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S2L Partners
S2L Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. It invests in start-ups, SMEs, and venture companies. The firm has made 11...
S2L Partners
S2L Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. It invests in start-ups, SMEs, and venture companies. The firm has made 11 investments, including a Series A investment in Next Level Studio on January 27, 2026.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Yong-yi Lee
Partner/CEO
Jin-soo Kim
Partner/Executive Director
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at S2L Partners?
Partner and CEO Yong-yi Lee and Partner Jin-soo Kim lead the investment team. Lee previously worked at SBI Investment and Hanwha Investment; Kim's experience includes IBK Capital and Hanwha Investment, per the firm's website.
How is S2L Partners structured compared to other Korean small-cap firms?
S2L consolidates early-stage venture and later-stage private equity investing under a single team and single partnership, rather than separating them into distinct funds or management companies. This gives the firm a straightforward governance model where the same partners can back a company from seed to buyout.
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