Korea Growth Investment Corporation
Overview
Established in February 2016, Korea Growth Investment Corporation (K-Growth) is an independent fund-of-funds (FoFs) investment firm based in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in stage-specific venture capital and private equity investments, focusing on creating a healthy ecosystem for corporate growth that leads to 'Startup - Scale-up - Exit, Re-challenge'. K-Growth has invested in over 80 funds, providing equity capital to companies at various stages of their life cycle, ranging from seed to distressed stages. As of 2018, K-Growth managed four fund-of-funds with a total assets under management exceeding USD 2.1 billion, concentrating on innovative startups and SMEs with operations in Korea or related to Korea. K-Growth's signature fund, the Growth Ladder Fund (GLF), launched in 2013, has supported over 900 SMEs through more than USD 3 billion in equity financing to over 80 private equity and venture capital funds. The GLF offers a versatile structure to provide tailored equity financing to SMEs in different business development stages, from startup to IPO and restructuring, across various sectors and regions. Additionally, K-Growth has formed a variety of FoFs with the goal of creating a healthy business ecosystem, proactively supplying investment capital to areas in need of policy support. In December 2023, K-Growth received ISO certification for its anti-bribery policy and compliance management system, marking it as the first Korean asset management company to receive this distinction. The firm continues to serve as a facilitator for scale-up support and exit, re-challenge of companies, based on the trust and communication built with the market, further strengthening its central role as investment capital to create a healthy business ecosystem.
Investment Focus
- Focus on innovative startups and SMEs with operations in Korea or related to Korea
- Investments across various stages from seed to distressed stages
- Commitment to ethical management and compliance with anti-bribery policies
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Korea Growth Investment Corporation invest in?
Korea Growth Investment Corporation invests in Technology, Materials, FinTech, Semiconductors, Green Energy and Startups, and is based in 영등포구, South Korea. Korea Growth Investment Corporation is listed as a fund of funds in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Korea Growth Investment Corporation invest at?
Korea Growth Investment Corporation backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Korea Growth Investment Corporation invest in?
Korea Growth Investment Corporation invests across South Korea.
What companies has Korea Growth Investment Corporation invested in?
Korea Growth Investment Corporation's portfolio includes Rebellions, Bucketplace and Moloco.
How do I contact Korea Growth Investment Corporation?
Korea Growth Investment Corporation's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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