VIG Partners
Overview
VIG Partners is a prominent private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in mid-market buyouts across Asia. Founded in 2005, the firm has managed over $3.5 billion in committed capital and has invested in 29 portfolio companies in Korea, holding controlling stakes in 26 of them. Their investment focus spans various industries, including financial services, consumer goods, online and mobile commerce, and household appliances. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes buyouts, growth, and late-stage investments, targeting companies with strong market positions and growth potential. VIG Partners has a diverse geographical focus, investing in countries such as South Korea, China, Japan, India, and several Southeast Asian nations. Their industry focus includes sectors like financial services, consumer goods, online and mobile commerce, household appliances, healthcare, education, media and entertainment, telecommunications, transportation and logistics, energy, real estate, technology, retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing. VIG Partners has a track record of successful investments, including notable exits such as the sale of Tong Yang Life Insurance to Anbang Insurance in 2015 and the sale of Bodyfriend to Stonebridge Capital in 2022. The firm's philosophy centers on being the 'partner of choice' for Korean entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive support to portfolio companies to enhance operational performance and achieve strategic growth objectives.
Investment Focus
- Established companies with strong market positions
- Proven management teams
- Growth potential in target industries
- Ability to achieve operational improvements
- Alignment with VIG Partners' investment strategy
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does VIG Partners invest in?
VIG Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in 중구, South Korea. VIG Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does VIG Partners invest at?
VIG Partners backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 50M - 200M.
Which regions does VIG Partners invest in?
VIG Partners invests across Japan, Singapore, China, India, Indonesia and South Korea.
Who are the partners at VIG Partners?
Team members listed for VIG Partners include Chulmin Lee (Managing Partner) and Daniel Lee (Vice President, Private Equity).
What companies has VIG Partners invested in?
VIG Partners's portfolio includes SmartScore, BKR, Samyang Optics, Bodyfriend, Enuri.com, Mcorset, Tong Yang Life Insurance and BC Card.
How do I contact VIG Partners?
VIG Partners's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
