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 Video Streaming

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.

Grip

Series B in 2020
Developer of a live-streaming e-commerce platform designed to match products with influencers. The company's application matches influencers to products and has in-house influencers as well for firms to sell their products on the platform as well as provides viewers with an option to chat with the influencers, enabling clothing brands to boost online sales and gain customers' trust.

Grip

Series A in 2019
Developer of a live-streaming e-commerce platform designed to match products with influencers. The company's application matches influencers to products and has in-house influencers as well for firms to sell their products on the platform as well as provides viewers with an option to chat with the influencers, enabling clothing brands to boost online sales and gain customers' trust.

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.
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