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Q Capital Partners

Private equity

Seed · 29 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm pursues profit maximization for all stakeholders through diverse investment structures ranging from control/buy-out acquisitions to minority equity stakes. It emphasizes transparency and trust, aiming for the simultaneous satisfaction of all related parties. Value creation is driven by maximizing corporate value and generating consistent returns through systematic post-investment management and disciplined risk control. The team combines long-term investment experience with operational expertise and accumulated private equity know-how.

Invests inSector AgnosticAsia-PacificSouth Korea

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
75
IPOs
1

Team · 29 people

from the firm's website
Kyounghoon Kwon· Chairman

Chairman of Q Capital Partners and QCP Group.

Jaehyeon Kim· Managing Director

Managing director previously at Mirae Asset Capital and Hyundai Capital; Yonsei University graduate.

Yun-Jung Jin· Managing Director

Managing director previously with TG Ventures; Hannam University graduate.

Da Yeon Lee· Senior Staff

Senior staff member; Myongji College graduate.

Eung Beom Kim· Manager

Manager with prior experience at KPMG; KICPA and Sungkyunkwan University graduate.

Hyeongjun Ha· Manager

Manager with a background at Bain & Company and KPMG; Yonsei University graduate.

Hyun Je Woo· Senior Manager

Senior manager with a background at KPMG and Deloitte Anjin; KICPA and Korea University graduate.

Jun Yong Ahn· Senior Managerin

Senior manager previously at KPMG and Deloitte Anjin; KICPA and Yonsei University graduate.

Kang Sunbae· Non-executive Director

Non-executive director previously at KB Kookmin Bank; studied at Kookmin and Ajou Universities.

Sam Chan Moon· Senior Manager

Senior manager previously at KPMG; KICPA and Seoul National University graduate.

Yang Dong Gi· Non-executive Director

Non-executive director with a background at Smilegate Holdings; Yonsei University.

Ye Joon Kim· Manager

Manager previously at KPMG; KICPA and Korea University graduate.

Yong Hoe Chung· Senior Manager

Senior manager with prior experience at KPMG and PwC; Yonsei University graduate.

What they invest in

from 17 of 75 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×6AI & Machine Learning ×6Hardware ×6Enterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3Cleantech ×2Consumer ×2

HQs:South Korea×14United States×1

Investments · 75 tracked

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By year:2022 · 12016 · 12 dated

Airsmedairsmed.comin

AIRS Medical develops AI software for radiology centers, including MRI image quality enhancement and longitudinal reporting tools grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical validation.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersPremier PartnersTA Associates

DAWON MEDIAdaewonmedia.com𝕏

This page contains financial statements in Korean, appearing to be investor relations or financial disclosure content from Daewon Media.

Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

Fine Technixfinetechnix.com

Fine Technix is a global LED lighting manufacturer that supplies fixtures and lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure applications including street lighting, tunnel lighting, and sports facilities.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareAnyang, KR

심철구(대표이사 (CEO))Shim Cheol-gu(CEO)

HANCOMhancom.com

Hancom is a South Korean software company that develops office productivity software (Hancom Office) and AI-based tools such as intelligent document authoring and document-based question-answering solutions.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeongnam, KR

HOWSERhowser.co.kr

HOWSER is a Korean furniture logistics company offering forwarding, storage, installation and after-sales service on one IT platform.

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hyundai Venture Investment CorporationSBI Investment Korea Co. Ltd.

INTHESMARTitsnuh.com

Nuh develops medical imaging and diagnostic devices, including fluorescence endoscopes, dual image sensor systems, parathyroid exoscopes, and surgical lasers, along with a range of patient monitoring and diagnostic instruments.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSeoul, KR

K-ONE 케이원 lumber business 원목목재업timbers.co.kr

Timbers manufactures wood products and building materials including plywood, MDF, and sawwood for the construction and building supply industry.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsIncheon, KR

정기훈 (Ki-hoon Jung)

LINKFLOWlinkflow.co.kr

LinkFlow (링크플로우) develops wearable body cameras and IP/wireless video transmission devices, along with dedicated software and apps for monitoring, real-time streaming, and conferencing.

Defense TechHardwareIoTSeoul, KR

Jun-se Kim(Founder)

Co-investorsKT Strategic Investment Fund 4Lotte Ventures

Logispotlogi-spot.com

Operates a B2B freight logistics software/platform.

Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersKakao Ventures

Lunar Energylunarenergy.comin

Lunar Energy develops home energy technology that converts and stores solar power to provide continuous clean electricity for residential customers.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareMountain View, US

Mark Holveck(Founder)inKunal Girotra(Founder)in

Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Energetik Ventures+7 more

MindsLabmaum.ai

maum.ai is a Physical AI company offering products called SUDA, MAAL, and WoRV that automate business tasks and improve enterprise productivity.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRobotics

Co-investorsGroom InvestmentLB Investment

NATURAL WAYnaturalway.co.kr

Leading ODM company for health functional foods with differentiated packaging capabilities

Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment CorporationReverent Partners

NFC 엔에프씨 cosmetic 화장품 제조업nfccosmetic.co.kr

NFC Corporation is a Korean cosmetics manufacturer that develops and produces skincare and beauty products based on its materials technology.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerNew MaterialsIncheon, KR

Co-investorsSBI Investment Korea Co. Ltd.

S-Connect 에스코넥 IT components IT부품s-connect.co.kr

S-Connect (Esconnec, KOSDAQ 096630) is a South Korean manufacturer operating in secondary (rechargeable) battery components and anti-drone system development, with additional environmental technology work.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareGwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR

SECO Automotivesecoautomotive.com

Seojin Automotive (Seco Automotive) is an automotive company; the available page is only its privacy policy and provides no concrete details about its products or services.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & Transportation

seoulpharmaseoulpharma.com

South Korean pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in orally disintegrating film (ODF) formulations for domestic and export markets.

Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.

T&F Globaltnfglobal.co.kr

T&F Global (티앤에프글로벌) develops and manufactures automotive electronics components, focusing on core technologies for the vehicle electrical/electronic (전장) industry.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation

THE NOLBALnolbal.com

Nolbal operates an online booking platform for leisure and travel activities in South Korea, offering deals on hotels, resorts, theme parks, water parks, pensions, glamping, cruises, and cultural experiences.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

WISEAIwiseai.co.kr

WISE AI operates an AI-based revenue growth platform that uses a large language model reasoning engine to analyze voice and text in real time, handling customer inquiries, consultations, and bookings automatically.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSales TechSeongnam, KR

Yanadooyanadoo.co.krJul 2022

South Korean online English-learning company that also runs the Yafit Cycle metaverse home-training service.

Co-investorsAju IB InvestmentAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.SBI Investment Korea Co. Ltd.

Yelloyello.coin𝕏Dec 2016

Yello provides a campus and early-talent recruiting platform with an AI agent that automates event building, candidate sourcing, and interview scheduling.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Jason Weingarten(Co-founder)inDan Bartfield(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsFirst AnalysisJMI EquityMultiplier CapitalThe Argentum Group

크리에이티브리더스그룹에이트group8.co.kr

Group8 is a South Korean entertainment company that develops and produces original dramatic content, including pre-produced television dramas and other media adaptations.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AeroSpace Technology of KoreaANYFIVEAsiana AirlinesBALAANBlissPackBlisspack Venture CapitalCRB MEDIACREATIVE LEADERS GROUP8CUROKYUNGGI CCDAEILDaejinDICDONG IN ENTECHDongbu ExpressDongyang MagicDoosanDoosan Engineering & ConstructionE·LAND RETAILE·LAND RETAIL 이랜드리테일 Distribution 유통Farm HannongFRESHICOGenesis BBQGwangju Doowon SteelHANKUK CARBONHUVEXELINNOPIAIRISBRIGHTJ-3K-ONEkakao VXKG MobilityKIPCOMantiscoNFCNorangfoodNorangfood 노랑푸드(노랑통닭) Wholesale business 도매업Onse TelecomOnse telecom 온세텔레콤 communication 통신S-ConnectSAMWOOSHOE MARKERSK ecoplantStar ChemicalSTARCOLLABOT3 EntertainmentTaihan FiberopticsWINIA AIDWOOJIN ELECTRIC MACHINERYYANADOO Kakao KidsyanadookidsYOUNGPOONG PAPER아이리스브라이트초록뱀미디어

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Q Capital Partners made?
Q Capital Partners has 75 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Q Capital Partners invest at?
Q Capital Partners invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Q Capital Partners focus on?
Q Capital Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Who does Q Capital Partners co-invest with?
Q Capital Partners most often shares deals with Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation, SBI Investment Korea Co. Ltd., among 25 tracked co-investors.

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