IFIB 2025

25–26 Sept 2025 | Torino, Italy

Daegwon Hong

Venture Capitalist(Director)

HYUNDAI VENTURE INVESTMENT CORP.

Seoul, South Korea

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Hello, My name is Daegwon Hong, and I am a investment Director at Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation, a venture capital firm based in South Korea.

My organisation

Hyundai Technology Investment (HVIC), founded in April 1997, is a prominent South Korean venture capital firm headquartered in the Gangnam district of Seoul. With over two decades of experience in the VC industry, HVIC is distinguished by its industry-leading asset soundness and rigorous investment management. HVIC is committed to maximizing the value of its portfolio companies through deep involvement in capital support, management guidance, and technological mentoring for startups and SMEs that demonstrate high potential but may lack sufficient financial and operational infrastructure. The firm has built a diverse portfolio across sectors such as biotechnology, healthcare (including agri-food bio), ICT, and general technology-enabled innovation. HVIC manages multiple funds tailored to strategic growth initiatives. Recent notable funds include: The “Hyundai Cultural New Technology Unicorn Fund No.1”, established in 2024, focusing on high-growth unicorn startups., The “Hyundai Regional Innovation Growth Fund”, set up in 2023 to foster regional-scale innovation. HVIC continues to seek high-potential enterprises where it can contribute not just capital but also strategic and operational support. The firm’s holistic approach aims to support companies from early stages through growth, enhancing overall venture success and ecosystem development in Korea.
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About me

I specialize in investments in artificial intelligence, agri-food technology, and biotechnology, and I oversee annual investments of approximately KRW 10 billion (around USD 7 million) in these sectors.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in finance, and I typically invest in companies that have begun to show financial performance.

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Skills

  • finance
  • Venture Capital
  • Start-up
  • Investment

Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Agri-food technology
  • biotechnology

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