Forest Partners

Forest Partners LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016. The firm focuses on investing in small to mid-sized venture companies across various sectors, including media, entertainment, consumer lifestyle, industrial, healthcare, and high-tech industries. Forest Partners typically seeks to acquire significant minority or controlling shares in its portfolio companies. The firm invests between 9 million and 27 million USD for private equity and between 0.9 million and 18 million USD for venture capital, aiming to provide financial support and growth opportunities for emerging businesses.

Nam Hweu Jo

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

7 past transactions

Dot Slash Dash

Seed Round in 2022
Dot Slash Dash is a video platform founded by Changwoo Lee in 2020, focused on documenting users' lifestyles through short-form videos. The platform allows users to curate and archive their memories while providing opportunities for creators to engage with fans. By enabling real-time updates, Dot Slash Dash facilitates the sharing and preservation of personal experiences, making it a unique social networking application for users looking to connect and reminisce.

TagHive

Series A in 2021
TagHive Inc. develops artificial intelligence powered online learning and quiz application. It offers study materials for students over mobile and desktop. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

Tridge

Series C in 2021
Tridge Co., Ltd is a global trade ecosystem that focuses on the food and agriculture industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates a wholesaler and trade brokerage platform that facilitates sustainable cross-border trades. By leveraging a combination of technology and a professional network, Tridge connects buyers and suppliers, creating a vibrant trade community. Its platform provides valuable data intelligence, enabling users to navigate the complexities of international trade effectively.

Tridge

Series B in 2020
Tridge Co., Ltd is a global trade ecosystem that focuses on the food and agriculture industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates a wholesaler and trade brokerage platform that facilitates sustainable cross-border trades. By leveraging a combination of technology and a professional network, Tridge connects buyers and suppliers, creating a vibrant trade community. Its platform provides valuable data intelligence, enabling users to navigate the complexities of international trade effectively.

Tridge

Series A in 2019
Tridge Co., Ltd is a global trade ecosystem that focuses on the food and agriculture industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company operates a wholesaler and trade brokerage platform that facilitates sustainable cross-border trades. By leveraging a combination of technology and a professional network, Tridge connects buyers and suppliers, creating a vibrant trade community. Its platform provides valuable data intelligence, enabling users to navigate the complexities of international trade effectively.

Aizen

Series A in 2018
AIZEN Global Co., Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence applications for the financial services sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, the company offers the ABACUS platform, an automated machine learning solution that enhances decision-making processes within finance. AIZEN's products, including the CreditConnect AI lending platform, address various needs across the financial value chain, such as customer acquisition, dynamic credit scoring, underwriting, risk management, and fraud detection. By leveraging advanced machine learning and deep learning technologies, AIZEN aims to facilitate digital transformation in financial institutions, improving automation and efficiency while reducing costs. The company has also received significant funding to expand its offerings, particularly in Southeast Asia.
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