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 Shopping

Shopl & Company

Series A in 2022
Shopl, stands for “Shop + people”, is SasS-based software trying to resolve problems such as checking field team employees’ attendance and performance, get store data and set sales targets in the retail industry. It is the right technology connecting employees at retail shops and back-office teams at Headquarters. Shopl is in full operation from 2020, and it already secured 10,000 users. Also, it is making revenue from paid customers by providing services to Global manufacturing companies. Shopl helps to manage both employees and store issues in real-time and improves employee engagement in the shop which positively impacts business performance.

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.

Amondz

Series A in 2020
Amondz is a jewelry e-commerce platform designed to enhance the domestic jewelry market by connecting buyers and sellers. The platform offers quick access to a comprehensive production list and provides price quotations for consumers. Additionally, it emphasizes personalized customer support and consultation for sellers, facilitating a seamless interaction between both parties. By creating a reliable network of trustworthy sellers, Amondz aims to increase revenue opportunities for its clients while streamlining the purchasing process for consumers.

WeMakePrice

Venture Round in 2019
Wemakeprice Inc. is a South Korean social commerce platform that specializes in e-commerce and internet marketing services. Founded in May 2010 and based in Seoul, the company operates the online shopping site wemakeprice.com, providing a variety of products and services to consumers. Originally established as Namu Internet Inc., the company rebranded to Wemakeprice Inc. in 2013. It focuses on leveraging social commerce to enhance consumer engagement and streamline online shopping experiences.

Amondz

Series A in 2019
Amondz is a jewelry e-commerce platform designed to enhance the domestic jewelry market by connecting buyers and sellers. The platform offers quick access to a comprehensive production list and provides price quotations for consumers. Additionally, it emphasizes personalized customer support and consultation for sellers, facilitating a seamless interaction between both parties. By creating a reliable network of trustworthy sellers, Amondz aims to increase revenue opportunities for its clients while streamlining the purchasing process for consumers.

WeMakePrice

Venture Round in 2015
Wemakeprice Inc. is a South Korean social commerce platform that specializes in e-commerce and internet marketing services. Founded in May 2010 and based in Seoul, the company operates the online shopping site wemakeprice.com, providing a variety of products and services to consumers. Originally established as Namu Internet Inc., the company rebranded to Wemakeprice Inc. in 2013. It focuses on leveraging social commerce to enhance consumer engagement and streamline online shopping experiences.

Hellomarket

Series A in 2014
HelloMarket allows anyone (mostly in Korea atm) to buy, sell, and exchange their goods and services to anyone else. Beyond making everything much easier than what it was like on a desktop, we are winning the highly developed and sophisticated Korean market by: 1) Focusing on maintaining a clean marketplace not dominated by professional sellers, spam, and fraudsters 2) Going beyond face-to-face transactions by enabling in-app shipping and secure escrow payments 3) Being all-around awesome

Coupang

Venture Round in 2011
Coupang Corp. operates an online retail platform that offers a wide range of products, including baby goods, fashion, beauty products, electronics, and home decor, along with daily discounted deals on various goods and services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, aiming to provide competitive prices and a personalized shopping experience through its mobile application. Coupang leverages innovative technology to enhance operations, focusing on improving the end-to-end customer experience, particularly in areas like last-mile delivery and product discovery. With additional offices in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Coupang has established itself as a significant player in the global e-commerce market.
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