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Devsisters

Devsisters was established in 2007 by Ji-hoon Lee, who remains Chairman. The company generates its capital through game development and channels a portion into...

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Devsisters

Devsisters was established in 2007 by Ji-hoon Lee, who remains Chairman. The company generates its capital through game development and channels a portion into venture investments via Devsisters Ventures. Devsisters Ventures focuses on early-stage seed and start-up rounds as well as expansion and late-stage deals. It has participated in financings with co-investors including LB Investment and Korea Development Bank. Geographic reach covers South Korea plus the additional offices in Japan, the United States and Taiwan. The firm lists 168 million USD in assets under management on an Altss internal estimate. It maintains commercial properties in Seoul and operates the ARA Art Center and Deoksugung Palace collections tied to its Cookie Run franchise. A recent operational note is the continued management of its San Mateo and Tokyo offices. Devsisters operates its investment activity directly from corporate resources rather than through a separate fund structure, creating a direct link between game revenue and venture deployment.

General information

Firm type

Corporate Investor

Year founded

2007

AUM

168 (Altss estimate)

Location

Region

Asia

Country

South Korea

City

Seoul

Corporate office

Seoul, South Korea

Additional offices

Japan · United States · Taiwan

Principals

Ji-hoon Lee

Founder and Chairman

Jo Gil-hyun

CEO

Andy Hyungkew Choi

Founder of Devsisters Ventures

Sector focus

Media & Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Devsisters?

Ji-hoon Lee serves as Founder and Chairman. Jo Gil-hyun is the current CEO. Andy Hyungkew Choi founded the Devsisters Ventures arm.

Does Devsisters participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Devsisters Ventures makes direct investments and has co-invested with LB Investment and Korea Development Bank in portfolio companies.

What investment stages does Devsisters typically target?

The firm targets early-stage seed, start-up and expansion or late-stage rounds.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

Capital originates from Devsisters game development operations, principally the Cookie Run franchise.

How is Devsisters related to its philanthropic structures?

Devsisters supports the KAIST Development Foundation and partners with Smilegate Hope Studio on philanthropic initiatives.

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