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Min Kim

General Partner at 500 Global

South Korea

Overview 

Min Kim is currently a General Partner at 500 Global in Korea, with a background encompassing roles such as Director, Program Manager, and Partner within the organization. Noteworthy achievements include investing in companies like 21market at the seed stage and being a Kauffman Fellow (Class 29), highlighting a successful career in venture capital and business development.

Work Experience 

  • Kauffman Fellows Class 29

    2024 - Current

Co-investment VC firm supporting the mission of the Kauffman Fellows

  • General Partner

    2024

    500 Global Korea invests in pre-seed stage startups (a sector agnostic) like Deep Tech, AI, Chemical, Cybersecurity, Defense, Mobility, Content, SaaS, Robotics, Web3, Climate Tech, and Healthcare etc. We focus on founders leveraging Korea’s innovation potential and trend-driven market to create globally scalable solutions. By providing capital, mentorship, and international networks, we help startups overcome challenges like cultural gaps and product localization. Our goal is to empower visionary founders to build industry-defining companies with a global footprint.

  • Partner

    2021 - 2023

    Leading investments and fund operations for Korea funds.

  • Director

    2018 - 2021

  • Program Manager

    2017 - 2017

    Leading Series A Program Seoul for early stage startups

  • BD & Community Manager

    2015 - 2016

500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.

Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.

  • Account Manager

    2013 - 2015

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