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SMB Investment Partners
SMB Investment Partners is a venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2000 in Ulsan, South Korea. The company provides investment services, management...
SMB Investment Partners
SMB Investment Partners is a venture capital firm and accelerator founded in 2000 in Ulsan, South Korea. The company provides investment services, management consulting, marketing consulting, and M&A counseling to technology startups. It focuses on supporting the growth and expansion of emerging businesses within the technology startup ecosystem.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2000
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Ulsan
Corporate office
Ulsan, South Korea
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does SMB Investment Partners target?
SMB Investment Partners invests from seed through venture stages in early-stage technology companies. It also provides startup incubation through its SMart Bee Acceleration program. The firm's investment instruments include equity, convertible bonds, and bonds with warrants.
Does SMB Investment Partners operate solely as a venture capital investor?
No. In addition to direct venture capital, the firm runs an accelerator program, provides management consulting and marketing support to portfolio companies, and maintains an M&A advisory practice serving small and medium enterprises. The M&A service covers deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation, legal and tax advisory, and financing arrangement.
How does SMB Investment Partners source its deals?
A central sourcing mechanism is the firm's monthly investment forum, which it hosts to connect startups with investors and strategic partners. The firm also publishes a startup-focused periodical, 'Startup Today', and runs its own accelerator program, creating multiple origination channels within the Korean early-stage ecosystem.
Does SMB Investment Partners invest outside of South Korea?
Yes. The firm's stated mandate includes overseas investments alongside domestic Korean deals, though specific international portfolio companies are not publicly disclosed.
What is the SMart Bee Acceleration program?
SMart Bee Acceleration is SMB Investment Partners' startup incubation and acceleration program. It forms part of the firm's broader early-stage platform, which also includes venture investing, management consulting, marketing support, and M&A advisory.
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