for its innovative products and superior battery characteristics. The company offers a range of products, including liquid-cooled batteries, military battery packs, and home energy storage systems. With a strong portfolio of over 150 battery-related patents and significant proven performance in the field, Kokam continues to focus on developing cutting-edge energy management solutions to address the growing demand for efficient energy storage. As of October 2018, Kokam operates as a subsidiary of SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.

Ness Display Corp

Series B in 2001
NESS Display develops and manufactures organic light emitting diode technology for flat panel displays. It serves manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry, including the mobile and personal multimedia devices sector. NESS Display was founded in 2000 and is based in Shenzhen, China with sales offices in Korea and China.
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