KCGI

Established in 2018, KCGI is an independent asset management firm based in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in private equity and venture capital investments, aiming to enhance corporate value through active engagement and governance reforms. KCGI's investment strategy emphasizes improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, facilitating business succession planning, and implementing corporate governance reforms within its portfolio companies.

KCGI's investment approach targets companies at various stages, including growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. The firm focuses on a diverse range of industries, such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, energy, real estate, media, telecommunications, transportation, industrial goods, materials, utilities, consumer services, retail, and education. This broad industry focus allows KCGI to leverage its expertise across multiple sectors to drive value creation.

The firm's recent activities include the acquisition of a 29.6% stake in Hanyang Securities for 216.7 billion won in June 2025. This strategic move aims to transform Hanyang Securities into a major player in the securities industry, with plans to expand its equity capital to over 1 trillion won. KCGI's proactive approach in corporate governance and shareholder activism underscores its commitment to enhancing shareholder value and corporate performance.