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GS Ventures

GS Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, focusing on early-stage investments in startups that promote sustainability through innovative technologies. It primarily targets companies in Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Bio/Healthcare, Retail/Commerce, and Construction Tech sectors.

Founded
2022
Recorded stages
Seed, Series A, Series B
Recorded regions
Southeast Asia

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Overview

GS Ventures Co., Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of GS Holdings, established in January 2022. The firm aims to bridge the gap between GS Group's operating businesses and early-stage technology startups through an open-innovation platform. With an initial capital of 10 billion KRW (approximately $8 million), GS Ventures focuses on investing in Seed to Series B stage companies, primarily in South Korea, but also selectively in Israel and Southeast Asia. The firm prioritizes sectors such as Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Bio/Healthcare, Retail/Commerce, and Construction Tech, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Focus

GS Ventures primarily invests in Seed to Series B stage companies, with a focus on domestic firms in South Korea as well as technology companies from Israel and Southeast Asia. The firm emphasizes sectors such as Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Bio/Healthcare, Retail/Commerce, Construction Tech, and Deep-Tech, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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GS Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by leveraging the extensive resources and networks of the GS Group, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to potential customers and partners within the group's diverse business sectors.

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