Company
Know who we are
Profile
- 1999 Established
- 9 Number of funds
- 6 Overseas funds
- 160 Assets under management
M-Venture Investment Inc. (KOSDAQ 019590) is a group of highly experienced finance professionals, backed by a proven track record of small-to-mid cap investments and by a collective effort of domestic and global partnership, who realize the principles of risk-controlled investment, value creation, and win-win business.
We focus on companies with technology, innovation, and potential to go global. To do so, we offer capital, and share an opportunity to connect with strategic and financial partners to unlock long-term value and drive economic growth of potential companies.
We are one of the longest running venture capitalist in Seoul. Since our inception in 1999, we have invested KRW 625B in 420 companies. We are proud to work with international founders, who have and will share their significant achievements through M&As and listings in KOSDAQ(Korea), TWSE(Taiwan), and TASE(Tel Aviv) of the aforementioned portfolio companies.
Philosophy
-
Promoting
TransparencyWe promote transparency and accountability in financial management.
-
Achieving
ProfitabilityWe aim to contribute to the development of companies, shareholders and society by realizing high returns.
-
Seeking
GrowthWe provide a comprehensive value proposition to superb companies destined to go global.
-
Building
TrustWe believe that building trust and maintaining relationship with investors and investees are keys to success in developing businesses.
Leadership
-
Hong, Sung Hyeok
Founder and Representative“Business relationship once established is a lifelong commitment, in which we shall invest far beyond numbers.”
Mr. Hong, Sung Hyeok has over 30 years of venture capital as well as M&A experience. He graduated from Yonsei University for undergraduate major in business administration; from Seoul National University for MBA; and holds a certificate of Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountant(KICPA).
-
Education/Licence
Yonsei University, Business Administration
Seoul National University, MBA
KICPA
-
Career
Jun. 1984 ~ Feb. 1987 Ankwon Accounting Firm (KICPA)
Mar. 1987 ~ Nov. 1987 Korea Investors Service, Inc.
Jan. 1988 ~ Dec. 1993 SBI Investment Korea Co., Ltd.
Oct. 1994 ~ Nov. 1998 Dawoo Oriental, Inc.
Dec. 1998 ~ Dec. 1999 KB Investment Co., Ltd.
Dec. 1999 ~ Present M-Venture Investment, Inc.
-
Management
CEO of M-Venture Investment, Inc.
Vice Chairman of Yuanta Securities Co., Ltd.
Former partner of KB Investment
Former CEO of Dawoo Oriental, Inc.
Former Vice Chairman of Korea Venture Capital Association
Over 33 years of experience in investment in Korea, East Asia and North America
-
Outstanding Portfolio
NHN
Com2uS
Webzen
DragonFly
GCT Semiconductor
etc.
-
-
Lee, Jong Hee
Vice President“Jump Up! I would like to be a reliable companion like stepping stones for venture firms in their future endeavors.”
-
Education/Licence
Sogang University, Business Administration
Sogang University Graduate School, MBA
-
Management
Koryu Securities Co., Ltd.
Meritz Securities Co., Ltd.
Hana Securities Co., Ltd.
LIG Securities Co., Ltd.
BNK Securities Co., Ltd.
Yuanta Securities Co., Ltd.
Former CEO of Tempis Investment Advisory Co., Ltd.
-
History
-
2021
09
M-Material Parts Equipment Platform Investment 1, L.P. established (KRW 10B)
-
2020
12
2010KIF-M IT Job Fund liquidated
-
2018
12
M-Venture Healthcare Investment Fund, L.P. liquidated
04MVC Pathfinder Fund No1 liquidated
-
2017
06
M-Growth Investment, Limited Partnership liquidated
-
2016
05
MVC Pathfinder Fund No.1 established (KRW 2.1B)
-
2015
07
M-Venture Healthcare Investment Fund, L.P. established (KRW 3.1B)
07Global Growth Investment, L.P. established (KRW 61B)
-
2014
12
Asean Bio & Medical Platform Investment, L.P. established (KRW 60B)
-
2013
01
Capital increase for MaC Fund, L.P. (USD 35M)
-
2012
06
M-Venture Investment Partnership for Cinema & Knowledge Based Service liquidated
-
2011
07
MaC Fund, L.P. established (USD 17M)
-
2010
10
2010KIF-M IT Job Fund established (KRW 43B)
-
2009
12
M-Venture Investment Partnership for Cultural Contents liquidated
10M-Venture Culture Investment, L.P. established (KRW 10B)
-
2008
12
M-Growth Investment, Limited Partnership established (KRW 20B)
01M-China Fund I established (KRW 42.5B)
-
2007
01
Shin Young Technology Finance acquired, and listed in KOSDAQ
-
2006
12
N-Venture Investment Partnership IV liquidated
09N-Venture Investment Partnership VI liquidated
09Asia Pacific Venture Invest, L.P. Class B established (USD 30M)
-
2005
10
M-Venture Investment Partnership for Cinema & Knowledge Based Service established (KRW 15B)
09N-Venture Investment Partnership III liquidated
-
2004
12
Asia Pacific Venture Invest, L.P. Class A established (USD 30M)
-
2002
12
M-Venture Investment Partnership for Cultural Contents established (KRW 9.5B)
11N-Venture Investment Partnership V liquidated
-
2001
05
Name changed from M-Venture Technology Investment, Inc. to M-Venture Investment, Inc.
-
2000
02
N-Venture Investment Partnership I~VI established (KRW 49.2B)
-
1999
12
Incorporated and licensed as venture capital