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VIG Partners

3rd Fl, Signature Tower West, 100 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seoul, Jung-gu, 04542, South Korea

Overview

VIG Partners is a private equity firm based in Seoul, Korea.VIG Partners has comprehensive experience and expertise in the Korean mid-market buyout sector, with successful track records across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, consumer goods, online and mobile commerce, and household appliances. Over the 10 year period, VIG Partners has invested over $1.5 billion of capital across 13 portfolio companies in Korea, with shareholding control in 11 of these companies. The firm's investments include BKR (master franchisee of Burger King), Samyang Optics (leading interchangeable lens manufacturer), Bodyfriend (#1 massage chair manufacturer), Enuri.com (leading e-commerce portal), Mcorset (leading underwear manufacturer), Tong Yang Life Insurance (#5 largest life insurer), BC Card (largest credit card processing company) and Novita (leading electronic bidet manufacturer).

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
4
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Investment portfolio

  • Minish Technology

    Led · Equity · Apr 2026

    Minish Technology develops biomimetic restoration solutions that replace damaged tooth structure with proprietary materials designed to mimic natural enamel. The company offers a "No-Drill" alternative to traditional veneers and crowns, combining 0.1mm precision fabrication with a clinical ecosystem. It positions its approach around dental longevity and minimally invasive restoration. Minish plans to expand operations and continue development work using the funds from its recent financing. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. No revenue, user, or prior funding metrics were disclosed in the article.

Team

  • Jason Shin

    Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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  • Chulmin Lee

    Managing partner

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  • Songwook An

    Managing partner

  • Byung-moo Park

    Managing partner

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