Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Seoul-based venture capital firm founded in 1997, investing in companies and funds with a stated focus on small and medium-sized enterprises in South Korea.
Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation (HVIC) is a Seoul-based venture capital firm founded in April 1997. It invests in both companies and funds, and states its mission as helping small and medium-sized companies while acting as a partner pursuing value creation for investors. Paid-in capital stands at KRW 30 billion. The firm describes itself as having a high level of financial soundness.
HVIC's investment activity is presented through two channels: a portfolio of investee companies and a portfolio of funds. The firm's stated focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises and venture-stage companies in South Korea, with headquarters in Seoul.
Thomas OYoon Kwon joined the company in 2005 and is credited with leading its growth since. The team is described as including experts with experience across different areas, with an emphasis on network and know-how in guiding companies. Further information on team, portfolio, funds and news is published at hvic.co.kr.