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Daou Technology
Daou Technology was established in 1986 by Kim Ik-rae. The firm developed through subsidiaries focused on IT services and financial operations.
Daou Technology
Daou Technology was established in 1986 by Kim Ik-rae. The firm developed through subsidiaries focused on IT services and financial operations. Investment activity centers on direct ownership of operating businesses. Confirmed holdings include Kiwoom Investment, Kiwoom Private Equity, and Kiwoom Asset Management. The firm also controls Daou IDC and maintains positions in listed entities such as Kiwoom Securities. Geographic focus remains South Korea with no disclosed activity outside the country. The firm reported 938 million USD in assets in internal records. It employs an internal Environmental Management Committee. A 2024 community sponsorship event occurred at Hyunam High School. Ownership passes through the Kim family with Kim Dong-jun serving as CEO of Kiwoom Investment and Kiwoom PE.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1986
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seongnam-si
Corporate office
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Principals
Kim Ik-rae
Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Daou Technology?
Kim Ik-rae founded the firm. Kim Dong-jun serves as CEO of Kiwoom Investment and Kiwoom PE.
Does Daou Technology participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm holds direct ownership in subsidiaries including Kiwoom Private Equity and Kiwoom Asset Management.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth traces to founder Kim Ik-rae through the Daou Kiwoom Group structure.
What is Daou Technology's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
No external co-investment activity is disclosed in available records.
Does Daou Technology maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Kim Ik-rae Social Donation Fund was established in 2023 with a pledge of 60.5 billion KRW for education initiatives.
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