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Hyung Kim

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Partner at Z Venture Capital

USA

Writes $250K – $5M checks · typically $1M

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About

Hyung Kim, Korean-born and U.S.-based, led U.S. strategy and business development at LINE Corporation and has shaped a Japan/Korea-backed CVC's U.S. investment approach since 2017, bringing hands-on consumer expansion experience.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningConsumerE-commerceFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. Z Venture CapitalInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. LINE CorpUS Investment, LINE Venturescurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. LINE CorpUS - Strategy & Business Developmentcurrent2013 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  4. IMM Investment (Korea PE/VC firm)Senior Associate2010 — 2011
  5. Bain & CompanySenior Associate Consultant2008 — 2010

Skills & more

Strategy24Financial Modeling17Business Strategy10Business Development7Management Consulting17Start-ups5Strategic Partnerships3Product Management2Strategic Planning5Competitive Analysis2Management3Investments2
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Colleagues at Z Venture Capital

Chihiro Kameoka
Principal at Z Venture Capital
Daniel Song
Principal at Z Venture Capital
Greg Eum
Associate at Z Venture Capital
In Joon Hwang
Managing Partner / CEO at Z Venture Capital
James (Yousik) Han
Principal at Z Venture Capital
James Lim
Managing Partner at Z Venture Capital
Janice Sa
Principal at Z Venture Capital
Josh Jung
Principal at Z Venture Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hyung Kim?
Hyung Kim, Korean-born and U.S.-based, led U.S. strategy and business development at LINE Corporation and has shaped a Japan/Korea-backed CVC's U.S. investment approach since 2017, bringing hands-on consumer expansion experience.
Where does Hyung Kim work?
Hyung Kim is Partner at Z Venture Capital.
What does Hyung Kim invest in?
Hyung Kim invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, E-commerce, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Hyung Kim write?
Hyung Kim typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Hyung Kim go to school?
Hyung Kim studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Northwestern University (MS, Industrial Engr); Case Western Reserve University (BS, Mechanical Engr).

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