Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Established in 1986, KIP focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, media, financial technology, and information technology. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, and YG Entertainment. KIP manages more than 20 venture and private equity funds, with total assets under management amounting to approximately $1.8 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Seoul, KIP operates offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, showcasing its commitment to global investment opportunities.

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Injae Baek

Senior Associate

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Doe-Young Choo

Director of Venture Group 2

Eun Ki Chung

Director of Venture Group 1

Yeong Mok Gil

Senior Principal

Hudson Kyung-sik Ho

Managing Partner and Head, China

Mahn Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Vice President

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Leah Jiang

Investor

Eunjae Jung

Director of Venture Group 2

Jihoon Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Seung-hi Kang

Director of Venture Group 1

Jun-Kyu Kang

Principal

Kun Ho Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Hwa Young Kim

Senior Associate and Venture Partner

Jae Hong Kim

Managing Director

Hee Jin Kyle Kim

Director of Venture Group 1

Chang Ho Kim

Managing Director

Sujin Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

John MJ Kim

Principal

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Managing Director, Investment Operations

Yunjoon Kim

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Yeob Kim

Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

Jaehong Kim

Managing Director

SuChan Kwon

Senior Associate

SU Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Byung Min Lee

Vice President and Director

Young Tak Lee

Director, Private Equity

Ji Soo Lee

Director of Venture Group 1

Michael Lee

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Sangwoo Lee

Director - Investments

Sang-jin Lee

Principal

Dong-yeong Lee

Principal

Min Sik Park

Managing Director

Sang Ho Park

Executive Director

Sangjoon Park

Investor

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Deok Jun Shin

Senior Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Han Kil Son

Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Hyun Song

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Benjamin Song

Principal of Venture Group 2

Dongwon Ellie Sung

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ping Wang

Associate Partner

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in Entertainment

Fanding

Series A in 2022
Operator of a social media platform intended for celebrity and fan interaction. The company offers a monthly subscription platform to celebrities to create their fan community as well as it provides private fan community services, enabling fans to directly support their favorite celebrities.

Loco

Series A in 2022
Loco, a live trivia game show app. Loco offers an interactive trivia game show that lets users answer 10 multiple choice questions and win money in real time. The game’s prize money is Rs 10,000 and winners can get their reward directly into their Paytm account. The live quiz covers topics such as current events, technology, food, sports, religion, politics, music, movies and history, according to information available on its Google Play store page.

Rizzle

Series B in 2022
Rizzle is a 60-second video platform that specializes in talk shows and drama, positioning itself as a leading provider of original short-form content. The platform uniquely integrates creation, distribution, and monetization, allowing users to produce and share videos while also enabling sponsorship opportunities. Rizzle's application leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the video-making process and fosters a global community of content creators. Users can connect with friends, family, and social media, engaging in creative expression through short series, videos, and reels, all at no cost. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also cultivates a vibrant hub for creative collaboration.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. owns and operates online community platforms and services for gamers. The company offers e-sports platform Battle.dog, which analyzes the viewing data of e-sports competitions; and Twip an online sales channel for creators and streamers; and Twitch, an online social community for games. It also offers community and payment services for game video streaming services. EJN Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

N3TWORK

Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Popdog

Series A in 2018
Popdog, Inc. provides e-sports and game-focused online streaming services to players, teams, streamers, tournaments, publishers, agencies, and advertisers. It develops products designed to optimize e-sports and gaming live streaming. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Ckone

Seed Round in 2018
Ckone is a Media & Entertainment company.

Seriously

Series A in 2015
Seriously Digital Entertainment Ltd. is a mobile game developer founded in 2013, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating engaging mobile games for iOS and Android platforms, focusing on building global entertainment franchises that resonate with users. Seriously combines a talented creative team with a mobile-first approach to develop immersive brands, exemplified by their popular title "Best Fiends." The company enhances the gaming experience through animated content, characters, stories, and music, allowing players to enjoy a variety of online games. As of August 2019, Seriously operates as a subsidiary of Playtika Ltd.

Four33

Series A in 2013
4:33 Ltd. (네시삼십삼분) is a Korean social entertainment media company with over 10 years of experience in mobile and online game development.
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