Kwang-Sun Yang
Private Equity Investor at Aju IB Investment Co., Ltd. (Private Equity)
Network origin in Kwang-Sun Yang first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aju IB Investment Co., Ltd. (Private Equity)
 Aju IB Investment Co., Ltd. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Aju IB Investment Co., Ltd. (Aju IB) is the venture capital subsidiary of AJU Capital Co., Ltd founded in 1974 by Korea Technology Development Corp. The firm is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 55 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kwang-Sun Yang via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops anti-cancer drug delivery technology. It produces highly selective and effective anti-cancer agents with minimal toxic effects on normal cells and tissues by attacking regulatory processes that are unique to cancer and not found in healthy cells. The firm would ensure a significant improvement in the safety profile of cancer treatment. The firm provides CPI-613, Altered Energy Metabolism Directed (AEMD) platform, targets enzymes that are involved in cancer cell energy metabolism and are located in the mitochondria of cancer cells. The company was founded by Robert G. L. Shorr and is headquartered in Cranbury, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Pohang University of Science & Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Babson College | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| WOORI FINANCIAL CAPITAL CO., LTD. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Boston College | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Korea Investment Partners Co., Ltd.
 Korea Investment Partners Co., Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Korea Investment Partners Co., Ltd(Korea Investment Partners). is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Korea Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. founded in 1986. Korea Investment Partners Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Seoul. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
AJU Corp.
 AJU Corp. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services AJU Corp. provides digital screening and printing services. The company is headquartered in Daegu, South Korea. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member | |
| Yonsei University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Seoul National University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Korea University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Yuanta Investment Corp.
 Yuanta Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Yuanta Investment Corp. (Yuanta Investment) is a venture capital subsidiary of Yuanta Securities Korea Co., Ltd founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Sogang University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| OSANG HEALTHCARE CO.,LTD | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
Citizens Bank, NA (Providence, Rhode Island)
 Citizens Bank, NA (Providence, Rhode Island) Major BanksFinance Citizens Bank NA provides commercial banking services. It offers credit cards, borrowing services, student lending solutions, retirement plans, and wealth management and investment services. The company is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Major Banks | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Sungkyunkwan University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Smilegate Investment Co. Ltd.
 Smilegate Investment Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Smilegate Investment Co. Ltd. (Smilegate Investment) is the venture capital and private equity subsidiary of Creative SG Pte. Ltd., ultimately held by SG Holdings, Inc. The firm is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| POINT MOBILE CO., LTD. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
| INNOSYS CO., LTD. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
| NEXTEEL CO., LTD. | Steel | Director/Board Member | |
| TAPEX CO., LTD. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
| Dongguk University | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
Kyung Hee University
 Kyung Hee University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Kyung Hee University provides academic courses and grants academic degrees. It has udergraduate, graduate, international student, and international faculty programs. The firm also provides scholarships and operates Kyung Hee Medical Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, and Kangnam Korean Hospital. The company was founded on February 15, 1949 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
L&S Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
 L&S Venture Capital Co., Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance L&S Venture Capital Co Ltd (L&S VC) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| CLEARSIDE BIOMEDICAL, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Blueside, Inc.
 Blueside, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BLUESIDE, Inc. develops online and console games. Its games include Kingdom Under Fire 2, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, Kingdom Under Fire: HEROES, Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders, Kingdom Under Fire: A War of Heroes, Princess Pajama, and N3 Ninety-Nine Nights. The company was founded on October 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Berwind LLC (Massachusetts)
 Berwind LLC (Massachusetts) Investment ManagersFinance Berwind LLC (Berwind) is a venture capital/private equity firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Harvard, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer | |
Woori Financial Savings Bank
 Woori Financial Savings Bank Regional BanksFinance Part of Woori Financial Group, Inc., Woori Financial Savings Bank is a financial savings bank. The company is based in Cheongjoo, South Korea. Woori Financial Savings Bank is the result of an M & A transaction between Woori Financial Capital Co., Ltd. and Hanaro Mutual Savings Bank Co. Ltd. as of February 23, 2012. The South Korean company was founded in 1972. Shin Myung-hyuk has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
| DT&C.CO.,LTD | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| WOORI SL SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQ CO LTD | Financial Conglomerates | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| DONGSUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
| ARCELLX, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
| OLIX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
| Aju IB Investment US | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc.
 Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Trefoil Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. The firm develops applications for the eFGFs include regenerative therapies that may address a broad range of ischemic disease, including coronary heart disease, diabetic ulcers, and peripheral artery disease. The company was founded by Ralph Bradshaw, Ken Thomas and Michael Blaber in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
| C&C INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member | |
G.U. Equity LLC
 G.U. Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance G.U. Equity LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2017 by Jung-Kyoo Yang and Kang-Woon Lee. G.U. Equity LLC is headquartered in Seoul. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| AJU IB INVESTMENT CO., LTD. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
SL VaxiGen, Inc.
 SL VaxiGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology SL VaxiGen, Inc. operates as research and development company which engages in developing vaccine therapeutics based on complementary platforms for saving lives. The company was founded on March 3, 2017 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Solasta Ventures, Inc.
 Solasta Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Solasta Ventures Inc (Solasta Ventures) is a venture capital division of AJU IB Investment Co Ltd (South Korea) founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Chief Executive Officer | |
| HMCIB NO.4 SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION COMPANY | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Carbon Biosciences, Inc.
 Carbon Biosciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Carbon Biosciences, Inc. is a biotech company that is based in Boston, MA. The company is focused on expanding the therapeutic potential of gene therapy through its proprietary platform which leverages novel parvoviruses that have been pressure tested by nature to target specific tissues and carry a larger cargo with minimal neutralizing immunity and the potential to re-dose. The company is working to expand the gene therapy toolbox for the treatment of the world's most devastating and difficult to treat diseases. Carbon was founded by Longwood Fund and gene therapy pioneers, John F. Engelhardt, Ph.D., and Robert M. Kotin, Ph.D. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| COSMAX NBT, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chief Executive Officer |
Statistics
International
| South Korea | 34 |
| United States | 18 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Health Technology | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Process Industries | 3 |
Operational
| Private Equity Investor | 36 |
| Director/Board Member | 29 |
| Private Equity Analyst | 21 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 14 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 9 |
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| Derek Yoon | 12 |
| Yoon-Jong Lee | 8 |
| Timothy Sullivan | 8 |
| Gye-Hoon Park | 7 |
| Hugo Beekman | 7 |
| Yong-Jin Choi | 6 |
| Chang-Soo Yoon | 5 |
| Ji-Won Kim | 4 |
| Park Segeun | 3 |
| an jihyun | 3 |
| Tae-Seung Kim | 3 |
| Ethan Young | 3 |
| Jung-Kyoo Yang | 2 |
| Sang-Sun Park | 2 |
| chang hwanyoung | 2 |
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