UCK PARTNERS
UCK PARTNERS is a Series C+ and buyout fund in South Korea investing in Healthcare, consumer-discretionary, food-and-business-services, specialized-services and online-platforms.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Healthcare, consumer-discretionary, food-and-business-services, specialized-services, online-platforms
- Invests in
- South Korea
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2012
- Assets under management
- $1.3B
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
UCK Partners is a Seoul-based private equity firm, established in 2012 and formerly known as Unison Capital Korea. The firm specializes in mid-market buyout investments, primarily focusing on companies within South Korea, and has a notable track record of completing more buyouts in Korea than any other private equity firm. Their investment thesis, the 'Growth Buyout Model,' combines rigorous buyout discipline with a long-term partnership approach to drive sustainable growth. They focus on building lasting value and investing responsibly for positive social impact. Their focus sectors include consumer discretionary, healthcare, food and business services, specialized services, and online platforms, with a particular interest in the med-tech space. The firm's AUM as of January 2024 is KRW 1.7 trillion (approximately $1.3 billion USD), with their third fund, UCK Partners III, closing at KRW 1.1 trillion ($822 million USD). While specific check sizes are not detailed, they focus on mid-cap buyouts, with Fund III potentially seeing an increase in average deal size. Their largest deal was for Medit, valued at KRW 600 billion.
Common questions
Does UCK PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. UCK PARTNERS lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does UCK PARTNERS invest?
UCK PARTNERS invests in South Korea.