- Business
- Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd. serves as a holding company focused on investment and oversight in the apparel and outdoor gear manufacturing sector. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, it oversees subsidiaries including Youngone Corporation, which manufactures and exports sportswear, apparel, footwear, gear, and accessories on an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) basis; core products encompass down outerwear, woven and knit sportswear, rainwear, synthetic insulated outerwear, casual streetwear, activewear, technical packs, luggage, canvas totes, handbags, safety footwear, winter boots, outdoor and casual footwear, polyester fleece, nylon fabrics, and camping supplies. Operations span production facilities and offices in Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, El Salvador, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Thailand, and sales offices in the United States, Switzerland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, serving global brands such as The North Face, Patagonia, Adidas, and Lululemon.
Recent developments include Youngone's participation as a new investor through its YOH CVC Fund 1 Limited Partnership in Infinited Fiber Company's EUR 40 million development financing round in March 2024, aimed at advancing sustainable textile technology; an additional investment in ARRIS composites via a $34 million funding round in April 2024 to support growth in aerospace and advanced materials; and a 150 million Swiss franc loan (approximately $176 million) extended to majority-owned subsidiary Scott Sports SA at the end of 2023 for working capital, maturing in 2025. The company also established a corporate venture capital arm in Singapore in 2022 to invest in global outdoor startups, reflecting a strategic shift toward innovation and sustainability in its portfolio. Following a 2009 spin-off that transferred operating assets to Youngone Corporation, Youngone Holdings maintains equity stakes in affiliates like Scott Sports and Outdoor Research, emphasizing diversified growth in premium outdoor and athletic segments.