ARK Impact Asset Management Inc.

Overview

Established in 2003, ARK Impact Asset Management Inc. is an independent investment firm specializing in impact investing, aiming to achieve competitive financial returns alongside positive social impact. The firm operates across both public and private markets globally, serving clients such as pensions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Over recent years, ARK has intensified its private investment activities in Korea and internationally, leveraging its experienced capital and disciplined investment approach to facilitate the growth of its portfolio companies. ARK's strategy involves combining its capital with high-growth companies, particularly in Southeast Asia and India, to leverage significant latent opportunities. The firm intends to be a market leader in this space, focusing on sectors including technology, entertainment, healthcare, and medical services. As of December 2023, ARK Impact Venture Investment Fund has invested in 11 impact enterprises, with more than 60% of the fund’s capital targeted at companies and projects in the social impact sector. The fund has supported social innovation technologies, such as vaccine distribution in developing countries using micro-needle technology and farm productivity improvement using agricultural and energy technologies.

Investment Focus

• Focus on companies and projects that can achieve competitive financial returns alongside positive social impact
• Interest in sectors including technology, entertainment, healthcare, and medical services
• Preference for high-growth companies in Southeast Asia and India

Portfolio Companies