Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the investment sector. Founded in 1986, the firm focuses on supporting bold and innovative entrepreneurs across various industries, including biotechnology, healthcare, interactive content, media, consumer internet, financial technology, information and communication technology, digitalization, semiconductor, and industrial sectors. Korea Investment Partners has established a strong track record by investing in notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, YG Entertainment, Bodyfriend, and Didi Chuxing. The firm manages more than 20 venture and private equity funds, with total assets under management amounting to approximately $1.8 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Seoul, Korea Investment Partners has offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, allowing it to operate on a global scale.

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

Shane Ang

Vice President, Singapore

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Yer Hyun Baek

President

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Yeong Mok Gil

Senior Principal

Hudson Kyung-sik Ho

Managing Partner and Head, China

Jingzhi Hu

Managing Partner

Man Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Vice President

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Stephanie Kang

Principal

Kun Ho Kim

Principal

Jae Hong Kim

Managing Director

Dong Yeob Kim

Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

Yunjoon Kim Ph.D

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Director

Min Q Kim

Director

Hee Jin Kyle Kim

Director of Venture Group 1

Su Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ji soo Lee

Director of Venture Group 1

Sang Jin Lee

Principal

Young Tak Lee

Director, Private Equity

Michael Lee

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Sang Ho Park

Managing Director of Private Equity Partners

Min Sik Park

Director

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Dong Hyun Song

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Benjamin Hyun Mok Song

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ping Wang

Associate Partner

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in Intellectual Property

Panmnesia

Series A in 2024
Panmnesia is a Korean startup specializing in the development of advanced chip technology. The company is dedicated to creating intellectual property surrounding a technology known as Compute Express Link, which facilitates the pooling of various devices, including AI accelerator chips, processors, and memory, for large data center operators. By enhancing the interoperability of these systems, Panmnesia aims to enable companies to efficiently harness and integrate a diverse array of system components, optimizing performance and resource utilization in high-capacity computing environments.

Diorigin

Seed Round in 2023
Diorigin is a comprehensive content IP holding company. It obtains original content IP and methodically develops and implements complete plans.

IR KUDOS

Series A in 2021
IR KUDOS is a consulting agency that offers IPR, IPO, and strategic consulting services.

Studio Origin

Series A in 2021
Studio Origin Corp. is a character entertainment company focused on developing intellectual properties and character brands. The company aims to foster a new culture within the character industry by promoting happiness and joy through its creations. Studio Origin specializes in various aspects of character development, including brand development, brand identity, experience design, and character design. By emphasizing the creation of unique and engaging character experiences, the company enables brands to establish a sustainable business ecosystem centered around their intellectual properties.
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