
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Description
Mirae Asset Venture Investment Co., Ltd. is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, operating as a key investment arm of the broader Mirae Asset Financial Group. Established with a mandate to foster innovation and growth, the firm has developed a significant global footprint, extending its investment activities beyond South Korea to key international markets including the United States, China, and Southeast Asia. Its strategic approach involves identifying and nurturing high-potential enterprises across various stages of development, from early-stage startups to mature growth companies.
The firm employs a versatile investment strategy, deploying capital across a diverse range of sectors. These include, but are not limited to, information technology (IT), biotechnology and healthcare, consumer products, advanced manufacturing, and deep technology. Mirae Asset Venture Investment is known for its flexible investment approach, participating in various funding rounds from Series A through later-stage growth equity deals. They seek out companies demonstrating strong technological innovation, robust business models, and significant market potential, aiming to provide not just financial backing but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive global network.
Mirae Asset Venture Investment actively manages multiple dedicated funds, reflecting its commitment to both domestic and international markets. For instance, the firm closed a $150 million global fund in 2021, specifically targeting promising ventures worldwide. More recently, in 2023, they launched a $200 million fund primarily aimed at early-stage startups, underscoring their continued focus on foundational innovation. While their typical first check sizes for early to mid-stage companies generally range from $1 million to $10 million, they demonstrate the capacity to deploy larger sums, particularly for significant growth equity opportunities. This flexibility allows them to support companies through various stages of their lifecycle, from initial seed capital to pre-IPO funding.
Investor Profile
Mirae Asset Venture Investment has backed more than 109 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 21 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (29%)
- Series B (20%)
- Seed (16%)
- Series C (14%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series D (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series H (1%)
- Series J (1%)
Country Focus
- South Korea (42%)
- United States (32%)
- India (11%)
- China (4%)
- Israel (4%)
- Singapore (3%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Indonesia (2%)
- Hong Kong (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Pharmaceutical
- Financial Services
- Therapeutics
- Fintech
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