Korea Social Investment

Korea Social Investment is an impact investment company and accelerator based in Korea, investing in and accelerating social impact businesses. As the country's largest private non-profit accelerator, it provides management consulting and growth support to social enterprises and impact-driven startups. From 2013 to 2016, the organization managed the KRW 55 billion (approximately USD 42 million) Seoul City Social Investment Fund. It partners with public institutions and VCs, including the Fintech Support Center, and is led by CEO Jongik Lee and Chair Byeongju Choi. It is registered as a consulting body with government entities such as the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Korea Social Investment was established on December 6, 2012. Its business model centers on non-profit organization funded through entrusted operations like managing public funds and partnerships with public institutions, VCs, and accelerators.