The Firm

Beyond investment itself,
we become a partner in growth.

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OVERVIEW

YP Alliance currently manages approximately KRW 65 billion
through nine project funds and focuses its investments
on companies in new growth industries such as AI,
semiconductors, and healthcare.

  • Cumulative AUM

    (As of May 2026)
    65

    KRW billion

  • Cumulative Funds

    9

    Funds

  • Investment Professionals

    8

    Professionals

  • AUM Trend

NETWORK

Through team members with diverse professional backgrounds, we maintain competitive networks
across capital markets and advanced technology industries.

  • Financial Expert

    Our team includes professionals from major domestic asset managers.
    With an average of more than 10 years of experience investing in listed and unlisted companies,
    we have a deep understanding of capital markets. This expertise enables us to provide customized financial solutions.

    Financial Expert
  • Global Bigtech Network

    We maintain close networks with overseas VCs and various partners to support the global expansion of companies with distinctive technology.
    We provide broad support from global customer connections to co-investment opportunities.
    Through this network, we actively help domestic companies expand globally.

    Global Bigtech Network
  • Industrial Expert

    Our team includes core professionals from leading domestic technology companies.
    With an average of more than 15 years of industry experience and deep technical understanding, we have expertise across advanced industries.
    This capability is a key competitive advantage in identifying companies that can lead future innovation.

    Industrial Expert

PRINCIPLE

YP Alliance invests in companies that align
with clear investment principles and strategies.

  • 1

    People who understand the essence of technology discover technology companies.

    A strong understanding of future-oriented industries such as semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and robotics, built on experience across the IT sector

    Competitive edge over other PEFs in technical due diligence

    A network of professionals from domestic and global IT industries

  • 2

    We invest in leading technology companies
    capable of K to Global expansion.

    Selection centered on whether the company owns distinctive technology-based IP with global expansion potential

    Support for overseas expansion through our network when needed, including overseas customer sales and VC connections

    Consideration of co-investment opportunities with overseas partners

  • 3

    We design the journey of growth,
    not just investment.

    Regular meetings to provide required resources in sales, capital, technology, and industry support

    Specific technology, revenue, and market expansion milestones with follow-on investment upon achievement

    Connections to strategic investors capable of technology, market, and business cooperation in later rounds

  • 4

    Skin in the game:
    we invest for shared success.

    High average GP commitment of 12% across funds, sharing responsibility and risk for performance

    A strong signal of trust and long-term partnership for LPs, aligning interests between the manager and investors

HISTORY

Since our establishment,
we have continued to grow and deliver results.

  • 2020

    YP Alliance established

  • 2021

    MI Innovation New Technology Investment Fund No. 1 formed;
    Series A investment in Cubixel

  • 2022

    MI Innovation New Technology Investment Fund No. 2 formed;
    Bridge investment in Cubixel

  • 2023

    VFM Innovation New Technology Investment Fund No. 3 formed;
    Investment in Lambda Micro

  • 2024

    DTX Innovation New Technology Investment Fund No. 5 formed;
    Series A investment in ActiMedi

  • 2025

    DA-YP New Technology Investment Fund No. 1 formed;
    Pre-IPO investment in One Semiconductor

    YP Lucent Road No. 1 Private Equity Fund established;
    Buy-out investment in MPNICS

  • 2026

    Coreshell Innovation New Technology Investment Fund No. 6 formed;
    Series A Bridge investment in Alpes

    YP CPO We-Up New Technology Investment Fund No. 1 formed;
    Acquired secondary shares in Ayar Labs

    AI Grid Innovation New Technology Investment Fund No. 7 formed;
    Pre-IPO investment in Korea Ocean Platform

YP WORKSPACE

An open space where possibilities begin

YP Alliance is open to partnership.
Visit us anytime and begin a conversation about the future.
Together, we move toward greater value.

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We welcome partners who want to grow together.
When your vision meets our journey, a greater future begins.

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Cubixel

Company Overview

Flying-over scanning holography technology
quickly measures hole locations, depth, and surface profiles
to resolve the trade-off between inspection operation and measurement time in optical microscopy
with applications across semiconductor and display metrology.

Investment Overview

Participated in the Series A investment round (2024).
Total investment amount: KRW 5 billion.
Semiconductor and display industry.
Future support planned for global market expansion.

Chanwoo Park

CEO

We aim to grow alongside startups with innovative technologies
and create sustainable value together.
YP Alliance pursues true partnership beyond simple investment.

Education

B.A. in Business Administration, Seoul National University
MBA, Harvard Business School

Career

Five years in Strategic Planning at Samsung Electronics
Ten years of experience as a venture capital investment professional
CEO of YP Alliance (2020-present)