Ki Chun Shin has been in charge of company management and investment since he took office as CEO of Atinum Investment in 2000. He went through Samil Accounting Corporation as a certified public accountant and joined Atinum Investment in 1989 to serve as an investment examination officer.
M.S. and B.A. in Business Administration from Seoul National University
Seung Yong Lee joined the Atinum Investment in 2009 after Oracle and Goldman Sachs. He was appointed as our respective representative director in 2018 to lead overseas investment and investment. In 2013, he was appointed as the CEO of our parent company, Atinum Partners, and is in charge of management and overseas investment.
MBA from UC Berkeley Haas, M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doo-Jin Maeng began his career in investment in 2002 and has built extensive experience investing across a wide range of sectors, from deep-tech industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, and mobility to service and software businesses. He has successfully led numerous portfolio companies through IPOs.With a strong focus on companies possessing technological competitiveness and the potential to lead global markets, he has consistently identified and supported high-growth opportunities. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked as a researcher at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Samsung Electronics’ central R&D organization. In recognition of his outstanding investment performance, he was named Best Venture Capital Investment Professional by the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA) in 2011.
[Semiconductor] Openedges Technology, BCnC, Bos Semiconductors, Openedges Square [AI] Daim Research, XL8, Onepredict, ePopSoft [Robot] Clobot, MedInTech, THiRA-Utech [Mobility] Rideflux, Morai, Mobiltech [Service] TanTan, WantedLab, Autowini, Etch Mobile, Grepp
Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University
Chang Seok Hwang, who joined Atinum Investment in 2005, has accumulated his experience in healthcare at Johnson & Johnson Medical and Hallim Venture Capital. He is a chair of the invesment committee in Atinum investment's major funds and won the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy award in 2006.
MBA from Sogang University, B.S. in Life Sciences from Sogang University
Che-Uk Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2010 and has led investments across a broad range of sectors, with a primary focus on information technology, including artificial intelligence, digital services, and enterprise software, as well as consumer businesses. He has consistently focused on startups that leverage innovative technologies to transform traditional markets and create new growth opportunities. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked at Samsung Electronics’ Software Research Center, where he was responsible for software development and technology strategy. In recognition of his investment expertise and performance, he was named an Outstanding Investment Professional by the Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC) in 2016 and Best Venture Capital Investment Professional by the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA) in 2021. In 2023, he received a Commendation from the Minister of SMEs and Startups, awarded through the KVCA.
[Consumer/Platform] Dunamu, Ridi, Zigbang, PRND Company(hey dealer), Jobis & Villains, Bungaejangter, Rapportlabs, Echo Marketing, Watcha, Brandi, Styleshare, Postype, Law&Company, Classting, Trenbe, Healing Paper(Gangnam Unni), GravityLabs, ScatterLab(ZetaAI) [B2B Platform/SaaS] CLO Virtual Fashion, Channel Corporation, Cupix, IGA Works, Fast Five, MarqVision, Allganize, Catenoid, Fabrictime, Tosslab, Chequer(QueryPie), Codit, Lemonbase, Glassdome, ProtoPie, Modusign, Datarize, LinqAlpha, Movin, DeepingSource
M.S. in Computer Engineering, B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Seoul National University
Sang-Hoon Kwak joined Atinum Investment in 2016 and focuses on investments in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors. Guided by an investment philosophy centered on the intrinsic value of technology, he supports portfolio companies throughout their entire lifecycle—from identifying and backing early-stage startups to providing follow-on investments at key growth stages. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he held research and business development roles at LG Life Sciences (now LG Chem), CJ CheilJedang, and LG Household & Health Care. In recognition of his contributions to the venture capital industry, he received a Commendation from the Minister of SMEs and Startups, awarded through the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA), in 2025.
Kobiolabs, Standigm, Innovo Therapeutics
M.S and B.S. in Pharmacy from Seoul National University
Sang Ho joined Atinum Investment in 2024 and oversees investments in the gaming, entertainment, and digital media sectors. He focuses on identifying and supporting teams that possess global DNA and strong team dynamics. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he managed game operations and sourcing at NHN's Smartphone Game Business Team and worked in management consulting at Accenture. Later, at Korea Investment Partners, he spearheaded investments in global gaming and internet services, building a strong track record in domestic and international IPOs and M&As, including Huuuge Games, Seriously, Snowprint, and Toomics.
Kong Studios, Monday OFF, Vlast, Major9, Huuuge games, Seriously, Snowprint
B.A. in Business Administration from Yonsei University
Jin Ho Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2025 and looks after business development and capital formation efforts. Prior to joining Atinum, Jinho was a Senior Executive Director at Vertex Holdings, a subsidiary of Temasek. Before his time at Vertex Holdings, he served as a Director and the Head of Investor Relations at ADV Partners and was previously a Principal at STIC Investments, a Korea focused private equity firm.
MBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and B.A. in Law from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Chan-Il Chang joined Atinum Investment in 2016 and focuses on investments in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors. He is dedicated to identifying and investing in innovative biotechnologies with strong long-term growth potential. Leveraging his expertise across the entire drug development process—from early-stage research and pipeline development to clinical strategy and commercialization—he supports portfolio companies in achieving sustainable growth and value creation. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked as a researcher at Harvard Medical School and later served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Olix, where he was a key inventor of the company’s core patented technology. Olix is one of Korea’s leading publicly listed biotechnology companies specializing in RNA therapeutics.
Berkeley lights, ICM, LegoChem Biosciences, Skylabs
Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemistry from POSTECH
Kyu Jin Hwang joined Atinum Investment in 2021. He is investing in mobile services/platforms and software/SaaS. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked at SBI Investment, Solborn Investment as an investment professional.
PRND Company, Rapportlabs, Travel Wallet, Craver Corporation, Jeongyookgak, Chequer, Codit, BLQ, MODUSIGN, Styleshare, Balaan, Neurophet, Mediquitous, Waug, Carpenstreet, Payletter, Sentbe
B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Seoul National University
Peter joined Atinum Investment in 2022 at its Singapore office and is currently based in Seoul, where he focuses on investments in AI Applications. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he led Southeast Asia investments at NAVER, based in Singapore. His previous career includes investment roles at Jabaz Partners, Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), and Hanwha Asset Management.
Lunit, CLO Virtual Fashion, Healing Paper (Gangnam Unni), Channel Corporation, Gravity Labs, Deeping Source, IGAWorks, SellerHub, Klook, Nium, MarqVision, SleekFlow, TimeTree, GoTo
B.A in Business Administration from Yonsei University
Wan Gee Cho joined Atinum Investment in 2019 and is active in IT investment, with the investment focus on deep tech start-ups working with artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and advanced robotics. Before joining Atinum Investment, he worked as a strategy consultant at A.T. Kearney and R&D engineer at Samsung Electronics.
Allganize, Apptronik, Bria AI, BCnC, CMES Robotics, Cupix, Etch Mobile, Glassdome, Grepp, LinqAlpha, Mobiltech, Morai, Movv, OnePredict, OpenEdges Square, OpenEdges Technology, Rideflux, TriEye, XL8
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University
David Lim joined Atinum Investment in 2024 and is investing in the Deep tech domain. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked as an investment director at Samsung Ventures and also as a researcher at Samsung SDS.
Apptonik, Sionic AI, Subtle Medical, XCENA
B.A. in Business Administration from Kyunghee University, M.S. and Ph.D in Management Science from KAIST
Hee Jae joined Atinum Investment in 2024 and is investing in the mobile services/platforms. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked as an investment professional at SoftBank Ventures and conducted global business development at Sualab and Hyundai Motor Company.
Liner, Movin, SORAJIMA, Scatter Lab, Bite Lab
B.A. in Business Administration from Seoul National University
Eun Ki Chung joined Atinum Investment in 2024, focusing investments in interactive content/media and gaming. Prior to joining Atinum, he worked at CJ ENM, where he managed film project fundraising and development. He was also in charge of investments in cultural content companies at Korea Investment Partners.
Meta Comedy, Major 9, The Grimm Entertainment
B.A. in Department of Korean Literature from Yonsei University
Min Su Kang joined the Atinum Investment in 2020 and is investing in IT parts/materials Prior to joining Atinum Investment, I worked at Wonik IPS Laboratory and Ajou IB Investment.
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Seoul National University, B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from POSTECH
Soo Won Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2021 and is investing in bio-healthcare sector. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked at Yuhan and Shinpoong Pharmaceuticals
iLab, LegoChem Biosciences, G2GBIO, ABL BIO, Pinetree therapeutics, MEDICON
M.S and B.S. in Pharmacy from Seoul National University
Sung Hyun Baek joined Atinum Investment in 2018 and focuses on investments in the bio and healthcare sectors. He is dedicated to identifying and supporting startups that lead the paradigm shift through innovative novel biopharmaceuticals and medical devices. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he was a research scientist at Ahn-Gook Pharmaceutical, where he conducted research on pharmaceutical formulation and product planning.
Curocell, IntoCell, IMBiologics, NEX-I, Ubix Therapeutics, DAAN Biotherapeutics, Precision Biosensor, IVIM Technology
M.S. and B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from KAIST
Aerin joined Atinum Investment in 2022, where she focuses on the evaluation of innovative bio/healthcare technologies and investment opportunities. Prior to Atinum, she was an investor at InterVest, backing bio/healthcare companies across various stages. Before her venture career, Aerin held business development roles at pharmaceutical companies — most recently as a Senior Business Development Manager at LG Chem Life Science, where she led licensing-in and out activities, and previously as a Business Development Manager at Hanmi Pharmaceuticals, focused on in-licensing of early-stage assets.
Sovargen, Abion, Outpace Bio, Kaigene
M.S in Biology from Yonsei University, B.S in Biochemistry from University of California - San Diego
Chris Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2025. He focuses on investments in the PC/Console gaming space, as well as across the entertainment and culture industries. Prior to joining Atinum, he was an analyst at CLSA Korea, covering the gaming and entertainment sectors.
B.A. in Economics from University of California, San Diego
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Seongyu Cho joined Atinum Investment in 2026 and is investing in Deep Tech. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked as an investment professional at Partners Investment and Helios Private Equity, and conducted strategic business development at Deloitte and Samsung Electronics.
B.S. in Electronic Engineering, B. A. in Business Administration from Yonsei University
Erin joined Atinum Investment in 2021. She mainly invests in promising consumer tech, SaaS and fintech startups. Previously, she worked as a global equity market analyst in Korea Investment Securities.
[Service/Platform] Grepp, Newnex, Rapport Labs(Queenit), MooMooz, Banksalad, Brave Mobile(Soomgo), Jaranda, TravelWallet, Trenbe, Postype, Howser, Klook, Nium [SaaS] Datarize, Doodlin(Greeting), Lemonbase, Studio XID(Protopie), CLO Virtual Fashion
B.A. in Economics from Tsinghua University
Yoon Ho Jung joined Atinum Investment in 2021 and is active in IT investment, with the investment focus on deep tech start-ups working with artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and block chain. Before joining Atinum, he founded an education company called Private Note.
[Robotics] Holiday Robotics, Deeden Robotics, MediIntech [Semiconductor] BOS Semiconductors, OPENEDGES Technology [AI] Daim Research, Psionic AI, Bria AI
B.S. in Electrical engineering from Seoul National University
Jae Min Jeong joined Atinum Investment in 2024 and is active in Deep tech domain investment. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, he worked as a project manager at HyperLounge, a B2B SaaS start-up, and also as an investment professional focused on Tech domain such as Semiconductor, Mobility and Energy at Hyundai Motor Company ZER01NE Fund.
Xcena, Rideflux, Madde
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in Business Administration from Seoul National University
Joy Han joined Atinum Investment in 2024, focusing her investments on interactive content/media and gaming. Before joining Atinum, she gained valuable experience in strategy and management consulting at Wavestone, working in both their New York and London offices.
AB180, Beyond, Sonic Odeeo, The Grimm Entertainment, MondayOFF, Major9, Meta Comedy, Kong Studios
B.A in Economics and Psychology from Cornell University
Jin Hyuk Jung joined Atinum Investment in 2025, focusing his investments on AI and SaaS. Prior to joining Atinum, he was in charge of business strategy at a B2B SaaS startup and gained cross-border investment experience in AI and enterprise SaaS at Mirae Asset Capital.
M.S. in Strategy and International Management from Seoul National University, B.S. in Software Engineering from Chung-Ang University
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Jae Yeon Lee joined Atinum Investment in 2024, focusing on value creation for portfolio companies — with hands-on involvement in business expansion, fundraising, and advisory across IPO, M&A/PMI, and turnaround situations. Responsibilities also include communications with foreign limited partners and fund-level fundraising. Prior to Atinum, Jaeyeon worked at Kurly Corp. across Corporate Development, New Business, Investor Relations, and FP&A, and at POSCO group in new growth business and corporate strategy roles.
B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, Management Engineering from POSTECH
Ha Eun Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2025, where she is responsible for external communications, startup PR, networking, and branding support across portfolio companies. Prior to joining Atinum, she worked at Bluepoint Partners, focusing on brand communication and media strategy.
B.A. in Film and Media Studies from KonKuk University
Sun Young joined Atinum Investment in 2022 and is in charge of the compliance and legal matters of Atinum Investment as well as assisting with legal matters for the growth of Atinum Investment’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, she was senior legal counsel at SK hynix and worked as corporate associate at Greenberg Traurig's New York office
Amherst College B.A., Harvard Law School J.D.
Hyung Seon joined Atinum Investment in 2023 and supports compliance and legal matters. Prior to joining Atinum Investment, she was a senior attorney at IBM Korea. She also has experience in advising general corporate matters at Yoon & Yang LLC and cross-border finance at the Korea Development Bank.
Seoul National University College of Law B.A., Seoul National University Law School J.D.
Hee Won Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2020 and is in charge of risk management. Before joining Atinum, she worked at Samil Accounting Corporation and Anjin Accounting Corporation as an accountant. Previously she worked on infrastructure/private investment and management at the alternative investment office of National Pension Service.
B.A. in Business Administration from Yonsei University
Yun Ji Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2023 and is in charge of Risk management of portfolio companies. Before joining Atinum investment, she worked at risk management team of KB Investment, Previously she worked on Audit Service and and Deal advisory service team at KPMG Samjong Accounting Corporation.
B.A. in Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University
Geun Hye Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2009 and is in charge of accounting, financial management, and public announcement.
B.A. in Business Administration from Hongik University
Eun Hye Jo joined Atinum Investment in 2023 and is in charge of follow-up management of venture funds and portfolio companies. Prior to joining Atinum, She worked on fund management team of Paratus Investment.
B.A. in Business Administration from Korea Aerospace University
Hyeheon Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2023 and is in charge of follow-up management of venture funds and portfolio companies. Prior to joining Atinum, She worked on fund management team of BSK Investment.
B.A. in Business Administration from Korea Aerospace University
Hyo Jung Jung joined Atinum Investment in 2026 and is in charge of follow-up management of venture funds and portfolio companies. Prior to joining Atinum, She worked on fund management team of SJ Investment partners.
B.A. in Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Sookmyung Women's University
Ka Young Kim joined Atinum Investment in 2025, where she manages treasury, financial management, and corporate disclosures. Before Atinum, she handled cash flow planning, fund management, disclosures, and financial analysis at POSCO Investment. She also brings experience from BMW Financial Services Korea’s Finance Team, where she focused on capital sourcing, liquidity management, disclosures, and accounting.
B.A. in Economics, Ewha Womans University, M.S. in Financial Engineering, Yonsei University
Han Sol Jang joined Atinum Investment in 2025 and is in charge of accounting and tax affairs. Prior to joining Atinum, he worked at Hanwha Robotics handling accounting, taxation, and disclosure in the manufacturing and construction sectors, and began her career at ISU Corporation, gaining experience across multiple industries including beauty and B2C at APR and Fitpet.
B.A. in Economics, Yonsei University
Da Hyun Park joined Atinum Investment in 2026 and is in charge of general affairs and other support functions.
B.A. in Hospitality, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
