H1 2026: the size and composition of the increase
The H1 tables and growth-rate calculations are released ahead of the report.
Year-on-year increase in venture investment (KRW)
Year-on-year increase in venture fund formation (KRW)
H1 2026 venture investment (KRW 100 million)
Source: recalculated by KVMI from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups release of 19 Aug 2026 · venture capital and new-technology finance combined · nominal · growth rates vs. H1 2025 · Official source (KR) · KOGL Type 1 and reuse terms (KR)
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The H1 tables and growth-rate calculations are released ahead of the report.
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Resource guide (Korean)Public Statistics Atlas (KR)
20 public statistics tables, with sources, periods and reuse terms
02Venture investment
Same-half-year investment and fundraising comparisons · Korean
03Venture firm indicators
Venture firms by type, region and industry · Korean
04Regulatory radar
Laws and legislative snapshots · Korean
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Capital Markets & Venture Law
We study the policy implications and the legislative and reform direction of laws such as the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act and the Venture Investment Promotion Act.
Digital Assets & Finance
We analyze regulatory trends and institutional design for digital assets, including investor protection for virtual assets and security token offerings (STO).
Venture Market Analysis
We diagnose the structure and flow of the venture-capital market — venture funds, the fund-of-funds, and policy finance — using empirical data.
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Comparative & Overseas Law
We comparatively analyze the venture-capital and capital-market regimes of major jurisdictions to draw implications for reform in Korea.
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Seung-uk Bae Ph.D.
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A Ph.D. in law (commercial law), Dr. Bae researches the law and policy of venture capital, the capital markets, and digital finance. He conducted policy and institutional research at the Korea Capital Market Institute and Korea Venture Investment Corp., and, as of September 2026, leads KVMI's research, education, and policy analysis.
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- Advisor, Pension Investment Pool Alternative Investment Advisory Committee (2025–)
- Expert Member, Future Growth Potential Review Committee, IBK (2023–)
Current Positions (as of September 2026)
- President & Director, Korea Venture Market Institute (2021–)
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Accounting, Dongguk University (2023–)
- Visiting Lecturer, National Leadership Program, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2022–)
Selected Experience
- Research Fellow, Korea Venture Investment Corp. (KVIC), 2018–2021
- Researcher, Korea Capital Market Institute (KCMI), 2015–2018
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