Founded in 2005, MBK Partners is one of Asia’s largest private equity firms, with more than USD 31 billion of capital under management. The firm has two investment strategies, buyouts and special situations, and focuses on the three key markets of North Asia – Japan, South Korea and China. MBK Partners operates five offices located in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Seoul. To date, the firm has completed 79 investments

Founded in 2010, Hahn & Co. is Korea’s leading private equity investment firm with over $31 billion invested in over 38 companies in Korea and is the largest private equity firm operating in Korea as reported by Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service.
Hahn & Co. focuses on making corporate acquisitions where our experience as responsible owners and operators of businesses maximizes investment performance and enhances the long-term strategic value of companies acquired.

Founded in 2006, IMM PE marks its 20th anniversary with 45 investments and 23 exits, delivering an average gross MOIC of ~2x, and is consistently recognized as Korea’s Best PEF House in major LP surveys.
IMM Credit & Solutions, launched in 2020, has quickly become the country’s largest dedicated private credit platform with 7 investments and 2 exits, also achieving an average gross MOIC of ~2x.
Our work is guided by our core values: Challenge, Communication, and Confidence — with a commitment to professionalism, relationships, responsibility, and sustainable returns

Glenwood Private Equity is an independent investment company that primarily focuses on buyout opportunities in Korea.
Glenwood has raised over KRW 5.2 trillion and has invested and successfully exited from over KRW 4.2 trillion worth of investments on behalf of institutional investors since its founding in 2014.
We are committed to generating sustainable long-term value and a positive impact for our portfolio companies, their people and the communities in which these companies operate in.

VIG Partners, founded in 2005, has comprehensive experience and expertise in the Korean mid-market buyout sector, with successful track records across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, consumer goods, online and mobile commerce, and household appliances.
Since its inception in 2005, VIG Partners has managed $4 billion of committed capital and has invested in 30 portfolio companies in Korea, with shareholding control in 27 of these companies.
As one of the largest and most experienced private equity firm in Korea with the mission to be the ‘partner of choice’ for Korean entrepreneurs, VIG Partners stands out in the Korean private equity industry with the largest number of buyout investments and trade sale exits.

Affirma Capital is the leading mid-market private equity firm and manages over US$4 billion of assets across Korea, India, Southeast Asia, China, Africa, and the Middle East. Its senior leadership team has an average of 16 years investing together and has been building market leaders in these regions for over two decades. By leveraging the depth of experience across multiple economic cycles and geographic reach, Affirma Capital offers companies unique insights, transformational growth opportunities and executional expertise. Since 2002, Affirma Capital has deployed over US$6 billion in 99 companies and returned over US$7 billion in cash to leading global institutional investors. Affirma Capital has built a consistent track record, delivering attractive returns at a significant premium to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

H&Q Korea was founded in 1998 with the establishment of the Seoul office of H&Q Asia Pacific. In 2005, the firm spun off to become H&Q Korea, a domestic private equity fund (PEF) manager dedicated to blind fund management for over 25 years. H&Q Korea is one of Korea's first-generation private equity firms, attracting leading pension funds and financial institutions from both domestic and international markets as fund investors. To date, H&Q Korea has managed a total of six domestic PEFs and an Asia Regional Fund, with total cumulative assets under management reaching USD 2 billion.

Dominus Investment LLC is a leading private equity firm headquartered in Korea, with a cumulative Assets Under Management (AUM) of KRW 2.8 trillion (approximately USD 2 billion), including a recently closed fund of KRW 0.8 trillion (approximately USD 555 million).
Since its inception in 2011, Dominus Investment has managed numerous funds on behalf of prominent Korean public and private investors, successfully raising multiple private equity funds over the years.
The firm’s team is composed of its founder, Mr. DoHyun Tony Chung and 22 employees, and its talented investment professionals have diverse backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, accounting, and international private equity.
Specializing in growth equity investments, Dominus has completed private equity investments in over 50 companies. Its professionals bring a proven track record of successful transactions and deep experience in executing growth equity strategies.

Founded in 2018, KCGI is a Seoul-based private equity firm specializing in value creation through governance improvement, succession planning, and ESG-focused investments. Distinct from traditional activist funds, KCGI adopts a Korea-tailored approach, emphasizing constructive engagement with controlling shareholders and long-term value alignment.
KCGI has established a strong track record, managing KRW 1.2 trillion across 19 funds with a net IRR of 18.4% and a realized MoIC of 1.48x. Its investments span key sectors such as defense, 5G, EVs, and semiconductors, often leveraging structured capital strategies for downside protection and sustainable growth.

Helios Private Equity is a technology-focused private equity firm specializing in small and mid-cap buyouts. We partner with corporate owners to build long-term strategic value, with a particular focus on companies undergoing ownership transitions. Since our founding in 2018, Helios has successfully managed KRW 500 billion in cumulative assets under management across nine funds, and we expect to grow to KRW 1 trillion in total commitments by the end of this year. Our disciplined investment approach and operational expertise have resulted in a strong performance track record. To date, four funds have been fully liquidated, delivering a net realized IRR of 28.5% and a MOIC of 1.8x. Our team of seasoned professionals brings deep industry expertise and transaction experience, enabling us to deliver strong and consistent returns through disciplined portfolio construction and prudent risk management.

STIC Investments, Inc. (“STIC”) is one of the largest and most experienced private equity firms in Korea. STIC seeks to create growth and prosperity in economies across Asia through investing in companies that engage in promising businesses.
Starting its operations as a venture capital firm in 1999, STIC is now renowned as a leading private equity firm in Korea with proven 20-year track record and abundant investment experience in multiple business cycles.
STIC’s global investor base includes sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, family offices, endowments, foundations, and fund of funds from Korea, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Europe.​

AJU IB Investment is a first-generation Korean private equity firm with 50+ years of SME and mid-market investment expertise, specializing in growth capital and mid-cap buyouts. Since 2006, it has deployed ~KRW 1.5 trillion across PEFs, achieving a realized MOIC of 1.5x+. The strategy emphasizes downside protection and steady interim distributions, ensuring consistent performance across cycles. Recognized as Korea’s “Best Private Equity House” in 2024 and commended by KAMCO in 2023 for a successful PEF liquidation, AJU IB applies structured value-creation from diligence to exit under its “Value Creation with a Winning Strategy” framework, maximizing enterprise value with disciplined risk management.​

Hyundai Investments is a leading asset management company in Korea. Since 2000, Hyundai Investments has managed diverse types of investment assets, including equity, bonds, real estate and private equity. As of end of August 2025, the size of our assets under management is over KRW 26 trillion (approximately, USD 19 billion)
We focus on generating sustainable alpha return by practical and solid research approach. By developing effective product strategies, we aim to provide diverse investment solutions. In addition, by having a collaborative partnership with our parent company, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance (one of the largest insurance companies in Korea), we have a diverse business partnership with domestic and foreign institutional investors and investment management companies. ​

Company Overview : KY Private Equity Co., Ltd. (“KY PE”) is a Korea-based private equity firm established in July 2023 through a spin-off from Brain Asset Management. KYPE currently holds three portfolio companies: Dunamu, SK Ecoplant, and SK Pharmteco and currently manages four funds with assets under management of KRW 562 billion. In addition, KY PE is in the process of establishing a new blind fund with a target size of KRW 500 billion, of which approximately KRW 320 billion had been raised as of early September 2025.
Investment Strategy : KY PE pursues a focused on targeting future growth industries of the Fourth Industrial Revolution as well as globally competitive “K-industries.” Investment approach emphasizes downside protection structures designed to minimize risk, while capturing upside potential through value creation and growth of portfolio companies.
Shareholder and Organization : Brain Asset Management remains the sole shareholder of KY PE. The company employs 12 professionals, nine of whom are dedicated to fund Investment and management. Investment decisions are overseen by investment committee, risk management, and ESG committees composed of internal and external experts, ensuring transparent and rational governance.​

JKL Partners, founded in 2001, is a leading private equity firm in Korea with a strong focus on mid-market buyouts.
The firm began with CRC and M&A advisory work and has been fully dedicated to private equity investments since 2009. Over the past two decades, JKL has established a strong track record across diverse sectors, partnering with Korean companies to drive growth and transformation.
Since its establishment, JKL has raised a total of 14 funds, with aggregate assets under management of approximately KRW 3.8 trillion. To date, the firm has invested in 44 portfolio companies, including 20 buyout transactions, and realized fund-level returns exceeding an 18% IRR on exited funds.
A core strength of JKL lies in its hands-on post-investment value creation approach. The firm places strong emphasis on actively engaging with portfolio companies to enhance their competitiveness and long-term enterprise value. This proactive involvement continues to distinguish JKL within the Korean private equity industry.​

IGIS Asset Management is expanding beyond Korea into Asia, Europe, and North America, building strong foundations to deliver differentiated investment opportunities. Beyond traditional real estate, we actively invest in new economy sectors, aligning with the evolving global economy and positioning ourselves at the forefront of market transformation.
Our priority is to create sustainable, long-term value for clients while fostering industry growth and community development, ensuring mutual success.

Samsung SRA Asset Management, a subsidiary of Samsung Life Insurance founded in 2012, is a Seoul-based real estate investment firm. The company provides a full range of strategies—including Core, Value-Add, and Development—across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. With strong risk management and global partnerships, Samsung SRA delivers tailored investment solutions to institutional clients such as pension funds and insurers.

Mirae Asset Global Investments is a leading global asset management company that invests in blue-chip assets worldwide while leveraging its extensive global network.
Main Businesses : Traditional: Public Equities, Fixed Income, Balanced Fund Products, Pensions, etc.
Alternatives: Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity, etc.
Global ETF: Global X ETFs, TIGER ETF, Mirae Asset Global Investments

As a comprehensive asset management firm leading the domestic and global alternative investment markets, Mastern Investment Management delivers specialized investment and management services for various real estate sectors, such as offices, retail, logistics centers, and residential housing.
With our world-class expertise in traditional real estate asset classes, we are expanding our investment scope to new areas such as data centers and renewable energy infrastructure, paving the way for new value creation in the alternative investment sector.

Shinhan REITs Management, established in 2017 under Shinhan Financial Group, is a leading asset management company specializing in REITs in the Korean market.
We manage a diversified portfolio of office, hospitality, and retail properties, through both publicly listed and private REITs.
Our flagship, Shinhan Alpha REIT, is the top-performing listed REITs in Korea, with a primary focus on core office assets.
Currently, we manage listed REITs with a combined market capitalization of approximately KRW 940 billion (approximately USD 690 million).
Korea REITs market began to grow in earnest in 2018 with the listing of Shinhan Alpha REIT, marking a significant turning point in the industry. This growth has been further supported by a growing number of REIT listings and ongoing efforts by the government to enhance regulatory frameworks.
Supported by the robust backing of Shinhan Financial Group, we are committed to advancing the future growth and development of Korea’s REITs industry

Genstarmate is a leading commercial real estate firm based in Korea, offering integrated services including research & consulting, asset management, investment advisory, leasing, and logistics real estate solutions.
We currently manage over 7 million square meters across 460 properties, and are trusted for having the most accurate and established CRE data in the Korean market.

KORAMCO is a leading real estate investment management firm in Korea, managing approximately KRW 33.4 trillion in assets as of December 2024. With around 20% market share in the Korean REITs market, KORAMCO has maintained its position as the number one private REITs asset manager for 24 consecutive years.
KORAMCO acts as a bridge for domestic investors seeking global real estate opportunities and global investors looking to access Korea’s commercial real estate market, providing highly tailored investment solutions that align with each client’s strategic objectives.
Recognized as Korea’s most active and dynamic investment platform, KORAMCO continuously expands its reach into future-oriented sectors such as data centers, residential assets, and large-scale mixed-use developments. By doing so, it offers investors a diversified range of opportunities

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Savills Korea, the Korean office of Savills, has built an outstanding track record in the commercial real estate advisory market since its founding in 1994. Notably, Savills Korea holds the No.1 position in cumulative capital markets transaction volume in Korea. We provide tailored advisory services that align with our clients’ needs and circumstances, helping them maximize the value of their assets. Our clients benefit from our exceptional expertise and the transparency that meets international real estate asset management standards. With deep experience in the Korean market, a strong global network, and robust research capabilities, we guide clients through every stage of property acquisition, disposition, leasing, and tenancy to help them achieve their goals.

Korea Investment Partners is a leading venture capital and private equity firm with ample investment experience. For more than 38 years, KIP has shown steady and unprecedented investment performances in various industries. KIP covers wide range of investment. From early-stage ventures to growth stage companies. KIP ‘s investments deliver a unified goal to create more values by forging strong relationships integral to building business across different industries.
KIP is currently managing total of 70 funds with the asset under management of $ 4B USD. With expertise in Fund Management, we are sustaining pooled IRR of 14.7%.

LB Investment is a leading venture capital firm based in South Korea with 29 years of proven investment track record. Since its establishment in 1996, LB has invested KRW 2.1 trillion in over 600 startups across Korea and abroad, successfully leading more than 120 IPOs. The firm is recognized as a key player behind Korea's unicorns, including HYBE, Pearl Abyss, and LX Semicon, with over 10 additional potential unicorns in its portfolio. With strong expertise in AI, next-generation batteries, healthcare, K-content, and global platforms, LB actively supports startups from early-stage investment to global expansion. The company’s differentiated investment strategy and disciplined fund management have delivered industry-leading returns and established LB as one of Korea's most trusted VCs.

Korea Venture Investment Corp. (KVIC) is a sovereign fund-of-funds manager established under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of the Republic of Korea. Since 2005, KVIC has been instrumental in scaling Korea’s venture capital ecosystem by managing the Korea Fund of Funds and allocating capital to qualified VC managers. As of 2025, KVIC has committed capital to over 1,300 venture funds, supporting more than 11,000 startups and SMEs.
Its investment priorities include deep tech, climate technology, digital innovation, and global expansion, with a strong focus on catalyzing private capital through public-private partnerships. KVIC actively engages with global investors and GPs to build long-term strategic relationships and share best practices in venture investing.

Established in September 1999, IMM Investment Corp. is the leading alternative investment firm in Korea, focusing on Venture Capital, Mezzanine and Infrastructure. With longstanding trust of institutional investors, partners and investment professionals continue to create significant values for Portfolio companies, which consist of Information Technology, Healthcare/Biotech and Manufacturing.
IMM Investment has built up its track record with the strong management team based on partnership, working to increase the value of portfolio companies and distribute returns to LP investors

AJU IB Investment is one of Korea’s leading and best-performing venture capital firms, founded in 1974 as the country’s first VC. With KRW 2.3 trillion+ in AUM, AJU IB has liquidated 28 VC funds (IRR 17.5%, multiple 1.7x) and delivered 200+ IPOs in Korea and 19 NASDAQ listings. AJU IB invests across the entire lifecycle of innovative enterprises with a sharpened focus on AI & Deep Tech, Next-Gen Materials, and Life Sciences, leveraging know-how from 800+ portfolio companies. Since 2013, US subsidiaries Solasta Ventures (Boston) and Solasta Nexus (Silicon Valley) have been active in the US market with strong outcomes. Supported by trusted partnerships with 100+ institutional and strategic LPs (60%+ re-ups), AJU IB has sustained robust growth and performance across multiple capital-market cycles. In 2025, AJU IB was recognized as LP-selected “Best Venture Capital” at the Korea Venture Capital Awards.​

Global Financial Management Co., Ltd. (“GFM”) is one of the top three insurance general agencies in South Korea, operating with over 12,000 financial consultants and 770 branches nationwide. Since its founding in 2009, GFM has built strong partnerships with 33 insurance companies and achieved a leading position in the industry, including ranking first in commission revenue. In 2024, GFM recorded revenues of approximately KRW 781 billion and a net income of KRW 13.5 billion, reflecting the strength and resilience of its business model.
As part of its strategy to diversify into broader financial services, GFM is actively reviewing the potential establishment of a venture capital arm. Leveraging its client base, nationwide distribution network, and financial expertise, GFM seeks to explore innovative opportunities in areas such as healthcare, fintech, and digital transformation. By doing so, the company aims to create long-term value for partners while contributing to the growth of the wider financial ecosystem.​

Founded in 2008 as an investment advisory firm, Timefolio Asset Management has built a strong track record of delivering absolute returns through periods of extreme market volatility. From the global financial crisis and the European sovereign debt crisis to the U.S.–China trade tensions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the unwinding of yen carry trades, Timefolio has consistently preserved capital and generated steady performance—solidifying its position as one of Korea’s leading investment firms.
Timefolio offers a diversified range of investment strategies, including long/short equity, private equity, listed company mezzanine, and ETFs. These are driven by top-tier investment professionals and proprietary trading systems developed in-house to support agile and data-driven decision-making.
With a steadfast commitment to capital preservation and performance consistency, Timefolio remains dedicated to fulfilling its corporate mission of Mutual Growth and Shared Prosperity, earning the trust of clients as a capable and results-oriented partner in asset management.

Since its establishment in 2021, Blitz Asset Management has been a private investment firm grounded in the philosophy of “Define Risk, and Get Opportunity.” We prioritize risk management above all else.
Our investment team is composed of professionals with backgrounds in asset management and securities research. They manage client assets through a disciplined risk management system and a robust quantitative monitoring process.
With approximately KRW 420 billion (USD ~300 million) in assets under management, we operate a balanced portfolio across multiple strategies—including equity long/short funds and alternative investments focused on core locations such as office developments in Yongsan, Seoul.

Tcha Partners Asset Management, founded in 2019, is a boutique asset manager specializing in activist investment and private equity investments in the mobility sector
TPAM’s investment team consists of experienced professionals from global asset management firms, New York-based hedge funds, and investment advisory firms.
Led the first successful activist campaign in Korea against Macquarie Infrastructure, the country’s largest listed infrastructure fund, addressing conflicts of interest in its fee structure and advocating for a fee reduction.
Hyung-Kyoon (HK) Kim, PM of Special Situations division, has a proven track record of activist campaigns and serves as Vice Chairman of the Korea Corporate Governance Forum, leading the activist investment movement in Korea.

Stone Bench Capital is a Singapore-based asset management firm with deep expertise in the Korean capital markets and a global investor network. We focus on high-potential companies with proven business models and scalable growth, investing across Pre-IPO, IPO participation, block trades, and event-driven opportunities. By combining fundamental research with dynamic market strategies, we aim to capture alpha while optimizing risk-adjusted returns.
Stone Bench Capital also manages Fund of Funds (FoF) vehicles that strategically allocate capital into Korea’s most compelling investment managers. Acting as a trusted cross-border conduit, we connect global institutional investors with Korea’s premier asset managers. Our FoF framework is underpinned by institutional-grade fund selection processes, rigorous due diligence, and robust monitoring protocols. This ensures sustainable alpha generation while maintaining transparency and risk management across market cycles.

Deltaflex Capital Management is a Singapore based investment manager specializing in high barrier market opportunities across mezzanine, private deals, and multi strategy equities. With over 15 years of experience across Asia’s capital markets, our team leverages deep expertise and a broad institutional network to deliver consistent value for our investors.
In Equity Arbitrage, we construct portfolios with flexible delta positioning, capturing pricing inefficiencies and divergences between implied and expected volatility while maintaining downside protection. Our Equity Fundamental strategy focuses on capturing business momentum through re-ratings, supported by stable earnings growth and strong shareholder policies, while identifying flow driven price appreciation lacking fundamental support as short candidates. Finally, our Private Deal and Mezzanine investments target financially stable and profitable companies, typically structured to allow liquidity within one to two years through secondary sales and block deals.
Together, these three strategies are carefully integrated to complement one another, balancing directional opportunities, fundamental value, and private market stability, enabling us to generate consistent and resilient profits across market cycles.

Rebellions develops and mass-produces AI accelerators optimized for Large Language Models, advanced AI models, and large-scale inference workloads, delivering industry-leading energy efficiency, scalability, and deployment readiness.
Its flagship REBEL chip features a chiplet architecture with 144GB HBM3E memory, enabling massive-scale AI inference services with superior performance and efficiency. The platform is supported by a comprehensive software stack designed for seamless integration with existing datacenter infrastructure and popular AI frameworks. This builds on the proven mass-production experience of ATOM-Max deployed in data centers.
Backed by SK Telecom, SK hynix, Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures, and KT, and strengthened by its merger with SK SAPEON, Rebellions is positioned as Asia's leading independent AI semiconductor platform for sovereign AI and next-generation data center deployments.

As AI systems grow larger, the biggest challenge is often how fast data can move between GPUs, servers, and storage. Without fast and smart networking, even the best AI hardware can’t reach its full potential.
MangoBoost solves this with a DPU-based platform that speeds up data movement across the entire system. By connecting GPUs and storage more efficiently, it improves performance and reduces delays. With strong benchmark results and growing interest from global customers, MangoBoost is gaining traction as a key player in next-generation AI infrastructure.

IDEAHUB, Inc. is a leading patent monetization and investment platform based in South Korea.
The company has built the largest patent portfolio in Asia, holding over 6,000 patents, and has successfully secured licensing agreements with more than 240 global companies.
Having secured world-class corporations as licensees, IDEAHUB is recognized as Asia's first IP company scheduled for an IPO. With deep expertise across diverse high-tech fields—including telecommunications, semiconductors, streaming, and Wi-Fi— the company leads the entire monetization process, from patent discovery to licensing. The company's differentiated strategy and process have driven explosive revenue growth from 2017 to 2024. Combined with industry-leading profitability in Asia, this has established IDEAHUB as one of the most trusted patent monetization firms.