Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company

What Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company does

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company (우리PE자산운용) is a Seoul-based private equity asset manager established in 2006 as the captive PE arm of Woori Financial Group, one of Korea's major financial conglomerates. The firm operates a dual-division platform: a PE Division managing growth capital, buyout, and mezzanine investments in Korean small-to-mid cap companies (2.8893 trillion KRW AUM across 13 funds), and an Investment Solutions Division managing infrastructure, real estate, and secondaries (2.5484 trillion KRW AUM across 20 funds). Cumulative committed capital stands at approximately 5.4 trillion KRW across 33 active funds totaling 3.7 trillion KRW in AUM, with 30 portfolio companies historically exited.

The firm pursues a value-up strategy centered on EBITDA growth, multiple expansion, institutionalization, and optimized financing structures, and maintains a dedicated ESG franchise with 1.2131 trillion KRW in cumulative ESG commitments (as of January 2026). Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring management fees on AUM and performance-based carried interest from successful exits. Distribution is conducted via direct placement to qualified Korean institutional investors (pension funds, insurance companies, other large LPs), supplemented by cross-referrals from Woori Financial Group affiliates. The team comprises 29 professionals with backgrounds in major Korean corporations, financial institutions, and accounting firms, and the firm is operationally based at Park One Tower 1 in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Recent strategic emphasis includes ESG and renewable energy infrastructure funds, mid-market buyouts across diversified verticals (power infrastructure, insurance brokerage, footwear ODM), and large consortium transactions such as the 2023 Polaris Shipping acquisition valued at approximately 600 billion KRW.

Name

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company

Legal name

우리PE자산운용 (Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company)

Website

https://wooripe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company is a Seoul-based private equity asset manager and a captive arm of Woori Financial Group, managing 3.7 trillion KRW in AUM across 33 funds through growth capital, buyout, mezzanine, and infrastructure strategies for Korean institutional investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Equity Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Markets Fund of Funds (PE / VC / Private Credit FoF) (FSAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Investments for Private Wealth (Hedge Funds, PE/VC Access, Private Credit) (FSAAABAI), Micro-PE / Lower Middle Market ETA Funds (FSANALAG)

Keywords

• Private equity management
• Asset management services
• Investment fund management
• Growth capital investing
• Mezzanine financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management Fees: Ongoing management fees charged on assets under management across PE and Investment Solutions divisions
2. Performance Fees/Carried Interest: Success-based fees from profitable fund exits and investment returns

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Woori Private Equity Asset Management Company manages private equity funds through two divisions: a PE Division that invests in small-to-mid cap Korean companies via Growth Capital, Buyout, and Mezzanine strategies, and an Investment Solutions Division that manages infrastructure, real estate, and secondary fund vehicles. The firm manages 33 active funds totaling approximately 3.7 trillion KRW in AUM, with 5.4 trillion KRW in cumulative committed capital since 2006, and provides Value-Up post-investment services including EBITDA growth, multiple expansion, and capital structure optimization.

Product overview

Woori PE Asset Management operates a dual-division Private Equity Fund Management Platform consisting of a PE Division managing institutional-only private equity funds and an Investment Solutions Division managing infrastructure, real estate, and secondary fund products. The platform's core product is its Private Equity Fund management service, which encompasses Growth Capital, Buyout, and Mezzanine investment strategies across 33 active funds totaling KRW 3.7 trillion in AUM. These core offerings are supplemented by specialized modules including ESG Investment Funds (KRP 1.2 trillion in cumulative commitments), Innovation Growth Funds (혁신성장 series), Solar Power Generation Funds, Australia Green Energy Funds, and Global Power Infrastructure Fund. Project-specific PEF vehicles (e.g., Seoul Cable PEF, FSI Holdings PEF) are established for individual portfolio company investments. Value-Up strategy services are provided as an integrated post-investment support function across all fund products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Equity Fund (PEF) Management Management of private equity funds investing in small-to-mid cap Korean companies across diverse sectors including game, platform, digital media, digital logistics, and semiconductor equipment. Includes Growth Capital investment, Buyout, and Mezzanine financing strategies, available to qualified institutional investors via private placement.
• Investment Solutions Investment Solutions division managing approximately KRW 2.55 trillion in committed capital across 20 funds focused on infrastructure, real estate, and secondary fund investments for institutional investors.
• ESG Investment Funds ESG-focused investment vehicles with accumulated commitments of KRW 1.2131 trillion as of January 2026, including a 259.2 billion KRW blind pool fund (June 2025) targeting green and ESG-themed investments such as 태양광발전 (Solar Power Generation), 호주그린에너지 (Australia Green Energy), 글로벌발전인프라 (Global Power Infrastructure), and 그린ESG성장 (Green ESG Growth).
• Innovation Growth Funds (혁신성장) Series of funds targeting New Deal industries and D.N.A (Digital, New Industry, AI) sectors for Growth Capital and Mezzanine investments, including 혁신성장 제1호, 제2호, and 제3호 totaling over 2.8 trillion KRW.
• Solar Power Generation Funds (태양광발전) Funds investing in solar power generation infrastructure, including 태양광발전 제1호 and 제2호, each with KRW 700 billion in committed capital.
• Australia Green Energy Fund (호주그린에너지) Funds investing in Australian renewable energy assets including rooftop solar and battery systems through Hanwha Energy Australia. Includes 호주그린에너지1호 (1,600 billion KRW) and 호주그린에너지2호 (360 billion KRW).
• Global Power Infrastructure Fund (글로벌발전인프라 펀드) Fund investing in global power generation infrastructure assets with KRW 1.65 trillion in committed capital.
• Project PEF – Seoul Cable Project PEF established on 2025-02-25 to execute a Buy-out investment in Seoul Cable (서울전선), a comprehensive wire and cable manufacturer established in 1968 contributing to domestic and international power infrastructure.
• Project PEF – FSI Holdings Project PEF established on 2024-12-17 to invest in FSI Holdings (에프에스아이홀딩스), the parent company of The Best Financial Services (더베스트금융서비스), a leading Korean corporate insurance agency.
• Project PEF – Hwaseung Enterprise Project PEF established on 2024-09-12 to co-invest with NH-우리 뉴딜 그로우 알파 제1호 in Hwaseung Enterprise (화승엔터프라이즈), the controlling shareholder of a shoe ODM/OEM manufacturer producing Adidas Originals lines.
• Value-Up Strategy Services Post-investment value creation services provided as an integrated support function across all fund products, including EBITDA/EBIT growth initiatives, multiple expansion support via M&A and new business entry, professional management deployment, and optimal capital structure financing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.4 trillion KRW cumulative committed capital since 2006 establishment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Woori Financial Group joined NZBA in October 2022. Leadership alliance of banks committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from lending and investment portfolios by 2050.
• Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Woori Financial Group joined PBAF in August 2022. Global partnership providing standards for financial institutions to measure and disclose impacts on nature and biodiversity.
• Race to ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Woori Financial Group joined Race to Zero campaign in June 2022. UN-led global campaign rallying businesses, cities, regions, and investors to take urgent climate action toward a net-zero future by 2050.
• TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Woori Financial Group joined TNFD in January 2022. Global initiative developing framework for companies to report and act on nature-related risks.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Woori Financial Group joined SBTi in September 2021. Initiative providing guidance for companies to set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligned with Paris Climate Agreement.
• Equator Principles (EP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Woori Financial Group joined EP in August 2021. Framework for financial institutions to identify and manage environmental and social risks in project financing.
• Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Woori Financial Group joined PCAF in August 2021. Global partnership helping financial institutions measure and disclose greenhouse gas emissions from lending and investment activities.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Woori Financial Group joined CDP in February 2021. Global environmental disclosure system helping companies measure and manage environmental impacts.
• TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Woori Financial Group joined TCFD in January 2021. Initiative recommending companies disclose climate-related risks in financial disclosures.
• Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Woori Financial Group joined PRB in January 2020. International agreement defining banks' role and responsibility in achieving sustainable development and Paris Climate Agreement goals.
• UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Woori Financial Group joined UNEP FI in November 2019. This initiative connects UN Environment Programme with global financial industry partners.
• UN Global Compact (UNGC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2006Woori Financial Group joined UNGC in March 2006. UNGC is the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative with 10 principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hahn & Company: Hahn & Company is a leading Korea-focused private equity firm managing multi-billion-dollar funds. It competes directly with Woori PE for Korean mid-to-large cap buyout opportunities and pension fund mandates, with similar institutional LP relationships.
• Korea Investment Partners: Korea Investment Partners is one of Korea's largest and most established PE/VC firms, directly comparable to Woori PE in mid-market Korean buyouts, growth capital, and institutional fundraising. Both firms target the same Korean SME universe with diversified sector exposure.
• MBK Partners: MBK Partners is the largest Korea-headquartered private equity firm, managing multi-billion-dollar funds across North Asia. It is a direct competitor for large Korean buyouts, often partnering or competing with Woori PE in consortium deals.
• IMM Investment: IMM Investment is a publicly traded Korean alternative investment manager operating PE, venture, and hedge fund strategies. It is a direct competitor to Woori PE in Korean mid-market deal sourcing and institutional fundraising, with comparable sector diversification.
• STIC Investments: STIC Investments is a Korean private equity and venture capital firm with PE, growth capital, and secondary fund activities. It overlaps with Woori PE in Korean SME buyouts and growth-stage investing, with comparable institutional investor relationships.

Broad incumbents

• The Carlyle Group: Carlyle is a global private equity firm with established operations in Korea and across Asia. It competes with Woori PE for larger Korean buyouts and consortium deals while operating a much broader fund platform globally.
• KKR & Co. KKR is a global private equity giant with an active Korea office deploying capital into Korean mid-to-large cap buyouts and growth equity. It competes with Woori PE for top-tier Korean deals while offering a much broader global product range.
• Bain Capital: Bain Capital operates a global private equity platform with active Korea and Asia-Pacific deal teams. It competes with Woori PE in mid-to-large Korean buyouts and growth investments, with substantially broader geographic reach and larger fund sizes.

Emerging players

• Affinity Equity Partners: Affinity Equity Partners is a Hong Kong-headquartered Asia-focused mid-market buyout firm. It is comparable to Woori PE on mid-market buyout size and Asian regional focus, though it operates from a Hong Kong base and pursues a broader Asian mandate.

Regional players

• Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) Capital: IBK Capital is the PE/VC arm of Industrial Bank of Korea, a government-policy bank. It has directly co-invested with Woori PE in deals such as Hanwha Energy Australia and represents a comparable bank-affiliated PE platform serving Korean SMEs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments5 records

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