Daesung Private Equity

What Daesung Private Equity does

Daesung Private Equity is a South Korea-based venture capital firm founded in August 1987 and listed on the KOSDAQ exchange since November 1999. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Daesung Holdings Co., Ltd. (대성홀딩스), which controls approximately 50.17% of shares. Its primary function is to identify, evaluate, and invest equity capital in marketable venture companies, early-stage startups, and cultural-content projects, then provide ongoing post-investment support through financial consulting, IPO preparation, legal/tax advisory, and overseas investor introductions. Over its 37-year operating history the firm has invested in approximately 472 companies with a cumulative investment volume of roughly KRW 5,389 billion and has produced 58-62 successful portfolio IPOs.

The firm generates revenue through three primary channels typical of Korean venture capital firms: (1) capital gains from investment exits, (2) management fees on the funds it operates, and (3) carried interest. It manages a diversified portfolio of sector-focused funds including the Daesung Metaverse Scale-up Fund (KRW 110 billion), the KDB Daesung-HGI Green Impact Fund (KRW 52.5 billion), the Daesung Blossom Job Fund (KRW 30.1 billion), the Daesung Together Youth Startup Fund (KRW 25 billion), the Agrifood Step Up Fund (KRW 22 billion), the K-Innovation Fisheries Investment Fund (KRW 20 billion), the Yeonghonam Regional Development Fund (KRW 19 billion), the Daesung Good Movie Fund (KRW 17 billion), and several others — often co-managed with institutional partners such as KDB, IBK, Shinhan Bank, CJ, and the Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC). For FY2024 (38th term) the firm reported operating revenue of KRW 20,088 million and net income of KRW 13,846 million against total assets of KRW 100,481 million and paid-in capital of KRW 27 billion.

Beyond direct investment, Daesung Private Equity operates the "Dream Park" business incubation centers in Daegu and Gwangju in cooperation with the Small and Medium Business Corporation and Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), providing workspace, mentoring, and consulting to early-stage SMEs. Its distribution model is direct: in-house deal sourcing through industry analysis and professional networks, investment committee approval, followed by equity deployment via common stock, preferred stock, convertible bonds, and project financing. The firm is headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, with a second Dream Park location in Gwangju and historical operational footprint extending to Daejeon and Daegu.

Name

Daesung Private Equity

Legal name

대성창업투자 주식회사 (Daesung Private Equity Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://daesungpe.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Korean venture capital firm founded in 1987 and listed on KOSDAQ, providing equity investment, incubation, and post-investment management support to venture companies, early-stage startups, and cultural content firms across multiple sector-focused funds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital and Private Equity

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Geography-Specialist Buyout (Regional/Country-Focused) (FSANABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds (FSANAJAN)

Keywords

• Venture capital investment
• Business incubation services
• Corporate restructuring advisory
• Equity and project financing
• IPO consulting support

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daesung Private Equity is a Korean venture capital firm that identifies promising venture companies and projects through industry analysis, invests via common stock, preferred stock, convertible bonds, and project financing, and provides post-investment support including financial consulting, IPO consulting, legal and tax advisory, and overseas investor attraction. The firm also operates Dream Park business incubation centers in Daegu and Gwangju in partnership with the Small and Medium Business Corporation, supporting early-stage startups with workspace, mentoring, and follow-on capital.

Product overview

Daesung Private Equity (대성창업투자) is a venture capital firm established in 1987, offering investment services in promising companies and projects. The firm identifies investment targets through industry flow analysis and professional organizations, provides capital and management support from early stages, and offers follow-up services including financial consulting, IPO consulting, legal and tax support, and overseas investment attraction. The company operates business incubation centers (Dream Parks) in Daegu and Gwangju, providing comprehensive support services for early-stage startups including workspace, mentoring, and investment connections. The firm manages multiple specialized investment funds targeting sectors including metaverse, youth startups, green impact/ESG, regional development, agri-food, cultural contents, and movies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dream Park: Business incubation centers operated jointly with the Small and Medium Business Corporation in Daegu and Gwangju, supporting early-stage startups and growth-stage companies.

Products and services

• Equity and Project Investment Service Core venture capital investment service offering common stock, preferred stock, convertible bond, and project financing to Korean venture companies with advanced technology or promising futures, supported by ongoing post-investment management and consulting.
• Post-Investment Management Support Portfolio company support covering financial consulting, IPO consulting, corporate transparency and governance enhancement, legal and tax advisory, and overseas investor attraction/IR assistance.
• Dream Park Business Incubation Business incubation service providing workspace, mentoring, business/technology/finance/promotion consulting, and investment connections to early-stage startups and growth-stage SMEs, operated from Dream Park centers in Daegu and Gwangju in partnership with the Small and Medium Business Corporation.
• Daesung Metaverse Scale-up Investment Fund Specialized investment fund of KRW 110 billion focused on innovative companies leading metaverse and next-generation technology trends.
• Daesung Together Youth Startup Fund Specialized investment fund of KRW 25 billion dedicated to youth entrepreneurship and startup investment in Korea.
• Smart CJ-Daesung Metaverse Fund Co-managed investment fund of KRW 15 billion with CJ targeting metaverse-focused innovative companies.
• KDB Daesung-HGI Green Impact Fund Impact investment fund of KRW 52.5 billion aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, investing in companies with positive social and environmental impact.
• Yeonghonam Regional Development Fund Regional investment fund of KRW 19 billion investing in small and medium ventures located in Yeongnam and Honam regions of Korea to promote balanced regional development.
• Agrifood Step Up Fund Agrifood-focused investment fund of KRW 22 billion investing in agricultural and food sector businesses expected to create jobs.
• Daesung W-Jump Up Fund Gender-focused investment fund of KRW 10 billion investing in businesses where women are majority shareholders or where female workers comprise 40% or more of all employees.
• Daesung Warm-hearted Impact Fund Impact investment fund of KRW 15 billion pursuing both financial returns and social value by investing in small venture companies addressing social problems aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Daesung Blossom Job Fund Investment fund of KRW 30.1 billion focused on new media, technology convergence, and innovative cultural content companies.
• Daesung Good Movie Fund Project financing fund of KRW 17 billion dedicated to movies and related content production and distribution.
• Daesung Global Winner Youth Startup Fund Investment fund of KRW 15 billion supporting youth entrepreneurship and the Korean startup ecosystem.
• Shinhan Bank-Daesung Cultural Contents Investment Fund Co-managed cultural contents investment fund of KRW 7 billion with Shinhan Bank focused on movies, dramas, and performing arts.
• K-Innovation Fisheries Investment Fund Investment fund of KRW 20 billion investing in fisheries management bodies and related businesses.
• IBK-Daesung Strong Small Contents Korea Investment Fund Co-managed convergence contents investment fund of KRW 15 billion with IBK focused on companies and projects combining different cultural industry genres or merging culture with technology.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core partner and government partner.

• Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) / 중소기업진흥공단core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaesung PE operates Dream Park business incubation centers in Daegu and Gwangju in cooperation with SBC. Provides comprehensive support including business, technology, finance, and promotion consulting to promising SMEs.
• Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) / 창업진흥원government partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency for operating government-supported startup promotion programs and R&D fund support for incubated companies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Korea Investment Partners (KIP): One of Korea's largest and oldest venture capital and growth equity firms, managing multiple specialized funds across technology, biotech, and growth sectors. Directly comparable to Daesung as a domestic Korean VC firm with similar vintages, KOSDAQ portfolio exposure, and government-mandate focus.
• IMM Investment: Korean private equity and venture capital firm managing growth equity, buyout, and special situation funds. Highly comparable to Daesung in fund structure, KOSDAQ investment focus, and mid-market Korean deal sourcing.
• LB Investment: Korean venture capital firm with a focus on early-stage technology, biotech, and content investments. Comparable to Daesung in vintage, target stage, and Korean SME focus, with overlapping portfolio themes in content and platform businesses.
• Mirae Asset Venture Investment: Korean VC arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group, investing across TMT, biotech, and platform companies. Comparable to Daesung as a diversified domestic VC with conglomerate parent backing and similar investment scale.
• SV Investment: Korean venture capital firm managing multiple sector-focused funds including TMT, biotech, and ESG mandates. Directly comparable to Daesung in fund platform breadth, Korean SME focus, and government-related fund participation.
• Hyundai Venture Investment: Korean venture capital subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, focusing on mobility, deep tech, and platform investments. Comparable to Daesung as a Korean conglomerate-affiliated VC with similar portfolio construction approach and domestic focus.
• Kiwoom Investment: Korean securities-affiliated investment firm with significant venture capital and growth equity operations. Comparable to Daesung in fund management capabilities, KOSDAQ exposure, and Korean mid-market deal flow.
• POSCO Capital: Korean venture capital firm affiliated with POSCO Group, investing in materials, deep tech, and growth-stage companies. Comparable to Daesung as a Korean conglomerate-affiliated VC with similar size, multi-fund platform, and KOSDAQ listing characteristics.

Broad incumbents

• Korea Development Bank (KDB): Korea's state-owned policy bank with extensive venture capital and growth equity operations through its KDB Nextone and other platforms. Comparable as a co-GP/co-investor (e.g., KDB Daesung-HGI Green Impact Fund) but materially larger scale and broader mandate than Daesung.

Others

• Toss Bank (via Dunamu portfolio overlap): Korean digital bank and fintech; not a direct peer but representative of the ecosystem (Dunamu is a Daesung portfolio company). Adjacent ecosystem participant illustrating the type of KOSDAQ-listed Korean tech company in which Daesung invests.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments71 records

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