VIG Partners
Overview
VIG Partners, founded in 2005, is a private equity firm based in Seoul, Korea. The firm focuses on buyout opportunities in the Korean mid-market, investing in sectors such as financial services, consumer goods, and online and mobile commerce. VIG Partners aims to create exceptional returns for investors by taking control of investments in companies with strong fundamentals and actively engaging in value creation through hands-on management.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zigbang | May 2025 | Convertible Debt | Lead |
| Bodyfriend | Aug 2016 | Growth Equity | Lead |
| SmartScore | Aug 2022 | Series E | Lead |
| My Real Trip | Jun 2022 | Debt | Lead |
| FASSTO | Aug 2022 | Series C | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is VIG Partners based?
VIG Partners is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
When was VIG Partners founded?
VIG Partners was founded in 2005.
How many portfolio companies does VIG Partners have?
VIG Partners has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in VIG Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Zigbang, Bodyfriend, SmartScore, My Real Trip, FASSTO.
What was VIG Partners's most recent investment shown here?
VIG Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Zigbang in 2025.
What sectors does VIG Partners focus on?
VIG Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does VIG Partners focus on?
VIG Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is VIG Partners's AUM?
VIG Partners's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.