Sopoong Ventures | Hallym-Sopoong Gangwon Strategic Industry Investment Fund
◆ Fund Size
$10M
◆ Location
South Korea
◆ Portfolio
113 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Sopoong Ventures invests in early- to growth-stage startups that create significant environmental, social, and economic impact. The firm believes that large problems represent large markets and large returns, and that innovative technology can solve society's most urgent challenges more effectively and efficiently through entrepreneurship. It backs founders who pursue both financial performance and social impact simultaneously, with a particular leadership focus on climate tech, while also covering areas such as shared economy, environment, agriculture, education, disability, healthcare, and disaster response.
◆ About Sopoong Ventures
A climate tech and healthcare-focused venture fund targeting early-stage companies in South Korea's Gangwon province, with particular emphasis on energy transition (storage, batteries, distributed power, clean energy) and bio-healthcare convergence.
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| Name | Title | Role | Links |
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| Hakjong Lee | Partner | — | |
| Hyunseok J | Partner | — | in |
| Yoonmin Cho | Partner | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does Hallym-Sopoong Gangwon Strategic Industry Investment Fund invest in?
Hallym-Sopoong Gangwon Strategic Industry Investment Fund invests in Climate Tech and Biotech at the seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does Hallym-Sopoong Gangwon Strategic Industry Investment Fund focus on?
Hallym-Sopoong Gangwon Strategic Industry Investment Fund focuses on South Korea, and is headquartered in South Korea.