Team
Deep Expertise in
Technology Commercialization
Team
Deep Expertise in
Technology Commercialization
Scaleup Partners is a company-building VC designing end-to-end growth for deep tech startups.
We provide hands-on partnership that drives tangible growth—from technology validation and commercialization to capital market access.
Taekyu Lee | CEO 이태규 대표이사
Mr. Lee holds a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Korea University and an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Industry Studies from Sungkyunkwan University. He has over 30 years of experience in technology commercialization and venture investment, having worked at Samsung Electronics’ Business Planning Team and Wonik Investment Partners. He oversees firm-wide investment strategy and the full investment lifecycle of technology-driven companies.
Mr. Ryu holds a B.A. in Statistics from Korea University and has extensive experience in bond and fund management at IBK Investment & Securities, Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Korea Investment Management. He leads the firm’s exit strategy and capital markets execution.
Sik-yeol Ryu | Partner
Head of Fund Management
유식열 부사장, 펀드운용본부장
Mr. Ryu holds a B.A. in Statistics from Korea University and has extensive experience in bond and fund management at IBK Investment & Securities, Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Korea Investment Management. He leads the firm’s exit strategy and capital markets execution.
Dr. Park earned his B.S. and M.S. in Microbiology from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Ulsan. He has held research and clinical positions at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Dong-A Pharmaceutical Research Institute, and Asan Medical Center. He is a biotechnology and healthcare expert specializing in drug R&D and commercialization strategy.
John Park, Ph.D. | Managing Director
Investment
박서진 전무, 투자본부
Dr. Park earned his B.S. and M.S. in Microbiology from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Ulsan. He has held research and clinical positions at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Dong-A Pharmaceutical Research Institute, and Asan Medical Center. He is a biotechnology and healthcare expert specializing in drug R&D and commercialization strategy.
Dr. Kang obtained his Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales under the supervision of Harvard Medical School Professor David Sinclair. Building on his career at Heungkuk Securities, Shinhan Capital, and Quad investment Management, he applies his scientific and financial expertise to provide strategic guidance that supports the growth of portfolio companies.
Jin Kang, Ph.D. | Director
Investment
강명진 이사, 투자본부
Dr. Kang obtained his Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales under the supervision of Harvard Medical School Professor David Sinclair. Building on his career at Heungkuk Securities, Shinhan Capital, and Quad investment Management, he applies his scientific and financial expertise to provide strategic guidance that supports the growth of portfolio companies.
Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Nano Science and Technology from Sungkyunkwan University and manages portfolios in advanced materials, components, and AI. He focuses on bridging the gap between early-stage core technologies and market application by structuring investments and financing strategies.
Andrew B. Kim, Ph.D. | Principal
Investment
김병훈 부장, 투자본부
Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Nano Science and Technology from Sungkyunkwan University and manages portfolios in advanced materials, components, and AI. He focuses on bridging the gap between early-stage core technologies and market application by structuring investments and financing strategies.
Mr. Auh earned a B.A. in Real Estate from New York University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Industry Studies at Sungkyunkwan University. He previously completed an internship at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and worked at Eugene Investment & Securities. At Scaleup Partners, he is responsible for research and exit strategy development.
Jungsoo Auh | Analyst
Investment
어정수 사원, 투자본부
Mr. Auh earned a B.A. in Real Estate from New York University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Industry Studies at Sungkyunkwan University. He previously completed an internship at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and worked at Eugene Investment & Securities. At Scaleup Partners, he is responsible for research and exit strategy development.
Ms. Han, an Economics graduate of Sungkyunkwan University, is a startup ecosystem expert with 15 years of experience at the Korea Institute of Startup&Entrepreneurship Development, managing support programs like 'Startup Leap Package'. At ScaleUp Partners, she oversees early-stage technology commercialization and global expansion initiatives for startups.
Jaegyung Han | Principal
Technology Commercialization
한재경 부장, 기술사업화본부
Ms. Han, an Economics graduate of Sungkyunkwan University, is a startup ecosystem expert with 15 years of experience at the Korea Institute of Startup&Entrepreneurship Development, managing support programs like 'Startup Leap Package'. At ScaleUp Partners, she oversees early-stage technology commercialization and global expansion initiatives for startups.
Ms. Kim is an accelerator with extensive experience in startup support programs, including the 'Startup Leap Package' at Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy&Innovation. She is responsible for operating investment-linked acceleration and incubation programs.
Jihye Kim | Manager
Technology Commercialization
김지혜 과장, 기술사업화본부
Ms. Kim is an accelerator with extensive experience in startup support programs, including the 'Startup Leap Package' at Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy&Innovation. She is responsible for operating investment-linked acceleration and incubation programs.
Mr. Park holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University. He previously managed finance at OCI and served as Head of Planning & Management at Wonik Investment Partners. He oversees compliance, risk management, and internal control systems at Scaleup Partners.
Gyungseop Park | Partner
Head of Operations
박경섭 부사장, 경영관리본부장
Mr. Park holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University. He previously managed finance at OCI and served as Head of Planning & Management at Wonik Investment Partners. He oversees compliance, risk management, and internal control systems at Scaleup Partners.
Ms. Baek holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Chung-Ang University. With prior internship experience at the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), she is responsible for strategic planning and fund administration at Scaleup Partners.
Eunkyung Baek | Team Lead
Operations
백은경 팀장, 경영관리본부
Ms. Baek holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Chung-Ang University. With prior internship experience at the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), she is responsible for strategic planning and fund administration at Scaleup Partners.
Ms. Yu supports fund operations and provides comprehensive management support, contributing to the stability and operational efficiency of the funds.
Hyewon Yu | Associate Manager
Operations
유혜원 대리, 경영관리본부
Ms. Yu supports fund operations and provides comprehensive management support, contributing to the stability and operational efficiency of the funds.
Mr. Ryu holds a B.A. in Statistics from Korea University and has extensive experience in bond and fund management at IBK Investment & Securities, Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Korea Investment Management. He leads the firm’s exit strategy and capital markets execution.
Sik-yeol Ryu | Partner
Head of Fund Management
유식열 부사장, 펀드운용본부장
Mr. Ryu holds a B.A. in Statistics from Korea University and has extensive experience in bond and fund management at IBK Investment & Securities, Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Korea Investment Management. He leads the firm’s exit strategy and capital markets execution.
Dr. Park earned his B.S. and M.S. in Microbiology from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Ulsan. He has held research and clinical positions at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Dong-A Pharmaceutical Research Institute, and Asan Medical Center. He is a biotechnology and healthcare expert specializing in drug R&D and commercialization strategy.
John Park, Ph.D. | Managing Director
Investment
박서진 전무, 투자본부
Dr. Park earned his B.S. and M.S. in Microbiology from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of Ulsan. He has held research and clinical positions at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Dong-A Pharmaceutical Research Institute, and Asan Medical Center. He is a biotechnology and healthcare expert specializing in drug R&D and commercialization strategy.
Dr. Kang obtained his Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales under the supervision of Harvard Medical School Professor David Sinclair. Building on his career at Heungkuk Securities, Shinhan Capital, and Quad investment Management, he applies his scientific and financial expertise to provide strategic guidance that supports the growth of portfolio companies.
Jin Kang, Ph.D. | Director
Investment
강명진 이사, 투자본부
Dr. Kang obtained his Ph.D. from the University of New South Wales under the supervision of Harvard Medical School Professor David Sinclair. Building on his career at Heungkuk Securities, Shinhan Capital, and Quad investment Management, he applies his scientific and financial expertise to provide strategic guidance that supports the growth of portfolio companies.
Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Nano Science and Technology from Sungkyunkwan University and manages portfolios in advanced materials, components, and AI. He focuses on bridging the gap between early-stage core technologies and market application by structuring investments and financing strategies.
Andrew B. Kim, Ph.D. | Principal
Investment
김병훈 부장, 투자본부
Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Nano Science and Technology from Sungkyunkwan University and manages portfolios in advanced materials, components, and AI. He focuses on bridging the gap between early-stage core technologies and market application by structuring investments and financing strategies.
Mr. Auh earned a B.A. in Real Estate from New York University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Industry Studies at Sungkyunkwan University. He previously completed an internship at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and worked at Eugene Investment & Securities. At Scaleup Partners, he is responsible for research and exit strategy development.
Jungsoo Auh | Analyst
Investment
어정수 사원, 투자본부
Mr. Auh earned a B.A. in Real Estate from New York University and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Industry Studies at Sungkyunkwan University. He previously completed an internship at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and worked at Eugene Investment & Securities. At Scaleup Partners, he is responsible for research and exit strategy development.
Ms. Han, an Economics graduate of Sungkyunkwan University, is a startup ecosystem expert with 15 years of experience at the Korea Institute of Startup&Entrepreneurship Development, managing support programs like 'Startup Leap Package'. At ScaleUp Partners, she oversees early-stage technology commercialization and global expansion initiatives for startups.
Jaegyung Han | Principal
Technology Commercialization
한재경 부장, 기술사업화본부
Ms. Han, an Economics graduate of Sungkyunkwan University, is a startup ecosystem expert with 15 years of experience at the Korea Institute of Startup&Entrepreneurship Development, managing support programs like 'Startup Leap Package'. At ScaleUp Partners, she oversees early-stage technology commercialization and global expansion initiatives for startups.
Ms. Kim is an accelerator with extensive experience in startup support programs, including the 'Startup Leap Package' at Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy&Innovation. She is responsible for operating investment-linked acceleration and incubation programs.
Jihye Kim | Manager
Technology Commercialization
김지혜 과장, 기술사업화본부
Ms. Kim is an accelerator with extensive experience in startup support programs, including the 'Startup Leap Package' at Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy&Innovation. She is responsible for operating investment-linked acceleration and incubation programs.
Mr. Park holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University. He previously managed finance at OCI and served as Head of Planning & Management at Wonik Investment Partners. He oversees compliance, risk management, and internal control systems at Scaleup Partners.
Gyungseop Park | Partner
Head of Operations
박경섭 부사장, 경영관리본부장
Mr. Park holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Chung-Ang University. He previously managed finance at OCI and served as Head of Planning & Management at Wonik Investment Partners. He oversees compliance, risk management, and internal control systems at Scaleup Partners.
Ms. Baek holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Chung-Ang University. With prior internship experience at the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), she is responsible for strategic planning and fund administration at Scaleup Partners.
Eunkyung Baek | Team Lead
Operations
백은경 팀장, 경영관리본부
Ms. Baek holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Chung-Ang University. With prior internship experience at the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), she is responsible for strategic planning and fund administration at Scaleup Partners.
Ms. Yu supports fund operations and provides comprehensive management support, contributing to the stability and operational efficiency of the funds.
Hyewon Yu | Associate Manager
Operations
유혜원 대리, 경영관리본부
Ms. Yu supports fund operations and provides comprehensive management support, contributing to the stability and operational efficiency of the funds.