AJU IB Investment

AJU IB Investment

Seoul, Seoulajuib.co.kr

Overview

AJU IB Investment is South Korea's first venture capital firm, established in 1974. The firm manages alternative investment funds supporting companies throughout their entire lifecycle, from early start-ups to pre/post IPO stages, including VC investments and Buyout & PE investments. It invests in companies operating in the healthcare and technology sectors. The firm is a venture capital and private equity arm of AJU Corporation Co., Ltd. It specializes in mezzanine, buyouts, corporate restructuring, and all stages of venture investments in small to medium sized start-up companies in South Korea.

Year Founded

1974

Portfolio Companies

20

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Illimis TherapeuticsJul 2025Series BCo-investor
NeumousJul 2025Series ACo-investor
DeepXMay 2024Series CCo-investor
HutomFeb 2024Series CCo-investor
Daan BiotherapeuticsJan 2024Series ACo-investor

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HeadquartersSeoul, Seoul
Year Founded1974

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