SK Ventures

Corporate VC Active South Korea Est. 1953
Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
8
Rounds led
1
Rounds' value
$278.2M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages

About

SK Group, a major South Korean company active in energy, chemicals, telecom (SK Telecom), and semiconductors (SK Hynix), focuses on sustainability and tech advancements to create a greener, smarter future. Their goal is to use eco-friendly tech, AI, and global teamwork to solve big challenges. SK Ventures, their investment branch, backs cutting-edge startups in fast-growing fields like AI, biotech, clean energy, and new materials. By teaming up worldwide and pushing eco-conscious projects, they help grow ideas that balance making money with helping society, keeping SK at the front of sustainable and digital change

Portfolio · 5

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Business Software1
Industrial Technologies1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1

Q&A

What is SK Ventures' investment focus?
SK Ventures, the investment branch of SK Group, backs cutting-edge startups in fast-growing fields such as AI, biotech, clean energy, and new materials, with a focus on sustainability and tech advancements.
What are some of SK Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
SK Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Arbe Robotics, which develops 4D imaging radar solutions for autonomous vehicles, and Guesty, an AI-in-one hospitality operations platform.
Which sectors has SK Ventures primarily invested in?
According to startupim data, SK Ventures has shown a concentration in Health Tech & Life Sciences, Automotive & Mobility Technologies, and Industrial Technologies.
Has SK Ventures had any recent exits?
Yes, SK Ventures had an exit in October 2021 with Arbe Robotics through a SPAC event, valued at $525M. Another exit was in August 2021 with Otonomo, also via a SPAC event, valued at $1.26B.
What was SK Ventures' earliest recorded exit?
SK Ventures' earliest recorded exit was in June 2010, when Mytopia was acquired by 888 Holdings for $18M.
What is the investment stage breakdown for SK Ventures?
SK Ventures has participated in various stages, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, and E Round investments.
What is the geographic focus of SK Ventures?
SK Ventures is based in South Korea, with its headquarters in Seoul.
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