BonAngels Venture Partners
Overview
BonAngels Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in South Korea, recognized as one of the first of its kind in the country. Since its founding in 2007, the firm has invested in over 270 startups across more than 53 countries, including South Korea, Japan, China, the United States, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia. Their portfolio spans various industries such as technology, education, financial services, lending and investments, foodtech, edutech, mobility, drone, AI, travel, O2O, and fintech. The firm's investment strategy focuses on early-stage companies, providing support from pre-incorporation through growth stages, including pre-seed, seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, late stage, and pre-IPO. Investment sizes typically range from $1 million to $5 million. BonAngels emphasizes a collaborative partnership approach, offering hands-on assistance to portfolio companies in areas like growth-hacking, public relations, legalities, and recruitment. They also connect startups to industry experts and potential hires, aiming to minimize mistakes and prioritize tasks effectively. BonAngels has a strong track record, having contributed to the emergence of high-growth startups and the development of the Korean startup ecosystem. Notable exits include companies like Woowa Bros, known for its food delivery service app, and Jobplanet, a Korean equivalent of Glassdoor. The firm's Pacemaker Fund IV, launched in 2022, reflects its commitment to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs, with 57% of the fund's capital coming from successful startup founders previously funded by BonAngels. This structure fosters a self-sustaining startup ecosystem where capital, talent, and knowledge circulate effectively.
Investment Focus
- Technology startups with global ambitions
- Early-stage companies seeking investment from pre-incorporation through growth stages
- Startups in industries such as technology, education, financial services, lending and investments, foodtech, edutech, mobility, drone, AI, travel, O2O, and fintech
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does BonAngels Venture Partners invest in?
BonAngels Venture Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Education, FoodTech, FinTech and Mobility, and is based in South Korea. BonAngels Venture Partners is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does BonAngels Venture Partners invest at?
BonAngels Venture Partners backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does BonAngels Venture Partners invest in?
BonAngels Venture Partners invests across United States, Japan, China, India, Indonesia and South Korea.
Who are the partners at BonAngels Venture Partners?
Team members listed for BonAngels Venture Partners include Simon Kang (Venture Capitalist, General Partner & CEO) and Jiyoung Park (Venture Partner).
What companies has BonAngels Venture Partners invested in?
BonAngels Venture Partners's portfolio includes Woowa Bros, Jobplanet and LokaLocal.
How do I contact BonAngels Venture Partners?
BonAngels Venture Partners's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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