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Ewha Technology Holdings
Ewha Technology Holdings is the venture-investment arm of Ewha Womans University, run by co-representatives Seo Ji-hee and Jo Wol-ryeom.
Ewha Technology Holdings
Ewha Technology Holdings is a private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea. It focuses on venture capital investments.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Seo Ji-hee
Representative
Jo Wol-ryeom
Representative
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Ewha Technology Holdings?
The firm is led by two co-representatives: Seo Ji-hee and Jo Wol-ryeom, as stated on the firm’s own website. Their exact decision-making division — whether one leads investment, or they operate jointly — is not disclosed publicly. The firm operates under the broader governance of Ewha Womans University, which likely provides strategic and fiduciary oversight.
How is Ewha Technology Holdings related to Ewha Womans University?
It is the university’s technology holding company, legally structured as a corporation tasked with technology transfer and venture investment. The firm’s website domain (holdings.ewha.ac.kr) confirms its institutional affiliation. Day-to-day operations are directed by the co-representatives; ultimate governance flows upward to the university.
What investment stages does Ewha Technology Holdings target?
The firm targets early-stage venture rounds, explicitly including seed, start-up and growth-stage companies. All five disclosed fund vehicles between April 2024 and May 2026 were raised for venture-firm and early-stage-startup investment, with one vehicle designated as a project fund in mid-2025.
Does Ewha Technology Holdings co-invest alongside government-linked programs?
Yes. In February 2026, the firm signed an MOU with the Seoul Center for Creative Economy & Innovation. The resulting personal investment association, disclosed in May 2026, specifically targets deep-tech and female-founder venture formation—bringing both university and government-linked capital into a single vehicle.
Has Ewha Technology Holdings disclosed any active portfolio companies?
Only one portfolio company, CertiBlack, has been surfaced publicly. It won the top prize at the 2026 Hoban Next Startup Competition, a smart-city startup contest (per the firm, May 2026). No other portfolio-company names, exit histories or AUM figures have been published.
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