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Private equitySeoul · Seed–Late Stage · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Forest Partners positions itself as a next-generation alternative asset manager built on independent thinking and principled investing rather than following market trends. Centered in Korea and expanding into the broader Asian market, the firm invests across the spectrum from early-stage ventures to public markets, aiming to maximize enterprise value. Its partner-led organization is run by principals with global finance and investment backgrounds who drive the entire process from deal sourcing through decision-making and post-investment management. The group operates three integrated divisions: Forest PE for private equity in later-stage companies with strategic management involvement, Forest Ventures for early- and growth-stage innovative technology companies, and Forest Asset Management for diversified professional asset management.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteCEO of Forest Asset Management, with prior experience at Tiger Asia Management and HUB Investment. Holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BS from Sogang University.
Founding Partner and CEO of Forest Partners, previously with BRV Capital Management and Crane Partners. Holds a JD from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA from the University of Michigan.
CEO of Forest Ventures and Chief Strategy Officer of Forest Partners; joined in 2023 after experience at Tiger Pacific Capital, Tiger Asia Management, and Bain & Co. Holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BS from Seoul National University. Known for founder-centric venture investing.
What they invest in
from 18 of 54 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Media & Entertainment ×5Hardware ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Biotech ×2Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2Creator Economy ×2
HQs:South Korea×9United States×5
Investments · 54 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 13 dated
Chelsio develops high-performance networking and storage acceleration hardware and software for enterprise data centers, cloud services, and cluster computing environments.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsATEL VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)InvescoLSI
CutisBio applies synthetic biology and biomanufacturing to develop microbial strains, biomaterials, and production processes for use in health, beauty, and fashion applications.
BiotechLongevityNew Materials
Daangn is a community-based mobile marketplace and social platform that connects neighbors for buying, selling, sharing, and helping each other in local communities across South Korea.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialSeoul, KR
Gary Kim(Founder)Kim Jae-hyun(Founder)Kim Yong-hyun(Founder)
Co-investorsCapstone Partners KoreaGaldana VenturesKakao VenturesPremier PartnersRBCxReverent Partners+3 more
Frame Montana is an eyeglass frame brand that creates modern interpretations of vintage eyewear designs from mid-20th century France and America.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSeoul, KR
Montana Choi
Inocras is a bioinformatics company that uses whole genome sequencing and proprietary analytics to produce clinically actionable insights for patient diagnosis and treatment, operating a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited lab.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
YoungSeok Ju(Founder)in
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersSchmidtDSC InvestmentIMM InvestmentIntervest
Contentree JoongAng is a South Korean content company operating in broadcasting/TV production and cinema exhibition, producing programming including Netflix original content and running movie theaters through subsidiaries.
Media & EntertainmentSeoul, KR
이중원(대표이사 (CEO))
Moreh builds full-stack LLM inference software — from custom chip-level kernels to distributed serving frameworks — optimized for non-NVIDIA and heterogeneous accelerators including AMD Instinct GPUs and Tenstorrent chips.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechSanta Clara, US
Jungho Park(Director)inGangwon Jo(Founder)inJong Taek Won(Executive Officer, Director)Jihyo Lee(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAMD VenturesSmilegate Investment
ONEONEONE is an AI company that automates the full content-production process, from script generation to video creation and editing, built from the pipeline of its own YouTube channel.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentIncheon, KR
Rebel Corporation creates webtoons through a cross-border production system that connects Korean creators with Vietnamese artists to produce original content for the global market.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR
Co-investorsSpringCamp
ReCarbon builds a plasma-based carbon conversion technology that transforms carbon dioxide and methane from industrial emissions and biogas into carbon-negative hydrogen and CO₂-free syngas.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFremont, US
Co-investorsLB Investment
Synctree is a no-code backend development platform that enables businesses to build, deploy, and manage microservices and APIs without coding, using a drag-and-drop interface.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Tag Hive builds Class Saathi, an AI-powered classroom assessment and engagement solution that uses Bluetooth clicker devices and works offline to give teachers real-time insight into each student's learning.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardwareSeoul, KR
Pankaj Agarwal(Founder)
Tensor develops a personal autonomous vehicle (robocar) powered by proprietary AGI technology designed for individual ownership and privacy.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsSilicon Valley, US
Co-investorsGobi PartnersSAIC Technologies Fund II, LLCDigital Currency GroupGoldman SachsLvna CapitalOutliers Fund+1 more
A logistics solution that helps shippers and freight operators reduce fees for idle ocean containers and gain visibility over container movements from port to final delivery.
Logistics & Supply ChainChicago, US
Chuck Snow(Founder)Daniel Snow(Managing Partner)Mark Southey(Managing Partner)
Tridge operates a data-driven global trade platform and its Tridge Ark program uses AI agents to identify counterparties, run outreach, and qualify introductions for exporters and importers.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFoodTech
Co-investorsActivant CapitalDSC InvestmentSoftBank Group
WAGTI is a Korea-based company that creates brands and content centered on sports and culture, with the aim of sharing inspirational stories.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechSeoul, KR
Hoon Kang(Founder)in
Co-investorsISU Venture Capital
Xorbis develops interactive media solutions and experiential installations, combining generative AI, robotic drawing systems, optical illusion displays, and holographic technologies for exhibitions and cultural spaces.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMedia & Entertainment
FADU provides customizable SSD controllers and firmware for manufacturers to design and build their own solid-state drives.
Data & InfrastructureHardware
Eyee Hyun Nam(Founder)in
Co-investorsReverent Partners
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2XUAbsologyAero KAIZEN GlobalChelsioDcoDecember & CompanyDongin InternationalDot Slash DashDurigaFamily bibimbap houseGreen Whale GlobalJeju Beer CompanyJejubeerJR에너지솔루션KarrotMegaboxN-TupleOilnowRebel CorporationTensorTraffix Group, IncUtransfer네오에이아이클라우드동인인터네셔날디셈버앤컴퍼니디셈버앤컴퍼니 (December & Company)모티프스탠다드에너지에어로케이 (Aero K)에어로케이항공에어로케이홀딩스제이알에너지솔루션 (JR Energy Solution)제이콘텐트리파두
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTridge · insights.tridge.com · Jul 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Forest Partners made?
- Forest Partners has 54 tracked investments.
- What stage does Forest Partners invest at?
- Forest Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Forest Partners focus on?
- Forest Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Energy, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Forest Partners located?
- Forest Partners is headquartered in Seoul, KR.