IMM Investment

IMM Investment Corp. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in July 1999. The firm specializes in mezzanine investments and focuses on various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and management buyouts. It allocates capital across different stages of growth, with investments divided among startups, expansion, and mezzanine funding. IMM Investment primarily targets small to medium-sized companies in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, biotechnology, manufacturing, and infrastructure. The firm emphasizes active management involvement and prefers investing in companies with strong credit ratings. Additionally, it has a significant focus on industries such as IT infrastructure, wireless communications, entertainment, and digital hardware. Through its funds, IMM Investment engages in both direct investments and co-investments, aiming to support companies that require capital for growth or restructuring.

JaeChul Byun

Partner and Co-CEO

Hyun-Chan Cho

Managing Partner

Jaeyong Cho

Senior Managing Director

Younghwan Chung

Principal, Growth Capital

Kim Eun

Senior Managing Director

Jeanrok Han

Managing Director

IlBu Joung

CEO, IMM and Co, Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Chul Jung

Managing Director

Chong Kang

Managing Director

Suyoung Kim

Managing Director

Seong Kim

Managing Director and Group Leader

Youngeun Kim

Executive Vice President and Division Head

Meenjoo Kim

Investment Professional

Byung Kim

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

KeumDong Kim

Managing Director

Minjeong Kim

Venture Capitalist

Hyejin Kim

Managing Director

JaeYun Koo

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

Jean Lee

Managing Director

Seung Lee

Partner and Executive Vice President

Young Seok Lee

Vice President

Da Lee

Director

YoungJoon Lee

Co-CEO and Managing Partner

Sunhye Lee

Managing Director

Aleum Lee

Managing Director

Philip Li

Managing Director

Sung Na

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

JinHeum Paek

Senior Managing Director

Young Song

Private Equity Investor

Wonki Yoon

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

Yeojung Moon Ph.D

Senior Managing Director and Division Head

Kwang Na Ph.D

Managing Director

Byeonggyu Kim Ph.D

Managing Director

Jiyun Jung Ph.D

Managing Director

Past deals in Android

Backpackr

Venture Round in 2016
Backpackr Inc. is a software development company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. The company specializes in creating mobile applications for Apple devices, providing a diverse suite of tools designed to enhance user experiences. Among its offerings are applications such as Good Sleep, which aids users in achieving restful sleep; Quick Search, a streamlined search solution; and Quick Message +, a messaging application. Additionally, Backpackr develops Quick Dial + for comprehensive communication needs, Smart Photo Organizer for managing and categorizing media, Star Wallpapers for personalized wallpaper creation, and Ringtones Plus+ for customizing ringtones. Furthermore, Backpackr operates an online app store, allowing users to purchase a variety of smartphone applications.

KOKOMO Games

Series A in 2015
KoKomo is comprised of experienced team members who have successfully developed, launched and operated various online games including “Lineage2“, the first 3D MMORPG in Korea which has been loved by many users for more than 10 years, and NCSoft’s flagship MMO title “Blade&Soul“. Contrary to today’s trend in the game market which is inclined towards TCG and other midcore RPG games, KoKoMo would like to focus on hardcore RPG genre which remains as blue ocean. They are aiming to develop a flagship mobile MMORPG game that can also target gamers in Asia, who have similar characteristics and interests to gamers in Korea.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2014
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.

Woowa Bros

Series C in 2014
WOOWA BROS (우아한형제들) is a Korean developer of smartphone applications and advertising platforms. Its service portfolio also includes local marketing and web services solutions and products, such as a sports events app and a food delivery app. WOOWA BROS was established in March 2011 in Seoul, Korea.

Mocoplex

Seed Round in 2012
Mocoplex, Inc., founded in 2011 by CEO Nara Park and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in mobile advertising solutions. The company has developed ADLIBr, a mobile advertising platform that connects advertisers and mobile publishers with a focus on maximizing advertising revenue through a streamlined execution process. Mocoplex is recognized for its innovative technology, which includes features such as ID pairing, real-time ad tracking, and personalized retargeting solutions. This expertise has established Mocoplex as a significant player in the domestic market. The company has successfully attracted a total of $2.9 million in investments from various venture capital firms and plans to expand its presence in Japan and Southeast Asia while continuing to enhance its service offerings through ongoing technological development.

Woowa Bros

Series A in 2012
WOOWA BROS (우아한형제들) is a Korean developer of smartphone applications and advertising platforms. Its service portfolio also includes local marketing and web services solutions and products, such as a sports events app and a food delivery app. WOOWA BROS was established in March 2011 in Seoul, Korea.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2009
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.
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