AJU IB INVESTMENT CO., LTD.
KKRX:0273602,740.00
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-165.00
(-5.68%)
ISIN
KR7027360007
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- CEO
- Ji-Won Kim
- Full Time Employees
- 52
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Investment managers
- Address
- 3rd to 5th Floors, AJU Building Seoul SL South Korea 135-978
- IPO Date
- Nov 21, 2018
- Website
- ajuib.co.kr
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- Aju IB Investment Co., Ltd. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in multi-stage investments across innovative companies primarily in South Korea. It provides a broad range of investment services including mezzanine financing, buyouts, corporate restructuring, venture capital funding from early to later stages, and private equity fund operations. The firm targets investments in high-technology sectors such as information technology including mobile service platforms, software, semiconductors, contents, biotechnology, life sciences, environment technology, and manufacturing. Additionally, it focuses on emerging sectors like immune system platform technology, oncology drugs, ophthalmic drugs, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, smart automotive technologies, advanced materials, and healthcare-related technologies. The company also operates offices in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California, focusing on therapeutic and medical device ventures in the U.S. market. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Aju IB Investment is a subsidiary of AJU Corporation Co., Ltd. It actively supports small to medium-sized enterprises and startups, emphasizing strategic exits through IPOs and mergers and acquisitions. The firm manages numerous private equity funds with a managed fund size exceeding several trillion Korean won and maintains a large network of institutional investors domestically. Recent major developments include the successful sale of Woodang Technology Industry, a sprinkler head and valve manufacturer, achieving a 26.4% internal rate of return by diversifying the supply chain and streamlining operations to enhance competitiveness. The firm also continues to recover and invest in manufacturing and lifestyle brands, with its private equity assets nearing one trillion won in value. It has emphasized ESG investment approaches since 2021 and leads sustainable venture ecosystem efforts in South Korea. Aju IB Investment recently expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and funding rounds in healthcare, technology startups, and manufacturing sectors, reinforcing its market leadership in venture capital and private equity in the region. Overall, Aju IB Investment offers comprehensive financial investment solutions focused on technology-driven and manufacturing enterprises, with strong operational and strategic capabilities enabling growth and value creation across Korea and select international markets.