HyungJun Kim
CVC Investor
Seoul, Korea / San Francisco, CA
Summary
- Venture Capital Expertise: Senior Managing Director with extensive experience in AI, deep tech, and venture capital investments, driving deal sourcing and portfolio management in Silicon Valley and South Korea.
- Silicon Valley Network: Strong relationships with U.S.-based VC firms (Lux Capital, DCVC, NVentures/NVIDIA) for deal sourcing, co-investment, and portfolio strategy.
- Cross-Border Impact: Facilitated strategic partnerships between U.S. and South Korean startups, securing alliances with Hyundai Motor Group, ServiceNow, Meta, NVIDIA, Accenture, and Deloitte.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Managing Director / Head of Investment
Sirius Investment
Seoul, San Francisco
01.2022 - Current
- Deep Tech Investment: Lead venture capital investments in AI and deep tech for Sirius (CVC arm of Hwacheon Machinery), managing deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio growth across U.S. and South Korea.
- Silicon Valley Network: Spend 2–3 months annually in Silicon Valley to build networks, source deals, and collaborate with U.S.-based VC firms (Lux Capital, DCVC, NVentures/NVIDIA) on investment opportunities.
- Portfolio Management: Closed investments in Landing AI (AI software, Silicon Valley, total $78M raised), Vessel AI (AI software, South Korea, total $17M raised), and Telepix (Space Tech, South Korea, total $20M); plan to scale U.S.-focused AI and deep tech portfolio.
- Cross-Border Partnerships: Secured strategic partnerships for portfolio companies, connecting Landing AI with Hyundai Motor Group and South Korean startups with ServiceNow, Meta, NVIDIA, Accenture, and Deloitte.
Head of Equity Investment
JB Asset Management
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed equity portfolios, including venture capital fund of funds, IPO funds, and alternative assets over $50M.
- Developed relationships with the US institutional investors to expand global deal pipelines.
Equity Market (Private/Public) Specialist / Relationship Manager
Bloomberg LP
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Led private equity and venture capital initiatives in Asia, collaborating with the US investors to support cross-regional deals.
- Engaged industry experts through Bloomberg’s network to explore partnerships in AI and data analytics.
Director, Institutional Client Group
Deutsche Bank AG
08.2009 - 02.2017
- Generated $7M+ annual revenue on global technology equity products, managing relationships with the US institutional clients.
- Supported high-profile ECM deals, including IPOs of Alibaba ($25B), Hanwha Life, LINE, and Softbank asset disposals.
Equity Sales Associate
Samsung Securities
Seoul, Korea
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Delivered investment ideas to U.S. and global buyside clients, organizing annual investor conferences with 300+ attendees.
- Led corporate roadshows to strengthen ties with top-tier institutional investors.
Equity Research Associate
Macquarie Securities
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Developed financial models and valuation analyses for research reports distributed to top-tier global institutional clients.
- Created and updated 10+ financial models for buy and sell recommendations.
Supervisor, Asset Management Team
MetLife Insurance
09.2004 - 01.2005
- Performed statistical and quantitative analysis on daily capital flows, interest rates, and bond/stock markets, supporting asset allocation decisions for $2B+ portfolios.
Education
MBA - Venture Capital, Technology Innovation, Entrepreneurship
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago, IL 05.2014 - 03.2016
B.S. - Finance & International Business
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 09.1997 - 05.2004
Exchange Student - Business Administration
Yonsei University
Seoul, Korea 08.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
- Venture Capital
- Private Equity
- Deep Tech Investment
- AI Investment
- Portfolio Management
- Deal Sourcing
- Due Diligence
- Cross-Border Partnerships
- Strategic Alliances
- Financial Modeling
PERSONAL
- Visa Status: Eligible for U.S. green card via EB2 NIW (expected 2026); Willing to relocate to U.S. immediately.
- Interests: Philadelphia Pro Sports, NFL, College Football, English Premier League, PlayStation gaming
Timeline
Senior Managing Director / Head of Investment
Sirius Investment
01.2022 - Current
Head of Equity Investment
JB Asset Management
07.2019 - 12.2021
Equity Market (Private/Public) Specialist / Relationship Manager
Bloomberg LP
07.2017 - 02.2019
MBA - Venture Capital, Technology Innovation, Entrepreneurship
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
05.2014 - 03.2016
Director, Institutional Client Group
Deutsche Bank AG
08.2009 - 02.2017
Equity Sales Associate
Samsung Securities
08.2006 - 08.2009
Equity Research Associate
Macquarie Securities
01.2005 - 08.2006
Supervisor, Asset Management Team
MetLife Insurance
09.2004 - 01.2005
Exchange Student - Business Administration
Yonsei University
08.1999 - 06.2000
B.S. - Finance & International Business
The Pennsylvania State University
09.1997 - 05.2004
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