JKL Partners

JKL Partners is a private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2001. The firm specializes in corporate restructuring, focusing on turning around distressed companies while optimizing investment activities related to these efforts. JKL Partners targets mid-market companies, particularly within the debt investments industry and the environment and technology sectors. Additionally, the firm offers financial advisory services, enhancing the value and growth of numerous large and mid-sized firms. With a commitment to achieving high levels of profitability, JKL Partners manages investment funds that align with its strategic focus on the business and consumer products, as well as materials and resources sectors.

Dae Kwang Chae

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Wonjin Choi

Partner, Managing Partner and Executive

Hoyoung Jang

Managing Director and Investment Professionals

Jang Geun Jung

CEO

Cheol Jung

Director

Sun Goo Kang

Senior Managing Director - Investment Professionals

Min Kyun Kang

Partner

Yong-Seok Kim

Director, Investments

Hyoseung Lee

Managing Director

Eun Sang Lee

Co-Founder and Partner, Investment Committee Member

Kang Min-kyun

Co-Founder, Partner and Member of Investment Committee

Dongchul Seo

Managing Director

34 past transactions

Jcontentree

Post in 2021
Jcontentree corp., a media company, engages in the production and distribution of broadcasting programs in South Korea and internationally. The company produces and distributes media contents for various wired and wireless platforms. It also produces dramas; and operates movie theaters. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Shin Heung Sec Co.

Private Equity Round in 2021
Shin Heung Energy & Electronics Co.,Ltd. produces and sells lithium ion and polymer battery parts worldwide. The company offers small battery parts, such as cap assemblies, current interrupt devices, and strip terminals for cylindrical/prismatic/polymer batteries used in mobile phones, tablets, power tools, electric bicycles, electric vehicles, etc.; and large battery parts, including cap assemblies and cans for medium/large-size prismatic batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. It also provides prismatic/circular pack modules, which are used in the field of electric vehicles, electric buses, energy storage systems, uninterruptible power supply, etc. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Osan, South Korea.

T'way

Private Equity Round in 2021
T'Way Air Co., Ltd. provides air transportation services. The company was formerly known as Hansung Airlines Co. Ltd. and changed its name to T'Way Air Co., Ltd. in August 2010. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Fulcrum BioEnergy

Venture Round in 2021
Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. is a company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in converting municipal solid waste into low-cost, low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol. Founded in 2007 by E. James Macias and Jim McDermott, Fulcrum BioEnergy employs a proprietary thermochemical process to transform sorted, post-recycled municipal solid waste into ethanol, utilizing conventional commercial systems. The company's approach aims to create a sustainable and renewable source of domestic transportation fuel, thereby reducing dependence on imported oil and contributing to net-zero carbon emissions. Fulcrum BioEnergy has established a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation to further enhance its capabilities in the sustainable fuel sector.

YG-1

Private Equity Round in 2020
YG-1 Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of cutting tools in South Korea. It offers milling, hole making, threading, and turning tools. The company also exports its products to approximately 75 countries. YG-1 Co., Ltd. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea.

GS ITM

Private Equity Round in 2018
Gsitm Co. Ltd. offers computer-system design services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2018
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.

TCE Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2016
TCE Corporation, established in 1956 and headquartered in Busan, South Korea, specializes in the production of a wide range of fabrics for the textile industry. The company manufactures cotton, blended materials, corduroy, velveteen, denim, and various stretch fabrics, in addition to offering woven fabrics. TCE operates a sales office in Seoul and has international offices in Shanghai, China, and New York, USA, allowing it to serve a global market effectively.

Good Choice Company

Venture Round in 2016
Good Choice Company is a hotel and travel booking platform that connects hotel guests and accommodations. It aims to solve the accommodation journey's inconvenience and build a reliable accommodation environment.

Castelbajac

Private Equity Round in 2016
Castelbajac Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 1968, specializing in the retail of golf wear and accessories. Headquartered in Seoul, the company offers a diverse range of products, including golf clothing, bags, and home items. With a commitment to quality and style, Castelbajac has positioned itself in the golf apparel market, catering to both avid golfers and lifestyle consumers.

Seacret

Private Equity Round in 2016
Seacret specializes in skincare, cosmetic, body, hair, therapeutic, and spa products based on ingredients from the dead sea.

Pan Ocean

Private Equity Round in 2015
Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. is a shipping company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in marine transportation services. Established in 1966, the company operates through various segments, including bulk carrier, container, tanker, and other shipping services. It offers break bulk liner services for diverse cargoes such as steel, coal, and machinery, alongside tramper services for dry bulk shipping, including iron ore, coal, and grains. Additionally, Pan Ocean provides tanker services for transporting palm oil, crude oil, and liquefied natural gas, among other petrochemicals. The company also engages in heavy lift operations for large equipment and has a logistics division focused on agricultural products like corn and soybeans. With a fleet of 50 vessels, Pan Ocean generates the majority of its revenue from its shipping operations. The company was formerly known as STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. and rebranded in January 2014. It is a subsidiary of Harim Holdings Co., Ltd.

YG-1

Venture Round in 2015
YG-1 Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of cutting tools in South Korea. It offers milling, hole making, threading, and turning tools. The company also exports its products to approximately 75 countries. YG-1 Co., Ltd. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea.

Wonbang Tech

Venture Round in 2014
Wonbang Tech Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company focused on the engineering and construction sectors. Its Construction division specializes in the construction of industrial and biological cleanrooms, dry rooms, and HVAC and utility facilities. The Engineering division offers a range of services, including HVAC design, outdoor air control unit modeling, energy diagnosis consulting, and structural analysis. In addition, the Manufacturing division produces various cleanroom-related products, such as ceiling systems, fan filter units, HEPA/ULPA filters, air handling units, and sound-proof facilities. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Seoul, Wonbang Tech plays a significant role in providing comprehensive solutions for cleanroom environments and related engineering services.

DUAL

Private Equity Round in 2014
DUAL Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and sale of automobile parts. The company's products include car fabrics, seats, carpets, and air bags.

PANAX ETEC

Venture Round in 2013
Producer of electrolytes and additives in Busan, South Korea. The company's electrolytes and additives enable clients operating in the information technology and electric vehicles market with products applied to most of battery lines like lithium ion batteries used inside portable electronic devices such as cellphones and laptops.

Hivron

Private Equity Round in 2013
Hivron Co., Ltd. manufactures electrical automotive parts, power transformers, and semiconductors. It offers automotive electronics that include alternator regulators, voltage regulators, rectifier alternators, automotive sensors, and power drivers for hybrid cars; power module solutions, such as IGBT modules, diode modules, MOSFET modules, and intelligent power modules; and display power modules, including TFT-LCD inverters and TFT-LCD LIPS. The company also provides technical support services that include custom design and system engineering services. Hivron Co., Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea. As of March 30, 2016, Hivron Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of iA, Inc.

TBH Global

Venture Round in 2012
TBH Global Co., Ltd operates as a fashion company in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Armenia, Mongolia, and Saudi Arabia. The company offers its products under the Basic House, Mind Bridge, The Class, Jucy Judy, Marcbrick, and Spello brand names. It operates 1,800 stores. The company was formerly known as The Basic House Co., Ltd. and changed its name to TBH Global Co., Ltd in April 2016. TBH Global Co., Ltd was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Farmsco

Venture Round in 2011
Farmsco is engaged in the packaged foods industry. It manufactures and sells assorted feeds for poultry animals. Its products also include processed and fresh meat such as hams and sausages. Farmsco markets its products under brand names such as Pig One, Leader Max and Hypork domestically and in foreign markets.

Huvis

Private Equity Round in 2010
Huvis Corp is a South Korea based company, operates in fiber and polyester business. It manufactures fiber materials such as super fiber, environment-friendly fiber, and differentiated fiber. In addition, it also involved in the water treatment market with core technologies related to water treatment, such as water purification, wastewater treatment, and seawater desalination. The group holds manufacturing plants in Jeonju, Ulsan and China, and a research and development center in Daejeon.

IS Dongseo

Private Equity Round in 2009
IS Dongseo Co Ltd is engaged in the construction industry in Korea. Its core business comprises manufacturing ceramic-based products such as sanitary wares, faucets, lavatories, urinals and bidets and tiles including floor tiles, stairway tiles, and exterior tiles. The company also develops apartments, villas, schools, museums, leisure facilities, and residential-commercial complexes. The company operates in three divisions namely, the Construction division, Concrete Division, and Inus Division.
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