SBVA
◆ Fund Size
$2B
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
South Korea
◆ Portfolio
300 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
To serve as a catalyst for Korea’s manufacturing ecosystem to integrate with global deep tech companies exploring world models, physical AI, and agent AI.
◆ About SBVA
SBVA is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 in South Korea that invests in early to growth-stage startups, with a global orientation and a history of backing entrepreneurs across ICT and deep technology. It emphasizes companies with technology that can transform lives and supports startups looking to expand internationally.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Lee | CEO | Executive | |
| Seung Lee | Executive Managing Director (CFO · Head of Growth Equity Div.) | Executive | in |
| 장유진 | — | Executive | |
| 정지우 | — | Executive | |
| 정철균 | — | Executive | |
| 최지현 | — | Executive | |
| Brendon Jung | Executive Director (Head of Fund Operations & Risk Management) | Senior | in |
| Edward Chung | Senior Managing Director (Head of Korea Investment Div.) | Senior | in𝕏 |
| Eugene Chang | Managing Director | Senior | in |
| Jason Ding | Managing Director (Head of China Investment Div.) | Senior | |
| Jay Choi | Managing Director | Senior | |
| J.P. Lee | CEO | — | |
| 이승훈 | — | Senior Executive | |
| 이준표 | — | C-level |
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◆ FAQ
What does SBVA invest in?
SBVA invests in AI Agents, AI Frontier Models, Generative AI, Manufacturing Tech and Robotics at the seed, series-a, series-b and series-c stages.
Which geographies does SBVA focus on?
SBVA focuses on Global and United States, and is headquartered in South Korea.
What is SBVA's typical check size?
SBVA typically writes checks of $1M to $10M.
Which startups has SBVA backed?
SBVA has 1 tracked investment on Fusion42, including Nums AI.