Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Established in 1986, KIP focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, media, financial technology, and information technology. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, and YG Entertainment. KIP 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, KIP operates offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, showcasing its commitment to global investment opportunities.

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Injae Baek

Senior Associate

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Doe-Young Choo

Director of Venture Group 2

Eun Ki Chung

Director of Venture Group 1

Yeong Mok Gil

Senior Principal

Hudson Kyung-sik Ho

Managing Partner and Head, China

Mahn Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Vice President

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Leah Jiang

Investor

Eunjae Jung

Director of Venture Group 2

Jihoon Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Seung-hi Kang

Director of Venture Group 1

Jun-Kyu Kang

Principal

Kun Ho Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Hwa Young Kim

Senior Associate and Venture Partner

Jae Hong Kim

Managing Director

Hee Jin Kyle Kim

Director of Venture Group 1

Chang Ho Kim

Managing Director

Sujin Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

John MJ Kim

Principal

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Managing Director, Investment Operations

Yunjoon Kim

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Yeob Kim

Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

Jaehong Kim

Managing Director

SuChan Kwon

Senior Associate

SU Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Byung Min Lee

Vice President and Director

Young Tak Lee

Director, Private Equity

Ji Soo Lee

Director of Venture Group 1

Michael Lee

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Sangwoo Lee

Director - Investments

Sang-jin Lee

Principal

Dong-yeong Lee

Principal

Min Sik Park

Managing Director

Sang Ho Park

Executive Director

Sangjoon Park

Investor

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Deok Jun Shin

Senior Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Han Kil Son

Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Hyun Song

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Benjamin Song

Principal of Venture Group 2

Dongwon Ellie Sung

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ping Wang

Associate Partner

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in eSports

MondayOFF

Series A in 2022
Operator of a mobile gaming company intended to provide audiences with hyper-casual games. The company creates games and offers publishing and partnership deals to developers with game ideas and helps them with year-long expertise in marketing, data analysis, and development, enabling developers to bring their games to the top of the charts.

Glorang

Series A in 2022
Operator of an online live kids' school platform designed to overcome the limitations of public and private education systems. The company provides veteran teachers with years of experience in each field to educate children and also provides direct education trends and news to address the ever-changing educational methods, enabling children to develop their talents and abilities.

1939

Venture Round in 2021
1939 Games ehf. is an indie game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by former veterans of CCP. The company specializes in creating World War II-themed gaming experiences, with a primary focus on developing a digital collectible card game titled KARDS. This game integrates familiar elements from the card game genre while incorporating classic World War II themes, aiming to deliver an engaging and action-packed experience for players. By blending historical facts with gameplay, 1939 Games seeks to provide a unique role-playing experience that appeals to both card game enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

GameTales

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of mobile games platform designed to organize gaming leagues for amateur as well as professional players. The company's gaming platform offers a virtual reality experience and a variety of games and gaming tournaments online, enabling game enthusiasts to showcase their skills and win prizes.

Glorang

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an online live kids' school platform designed to overcome the limitations of public and private education systems. The company provides veteran teachers with years of experience in each field to educate children and also provides direct education trends and news to address the ever-changing educational methods, enabling children to develop their talents and abilities.

MondayOFF

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a mobile gaming company intended to provide audiences with hyper-casual games. The company creates games and offers publishing and partnership deals to developers with game ideas and helps them with year-long expertise in marketing, data analysis, and development, enabling developers to bring their games to the top of the charts.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. owns and operates online community platforms and services for gamers. The company offers e-sports platform Battle.dog, which analyzes the viewing data of e-sports competitions; and Twip an online sales channel for creators and streamers; and Twitch, an online social community for games. It also offers community and payment services for game video streaming services. EJN Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

EVOS Esports

Series B in 2020
EVOS Esports is an esports organization founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company manages teams across various competitive games, including Dota 2, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor, while also offering online retail of merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, and lanyards. In addition to team management, EVOS Esports is focused on developing a robust online sports platform that enhances the esports landscape in Southeast Asia. This platform is designed to provide essential infrastructure for professional players and content creators, fostering a reputation for professionalism in competitive gaming. EVOS Esports supports its teams with comprehensive resources, including in-game coaching, training facilities, and mental wellness care, ensuring the holistic development of its players.

Supertree

Series A in 2020
Supertree Co., Ltd. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing an online gaming platform leveraging meta-blockchain technology. Established in 2017, Supertree aims to create a next-generation gaming experience centered around decentralized identity, decentralized ledger, and decentralized content delivery networks (CDN). By employing various blockchain technologies, including Ethereum and EOS, the company strives to offer a truly decentralized service, setting itself apart in the gaming industry.

Popdog

Series A in 2018
Popdog, Inc. provides e-sports and game-focused online streaming services to players, teams, streamers, tournaments, publishers, agencies, and advertisers. It develops products designed to optimize e-sports and gaming live streaming. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Super Evil Megacorp

Series D in 2017
Super Evil Megacorp develops core games for tablet, mobile, and emerging platforms. The company's gaming platform offers video games on mobiles and tablets, enabling users to play single or multiple player game with special effects.

Super Evil Megacorp

Series B in 2015
Super Evil Megacorp develops core games for tablet, mobile, and emerging platforms. The company's gaming platform offers video games on mobiles and tablets, enabling users to play single or multiple player game with special effects.

Seriously

Series A in 2015
Seriously Digital Entertainment Ltd. is a mobile game developer founded in 2013, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating engaging mobile games for iOS and Android platforms, focusing on building global entertainment franchises that resonate with users. Seriously combines a talented creative team with a mobile-first approach to develop immersive brands, exemplified by their popular title "Best Fiends." The company enhances the gaming experience through animated content, characters, stories, and music, allowing players to enjoy a variety of online games. As of August 2019, Seriously operates as a subsidiary of Playtika Ltd.

Eight Panda

Series A in 2015
Eight Panda is a developer of online mobile games, specializing in the creation of role-playing games (RPGs) tailored for mobile platforms. The team comprises experienced developers who have worked on the title development of significant online games in Korea for over a decade. With expertise that spans from the initial stages of game design to final service delivery, Eight Panda aims to introduce innovative gaming experiences to the mobile market.

Action Square

Series A in 2013
Action Square Co., Ltd. is a mobile game developer based in Seongnam, South Korea. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating engaging mobile gaming experiences. Its notable titles include "Blade," "Three Kingdoms Blade," "Blade 2," and "Gigantic X." Action Square focuses on developing innovative games that appeal to a broad audience, contributing to the dynamic mobile gaming market in South Korea.

Four33

Series A in 2013
4:33 Ltd. (네시삼십삼분) is a Korean social entertainment media company with over 10 years of experience in mobile and online game development.
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