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 Fashion

WELT

Series B in 2022
WELT is a company that specializes in smart fashion technology, specifically through its innovative smart belt designed for health management. This wearable device allows users to monitor their wellness by tracking key metrics such as waist size, physical activity, sitting time, and eating habits. The belt operates with a Bluetooth-enabled biomarker sensor that connects to a mobile application, providing personalized feedback and custom messages aimed at reducing metabolic risks. Its elegant design ensures that it resembles a traditional leather belt while housing advanced health-tracking capabilities. The rechargeable battery lasts over seven days, making it a convenient accessory for users looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle while staying stylish.

Musinsa

Venture Round in 2021
Musinsa Co., Ltd. is a fashion-focused company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. It operates both online and offline, offering a diverse range of products that include apparel, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, and more. Musinsa serves as a platform for various brands, including subculture, national, and global sports brands, providing customers with curated content, styling pictorials, and information on fashion trends. The company emphasizes customer engagement by allowing users to interact with brands and access personalized curation and storytelling. Additionally, Musinsa publishes an online fashion web magazine that showcases product information and brand highlights, further enriching the fashion culture and consumption experience in the Korean market.

Trenbe

Series B in 2021
Trenbe Inc. is an online fashion platform based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Incorporated in 2016, the company focuses on providing luxury clothing and accessories through its online shopping mall, which features a wide range of products from various brands. Utilizing in-house technology, Trenbe aims to offer luxury goods at more affordable prices, making high-end fashion accessible to a broader audience.

SwatchOn

Corporate Round in 2020
SWATCHON.COM was launched under the motive to provide a variety of unique, high-quality wholesale fabrics at a reasonable price. Their team is composed of young, creative, professional and motivated individuals crazy and passionate about fashion fabric. And they are here to help you find the perfect fabric for your collection. They assure that you will have great experiences with their personalized approach to each and every client.

Gentle Monster

Venture Round in 2018
Gentle Monster operates as a luxury eyewear brand, operating under a unique philosophy and perspective, devoted towards a vision of “weird beauty” through “High-end experimentation”.

StyleShare

Series C in 2018
StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2011 that operates a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform allows users to share and receive real-time updates regarding the latest trends in these areas. With millions of users from 120 countries, StyleShare has emerged as a leading mobile platform for daily fashion and beauty enthusiasts. The application has gained significant recognition within the industry, being highlighted by prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan, affirming its status as a top choice for users interested in fashion and lifestyle sharing.

StyleShare

Venture Round in 2016
StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2011 that operates a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform allows users to share and receive real-time updates regarding the latest trends in these areas. With millions of users from 120 countries, StyleShare has emerged as a leading mobile platform for daily fashion and beauty enthusiasts. The application has gained significant recognition within the industry, being highlighted by prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan, affirming its status as a top choice for users interested in fashion and lifestyle sharing.
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