Investor Lists

Investors based in South Korea

Updated 26 October 2026

Firms headquartered in South Korea, ordered by what we have observed them do rather than by what they claim to invest in. Where a firm sits is not where it invests; for that, see investors in South Korea.

See all 858 →The top 25
858investors on the list+3 this week
445cheques in 12 months-35% against the market
$9.8Mmedian round they joined+22% against the market median
10%wrote a cheque in 12 months
3%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Korea Tech Incubator Program For StartupDeploying nowGovernment · South Korea597$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  2. 2Korea Investment PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea295$8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  3. 3Altos VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea230$11Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  4. 4KB InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea214$7.5Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  5. 5Korea Development BankDeploying nowGovernment · South Korea203$12Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6HashedDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea174$6.9Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen
  7. 7Kakao VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea165$3.6Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  8. 8Korea Credit Guarantee FundDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea137$1.8Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  9. 9IMM InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea134$14Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  10. 10Capstone PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea129$5.2Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  11. 11BonAngels Venture PartnersDeploying nowAccelerator · South Korea125$4.3Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  12. 12Smilegate InvestmentDeploying nowGrowth equity · South Korea122$5.4Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  13. 13Industrial Bank of KoreaDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea118$5.9Mmedian roundNov 2025last seen
  14. 14Mirae Asset Venture InvestmentDeploying nowFund of funds · South Korea111$9.1Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  15. 15FuturePlayDeploying nowAccelerator · South Korea106$3.8Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  16. 16Samsung Venture InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea104$5Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  17. 17Hana VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · South Korea102$6.2Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  18. 18SparkLabsDeploying nowAccelerator · South Korea100$3.3Mmedian roundMay 2026last seen
  19. 19SBVADeploying nowVC firm · South Korea99$11Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  20. 20Bluepoint PartnersDeploying nowAccelerator · South Korea90$1.9Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  21. 21DSC InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea84$7.8Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  22. 22Premier PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea78$15Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  23. 23Lotte VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea76$2.1Mmedian roundJan 2026last seen
  24. 24HB InvestmentDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea76$9.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25Shinhan CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · South Korea74$3.1Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about investors based in South Korea

Who are the most active investors based in South Korea?

By cheques observed, the most active are Korea Tech Incubator Program For Startup, Korea Investment Partners, Altos Ventures, KB Investment and Korea Development Bank.

How many investors based in South Korea are there?

858 are on record. 10% made an investment in the last 12 months and 3% have led a round.

Which stages do investors based in South Korea back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (28%) and Series A (23%).

How big are the rounds investors based in South Korea join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $5.9M.

Which sectors do investors based in South Korea back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Healthcare.

Which investors based in South Korea lead the most rounds?

Altos Ventures (5 led), Hashed (3 led) and Korea Investment Partners (2 led).

What have investors based in South Korea invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Amogy (Series C, Oct 2026, with The Export-Import Bank of Korea), Trior (Series C, Oct 2026, with Korea Development Bank) and Pascal (Other, Oct 2026, with LB Investment).

How is this list of investors based in South Korea ranked?

By cheques observed, from the rounds and filings we watched, and never by anything anyone paid for. It is rebuilt every night.

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