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The Ventures
Built by exited founders, we put founders first. 1-week review, a single 20-minute interview, zero interference, and full autonomy. TheVentures operates a...
The Ventures
Built by exited founders, we put founders first. 1-week review, a single 20-minute interview, zero interference, and full autonomy. TheVentures operates a concise investment process with the belief that a founder's day is precious.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1977
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Changseong Ho
Founder
Jiwon Moon
Founder
Sean Kim
CEO & Partner
Chris Kim
Partner
Taesung Kim
Venture Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at The Ventures?
CEO and Partner Sean Kim, Partner Chris Kim, and the firm's other partners lead investment decisions. Sean and Chris co-founded portfolio company Sellit and returned to The Ventures after its acquisition. The firm's founders — Changseong Ho and Jiwon Moon — remain involved, having started the firm after their own exit from Viki.
What is The Ventures' investment process and timeline?
The firm advertises a one-week review from initial contact to decision, with a single 20-minute interview and no IR deck presentation required. From start to funding, the total process is targeted at under three weeks. This compressed timeline is designed to minimize demands on founders' time.
How does The Ventures support portfolio companies after investment?
The firm runs a follow-on fundraising program called Bridge that introduces startups to later-stage investors in concentrated batches. It also operates a portfolio-wide group chat for IR, marketing, and global expansion guidance. Additionally, as a TIPS program operator in South Korea, it provides hands-on coaching for government-backed startup grants.
Which notable companies has The Ventures invested in?
Publicly confirmed investments include Riiid, the AI education platform; Sellit, the marketplace co-founded by its current CEO and Partner that exited to Kakao; and ParkingSquare, its first investment, which was also acquired by Kakao in 2016. The firm claims a network of over 250 companies but does not disclose a full portfolio list.
What is the underlying wealth origin of The Ventures?
The firm was seeded with capital generated by founders Changseong Ho and Jiwon Moon's exit from Viki, a K-drama streaming service they built for Southeast Asia and sold to Rakuten for more than $200 million. The firm has since raised and deployed capital from external limited partners as a venture capital manager.
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