Atinum Investment

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Investor type

VC

Founded

1989

AUM

$1 900 M

Location

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 30 August, 2026

Profile

Atinum Investment is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, Korea, focusing on startups at the growth stage. Founded in 1989, the firm is led by notable figures such as Chairman Shin Ki-cheon, who joined the firm in 1989, and Co-CEO Seungyong Lee, who brings experience from Oracle and Goldman Sachs. The firm emphasizes investing in companies that are leading paradigm shifts in market and technology innovation, targeting IT and bio/healthcare sectors. Their investment strategy is distinguishing for focusing on core company values and enabling rapid growth in promising startups.

Atinum Investment manages a portfolio of assets worth approximately 1.9 trillion Korean Won. The firm primarily invests in innovative startups that demonstrate fast growth and potential market shifts. They are selective in their sector focus, targeting IT, biotechnology, and healthcare, while their cumulative fund formations have reached 27. They also maintain a sizeable investment team of 23 professionals, emphasizing their commitment to diligent investment processes. The firm's investments are predominantly focused on the Asia region, supported by their strategic platform for innovation and growth.

Notable companies in Atinum Investment's diverse portfolio include Xcena - intelligent memory semiconductor development, Cupix - AI-based 4D enterprise platform, Holi Robotics - industrial humanoid robots, Allganize - enterprise AI solutions, and G2G Bio - drug delivery systems. These investments exemplify their focus on high-potential, innovation-driven businesses across different technology-driven sectors.

Industry

Biotechnology Education Edtech Electronics Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Robotics AI MedTech HealthTech SaaS Software

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DooJin Maeng Chief Managing Director
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FAQs about Atinum Investment

Atinum Investment is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Atinum Investment is located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Atinum Investment was founded in 1989.
Atinum Investment invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Education, Edtech, Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Robotics, AI, MedTech, HealthTech, SaaS, Software.
Atinum Investment invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Atinum Investment invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Atinum Investment usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Atinum Investment has around $1 900m assets under management.
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