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Klim Ventures
Klim Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2020, the company has made 50 investments. Its latest investment was in Evom AI...
Klim Ventures
Klim Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2020, the company has made 50 investments. Its latest investment was in Evom AI in September 2025.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
Seoul, South Korea
Additional offices
2F, 168, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 06644, South Korea · Near Gyodae (SNUE) Station, Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Honggyu Nam
CEO and Founder
Junghun Won
Partner
Kim Sang-hun
Chair of ESG Advisory Committee and Board Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who sets the investment strategy at Klim Ventures?
Founder and CEO Honggyu Nam leads the firm's investment direction. Kim Sang-hun, the former CEO of Naver, serves as Chair of the ESG Advisory Committee and as a board member, providing strategic guidance. Partner Junghun Won is also listed as part of the leadership team.
How does Klim Ventures source deals and which co-investors typically participate?
Klim sources opportunities through its network inside the Korean technology ecosystem, a reach amplified by board member Kim Sang-hun's legacy at Naver. The firm has co-invested alongside global funds DST Global Partners, BOND, and Mirae Asset Capital, as well as Korean strategics Dunamu & Partners and NEXON Korea, particularly in bridge and growth rounds.
Does Klim Ventures focus only on early-stage startups?
No. While the firm participates in early-stage venture rounds, its track record includes bridge capital financings — indicating it can support portfolio companies beyond the initial seed or Series A stage. Its generalist mandate allows flexibility across the venture lifecycle.
What is Kim Sang-hun's role given that he was CEO of Naver?
Kim Sang-hun chairs Klim Ventures' ESG Advisory Committee and serves on the board. His role brings significant operational and governance experience from leading Naver, one of South Korea's largest internet companies, into the firm's strategic and investment governance framework.
Which sectors does Klim Ventures target?
The firm is a generalist investor by mandate. Observable deal activity points toward enterprise software and artificial intelligence, including the investment in Levit (Alwayz), but the firm does not publicly restrict itself to a fixed set of sectors.
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