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DB Capital
DB Capital was established in 1995 as the investment vehicle attached to what became DB Group under founder Kim Joon-ki. The firm’s capital originates from the...
DB Capital
DB Capital was established in 1995 as the investment vehicle attached to what became DB Group under founder Kim Joon-ki. The firm’s capital originates from the group’s insurance and industrial operations rather than a single family fortune. Its strategy mixes credit and installment finance with early-stage venture commitments inside South Korea. Confirmed holdings include minority stakes in Purom, InnOwl, Vience, Drimaes, Vircle, Wyatt, Timepercent, Diquest and Afinit. The firm has also executed exits from WCP and Coating Korea. Geographic focus remains domestic with no disclosed positions outside South Korea. Assets under management stand at $470 million. The firm operates from a single Seoul office and maintains two philanthropic vehicles: Donggok Social Welfare Foundation, established in 1989, and Donggok Forest Culture Foundation. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. DB Capital functions as a captive corporate investor rather than an independent family office or third-party manager. Investment decisions sit with the DB Group leadership and its designated investment team leader Kang Seok-min.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1995
AUM
470 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
17F, Yeouido-dong, 24 Yeoui-daero Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Kim Joon-ki
Founding Chairman of DB Group
Kim Nam-ho
Chairman of DB Group
Kang Seok-min
Investment Team Leader
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at DB Capital?
Kim Nam-ho serves as Chairman of DB Group. Kang Seok-min leads the investment team.
Does DB Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm takes direct minority positions in startups and holds operating businesses and real assets outright.
What investment stages does DB Capital typically target?
Records show activity across seed, start-up, expansion and pre-IPO stages plus buyouts and direct secondaries.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital derives from DB Group operations in insurance, chemicals and industrial businesses founded by Kim Joon-ki.
Does DB Capital maintain philanthropic structures?
Yes. It oversees Donggok Social Welfare Foundation and Donggok Forest Culture Foundation, both focused on South Korea.
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