Partner, Korea in 500 Global

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. In Korea, we are building a focused ecosystem to source, support, and scale early-stage startups (pre-A/Series A) by leveraging the global 500 Network and our partners. The Partner, Korea will be a pivotal leader in shaping the firm’s local investment strategy, governance, and ecosystem engagement—driving high-impact investments, helping portfolio companies sharpen their strategies, and connecting founders with the right capital, talent, and partners to accelerate growth. This role combines investment judgment, portfolio leadership, and firm-building responsibilities within a fast-moving, globally-connected organization.

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• Proven record of leading investments and driving outcomes from deal sourcing through exits.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or another relevant field; an advanced degree or executive program experience is a plus.
• Prior experience as a founder, working in PE, board member, or managing investor is a strong advantage.
• Deep expertise in venture capital, technology, and emerging markets.
• Strategic operator—able to anticipate market shifts, assess risk, and act decisively.
• Driven by performance, efficiency, and measurable results; familiar with firm-level reporting and fund management frameworks.
• Fluent in Korean and English, with a nuanced understanding of cross-border capital and market dynamics.
• Skilled at building influence across diverse stakeholders and leading through vision rather than hierarchy.
• Low-ego, highly collaborative, and motivated by collective success.
• Comfortable operating in a global, fast-moving firm environment.