Hana Securities will launch South Korea’s first private venture fund-of-funds, targeting 200 billion won ($150 million) to boost risk capital for strategic tech sectors and regional growth, marking a significant shift toward private-led venture investment in the securities industry.
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Hana Securities Forms Industry’s First Private Venture Fund-of-Funds

Hana Securities will launch South Korea’s first private venture fund-of-funds, targeting 200 billion won ($150 million) to boost risk capital for strategic tech sectors and regional growth, marking a significant shift toward private-led venture investment in the securities industry.

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"The Metropolitan Police investigation into Peter Mandelson over the leaking of sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein has established an unambiguous principle: those who seek to compromise the UK’s secrets to a foreign intelligence-linked sexual predator forfeit their access to power.

Mandelson was sacked as US Ambassador, has resigned his membership of the Labour Party, and has been forced to quit the House of Lords over ongoing revelations about his relationship to Epstein.

He now faces potential criminal charges for misconduct in public office.

Yet, the same convicted sex offender who received state secrets from Mandelson, was simultaneously a “co-owner” through a significant limited partnership investment of a Silicon Valley venture fund controlled by Peter Thiel – the billionaire founder of defence analytics giant Palantir Technologies, which now holds more than £670 million in UK Government contracts spanning nuclear weapons systems, NHS patient records, Ministry of Defence operations, and police intelligence databases.

More than 100 documents from the files released by the US Department of Justice, seen by Byline Times, reveal that Thiel personally solicited and maintained a business partnership with Epstein that stretched from 2014 through 2019, all the way up to Epstein’s final arrest.

During this period, Epstein was a “co-owner” of Thiel’s Valar fund..."

https://bylinetimes.com/2026/02/04/jeffrey-epstein-and-peter-thiel-co-owned-venture-fund-as-thiels-palantir-entered-uk-government/

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Thiel Spokesman Denies Former Israeli PM's Claim Jeffrey Epstein 'Co-Owned' Palantir Founder’s Venture Fund – But Confirms Epstein was a Limited Partner

A former Israeli Prime Minister and intelligence chief described Peter Thiel and Jeffrey Epstein as "owners" of a venture fund. The founder of Palantir, now embedded in Britain’s most critical infrastructure with the help of Peter Mandelson, has denied the claim - but emails reveal how Thiel cultivated Epstein as a business partner

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Shinhan Financial Group has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to support youth and regional startups across all stages, including a 1 trillion won ($845 million) venture fund, as part of efforts to build a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in line with government policy.
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Shinhan Financial Group Launches Initiative to Foster Sustainable Startup Ecosystem for Youth and Regional Entrepreneurs

Shinhan Financial Group has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to support youth and regional startups across all stages, including a 1 trillion won ($845 million) venture fund, as part of efforts to build a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in line with government policy.

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KB Asset Management is spearheading KB Financial Group’s venture capital expansion, leveraging its LP expertise and benefiting from eased RWA rules to launch a trillion-won fund-of-funds, aiming for synergy with group affiliates.
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KB Asset Management Sets Sail with Venture Fund—Tasked with RWA Relief and LP Expertise

KB Asset Management is spearheading KB Financial Group’s venture capital expansion, leveraging its LP expertise and benefiting from eased RWA rules to launch a trillion-won fund-of-funds, aiming for synergy with group affiliates.

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Atenum Investment Co. achieved a rare milestone by distributing KRW 180 billion from its large-scale venture fund within 2.5 years, far outpacing global peers in capital return speed and preparing for new fundraising initiatives.
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Atenum Investment Distributes KRW 180 Billion from Large-Scale Fund in Just Over Two Years—“Exceptional Performance”

Atenum Investment Co. achieved a rare milestone by distributing KRW 180 billion from its large-scale venture fund within 2.5 years, far outpacing global peers in capital return speed and preparing for new fundraising initiatives.

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Why Most Venture Funds Fail - All In Podcast

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The shortlist for Gyeongbuk and Jeonnam Regional Innovation VC Fund GPs has been narrowed to four, with two to be selected for 20.4 billion won ($15 million) in funding.
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Gyeongbuk and Jeonnam Regional Innovation VC Fund Narrows GP Candidates to Four

The shortlist for Gyeongbuk and Jeonnam Regional Innovation VC Fund GPs has been narrowed to four, with two to be selected for 20.4 billion won ($15 million) in funding.

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Korea Investment Partners forms 18 billion won trust-type venture fund with Korea Investment & Securities, focusing on later-stage investments for higher returns
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Korea Investment Partners Launches First VC Trust Fund of 2025 with Korea Investment & Securities

Korea Investment Partners forms 18 billion won trust-type venture fund with Korea Investment & Securities, focusing on later-stage investments for higher returns

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Bithumb's first external VC fund investment doubles in value within a year, showcasing successful venture into project funds and potential for future collaborations.
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Bithumb's First External VC Fund Investment Hits 'Jackpot' - Doubles in a Year

Bithumb's first external VC fund investment doubles in value within a year, showcasing successful venture into project funds and potential for future collaborations.

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Magnetar has closed a $235 Million Venture Fund dedicated to investing in companies at the forefront of the Generative AI revolution. #Magnetar #GenerativeAI #VentureFund #BusinessWire