EcoPro Partners

EcoPro Partners is a South Korean venture capital firm established by EcoPro, a company specializing in environmental and battery materials. The firm is dedicated to fostering the domestic venture ecosystem by identifying and investing in promising technology-based companies. Their investment philosophy is rooted in EcoPro's core ideology of "improving the quality of human life and making it convenient," which guides their focus on future-oriented industries. EcoPro Partners aims for mutual growth with its portfolio companies, providing comprehensive nurturing and support services to enhance their corporate value.

The firm was founded on July 20, 2020, with the explicit goal of contributing to the virtuous cycle of the venture ecosystem, particularly outside the Seoul metropolitan area. CEO Lee Jae-hoon leads EcoPro Partners, bringing a wealth of experience from both academia and public service, including roles as Chairman of the Korea Technopark Promotion Association and Director of Gyeongbuk Techno Park. The establishment of EcoPro Partners reflects a commitment to supporting local venture companies and building a robust ecosystem for battery and eco-friendly technologies, echoing the growth story of its parent company, EcoPro.

EcoPro Partners strategically invests in a diverse range of sectors, with a strong emphasis on eco-friendly and energy industries, secondary batteries, biotechnology, electronic components and materials, software, and semiconductors. Notable investments include SungEel HiTech, a provider of lithium-ion battery recycling solutions that has successfully undergone an IPO, and H energy, a platform for energy sharing. Other key portfolio companies include Mintech, which develops battery diagnosis equipment, and Soul Material, focused on heat dissipation materials. The firm's portfolio also extends to areas such as EV batteries (PMGROW), implantology (NeoBiotech), and insect-based pet food (Foody Warm).

The team at EcoPro Partners comprises seasoned industry and investment experts with diverse backgrounds in the 4th industrial revolution sectors. For instance, Technical Advisor Bang Jeong-sik holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering and has experience with major companies like EcoPro BM, Hanwha Advanced Materials, and LG Chem. The firm's professionals leverage their specialized knowledge and the extensive network of the EcoPro family of companies to identify high-potential ventures and provide strategic guidance, ensuring a collaborative approach to growth and innovation.