Sazze Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, investing in early-stage startups with global ambition across East Asia and North America. The firm's portfolio comprises over 100 active companies, with a particular focus on bridging the Korean and American startup ecosystems. Its investment approach is informed by the Korean concept of 'Sazze' (사제지간), denoting a deep relationship of mutual trust between mentor and mentee.
The team consists of experienced entrepreneurs and operators who provide portfolio companies with mentorship, operational expertise, and a global network. Areas of support include cross-border expansion, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, executive recruitment, and leadership development.
Sazze Partners' advisory network includes the founders of companies such as Woowa Brothers, Sendbird, Noom, and Moloco. The firm's geographic focus spans Korea, the broader East Asia region, and the United States.
