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Korea Investment Partners

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As an affiliate of Korea Investment Holdings, which is one of the top financial conglomerates in Korea, Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a leading venture capital and private equity with ample investment experience. For more than 30 years since 1986, KIP has shown steady and unprecedented investment performances in various industries.

From early stage ventures to growth stage companies, KIP’s investments deliver a unified goal to create more values by forging strong relationships integral to building business across different industries.

It is our mission to be a trustworthy partner for rapidly growing companies through diversified value-enhancing investments, supports on business operation and global expansion.

Investment Activity

  • BIOTECH & HEALTHCARE: Image Analytics / Cell Therapy, Anticancer, Other New Drug Developers
  • INTERACTIVE CONTENTS & MEDIA: Game, Movie, Musical, K-Pop, Concert
  • CONSUMER INTERNET & FINTECH: Platform, Marketplace, Payments
  • ICT & DIGITALIZATION: IoT, Telecommunication, A.I, Autonomous, Mobility
  • SEMICONDUCTOR & INDUSTRIAL: Sensors, Semiconductor, OLED, Sophistication Components

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Operations Specialist

Korea Investment Partners

Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, United States (On-site)

4w ago

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