Investor directory

Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment, established in 1999 as MVP Capital, is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Seongnam, South Korea. The firm focuses on investing in small and mid-sized companies, primarily targeting opportunities within the Korean market. Since its inception, Smilegate Investment has successfully organized and managed over 30 funds, making investments in more than 200 companies with strong growth potential. Among its notable initiatives are various venture capital funds, including the Smilegate Culture Industry Investment Fund, the Smilegate Orange Fund, and the Smilegate Pioneer Venture Fund, all of which are aimed at supporting innovative businesses in diverse sectors.

Focus

Scale StageSeed RoundSeries AEarly VentureSeries BShow more
http://www.smilegateinvestment.com
https://crunchbase.com/organization/smilegate-investment
https://facebook.com/s16taidesignhouse
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/fund/20503-72F
https://www.capitaliq.com/CIQDotNet/company.aspx?companyId=35042165
https://www.privateequityinternational.com/database/#/profile?id=11239

Won-Jang Go

Director

Yeong-gwon Gu

Executive VP and Head of Investment Division 2

Jeong-hoon Kang

Director

Kyoung-Hwan Kim

VP

Doo-Hoon Kim

Senior Associate

Jong Ho Lee

Managing Director

Chan-yeol Lee

Vice President and General Manager

Jong-Ho Lee

Senior Vice President

Ki-Mun Nam

CEO

Ki- moon Nam

Chief Executive Officer

Ki-Moon Nam

CEO, Partner

Mun-Kyu Park

SVP

Jong-Hyuk Park

EVP, Partner

Jung In Park

Director

Jung-In Park

VP

Past deals in South Korea

MyRealTrip

Venture Round in 2020
MyRealTrip is leading tours&activities marketplace in South Korea. MyRealTrip is the best free travel platform in Korea where you can book flights, accommodations, tours & tickets, and special offers. Starting with guided tour service in 2012, it has been growing rapidly since it successfully launched air service in 2018. MyRealTrip is constantly striving to provide travelers with a personalized experience and provide them with a more valuable experience.

MyRealTrip

Series C in 2017
MyRealTrip is leading tours&activities marketplace in South Korea. MyRealTrip is the best free travel platform in Korea where you can book flights, accommodations, tours & tickets, and special offers. Starting with guided tour service in 2012, it has been growing rapidly since it successfully launched air service in 2018. MyRealTrip is constantly striving to provide travelers with a personalized experience and provide them with a more valuable experience.

MyRealTrip

Series B in 2015
MyRealTrip is leading tours&activities marketplace in South Korea. MyRealTrip is the best free travel platform in Korea where you can book flights, accommodations, tours & tickets, and special offers. Starting with guided tour service in 2012, it has been growing rapidly since it successfully launched air service in 2018. MyRealTrip is constantly striving to provide travelers with a personalized experience and provide them with a more valuable experience.

MyRealTrip

Series A in 2014
MyRealTrip is leading tours&activities marketplace in South Korea. MyRealTrip is the best free travel platform in Korea where you can book flights, accommodations, tours & tickets, and special offers. Starting with guided tour service in 2012, it has been growing rapidly since it successfully launched air service in 2018. MyRealTrip is constantly striving to provide travelers with a personalized experience and provide them with a more valuable experience.