1Billion Partners brings capital, networks, and real operational support to founders who are solving hard problems.
We established 1Billion Partners to help startups create lasting value — not just with a check, but through genuine involvement. We know how extraordinary, and how brutal, the startup journey can be.
Our team brings honest advice and deep networks to every relationship, and we stay committed through the hard moments — not just the milestones.
We commit to founders for the full journey, not just the next milestone.
Deep connections to investors, corporates, and operators across global markets.
Active operational involvement — not passive capital deployment.
We optimize for founder success, knowing great returns naturally follow.
1Billion Partners established with a mission to help startups create real value — beyond capital alone.
First fund raised, beginning our journey as early-stage investors in Korea's startup ecosystem.
Accelerator entity established with official license, expanding our hands-on support capabilities.
Second fund raised, growing our portfolio and deepening our commitment to exceptional founders.
Before co-founding 1Billion Partners, Sung-hee worked at IDG Capital Korea managing global VC fund operations and executing growth-stage cross-border transactions. He leads investment structuring and fund management, and holds a U.S. CPA qualification.
James founded beSUCCESS, Korea's leading startup media platform, and ran beGLOBAL — one of Asia's largest conferences connecting Korean founders with global investors. He co-founded 1Billion Partners to back the founders he'd spent a decade writing about.
Whether you're a founder looking for a genuine long-term partner, or an LP interested in our pipeline — we'd like to hear from you.
info@1billionpartners.comA focused conversation to understand your vision, market, and team.
We spend time understanding your technology, customers, and competitive position.
Full partner team evaluation with diverse perspectives on every investment.
From term sheet to close — from day one you have full access to our network.