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Altos Ventures Korea
KoreaUnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $1M – $30M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $10B+
- Sectors
- Consumer, SaaS, Marketplace +2
- Founded
- 1996
- HQ
- Burlingame, CA
About Altos Ventures Korea
Altos Ventures Korea represents the Seoul-based operations of the cross-border venture capital firm Altos Ventures, which has built a distinctive position bridging Silicon Valley and Korean tech ecosystems since the late 1990s. The Korean office plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing local startups while facilitating their expansion into global markets. The firm has been instrumental in the success of Korean tech giants including Coupang, the e-commerce platform that achieved a $60B public market valuation, and Woowa Brothers, the food delivery company acquired by Delivery Hero for $4B. Altos Ventures Korea focuses on consumer technology, fintech, SaaS, and marketplace businesses, typically investing from seed through growth stages.
The team's deep understanding of both Korean consumer behavior and Silicon Valley scaling playbooks has made them a preferred partner for ambitious Korean entrepreneurs seeking to build global companies.
Investment Thesis
“Bridges Silicon Valley and Korea to back exceptional founders building category-defining technology companies across both markets.”
Leadership Team
Han Kim, Ho Nam and Anthony Lee are the co-founders and managing general partners. The three met in the MBA program at Stanford and began managing their first fund together in 1996, and they still run the firm as one partnership from the Bay Area rather than splitting it into separate national franchises.
SEC filings show the division of labor on the Korea book. Han Kim and Ho Nam are the executive officers named on the first Altos Korea Opportunity Fund and on Altos Woowa, L.P., the single-asset vehicle behind the Woowa Brothers position. Anthony Lee is added on KOF 2 and KOF 4. Ho Nam alone signs the more recent KOF 5, KOF 6 and KOF 7 filings. The same three names sit behind the Coupang, Toss, Roblox and Krafton positions.
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View full portfolio →Fund History
- Altos Ventures was started in 1996 in Menlo Park by Han Kim, Ho Nam and Anthony Lee, and its Korea program runs through the Altos Korea Opportunity Fund series, all of which are California limited partnerships filed from the Bay Area.
- The first, Altos Korea Opportunity Fund, L.P., raised $60 million with a first sale on July 1, 2013.
- KOF 2 filed in October 2015 against a $110 million target, KOF 3 in May 2018 on an indefinite offering, KOF 4 in January 2020 targeting $350 million, KOF 5 in November 2021 at $481.06 million, and KOF 6 in April 2023 targeting $500 million.
- KOF 7 filed on April 13, 2026 showing $350 million raised with a first sale on April 2.
- Alongside the Korea series the firm runs Altos Hybrid, L.P. through Altos Hybrid 6 and single-asset vehicles including Altos Woowa, L.P. from 2017 and two Altos Roblox SPVs from 2018 and 2020.
- Firm-wide assets are reported at more than $10 billion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Altos Ventures Korea invest at?
Altos Ventures Korea primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is Altos Ventures Korea located?
Altos Ventures Korea is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Altos Ventures Korea focus on?
Altos Ventures Korea focuses on investments in Consumer, SaaS, Marketplace, Fintech, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Altos Ventures Korea's typical check size?
Altos Ventures Korea's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $30M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Altos Ventures Korea have under management?
Altos Ventures Korea manages approximately $10B+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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