our Firm

We are a long-standing partnership with over 25 years of industry leading track record. Our firm aims to generate long-term capital returns for our investors by creating value in mid market private equity investments in Korea.

Established in July 1998, H&Q Korea is the leading private equity investment management firm focused on Korea-related investment opportunities, managing capital for renowned institutional investors including pension fund, mutual aids and financial institutions. Our experienced team of investment professionals with founding partners that have worked together since 1998 as one team has executed multiple successful investments across a wide range of industries.

Our Strategy

Maximizing Returns

Our team seeks value creation opportunities in proven mid-market companies through proprietary sourcing capabilities and optimal transaction structuring. We actively combine our extensive and in-depth experience with the best available talent pool in Korea to deliver industry leading returns to our investors.

H&Q Korea today is a leading firm in Korean alternative investment market. However, the position as a top player in the Korean capital market was not achieved in one day.

1998
7월

H&Q Asia Pacific 서울사무소 설립

december

Korea's first company ever to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

2005
may

H&Q Asia Pacific로부터 Spin-off를 통해,
국내 PEF 운용사인 H&Q Korea 출범

9월

H&Q PEF I 펀드 조성

2008
7월

H&Q PEF II 펀드 조성

october

First flagship fund at US$950 million, the largest Korean country fund raised to date.

2013
9월

H&Q PEF III 펀드 조성

2020
10월

H&Q PEF IV 펀드 조성

september

World's 12th largest wet bulk shipping company from the SK Group

Our Philosophy
Our team is committed to the practice of global standard fiduciary duty with the objective of delivering long-term capital returns to our investors.

H&Q Korea is an independently owned private equity fund manager focused on corporate acquisitions and investments in Korea.

2.5
trillion
Total Cumulative Asset Under Management (KRW)
12
Number of Cumulative Private Equity Funds Under Management
29
Number of Cumulative Portfolio Companies
1998
Established