Skip to the main content
Cheque Size$1M to $1,000M
Stages10
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio14
Operating Since1991 (35y)

About SK Inc.

SK Inc. is a prominent South Korean conglomerate that invests across a wide array of industries, including energy, chemicals, telecommunications, semiconductors, biotechnology, and information technology. As the holding company of the SK Group, it manages a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries and affiliates, reflecting its expansive investment approach. The company's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as advanced materials, biopharmaceuticals, green technologies, and digital transformation. SK Inc. actively seeks opportunities in private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, and various other asset classes, aiming to foster growth and innovation within its portfolio. Its investments span multiple stages, from seed funding to buyouts, and it maintains a global presence with a geographical focus that includes South Korea, the United States, China, Japan, and several European and Southeast Asian countries. SK Inc. has a track record of strategic investments and divestitures to optimize its portfolio. Notably, in December 2024, it sold an 85% stake in its specialty gas unit, SK Specialty, to local private equity firm Hahn & Company for $1.86 billion, while retaining a 15% stake. This move was part of a broader restructuring aimed at focusing on core growth areas. The company's diverse investments and strategic decisions underscore its commitment to driving innovation and sustainable growth across various industries and regions.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalyUnited Arab EmiratesSpainMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussiaMalaysia

Requirements

Alignment with SK Inc.'s strategic focus areas, Potential for sustainable growth, Innovative business models, Strong management teams, Scalability and market potential

Stated Portfolio14

SK Hynix
SK Telecom
SK Planet
SK Ecoplant
SK Innovation
SK Biopharmaceuticals
SK Networks
SKC
SK Materials
SK E&S
SK On
SK Broadband
SK Chemicals
SK Energy

As reported by the investor. We hold no profile for these companies, so they are printed as stated rather than linked.

Is this you?

Claim this investor profile to manage your firm's information.

Claim this profile
Report an error

Contact

Profile

TypeCorporate VC
CitySeoul
Founded1991
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$1,000M