STIC Ventures

What STIC Ventures does

STIC Ventures is a Seoul-headquartered venture capital firm established in July 2018 through a spin-off from STIC Investments (founded 1999, renamed 2007). The firm invests in small and mid-sized venture companies with core technologies and new business models, operating across ICT hardware and software, biotechnology and healthcare, chemistry and materials, gaming and content, and distribution/services/consumer. As of the latest disclosed data it manages approximately $1.46 billion USD in assets under management across four dedicated sector funds: the STIC Innovation Fund (established 2022, approximately $190M USD), the New Frontier Fund (established 2022, approximately $12M USD), the Tech Champion Fund (established 2025, approximately $120M USD), and the AI Fund (established 2026, approximately $60M USD). The firm has built a portfolio of 550+ companies spanning Korea, the United States, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

The firm operates a hybrid B2B/institutional model typical of venture capital: it sources deal flow through direct networks, referrals, and industry conferences; deploys capital via direct equity investments to startups following due diligence and investment committee approval; and supports portfolio companies through a dedicated Operating Partners Group (OPG), an ESG-integrated investment approach, and a structured 100-day value-add plan. Revenue is generated through two standard VC streams: recurring management fees on committed capital from institutional limited partners (LPs), and lumpy carried interest (performance fees) on successful exits. Pricing and fund terms are not publicly disclosed as they are negotiated privately with LPs.

The portfolio is concentrated in Korea-based deep-tech and biotech (Imagoworks, Prazer Therapeutics, Neumous, GenEdit, NoboMedicine, Innospc, Ettifos, Pebble Square, Curiosis, Apollon, Surromind, Nota AI, Maymust, WaveLord) with selected cross-border positions in the US (Pine Tree Therapeutics), India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan. Leadership is anchored by Vice Chairman David Jeong (with the firm since 1999) and CEO/CIO Bora Chung (joined 2017, prior chief researcher at Daishin/Hanwha/Korea Investment & Securities and technology strategy at Amorepacific), supported by a Managing Director-level bench with backgrounds at Shinhan Bank, KPMG, PwC, Samsung Electronics, CJ Investment, Hyundai Motor CVC, and KT/KDB. The firm was recognized as 'VC of the Year 2024' by Korea Venture Investment Corp. (KVIC) and 'Best Venture Capital House 2025' by TheBell and the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA).

Name

STIC Ventures

Legal name

STIC INVESTMENTS, INC.

Website

http://www.sticventures.co.kr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STIC Ventures is a Seoul-based venture capital firm spun off from STIC Investments in 2018, managing approximately $1.46 billion USD across four sector funds to invest in early and growth-stage technology and biotech companies across Korea, the US, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

Ownership category

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Product category

Venture Capital

NAICS

Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

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Investment Advice (6282)

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Venture Debt Providers (FSANAAAL)

Keywords

• Venture capital
• Growth equity
• Startup investment
• Fund management
• Private equity

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

Revenue model

1. Fund Management Fees: STIC Ventures generates revenue through management fees charged on assets under management, typically a percentage of committed capital from limited partners (LPs) who invest in their venture funds.
2. Carry (Performance Fees): Venture capital firms typically earn carried interest on successful exits of portfolio companies, representing a percentage of profits above the initial investment return threshold.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

STIC Ventures is a South Korean venture capital firm that invests in small and mid-sized venture companies with core technologies and new business models across ICT, biotechnology, healthcare, and emerging sectors in Korea, the US, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan. The firm manages multiple dedicated sector funds (STIC Innovation Fund, New Frontier Fund, Tech Champion Fund, and AI Fund) with combined AUM of approximately $1.46 billion USD, and provides portfolio companies with capital, strategic guidance, and operational support through its in-house Operating Partners Group (OPG) using a 100-day value-add plan.

Product overview

STIC Ventures is a South Korean venture capital firm established in July 2018, spun off from STIC Investments (founded in 1999). The firm operates as a traditional venture capital and private equity investment company, providing capital investment and value-add services to portfolio companies across Asia. The firm does not offer technology products; its services consist of investment management, fund operations, and portfolio company support through its Investment Team and Operating Partners Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STIC Innovation Fund Dedicated venture capital fund of approximately $190 million USD established in 2022 to invest in promising venture companies across ICT, biotechnology, healthcare, and other innovation-driven sectors. Targeted at institutional LPs seeking exposure to Korean and Asian venture innovation.
• New Frontier Fund Dedicated venture capital fund of approximately $12 million USD established in 2022 for frontier technology investments, focusing on emerging technology areas at the technology frontier. Targeted at institutional LPs seeking exposure to deep-tech and frontier innovation.
• Tech Champion Fund Dedicated venture capital fund of approximately $120 million USD established in 2024 to invest in technology-leading companies (tech champions). Targeted at institutional LPs seeking concentrated exposure to Korean and Asian technology leaders.
• AI Fund Dedicated venture capital fund of approximately $60 million USD established in 2025 (per English source; Korean source dates establishment to 2026) to invest in AI-focused companies and AI infrastructure. Targeted at institutional LPs seeking thematic exposure to artificial intelligence.
• Operating Partners Group (OPG) Portfolio Support Post-investment operational support service delivered to portfolio companies through an in-house Operating Partners Group composed of former large-company executives, using a systematic 100-day value-add plan and ESG-integrated approach. Provided to invested companies as part of the firm's value-add beyond capital.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Korea Investment Partners: One of Korea's largest VC/PE firms with multi-fund operations and broad sector coverage. Highly comparable as a Korean institutional VC competitor targeting similar growth-stage companies and LPs.
• Hana Ventures: CVC arm of Hana Financial Group investing in Korean and global startups across fintech, ICT, and biotech. Comparable as a Korean VC peer with similar sector focus and institutional backing.
• Mirae Asset Venture Investment: Major Korean VC firm under Mirae Asset Financial Group, managing multiple funds investing in early- to growth-stage startups. Directly comparable scale, structure, and LP base.
• Company K Partners: Korean VC firm with focus on technology and growth-stage investments. Comparable as a mid-sized Korean VC competitor; STIC Director Jae Won Do previously worked there.
• Woori Venture Partners: Korean VC firm with technology and growth-stage focus. STIC's Operating Partner Jinho Shin was former Vice Chairman/CEO, indicating operational and competitive overlap.
• KTB Network: Korean VC firm with diversified tech and growth-stage investments. STIC Managing Director Moonsoo Kang previously worked there, indicating talent pool overlap.
• SBI Investment Korea: Korean arm of Japan's SBI Group operating venture funds across multiple sectors. Comparable as a regional VC with multi-fund operations and similar LP/portfolio model.
• Smilegate Investment: Korean VC firm with focus on early- to growth-stage technology investments. Comparable in fund structure and sector orientation.

Broad incumbents

• KB Investment: VC/PE arm of KB Financial Group, one of Korea's largest financial conglomerates. Comparable as a Korean institutional VC, though larger and with broader corporate parent resources.
• POSCO Capital: CVC arm of POSCO Holdings investing in deep tech and industrial startups. Comparable as a large Korean VC operating dedicated sector funds, though with corporate parent strategic overlay.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments175 records

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