Formation VC

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Palo Alto, USA

Countries of investment

USA
South Korea

Investment stages

Series C
Growth

Industries

Mobile Tech
AI
Consumer Internet
Enterprise SaaS
Cross-Border Platforms

About
Formation VC is a Palo Alto-based growth equity firm with a deep network in both the US and South Korean tech ecosystems. They act as strategic partners to late-stage founders, providing the capital and cultural "glue" necessary for successful international expansion and preparing companies for large-scale exits.

Min check size: $5M
Max check size: $20M
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Investment Thesis

Formation VC centers its strategy on the cross-border bridge between Silicon Valley and South Korea. They invest in high-potential tech companies at the Series C and Growth stages, leveraging their dual presence to help US companies enter Asian markets and helping Korean "unicorns" scale their operations into the United States.

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Manager's Experience

Formation VC is managed by cross-border bridge builders with deep ties to both Silicon Valley and the Korean chaebol ecosystem. Their team includes former early-stage investors in multiple unicorns, possessing the cultural and operational expertise required to navigate the complex technological and market synergies between the US and South Korea.