Ki-Soo Lee

IMM PE is an active manager which follows a three-pronged investment strategy to invest in mid-to-large cap companies in a range of sectors including industrial goods, consumer goods, retail and media. Their geographic focus is on South Korea. The firm typically invests at least KRW 50 billion in firms valued at KRW 100 billion, taking significant minority stakes in companies with high growth potential. They partner with their investee companies, participating in business decisions by serving as board members and assigning CFOs to work with management. For buyout deals, they conduct post-investment due diligence to identify additional investee company improvement areas. IMM PE incorporates risk management into the entire investment process, maintaining positive tension while respecting the cultural characteristics of Korean companies, aiming to nurture collaborative relationships that allow full growth potential to be realized.