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Square Ventures

Square Ventures, founded in 2019 by 유병주 in Seoul, has invested in over 1,000 Korean startups across content, fintech, and deep tech.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2019

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Asia

Country

South Korea

City

Seoul

Corporate office

서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 84길 26, 3층 (삼성동, 커먼빌딩)

Principals

유병주

대표

이호장

부사장

전우태

부사장

최영래

부사장

이순구

전무

이은샘

팀장

Sector focus

FinTechEnterprise SoftwareDigital HealthMobility & TransportationMedia & EntertainmentEnergy Transition & Renewables

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Square Ventures?

Investment decisions are led by the founding team under 대표 유병주, supported by sector-focused Vice Presidents: 이호장 (IT, auto, healthcare), 전우태 (secondary batteries, fuel cells), and 최영래 (bio/healthcare, content). Their combined backgrounds span Shinhan Venture Investment, Intervest, and KNet Investment Partners. Daily pipeline management appears managed by team lead 이은샘 based on website information.

How does Square Ventures source its deal flow?

Square Ventures does not publicly disclose a distinct proprietary sourcing channel. The team's prior affiliations at Korean VCs and institutions like the Military Mutual Aid Association likely contribute to network-driven deal flow. Its large portfolio count — over 1,000 companies — implies a wide, potentially inbound-heavy, funnel common to high-volume Korean early-stage investors.

Does Square Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm's website and available sources describe only direct equity investments into early-stage and growth companies. No fund-of-funds activity or LP commitments to external managers are disclosed. The marketing material emphasizes a direct partnership model from seed stage to IPO.

What investment stages does Square Ventures target?

Square Ventures explicitly labels itself a 'Seed to IPO Solution Provider.' It targets seed, start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage rounds. This continuum means it can support portfolio companies from initial capital injection through pre-IPO financing, although the practical capacity to follow through to IPO depends on reserve management across a very large portfolio.

Which sectors does Square Ventures explicitly avoid?

No excluded sectors are publicly listed. The firm's disclosed focuses — content, fintech, secondary batteries, materials, IT/services, medical devices/bio, semiconductors, consumer brands, automotive — imply that heavy industry, natural resources, and real estate may fall outside its core mandate, though this is not confirmed.

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