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SV Investment Corp

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

Description

SV Investment Corp is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2006. The firm has grown to become a significant player in both the domestic and international investment landscapes, known for its multi-stage investment approach. With a robust portfolio and a focus on fostering innovation, SV Investment Corp actively seeks out promising companies across various sectors, from early-stage startups to mature businesses requiring growth capital or buyout solutions.

The firm's investment strategy is highly diversified, encompassing venture capital investments in seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, as well as private equity deals including buyouts and growth equity. SV Investment Corp manages a substantial amount of assets, with over ₩1.3 trillion KRW under management, which translates to approximately $1.0 billion USD, spread across various specialized funds. Their sector focus is broad, including information technology, bio/healthcare, content, and secondary markets, reflecting a comprehensive approach to identifying high-potential opportunities.

SV Investment Corp has built an impressive track record, having made significant investments in some of South Korea's most successful companies, such as e-commerce giant Coupang and gaming powerhouse Krafton, the creator of PUBG. The firm's global reach is evident through its dedicated "Global Healthcare Fund" and "Global Frontier Fund," which seek out innovative companies beyond South Korea's borders. As of recent data, SV Investment Corp boasts a strong record of successful exits, with over 30 portfolio companies achieving liquidity events, demonstrating their capability in identifying and nurturing high-growth ventures.

Through its strategic capital deployment and active support for portfolio companies, SV Investment Corp continues to play a pivotal role in driving technological advancement and economic growth. Their comprehensive investment mandate, spanning from initial seed funding to large-scale private equity transactions, positions them as a versatile and impactful investor in the global venture and private equity ecosystem.

Investor Profile

SV Investment Corp has backed more than 20 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $40M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (30%)
  • Seed (30%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series F (5%)
  • Series C (5%)

Country Focus

  • South Korea (50%)
  • United States (35%)
  • China (10%)
  • Germany (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism
  • Medical
  • Semiconductor
  • Saas
  • Robotics
  • Sustainability
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Who does SV Investment Corp frequently co-invest with?

Central
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongsan
Co-Investments: 2
Korelya Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Smilegate Investment
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 4
Mirae Asset Venture Investment
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 3
Base Investments
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
IMM Investment
Asia, Cholla-namdo, South Korea, Kangnam
Co-Investments: 4
Z Venture Capital
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
BonAngels Venture Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
KB Investment
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
Stone Bridge Ventures
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does SV Investment Corp often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SV Investment Corp?

MOPLAT

Busan, Pusan-jikhalsi, South Korea

MOPLAT designs and manufactures electronic components used in mobility devices for automobiles.

ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Series AApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,809,725
Amogy

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Amogy offers carbon-free energy solutions using ammonia cracking technology.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Series UnknownJan 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Underdogs

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Underdogs is a company specializing in social innovation entrepreneurship education.

EducationSocial
Series UnknownJan 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,125,896
Cyclewell

Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China

Cyclewell is a provider of integrated equipment and complete solutions for intelligent directional recycling of lithium batteries.

BatteryRecyclingSustainability
Series AJan 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,637,541
INKA Entworks

Seocho, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

INKA Entworks specializes in the field of digital rights management and mobile application security.

Information TechnologyNetwork Security
Series UnknownDec 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,694,307
Furo

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Furo is an identity solution for modern applications.

Information TechnologyMobile AppsSoftware
SeedOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,334,227
Hopae

New York, New York, United States

Digital Identity as a Service, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity

Cyber SecurityIdentity ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,334,227
Senscomm Semiconductor

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Senscomm Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company, vision and mission of reinventing wireless connectivity and human computer.

ManufacturingSemiconductor
Series UnknownAug 28, 2024
Rebellions

Seongnam, Kyonggi-do, South Korea

Rebellions develops AI accelerators by bridging the gap between underlying silicon architectures and deep learning algorithms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Series BJan 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $123,706,703
Aniai

San Jose, California, United States

Aniai develops a labor solution for quick service restaurants by building a robotic kitchen.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageIndustrial AutomationRobotics
SeedJan 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000