Kiwoom Investment
Overview
Kiwoom Investment, established in 1999 and based in Seoul, is the investment arm of Kiwoom Securities . The firm focuses on venture capital and buyout strategy in South Korea, primarily investing in early-stage companies across sectors like IT, biotech, and media .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| XCENA | Jun 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Wyatt Co., Ltd. | Aug 2021 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Teamblind, Inc. | Feb 2024 | Series C Extension | Lead |
| SPARK Biopharma, Inc. | Apr 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Roen Surgical | Jul 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kiwoom Investment based?
Kiwoom Investment is headquartered in Seoul.
When was Kiwoom Investment founded?
Kiwoom Investment was founded in 1999.
How many portfolio companies does Kiwoom Investment have?
Kiwoom Investment has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kiwoom Investment's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include XCENA, Wyatt Co., Ltd., Teamblind, Inc., SPARK Biopharma, Inc., Roen Surgical.
What was Kiwoom Investment's most recent investment shown here?
Kiwoom Investment's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in XCENA in 2026.
What sectors does Kiwoom Investment focus on?
Kiwoom Investment focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Kiwoom Investment focus on?
Kiwoom Investment typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Kiwoom Investment's AUM?
Kiwoom Investment's assets under management are estimated between $10.0B and $100.0B.