TBT Partners

Venture Capital Seoul, South Korea ·Founded 2018

Overview

TBT Partners is a South Korean venture capital firm established to enable startup success. They position themselves as 'Adventure Capital,' emphasizing a partnership approach that goes beyond mere capital investment. Their goal is to align growth with progress and discover possibilities beyond risk, utilizing industry knowledge and experience to help build services and products that can make the world a better place. The firm focuses on investing in future consumer preferences, leveraging their expertise in the mobile and internet industry. They examine service and business models from this perspective, recognizing founding teams with high potential and maximizing their strengths while bolstering their weaknesses. TBT Partners honors Korea's unique background, leveraging experience in the Korean market to spot new opportunities. They are open to all series in an emerging market, investing from Pre-A through Pre-IPO. TBT Partners has a track record of investing in young entrepreneurs who see beyond the Korean market and know how to leverage their global outlook for a winning hand. They invest in bold startups that have developed a competitive edge in the domestic market and now work to expand into a larger, global one. Their investment extends beyond one-time funding, offering practical advice in business strategies, service operations, marketing, and a global blueprint, ensuring a genuine partnership with their portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong founding teams with global vision
  • Potential for significant market impact
  • Alignment with TBT Partners' industry expertise

Portfolio Companies

MedistreamCyworldNaver BlogNaver CaféBandSnow

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Frequently asked questions about TBT Partners

What sectors does TBT Partners invest in?

TBT Partners invests in Technology, Media, HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech and E-commerce, and is based in Seoul, South Korea. TBT Partners is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does TBT Partners invest at?

TBT Partners backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does TBT Partners invest in?

TBT Partners invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has TBT Partners invested in?

TBT Partners's portfolio includes Medistream, Cyworld, Naver Blog, Naver Café, Band and Snow.

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