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§ Venture Capital · South Korea
Wealth management, financial advisory, investment management for high-net-worth clients. Personalized financial planning.
BASS Investment Group is a wealth management and financial advisory practice based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that provides personalized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services. The organization serves high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients by developing risk-adjusted strategies focused on long-term capital preservation and asset growth. Operating as an affiliated entity under the corporate umbrella of Raymond James, the practice generates revenue through a combination of asset-based advisory fees and commissions on financial products. Client portfolios are typically diversified across public equities, fixed income securities, and alternative investments to align with specific estate planning and retirement objectives. While specific assets under management and employee metrics for this individual branch remain undisclosed, the group utilizes the institutional trading infrastructure of its parent company, Raymond James, to execute its daily wealth management operations.
Key people at BASS Investment.
BASS Investment was founded in 2018 by Jun-Year Kang (Co-founder and Partner) and Jeong-in Hong (Co-founder and Partner).
Bass Investment is a Seoul-based venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage startups, primarily through seed, pre-Series A, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. The firm aims to back ambitious entrepreneurs and help their portfolio companies achieve exponential growth, particularly within South Korea's startup ecosystem. With over 120 investments and multiple funds under management, Bass Investment plays a significant role in nurturing innovation and scaling promising ventures in technology and related sectors[1][3][4].
Founded in South Korea, Bass Investment has evolved into a key player in the local venture capital scene. One of the known key partners is Daniel Shin, who serves as Co-Founder and Partner. The firm has closed multiple funds since 2020, indicating a growing focus and increasing capital deployment in early-stage startups. Bass Investment’s philosophy centers on partnering with founders who exhibit "insatiable ambition," a concept they emphasize as essential for sustained growth beyond initial successes[4][5].
Bass Investment is riding the wave of South Korea’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, which is gaining global attention due to its innovation in technology sectors such as fintech, AI, and consumer tech. The timing is favorable as South Korea continues to increase government and private sector support for startups. Bass Investment’s focus on early-stage companies positions it to influence the ecosystem by providing critical capital and operational support during the most formative phases of company growth. This helps foster a more vibrant and competitive tech landscape in the region[1][4].
Looking ahead, Bass Investment is likely to deepen its involvement in South Korea’s startup ecosystem, potentially expanding its sector focus and geographic reach. Trends such as digital transformation, AI adoption, and fintech innovation will shape its investment strategy. The firm’s emphasis on founder ambition and growth support suggests it will continue to back disruptive startups capable of scaling globally. As South Korea’s tech scene matures, Bass Investment’s role as a catalyst for early-stage innovation is expected to grow, reinforcing its influence in the broader Asian venture capital market[5][1].
BASS Investment was founded in 2018 by Jun-Year Kang (Co-founder and Partner) and Jeong-in Hong (Co-founder and Partner).
Key people at BASS Investment.
BASS Investment has 23 tracked investments across 17 companies. The latest tracked deal is $17.0M Series A in FleetWorks in October 2025.