Seven South Korean securities firms, including BNK, Meritz, and Hanwha, have submitted proposals for the Fund of Funds' first regular investment program, targeting sectors from deep tech to impact investing as the government pushes venture capital expansion with record-high budget allocations.
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Securities Firms Vie for Fund of Funds Backing as Government Pushes Venture Capital Expansion
Seven South Korean securities firms, including BNK, Meritz, and Hanwha, have submitted proposals for the Fund of Funds' first regular investment program, targeting sectors from deep tech to impact investing as the government pushes venture capital expansion with record-high budget allocations.
South Korea’s Fund-of-Funds program saw record participation in its 2026 first round, with 274 asset managers vying for 2.1 trillion won ($1.6 billion) in allocations, reflecting surging market liquidity and intensifying competition.
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'Liquidity Party' as Korea Fund-of-Funds Draws Record 274 Applicants in First Round
South Korea’s Fund-of-Funds program saw record participation in its 2026 first round, with 274 asset managers vying for 2.1 trillion won ($1.6 billion) in allocations, reflecting surging market liquidity and intensifying competition.
The Kukmin Growth Fund’s fiscal fund-of-funds GP selection has narrowed to four experienced asset managers, with Mirae Asset Global Investments eliminated due to lack of venture fund-of-funds experience; Korea Development Bank is set to finalize appointments and launch sub-funds within the year.
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Kukmin Growth Fund Fiscal Fund-of-Funds Narrows to Four Finalists—Mirae Asset Fails to Advance Due to Lack of Experience
The Kukmin Growth Fund’s fiscal fund-of-funds GP selection has narrowed to four experienced asset managers, with Mirae Asset Global Investments eliminated due to lack of venture fund-of-funds experience; Korea Development Bank is set to finalize appointments and launch sub-funds within the year.
KB Asset Management withdrew from the National Growth Fund’s fiscal fund-of-funds bid after Korea Development Bank required prior fund-of-funds management experience, narrowing the competition to four major asset managers with established track records.
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Five Asset Managers Vie for Korea Development Bank’s National Growth Fund Mandate
Five major asset managers, including Mirae Asset and Shinhan, are competing to manage Korea Development Bank’s National Growth Fund, with four mandates up for grabs in 2026.
Korea Venture Investment Corp. launched its 2026 fund of funds program, covering early-stage startups, unicorn projects, and secondary funds, with a focus on expanding venture investment and supporting tech entrepreneurs through government-backed initiatives.
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Korea Venture Investment Holds First Regular Fund of Funds Briefing for 2026
Korea Venture Investment Corp. launched its 2026 fund of funds program, covering early-stage startups, unicorn projects, and secondary funds, with a focus on expanding venture investment and supporting tech entrepreneurs through government-backed initiatives.
Hana Securities is set to expand its venture capital investments by launching a private fund of funds, aiming to boost AUM to 1 trillion won ($845 million) by 2030 and strengthen South Korea’s startup ecosystem.
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Hana Securities Expands Venture Capital Investments, Plans to Launch Private VC Fund
Hana Securities is set to expand its venture capital investments by launching a private fund of funds, aiming to boost AUM to 1 trillion won ($845 million) by 2030 and strengthen South Korea’s startup ecosystem.
South Korea will extend the maturity and boost the budget of its Fund-of-Funds, introduce a new pension-linked account, and enhance tax incentives to strengthen the venture capital ecosystem and support long-term investment stability.
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Government Policy Bolsters Role of Fund-of-Funds—Extension of Maturity and Oversight of Retirement and Pension Accounts
South Korea will extend the maturity and boost the budget of its Fund-of-Funds, introduce a new pension-linked account, and enhance tax incentives to strengthen the venture capital ecosystem and support long-term investment stability.
Hana Financial Group Launches 400 Billion Won Fund of Funds to Focus on Future Strategic Industries
Hana Financial Group will establish a 400 billion won ($308 million) fund of funds with six affiliates to invest in future strategic industries, aiming to drive national growth and innovation.
iM Asset Management’s new public fund, which invests in private equity strategies, was fully subscribed within three days, raising 182.4 billion won ($134 million) and marking a milestone in making private equity accessible to retail investors.
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Private Equity Strategy Public Fund Sells Out—iM Asset Management’s ‘Tiger Focus’ Fully Subscribed Within Three Days of Launch
iM Asset Management’s new public fund, which invests in private equity strategies, was fully subscribed within three days, raising 182.4 billion won ($134 million) and marking a milestone in making private equity accessible to retail investors.
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