KB Investment

A venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, investing in various sectors across the United States, Southeast Asia, and Israel.

Venture Capital Active Seoul, South Korea Est. 1990
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Stages
C Round, B Round, A Round, Seed

About

Founded in 1990, KB Investment is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea. The firm invests in B2C, healthcare, information technology, clean technology, industrials, life science, and related sectors across the United States, Southeast Asia, and Israel. KB Investment is a top investment company in the Korean venture capital and private equity markets, with over $2.6 billion in assets under management as of December 2023. They aim to invest in and create 'Great Company, Innovative Company beyond Good Company'. KB Investment has backed over 940 entrepreneurs since 1990.

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Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Q&A

What is KB Investment's primary focus in terms of investment stages?
KB Investment primarily focuses on Seed, A Round, B Round, and C Round investments.
Which sectors does KB Investment prioritize for its investments?
KB Investment prioritizes investments in sectors such as consumer products, healthcare, information technology, and clean tech.
Has KB Investment had any notable exits in the health tech sector?
Yes, KB Investment had an exit in January 2026 with the acquisition of BioProtect by Almeda Ventures for $200M. Another notable exit was BiomX, which went public via a reverse merger in November 2019.
Can you name some of KB Investment's portfolio companies?
KB Investment's portfolio includes BioProtect and BiomX
What is the geographic focus of KB Investment?
KB Investment invests in companies across the United States, Southeast Asia, and Israel.
When was KB Investment founded and where is it headquartered?
KB Investment was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
What is KB Investment's investment range?
KB Investment's investment range is between $10M and $32M.
What type of technology does portfolio company Kardome Technology develop?
Kardome Technology, a portfolio company of KB Investment, develops voice user interface technology.
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