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Global HQ
San Diego, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Biotech
  • Healthcare
About
YK Bioventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm seeks to identify and invest in promising companies operating within the healthcare industry, particularly in the biotechnology and life sciences verticals.
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Investment Thesis

YK Bioventures is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with a dedicated focus on the healthcare sector. The firm invests across multiple stages, including Seed/Angel, Early Stage, and Late Stage VC. Their primary areas of interest are biotechnology, drug discovery, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals, with a geographical preference for investments within South Korea.
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The firm is led by Managing Partners Yusuke Yaginuma and Kyohei Hosono. Both partners are actively involved in their portfolio, serving as board members at companies like LUCA Science. The provided profile does not offer detailed information on their prior experience, track record, or specific areas of expertise.

Team

Young-Guen Kwon - Managing Partner

Young-Min Kim - Managing Partner

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Orum Therapeutics

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