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Gradiant
Gradiant was established in 1997 by Ki-Hyung Lee. The firm operates through management of affiliated companies rather than external fund vehicles.
Gradiant
Gradiant was established in 1997 by Ki-Hyung Lee. The firm operates through management of affiliated companies rather than external fund vehicles. Gradiant deploys capital across early-stage venture and expansion investments. Confirmed holdings include Gradiant Bioconvergence, Therapex, Allen Care, Radiwell and Iambic Therapeutics. Positions extend to public equities such as iMarketKorea and PeopleBio. Geographic reach centers on South Korea with additional exposure in the United States. The firm lists 407.58 million USD in assets. It maintains a headquarters at the Icon Samseong building and is developing the Gradiant Technology Park industrial site in Taylor, Texas. Adjacent structures include the KAOS Foundation established by Ki-Hyung Lee to support science education. Ownership remains concentrated with the founding family and select individual shareholders. Capital allocation occurs through direct subsidiary control and selective co-investments rather than broad fund commitments.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1997
AUM
407.58 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
19th Floor, Samsung-dong Building, 512 Gangnam-gu, Samseong-ro, Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Ki-Hyung Lee
Founder and Chairman
In-Bong Nam
Co-CEO and Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Gradiant?
Ki-Hyung Lee serves as Founder and Chairman. In-Bong Nam acts as Co-CEO and Director.
Does Gradiant participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes through direct ownership of operating subsidiaries and limited partner positions in biotechnology startups.
What investment stages does Gradiant typically target?
Activity spans early-stage seed and start-up rounds as well as expansion and late-stage opportunities.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin is not publicly disclosed beyond the founding of Gradiant by Ki-Hyung Lee.
Does Gradiant maintain philanthropic structures?
The KAOS Foundation was established by Ki-Hyung Lee to promote basic science education in South Korea.
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