1. Home
  2. Companies
  3. IMM Investment Corp.
II

IMM Investment Corp.

About

First founded as a venture capital firm in 1999, IMM Investment has since become one of leading multi-asset alternative investment firms in Asia with $6.4 billion* of assets under management across three business segments (venture capital, growth equity and infrastructure)

We continue to create significant value for our portfolio companies.

Established in September 1999, IMM Investment Corp. is the leading alternative investment firm in Korea, focusing on Venture Capital, Mezzanine and Infrastructure. With longstanding trust of institutional investors, partners and investment professionals continue to create significant values for Portfolio companies, which consist of Information Technology, Healthcare/Biotech and Manufacturing.

The Leading Investment Firm in Korea

IMM Investment today is a leading firm in Korean alternative investment market. However, the position as a top player in the Korean capital market was not achieved in one day. IMM Investment has built up its track record with the strong management team based on partnership, working to increase the value of portfolio companies and distribute returns to LP investors.

1999~2006 _Growth Stage

Korean VC industry emerged when ‘Special Law to Promote Venture Capital Companies' was enacted in 1997. IMM Investment was established in September 1999. In 2000, the company merged with GEO Investment and set foundation for future growth. In the initial years, IMM Investment focused on IT and Culture/Contents industry and Corporate Restructuring Company (CRC). Through outstanding performance from VC and CRC, IMM Investment built successful track records, and asset under management reached KRW 207bn by December 2006.

2007~2009 _Transition

After enactment of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (formerly indirect Investment Asset Management Business Act) in 2004, CRC was gradually replaced with PEF. In the end of 2006, IMM Investment spun-off Buyout business to IMM PE and, in 2008, spun-off Culture/Contents focus to Stonebridge Capital. During this time, some of the company’s successful investments include Celltrion(Biosimilar), Novelis Korea(Manufacturing, Flat-rolled aluminum products).

2010~Present _Emergence as a leading investment firm in Korea

Based on the successful track record, IMM Investment raised several VC and PEF funds since 2010. Company currently manages total of 25 VC funds (AUM KRW 1,300bn) and 23 PEF (AUM KRW 6,400bn). In addition to VC, IMM Investment also made several investments in medium-to-large sized enterprises or infrastructures, notably Hanjin Newport, PSA Hyundai Pusan Newport Terminal, Hyundai LNG Shipping, and Incheon Total Energy Company. IMM Investment is currently actively pursuing both domestic and overseas investment opportunities.

Similar companies

CC

C2 Capital Partners

A C2 Capital Partners é uma sociedade de capital de risco independente, registada na Comissão de Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM), fundada em 2009 pela equipa de gestão (como Capital Criativo), sendo atualmente um operador de referência no setor de capital de risco em Portugal. A C2 tem duas áreas de negócio principais, tendo equipas de gestão dedicadas e autónomas para cada uma dessas áreas: Capital de Expansão e Investimentos Alternativos. Who2 A equipa C2 é composta por um conjunto de profissionais com track record reconhecido e vasta experiência nos setores de capital de risco, corporate finance, consultoria e gestão de empresas. What2 A C2 Capital Partners, como afiliada da Gaw Capital Partners, investe mais do que capital em empresas do seu portefólio. Os membros da equipa da C2 Capital Partners dedicam toda a sua energia, experiência e empenho para apoiar o crescimento do negócio das empresas em carteira. A Gaw Capital Partners é uma empresa de gestão de fundos de capital de risco com uma posição única, centrada nos mercados imobiliários a nível mundial. Especializada em acrescentar valor estratégico a imóveis subutilizados através de redesenho e reposicionamento, os investimentos da empresa abrangem todo o espetro de sectores imobiliários com as suas próprias plataformas operacionais de gestão de activos em parques comerciais, de retalho, residenciais, hoteleiros, de promoção imobiliária, logísticos, de IDC e de ciências da vida. Para além de Portugal, a Gaw Capital tem escritórios em 15 locais, incluindo Hong Kong, Singapura, Xangai, Tóquio, Seul, Los Angeles, São Francisco e Londres. Para além do investimento imobiliário, a Gaw Capital Partners também investe num portfólio diversificado de empresas em vários sectores verticais de risco, imobiliário / PropTech e em várias geografias. O Gaw Growth Equity Fund investe principalmente numa carteira de activos tangíveis no sector ESG e das energias limpas/renováveis, incluindo energia solar, eólica, baterias, reciclagem, processamento de biocombustíveis, conversão de biomassa e outras instalações comerciais e industriais, optimizando simultaneamente a diversificação, a estabilidade da distribuição, a cobertura da inflação e a atenuação da volatilidade. Desde 2005, a Gaw Capital levantou sete fundos mistos destinados às regiões da APAC. A empresa também gere fundos de valor acrescentado/oportunistas nos EUA, um fundo pan-asiático de hotelaria, um fundo europeu de hotelaria e um fundo de acções de crescimento, e também presta serviços para investimentos de crédito e investimentos directos em contas separadas a nível mundial. A Gaw Capital angariou capitais próprios no valor de 23 mil milhões de dólares desde 2005 e conta com activos de 36 mil milhões de dólares sob gestão no primeiro trimestre de 2023.

VC

Virida Capital

We utilise our network and experience in both early-stage energy businesses and large-scale energy asset deployment to identify and evaluate the energy transition solutions of tomorrow. Virida is an innovative fund that contributes to the energy transition by addressing the funding gap during the commercialisation stages of capital-intensive scaleups We support strong management teams working in the energy transition to scale their businesses. We identify structures to de-risk and grow companies to attract large capital volumes of infrastructure investors Exceptional Team: Complementary team of senior sector specialists with significant experience in energy transition investment, management & advisory Proven Expertise: Solid track record in the financing, development, construction and operation of renewables as well as in company building for > 2 decades Market Need: While an increasing share of VC & PE capital flows into energy, asset-heavy scaleups face a funding gap Virida Capital is backed by the Green Giraffe Group, consisting of 170 professionals across four continents who have accumulated deep energy transition sector knowledge and a large partner network Green Giraffe Group are finance pioneers in the energy transition since 2010. Approach We use our specialised sector knowledge to create value Deep in-house knowledge of the energy sector, project finance and operational growth management Access to a growing network of specialist capabilities to support early-stage ventures Sector: Energy Geography: Europe Ticket size: EUR 3 -10 M Investment strategy Virida will leverage substantial investment opportunities beyond traditional wind and solar energy to enable seamless system integration Investment criteria Capital intensive: We invest in new energy transition technologies and business models with a hardware component, which require a significant amount of investment to establish, grow and scale Positive climate impact: We only invest in companies which contribute significantly to the energy transition and have a clear commitment to uphold high environmental and social standards Technology readiness level (TRL): We invest in technologies which have successfully demonstrated technical feasibility. They are in the prototype validation or full-scale field demonstration and commercial deployment phase (TRL 6-9) Clear path to cash-flow: We invest in high-growth companies to support them in their growth and profitability strategies, such as scaling operations, optimizing sales and pursuing strategic partnerships. A pipeline of future revenue generating projects exists

EM

EMCIFund

Address the critical bottlenecks in both established and emerging markets that limit access and affordability to novel cancer solutions. Inculcate the tenets of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) based investing and measure the progress and impact of our portfolio using the following metrics: E: The ability to optimize differential drug and device pricing based on geography and expand access to promising products early in their lifecycle S: Ability to boost R&D productivity through operational optimization and process transformation G: Promote ethical conduct of business and collaboration while ensuring inclusion & diversity What We DoInvest in US and EU based cancer start-ups who are keen to explore emerging markets or engage in collaborative R&D. Streamline the product-market fit and ensure access to supportive infrastructure and resources. Facilitate their collaborative R&D/commercialization strategy in geographies of interest. How We Do It Accelerate the path to successful commercialization for US and EU based start-ups developing the next generation of oncology solutions by: Reducing costs through infrastructure consolidation and collaborative expertise Expanded access to capital Facilitating rapid market penetration and commercial scaling​

OV

OMERS Ventures

When OMERS Ventures invests in you, you join a connected community of ambitious entrepreneurs around the world. You also become part of the broader OMERS family, a ready-made network dedicated to fueling your success. A startup superhighway: A shortcut to meaningful connections to drive your growth. A connected community: Assets like Hudson Yards, the Royal Exchange in London, Premise Health, Lifelabs, London City Airport, Bruce Power and the Port of Melbourne are all part of the OMERS family. Investment with a purpose: Our investments generate returns that pay the pensions of municipal workers including firefighters, paramedics and librarians. Our beliefsWe stay curious: The smartest people know they have a lot to learn. We ask questions constantly, so we’ll have the answers when our companies need them. We do our homework: We learn all we can before we sit down at the table. When we call you, we’re serious about your industry and company potential. We're always happy to hear from you: Whether it's good news or bad, we're here to listen and lend a hand. We were founded in Canada, so you can count on us to be nice no matter what. We’re networking engineers: We connect the dots between our network of people, assets and capital and our portfolio companies, building pathways between our partners. Family benefitsGrowth-based networking: We use our globally connected network of OMERS-owned properties, partners and scale infrastructure to help our companies grow faster. Global Scale: Our international structure means we might know the right people at the right places, around the world. OMERS offers entry into a global network of service area experts and potential partners. Tap into our powerhouse of procurement services, security expertise and property infrastructure. Long-term stability: We invest to win, and we’re prepared to play the long game. Our unique funding structure means we’re not bound by traditional fund cycles or pressure from partners. Our end goal is your success.

CV

Celestica Ventures

We are focused on advancing Celestica's global strategy in key end markets and connecting portfolio companies to our services including new product introduction, design and advanced engineering support, as well as our global supply chain and manufacturing expertise. We focus on investing in Seed to Series C companies aligned with Celestica's core markets as well as other emerging markets with complex electronics.

NS

Neva SGR

Neva SGR is the perfect blend of strength, reputation and stability of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and the best practices of international venture capital firms. Neva aims: to boost the Italian economy through new technologies to be market maker of the VC asset class of venture capital in Italy We seek the best Italian and international excellenceStage: Late Seed to Series B/C Average ticket: €4M Market validated technology & product Proceeds to support scaling Recognition of value from our experts network, also in collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and our corporate partners