HG Initiative
Overview
HG Initiative (HGI) is an impact venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2014. The firm's name stands for 'Holistic Growth Initiative'. HGI invests in and supports innovative startups that aim to solve social and environmental problems, seeking both financial returns and positive impact. Its investment focus is divided into three main themes: Sustainable Planet (climate solutions, clean energy), Sustainable People (healthcare, education), and Sustainable Community (inclusive finance, diversity). HGI is also a registered accelerator (TIPS operator) and engages in company building.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
hgi.co.krInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecube Labs | Jun 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| ImpriMed, Inc. | Apr 2021 | VC Round | Lead |
| Qureator | Jun 2022 | Series A | Lead |
| GINT Co.,Ltd. | Jul 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| TerraLIX | Apr 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is HG Initiative based?
HG Initiative is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
When was HG Initiative founded?
Founding year information for HG Initiative is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does HG Initiative have?
HG Initiative has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in HG Initiative's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ecube Labs, ImpriMed, Inc., Qureator, GINT Co.,Ltd., TerraLIX.
What was HG Initiative's most recent investment shown here?
HG Initiative's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in GINT Co.,Ltd. in 2023.
What sectors does HG Initiative focus on?
HG Initiative focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does HG Initiative focus on?
HG Initiative typically invests at the Early stage.