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Key people at IBK Investment & Securities.
IBK Investment & Securities is a financial investment firm based in Seoul, South Korea, providing securities brokerage, wealth management, and comprehensive financial solutions. A subsidiary of the Industrial Bank of Korea, which holds an 87.79% stake, the firm specializes in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. It offers services such as corporate advisory, acquisition finance, asset management, digital platforms, and initiatives for direct finance market vitalization and crowdfunding. The company reported 2023 separate sales of KRW 2.9839 trillion, an operating profit of KRW 95.6 billion, and a net income of KRW 45.5 billion, while its equity capital reached KRW 1 trillion in 2024. With 707 employees as of June 2021, Seo Jeong-hak serves as CEO. IBK Investment & Securities was established on May 29, 2008, with no individual founders named.
Key people at IBK Investment & Securities.
IBK Investment & Securities has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $24.4M Series D in Habit Factory in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Habit Factory | $24.4M Series D | Smilegate Investment, Z Venture Capital | Industrial Bank OF Korea, KB Investment, Kolon Investment, Shinhan Venture Investment |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Impactive AI | $5.9M Series A | — | A Ventures, CJ Investment, Hyundai Investment Partners, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, Lotte Ventures |
| Dec 4, 2023 | OKESTRO | $100.0M Series B | Stick Investment | IMM Investment, Korea Development Bank |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Bbodek | $13.5M Series B Extension | IBK Investment & Securities, Uamco | Hana Securities, Igis Asset Management, Nextrans |