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Investment Management in South Korea
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Kb Asset Management
KB Asset Management is an investment arm and a member company of KB Financial Group, a largest financial conglomerate of Korea. KBAM is one of the oldest and most established asset managers in Korea. The company provides investment management services across all major asset classes and has a wide range of investment products covering various geographic locations and catering to the investment needs of diverse client base, from retail individual investors to sophisticated institutional investors like pensions and life insurance companies. KB Financial Group KB Financial Group Inc. is the largest and perhaps most trusted financial organization in Korea. It was established on September 29, 2008 on the base of Kookmin Bank, a country's largest bank, and its subsidiaries which include companies in brokerage, asset management, life insurance and other major financial sectors. Key figures 254.1bn USD in Total Assets employees 26 million customers (Kookmin Bank)(as of May 29, 2009)
51 to 200 staff
Mirae Asset Global Investments
Mirae Asset Global Investments was founded in Asia and now operates worldwide across 16 markets, where we take a collaborative approach in managing a fully diversified investment platform. Powered by a unique perspective and the expertise of our global investment professionals, we adapt to our clients’ evolving needs, providing them with innovative investments solutions and intelligent ways to achieve their investment objectives. We currently invest over $306bn on behalf of clients, giving us the scale and experience to identify opportunities in a changing world.(Data as of June 2025) Important information:
501 to 1000 staff
Aju Continuum
AJU CONTINUUM expanded to the hospitality industry through the acquisition of Hotel Seokyo in 1987. Since then, it has diversified its business not only to hotel operation but to hotel investment, development, and technology industry investment. For more than 30 years, the company has possessed diverse experiences and strong expertise. Gathered by global talents with expertise through diverse backgrounds and experiences, AJU CONTINUUM currently provides services such as real estate investment and development, branding and operation, and technology industry investment, and leaps a professional global investment company.
51 to 200 staff
Mastern Investment Management
Mastern Investment Management is a global investment manager specializing in real estate and connected alternative investment sectors such as office, residential logistic facilities, etc. Established as an asset management company focusing on REITs in 2009, Mastern found its investment opportunity in real estate development. We are now the leader of the opportunistic and value-added investment market with the most competent real estate and alternative investment experts. Based on top-class specialists in each industry, we share our innovative values with our stakeholders and investors. Mastern now has more than $24.4 billion in assets under management. About this page, contact Mastern Investment Management Brand Strategy team.
201 to 500 staff
Nh-Amundi Asset Management
NH-Amundi 1, 10 (Amundi), 2003 1. NH, NH-Amundi.
201 to 500 staff
St International Corporation
ST International first started in 1962 in Jeongseon of Gangwon Province and has grown for half a century by succeeding in production and sales of soft coal in Indonesia, coal power generation, and LPG gas business. In line with the changing energy paradigm around the world, we are laying our foundation for 100 years of companies by expanding renewable energy projects such as wind and solar power, power generation and energy infrastructure, and resources and logistics.
51 to 200 staff
Ai Quantec
Quantec was founded in 2016 with the goal of ‘making easy and convenient asset management a daily possibility for everyone’. Through Quantec’s own technology called ‘Q-Engine’, users can analyze their actual assets and receive recommendation of variety of products suitable for their investment environment, or they can modify their own assets to construct a customized asset management portfolio. Based on ‘Q-Engine’, we launched the platform "Quantec(B2C)" in 2022 1H for general customers. In recognition of ‘Q-Engine’, Quantec has led to the selection of the fourth ‘Shinhan Future’s Lab’ by Shinhan Financial Group, the fourth ‘Dreamplus’ by Hanhwa Life Insurance,'KB Starters' by KB Innovation HUB, the fourth 'NH Digital Challenge+' by NH Bank, and has attracted a Series A and Series B investments of total KRW 11 billion from Industrial Bank of Korea, Wonik Investment Partners, AG Investment, and Shinhan Capital. Via QUANTEC's asset management platform "Quantec" and among the "Q-Engine" solutions, you will be able to meet your own private banker at any time, from anywhere!
51 to 200 staff
Quad Investment Management
QUAD Investment Management is a fundamental equities investment firm. QUAD aims to generate alpha through a deep understanding of cyclical and secular industry trends and corporate strategy, management quality and drivers of company performance. QUAD is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
11 to 50 staff
Emp Belstar
We specialize in private equity opportunities and structured finance. Recent successes in each area include our ongoing role as sponsor of EMP Belstar Superfreeze and our leading role in the US Federal Reserve's Term Asset-Back Securities Loan Facility
11 to 50 staff
Hyundai Investments Co., Ltd
51 to 200 staff
Imm Private Equity
IMM Private Equity (“IMM PE”) is an independent private equity firm specializing in significant minority investment and middle-market buyout. For the previous years, IMM PE has logged an unblemished record of outstanding growth and returns, and maintained its position at the top of Korea’s private equity industry. Since its establishment, IMM PE has focused on high potential, special situations investments based on three key strategies; proprietary deal sourcing, focus on mid-to-large cap companies, and active value creation of portfolio companies. The measure of IMM PE’s success has been the ever-increasing inflows of capital from the country’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors. Funded by +15 investors, the most of any PE firm in Korea, IMM PE currently manages KRW 6.9 trillion (~USD 6.9 billion) in AUM.
11 to 50 staff
Mdm
MDM is a Top-tier Real Estate & Infra Development and Investment Group in South Korea. Since its inception in 1998, MDM Group has strived to develop the market with a new vision and a pioneering spirit in the field of real estate development and finance. We, at MDM Group, start all of our projects with the question, “What do our clients truly want?” We believe that a precise analysis of the client’s needs and value creation hat satisfies the client based on the analysis are the only way to successfully complete every project. The ability to create value that clients desire is the unique competency of the MDM Group. As the first vertically integrated real estate / infra finance group in Korea, we mutually cooperate with experts in the fields of real estate / infra development such as planning, designing, marketing, and the fields of real estate / infra finance such as trust, REIT's, capital, and asset management. Through this, we provide the best solution to perform successful projects even in the rapidly changing market. In addition to the value creation, we will continually strive in pursuit of the greater value for the happiness of our society.
201 to 500 staff
Pacific General
Pacific General is an asset management and investment advisory firm. We are specialists in cross border transactions covering the United States, South Korea, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Asset Management: Our Asset Management business is focused on private market strategies where credit solutions are provided to specialty finance companies, real estate debt funds, infrastructure projects and other special situations. We have worked closely with leading Korean investors for more than a decade addressing alternative asset allocations to developed markets via structured credit and customized fund vehicles, providing stable/ risk adjusted yield. We are expanding our services to meet the investment objective of investors in Saudi Arabia Private Equity/Corporate Finance: Our Private Equity & Corporate Finance business is primarily focused on established Korean companies and non-Korean businesses seeking to implement a Korea focused strategy, where we initiate and advise on cross border opportunities between counterparties. Our team is experienced in successfully closing and managing many complex cross border transactions. And we have developed long-term relationships with a wide range of corporations, including Korean ‘chaebols’ and investors, and we connect relationships with transactions in aligned partnerships. We are expanding our scope to meet the investment objective of investors in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Advisory: Our Saudi advisory business is a platform focused at its core on the commercialization of opportunities in Saudi Arabia that global corporate and financial investors can offer to Saudi partners. Through long-lasting relationships with corporations, investors and government institutions in the US and Asia, our competitive edge is to identify and structure investment and trading opportunities that align with Saudi Arabia’s economic needs and its vision “2030”.
11 to 50 staff
Pinestreet Asset Management Co., Ltd
Fast growing Korea-based asset management company focusing on overseas alternative investment opportunities with c. USD6.5 billion AUM and USD9.5 billion under commitment as of end of October 2025
11 to 50 staff
Cac Partners Investment Management Commonwealth Avenue Capital
CAC Partners Investment Management is a real estate-focused asset management company (AMC) based in Seoul, Korea. CACP IM has provided customized solutions to build trust and meet investors' investment guidelines since its inception in 2020 with experienced professionals with track records of 68 investments (worth $4.9B in total). CACP IM also has international partnerships in the US and is actively growing its portfolio. Our mission is to create ultimate investment solutions for investors. We believe a deep understanding of space market dynamics in different capital market cycles is our key to finding property-level investment opportunities.
1 to 10 staff
Glenwood Private Equity
Glenwood Private Equity is a leading alternative investment firm that primarily focuses on buyout opportunities in Korea. We are committed to generating sustainable long-term value and a positive impact for our portfolio companies, its people and the communities in which these companies operate in. We seek to deliver superior returns for our clients that include some of the largest pension funds and financial institutions in Korea.
11 to 50 staff
Krossroad Partners
Krossroad Partners is a Seoul based private equity fund manager focusing on growth capital opportunities in Asia. Since Krossroad's inception, our approach has been focused in connecting proven entrepreneurs and capital with good people, innovative technology and ideas.
11 to 50 staff
Aegis Ventures
Aegis Ventures is a VC that seeks to lead the development of the blockchain ecosystem by discovering, investing in, accelerating next-generation projects that will lead the blockchain industry.
11 to 50 staff
Hana Alternative Asset Management
Our vision is to be a global asset manager specializing in alternative investments that offer the best value to our clients.” Since our inception as the first asset manager to specialize in Korean real estate in 2006, Hana Alternative Asset Management has expanded our investment scope to include special asset funds. This is to support our vision as an asset management company with broad expertise in overall alternative investment strategies. Our company became an affiliate of Hana Financial Group in March 2010, and continues to grow by innovating advanced financial techniques and building extensive networks. Hana Alternative Asset Management has continuously strengthened its position as an alternative investment specialist manager. We obtained a special asset collective investment business license in 2013, publicly placed special asset collective investment license in 2017, and established Private Equity Office in 2019. We launched publicly placed real estate fund in 2017, which enlarged the investor pool basis significantly. We also launched publicly placed real estate fund,and privately placed funds of CLO, aircraft, solar energy, which enabled us to take the initiative,and diversify the business portfolio in alternative asset investment In addition, as an affiliate of Hana Financial Group,we continuously enhanced internal collaboration, and launched co- invested Hana blind Infra-funds in 2019. For the reasons above, our AUM finally reached KRW 7 trillion in February 2019, and have been pursuing AUM of KRW 10 trillion with all our efforts. Hana Alternative Asset Management has applied the Hana Financial Group philosophy, “Only for Happiness of Clients” with the objective of being the best asset manager to specialize in alternative investments by putting customer value first.
51 to 200 staff
Jb Asset Management
JBAM, a subsidiary of JB Financial Group, is a Korea-based AMC (US$5.5bn AUM) focusing on alternative investment JB Financial Group | Jeonbuk Bank, Kwangju Bank, JB Woori Capital, JB Asset Management
51 to 200 staff
Jr Amc
JR AMC Co, Ltd.("JR AMC") is a global real estate investment company based in Seoul, Korea, found in 2008 with cumulative AUM of USD 5.7 B (May 2020). Established and existing under the Korean Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, JR AMC utilizes REIT and REF vehicles to invest globally including EMEA, US and Asia. JR AMC provides joint venture and preferred equity capital for real estate owners and investors that are looking to de-lever their properties; seek an exit strategy; or where existing sponsors seek to sell a portion of their ownership position. JR AMC provides equity for recapitalizations, acquires joint venture, limited partner and co-investment interests as principals.
11 to 50 staff
Jr Asset Management
JR Asset Management is real estate investor/manager worldwide. JR provides joint venture and preferred equity capital for real estate owners and investors that are looking to de-lever their properties; seek an exit strategy; or where existing sponsors seek to sell a portion of their ownership position. The firm provides equity for recapitalizations, acquires joint venture, limited partner and co-investment interests as principals.
51 to 200 staff
Mark & Company
Mark & Company is dedicated to fostering a healthy and sustainable startup ecosystem by empowering its members with data-driven insights and strategic support. Since 2019, we have been operating InnoForest, Korea’s leading startup data platform, which automatically updates time-series data for individual startups. This enables investors, corporations, and ecosystem players to make informed decisions based on real-time, reliable data. As both a data-driven investment firm and an accelerator, we connect startups with opportunities, resources, and partnerships to help them scale globally. Our mission is to create an environment where startups can thrive and innovation can flourish.
11 to 50 staff
Shinhan Asset Management
The leading asset management company in Korea, founded in 1996 with 88b$ AUM.
201 to 500 staff
Tiger Alternative Investors
Tiger Alternative Investors was founded to serve clients better and respond swiftly in ever-changing financial landscape. Our efforts are focused on delivering needs of clients in alternative investment domain. As a leader in the industry, not only extensive experience and expertise of our dedicated professionals but cohesive coordination and communication with global partners allow us to represent major institutional clients seeking investment opportunities across the globe.
11 to 50 staff
Truston Asset Management
Truston Asset Management a group of top professionals based in Seoul Korea, has been gaining industry acclaim for its high investment returns and outperforming market yields through superior asset management capabilities. Since establishment in 1998, Truston AM has rapidly grown as being the top asset management company in the industry. Truston AM provides public offered equity funds as well as customized equity investment services to specific clients including financial institutions and companies. Truston AM's fundamental, research driven investment style seeks to provide consistent, risk-adjusted returns. We believe that investment in a select group of high-quality companies, which are industry leaders, offers greater potential to achieve above average returns. Truston AM puts significant commitment to fundamental and quantitative research.
11 to 50 staff
Wwg Asset Management
WWG Asset Management (“WWG”) is a Korean based alternative asset manager focused on two core segments: private equity and real assets, acting as a leading gateway for Korean capital sources seeking outbound investments, and also taking initiatives to diversify Korean institutional money into global markets with high profitability and growth potential. WWG offers highly differentiated and integrated investment strategies backed by a strong investment network and over 100 years of combined experiences from its partners and senior management. It is spearheaded by proven investment professionals consisting of a former KoFC & KIC CEO and a former KIC COO combined with leading industry specialists to build a differentiated and advanced investment platform to realize a superb and continuous investment return.
11 to 50 staff
Fibonacci Asset Management
Fibonacci Asset Management is Korea’s asset management company that offers financial investment products in equities, fixed income, alternatives and multi-asset strategies targeting the capital markets.
1 to 10 staff
Fiera Capital Asia
Founded in 2001 and joining Fiera Capital in 2018, Fiera Capital (Asia) formally known as Clearwater Capital Partners, provides investors with access to a full spectrum of Asia credit investment opportunities including performing credit, direct lending, and special situations. Since inception, the Firm has made more than 350 Asia investments totaling over USD8.1 billion as of September 30, 2024, across sectors and geographies, both onshore and offshore, and built some of the largest dedicated lending platforms in the region. Fiera Capital (Asia) has built an on-the-ground presence in Asia through locally staffed offices and companies in Hong Kong, Singapore and Chongqing. The breadth of the targeted investment market and the firm's established and experienced presence make it possible to source, develop and capture value in diverse opportunities, particularly targeting to the senior part of the capital structure. The Fiera Capital (Asia) team, including our direct lending platforms, consists of over 60 individuals who are passionate about credit investing and have a complementary set of diverse backgrounds and skill-sets. Fiera Capital is a global independent asset management firm with a multi-boutique approach. As one of Canada's leading investment managers with USD122.5 billion AUM as at September 30, 2024, our global coverage extends across both traditional and private market strategies.
11 to 50 staff
Align Partners Capital Management
Align Partners strives to make a positive impact on each company we invest in. We are problem solvers with flexibility to structure investments tailored to any situation, and our principal objective is to “align” all stakeholders’ interests to achieve sustainable value.
11 to 50 staff
Ark & Partners
Ark & Partners is a Seoul-based private equity firm focused on small to mid-market control buyouts in Korea. We invest thematically—backing businesses shaped by technology adoption, demographic shifts, and structural change. Our primary focus is on business services and tech-enabled industries, with selective exposure to globally scalable consumer opportunities. Backed by both global and domestic LPs, we combine institutional rigor with hands-on partnership to build long-term value.
11 to 50 staff
Ascend Inc
A quantitative trading firm dedicated to generating absolute returns with a unique focus on risk management and probabilistic approach.
1 to 10 staff
Blocore
EVERY MOMENT OF BLOCORE BECOMES A NEW HISTORY Many of the modern innovations we benefit from are the result of relentless endeavors to make improvements. No matter how satisfied we are today, the innovation must not stop. Blocore will always look for the next step where a revolutionary paradigm is needed, and continuously challenge ourselves to create new opportunities by changing conventions in various parts of the industry.
1 to 10 staff
Genii Capital
Genii Capital is a Luxembourg headquartered venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2008. We invest on our own balance sheet and advise both our group related entities and third parties on a specific range of industries. Acting as a multi-family office, we design investment allocation strategies with a strong focus on private equity, based on selected criteria including sustainability and ESG. Mobility & Energy PropTech Disruptive Technologies Brands & Entertainment Real Estate We manage with a long-term vision our own private equity assets as well as those of our founders and group related entities. Our DNA primarily originates from technology, mobility and real estate, all inherited from the expertise and passion of Genii Capital serial entrepreneur founders. Understanding management and companies’ challenges together with creative thinking are our focus. We only invest – or advise to invest – in projects we understand and in management teams we believe in, always with a view to bring a strategic or business development added value. Headquartered in Luxembourg, we benefit from the country’s leading position in the investment funds industry – including real estate and alternative investment funds – and we can also rely on the country flexible private equity instruments. With our Korean office in Seoul, we are able to leverage a wide network within several investment communities including family offices, private equity fund managers, private banks and institutional investors.
1 to 10 staff
Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation
Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation builds social economy ecosystem with professionalism in order to improve quality of lives and economic status of marginalized population around the world. We will endeavor to source finance for development through cooperation with international organizations, corporations, and private institutions, and to design and implement social economy projects in any place where there is a need, regardless of race, religion, ideology, and beyond geographical constraints. Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation strengthens industry value chain and economic capabilities of producers with increased productivity via financial service provisions to the marginalized and cooperatives with no guarantees. We widen financial access of the marginalized and aim to create social benefits and value by encouraging solidarity among cooperatives, financial service institutions, and social enterprises. We also engage in market development of products made by cooperatives via social business brands; MERRYCOOP, The Neighbors Coffee and Cafe Good Neighbors. Good Neighbors Global Impact Foundation builds social economy ecosystem to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony.
11 to 50 staff
Intelliquant
Intelliquant is a company based out of South Korea.
1 to 10 staff
Kiwoom Asset Management
51 to 200 staff
Koc Partners
KOC PARTNERS" is a fast-growing Startup Accelerator focusing on creating "Startup Collaboration Ecosystem" based on "KAIST Alumni Collaborative Ecosystem (KOC - KAIST One Club) for Synergies with Startup, Investor and Advisory organizations".(Founded in 2020)- KAIST : Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, a Leading University in Korea (Under Ministry of Science and ICT): Similar with MIT in the US and IIT in India - Current Consortium Partners of "KOC PARTNERS": KAIST, LG Electronics, PRIMER SAZZE, ETRI(Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute), Center for Creative Economy & Innovation - Seoul / GyeongGi, Venture Square, CNT TECH and more.
1 to 10 staff
Korea Investment Corporation
Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) is South Korea's sole sovereign wealth fund established by the government of Korea in 2005. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the long-term purchasing power of South Korea's sovereign wealth (foreign reserves) through the efficient management of public funds in the international financial markets. KIC manages assets entrusted by the South Korean Government, the Bank of Korea, and other public funds as defined under the National Finance Act. KIC directly invests the entrusted assets or re-entrusts the assets to external managers. KIC's Total assets under management stood at US$150 billion at the end of 2019.
201 to 500 staff
Korea Investment Management Co., Ltd
We are committed to bringing sustained outperformance to our clients over the long-term. We place an emphasis on fundamentals rather than short-term momentum, while monitoring market risks at all times. We believe our performance can be improved through cooperation and specialization.
201 to 500 staff
Kupf
KUPF (Korea Universities People Forum) is the Industry-Academia-Research Investment Platform, being aligned with federal governments, which has been established to lay the foundations for becoming a top tier affluent nation through the expansion of social participation of Universities, the creation of Youth jobs, and the commercialization (practice/advancedness) of relatively lack of human knowledge. At the same time, it is meaningful to lead the global business model of mutually organic and productive form between schools, companies, and government agencies through continuous, eco-friendly, and future-oriented collaboration. The main topics and business focuses are Industry-Academia-Research Venture Capital Investment Consulting for management and technology improvement in SMEs Exchange of professional manpower for start-ups and executives Global corporate management research and corporate diagnosis, which is all directed and chaired by Mr. Kevin Hah-Ryun PAIK
51 to 200 staff
Line Investment Technologies
LINE Investment Technologies (LIT) is a global quantitative hedge fund manager established in 2019 by LINE Group, a leading IT company in Japan. We aim to generate consistent absolute returns powered by well-versed investment professionals, rigorous risk management, and LINE's robust technologies and IT infrastructure, while actively utilizing artificial intelligence. Our philosophy is based on rigorous data-driven research, innovation through artificial intelligence, and diversification by applying multiple strategies across global financial assets. LIT is led by experts with PhDs in data science and experiences from global top-tier quantitative hedge funds. A total of 20+ employees are based in Japan and Korea, with more than 70% holding doctorate or master's degrees in science, technology, or investing.
11 to 50 staff
Sneak Peek Investments
Our team invests in early-stage bio and healthcare technology companies and brings strategic support to them with a diverse and deep industry experience.
1 to 10 staff
Treasurer
Platform for buying & selling equity shares in collectible assets: Our platform empowers users to shift passion into portfolio by offering a diverse range of collectible assets, such as DRC wine, Rolex watches, Hermes bags, and Macallan whiskey, with shares available for purchase starting at just $1. Mission: Our mission is to democratize the investment landscape by removing entry barriers, even in the realm of collectibles. We aim to create a social trading platform that addresses information asymmetry.
11 to 50 staff
Yido
YIDO is a leading Korean asset operations and management company that specializes in real estate, infrastructure, environmental and golf course business operations. We are the only vertically integrated asset operator in Korea, and heavily utilize IoT, cloud computing, big data analysis and mobile networks to add value and push forward innovation in the industry.
501 to 1000 staff
Zti Biosciences
http://ztibio.com/
1 to 10 staff
Gazet Factory
Investing in startup companies
1 to 10 staff
Hanjin Kal Corp
Since its founding as a holding company in 2013, Hanjin KAL has provided a wide range of services in investment, management consulting, licensing, real estate rental business, tourism, hotel operation, and is taking the lead in establishing transparent corporate governance- In August 2013, Hanjin Group officially switched to a holding company structure with the establishment of Hanjin KAL. This holding company was spun off from Korean Air, and since then Hanjin KAL has taken charge of investment, while Korean Air is responsible for air transport, aerospace, in-flight meal service and shopping, and limousine services. A holding company structure has a range of merits, such as enhancing the transparency of the corporate governance structure which increases corporate value from the market in a suitable way. In doing so, the company's independent management and objective performance assessment is stabilized by responsible management. In addition, a holding company can establish a system under which informed and rapid decision-making is tailored to each service it operates, strengthening business competitiveness and focusing the company's energy on specialized service capacity, pursuing diversification of management risks. As of the end of November 2017, Hanjin KAL has a total of eight subsidiary companies, including Korean Air, Hanjin Transportation Co, Ltd, Jin Air, KAL Hotel Network, JungSeok Enterprise Co, Ltd, TOPAS, Hanjin Travel, and Jedong Leisure. The major profit sources of Hanjin KAL are trademark rights, real estate rental, and dividends of its shares. Hanjin KAL respects the autonomy of its subsidiaries and will support their responsible management, based on efficient and transparent corporate governance structure.
11 to 50 staff