SKS PE

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Description

SKS PE is the private equity arm of SK Securities.

Investor Profile

SKS PE has backed more than 5 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 60% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Secondary Market rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States.
Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Information Technology.
Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

Series C (40%)
Series B (40%)
Secondary Market (20%)

Country Focus

South Korea (60%)
United States (40%)

Industry Focus

Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Education
Information Technology
Machine Learning
Manufacturing
Edtech
Q&a
E-learning
Environmental Consulting
Local Business

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does SKS PE frequently co-invest with?

SBVA

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Co-Investments: 1

Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam

Co-Investments: 1

Mirae Asset Venture Investment

Mirae Asset Venture Investment

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam

Co-Investments: 1

Legend Capital

Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing

Co-Investments: 1

KDB Bank Europe

Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest

Co-Investments: 2

Kakao Ventures

Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam

Co-Investments: 2

GGV Capital

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Co-Investments: 1

Yellowdog

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Co-Investments: 2

Goodwater Capital

Goodwater Capital

North America, California, United States, Burlingame

Co-Investments: 1

KDB Capital

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul

Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SKS PE?

Ascend Elements

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

Ascend Elements manufactures sustainable battery materials using elements from discarded lithium-ion batteries.

Advanced MaterialsBatteryEnergy StorageManufacturingSustainability

Secondary MarketSep 9, 2024

Amount Raised: $98,230,000

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

QANDA(Mathpresso) develops QANDA, the world's leading personalized learning platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EdTechEducationInformation TechnologyMachine LearningQ&A

Series CJun 21, 2021

Amount Raised: $50,000,000

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Standigm is an AI-driven workflow drug discovery company that aims to improve the success rates and efficiency of new drug development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningPharmaceutical

Series CMar 5, 2021

Amount Raised: $36,410,000

Sogongdong, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

E Green Global manufactures micro tubers on a commercial scale.

Environmental ConsultingLocal BusinessManufacturing

Series BNov 12, 2020

Amount Raised: $8,968,771

Berkeley, California, United States

Enuma creates game-based self-directed learning applications for children to help them acquire foundational math and language skills.

E-LearningEducationInformation Technology

Series BMay 18, 2020

Amount Raised: $9,000,000