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Key people at YG Investment.
YG Investment operates as a dedicated investment firm, strategically deploying capital to foster growth within its portfolio companies. It specializes in identifying and cultivating opportunities that align with current industry trends, leveraging the substantial content and network infrastructure of its parent organization, the YG Group, to generate synergistic value and strengthen invested enterprises.
The firm was formally established on July 8, 2016, emerging from the insight that a focused investment vehicle could uniquely capitalize on the YG Group's extensive cultural and entertainment assets. While YG Investment is a subsidiary rather than a startup with individual founders, its operational leadership, including CEO Han Sang Bong, comprises experts with backgrounds from prominent accounting and investment banking institutions.
YG Investment's focus is on companies within the entertainment, content, and lifestyle fields, providing the strategic and financial backing necessary for innovation and expansion. The firm envisions a future where it continually discovers and supports ventures that bridge entertainment with daily life, driving forward-looking developments across these interconnected and dynamic sectors.
Key people at YG Investment.
YG Investment has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $10.0M Series B in S2W in October 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2021 | S2W | $10.0M Series B | — | DS Asset Management, Korea Development Bank, LB Investment, Lotte Ventures, Magellan Technology Investment, Mirae Asset Venture Investment |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 3i | $24.2M Series A | SV Investment | DS Asset Management, Enlight Ventures, Intops Investment, Korea Asset Investment Securities, Korea Development Bank, LB Investment, NBH Capital |
| Jan 27, 2020 | AmazeVR | $2.5M Series A Extension | — | Partners Investment |