Korea Venture Investment Corporation
Overview
Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC) is a government-backed fund of funds manager established in 2005 under South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups. Its primary mission is to vitalize the nation's venture capital ecosystem by managing the Korea Fund of Funds (KFoF) to provide capital to venture funds that invest in SMEs and startups. While its main role is as a Limited Partner (LP) in other funds, it also participates in direct and co-investments into companies. KVIC focuses on sectors like ICT, biotechnology, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, and has expanded globally to facilitate international collaboration.
Portfolio Companies
49
Website
kvic.or.krInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSQUARE | Sep 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| IVWorks Co., Ltd. | Jun 2023 | Series D | Co-investor |
| EnhancedBio | Feb 2019 | Series A | Co-investor |
| YiPSCELL | Oct 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Anipen Inc. | Apr 2021 | Debt | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Korea Venture Investment Corporation based?
Korea Venture Investment Corporation is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
When was Korea Venture Investment Corporation founded?
Founding year information for Korea Venture Investment Corporation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Korea Venture Investment Corporation have?
Korea Venture Investment Corporation has 49 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Korea Venture Investment Corporation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include RSQUARE, IVWorks Co., Ltd., EnhancedBio, YiPSCELL, Anipen Inc..
What was Korea Venture Investment Corporation's most recent investment shown here?
Korea Venture Investment Corporation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in YiPSCELL in 2026.
What sectors does Korea Venture Investment Corporation focus on?
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What company stages does Korea Venture Investment Corporation focus on?
Korea Venture Investment Corporation typically invests at the Early stage.