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Daekyo CNS
Daekyo CNS was founded in 1989 by Kang Young-joong. The firm functions as the corporate investment arm of Daekyo Holdings, which holds 100 percent ownership.
Daekyo CNS
Daekyo CNS was founded in 1989 by Kang Young-joong. The firm functions as the corporate investment arm of Daekyo Holdings, which holds 100 percent ownership. Its mandate centers on IT solutions, consulting, and outsourcing delivered to South Korean corporate clients. The firm targets early-stage seed and start-up rounds as well as expansion and late-stage venture transactions. Geographic reach stays concentrated in South Korea with selective exposure to adjacent Asian markets. Confirmed holdings include commercial real estate such as Daekyo Tower in Seoul and Midas Valley Golf Club in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. Team size and professional headcount remain undisclosed. Adjacent vehicles include the Bong-Ahm Educational Foundation, Daekyo Cultural Foundation, and World Youth and Culture Foundation. Kang Young-joong previously served as president of the Badminton World Federation from 2005 to 2013. Daekyo CNS operates under full ownership by Daekyo Holdings, which imposes a direct corporate reporting line rather than independent family-office governance.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1989
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Kang Young-joong
Founder and Chairman of Daekyo Group
Kang Ho-jun
CEO of Daekyo
Kang Ho-chul
Inside Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Daekyo CNS?
Kang Young-joong serves as founder and chairman of the Daekyo Group. Kang Ho-jun acts as CEO of Daekyo. Kang Ho-chul holds the role of inside director.
Does Daekyo CNS participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct investments and maintains ownership of operating businesses and real assets. No fund commitments are disclosed in available records.
What investment stages does Daekyo CNS typically target?
Activity centers on early-stage seed and start-up rounds plus expansion and late-stage venture transactions.
Where does the underlying ownership of Daekyo CNS sit?
Daekyo Holdings maintains 100 percent ownership of Daekyo CNS.
Does Daekyo CNS maintain philanthropic structures?
The firm lists the Bong-Ahm Educational Foundation, Daekyo Cultural Foundation, and World Youth and Culture Foundation among its vehicles.
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