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Optrontec
Optrontec was established in 1999 by Choi Sang-ho in Changwon, South Korea. The company began as a maker of optical parts and has remained under founder...
Optrontec
Optrontec was established in 1999 by Choi Sang-ho in Changwon, South Korea. The company began as a maker of optical parts and has remained under founder leadership. Investment activity spans seed through growth stages. Capital supports optical technology ventures that align with the firm’s manufacturing base. Confirmed relationships include supply agreements with Samsung Electronics for smartphone camera components and with Hyundai Motor Company for automotive lighting. Geographic reach covers South Korea headquarters plus plants in Vietnam and China. The firm lists roughly 150 million dollars under internal estimate. Additional sites include a Daejeon plant, former Pangyo R&D center, and facilities in Tianjin and Dongguan. Optrontec maintains membership in the KOSDAQ Listed Companies Association and the Korea Optical Industry Association. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Optrontec operates as both manufacturer and investor, with capital allocation decisions informed by direct production requirements rather than external fund commitments.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1999
AUM
150 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Changwon
Corporate office
Changwon City, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Additional offices
Daejeon, South Korea · Vinh Phuc, Vietnam · Tianjin, China · Dongguan, China
Principals
Choi Sang-ho
CEO and Chairman
Dae Hyun Jeong
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Optrontec?
Choi Sang-ho serves as CEO and Chairman. Dae Hyun Jeong holds the CEO title and previously worked at Samsung Electronics.
Does Optrontec participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available records show direct investments and strategic partnerships rather than fund commitments.
What investment stages does Optrontec typically target?
The firm targets early stage seed and start-up rounds as well as expansion and growth rounds.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from operations in optical parts manufacturing; no separate family source is disclosed.
How is Optrontec related to Samsung Electronics or Hyundai Motor Company?
Both companies are listed as major customers and strategic partners for component supply.
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