Songwook An Overview
- Firm
- Ark & Partners
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Co-Founder & Man...
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B2C
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Songwook An General Information
Biography
Mr. Songwook An serves as Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Ark & Partners. Prior to co-founding Ark & Partners in 2020, Mr. An spent 15 years at VIG Partners and Vogo Fund (the predecessor of VIG) as a Managing Partner for his latest role. Before that, he spent 10 years in the investment banking division at Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley in Seoul where he was responsible for M&A transaction executions. With a profound understanding through his 25+ years of deal execution, post-acquisition value creation, and exit track record, he specializes in corporate governance, vision implementation, organizational structure management, and exit strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Korea University.
Contact Information
Address
- 9F, 10-1 Seongsu-dong 1 ga
- Seongdong-gu
- Seoul, 04778
- South Korea
Songwook An Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark & Partners | Investor | Co-Founder & Managing Partner | Seoul, South Korea | Growth/Expansion |
Songwook An Lead Partner on Deals (2)
Songwook An has been the lead partner on 2 deals. Their latest deal was with CARMERCE Sell My Car, a automotive company. The deal was made for on 04-Feb-2021.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARMERCE Sell My Car | 04-Feb-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Automotive | Yongin-si, South Korea | |
| AutoPlus | 01-May-2017 | Completed | Automotive | Seoul, South Korea |
Songwook An Network (6)
Portfolio Executives (3)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hyeon-Woo | CARMERCE Sell My Car | Chief Executive Officer | 04-Feb-2021 | Yongin-si, South Korea |
| Jo Seong-bong | CARMERCE Sell My Car | Chief Executive Officer | 04-Feb-2021 | Yongin-si, South Korea |
| AutoPlus | Chief Executive Officer | 01-May-2017 | Seoul, South Korea |
Fund Team Members (3)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shin Jae-ha | VIG Partners | Vogo Fund III | Seoul, South Korea |
| Chulmin Lee | VIG Partners | Vogo Fund III | Seoul, South Korea |
| VIG Partners | Seoul, South Korea |
Songwook An Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vogo Fund III | VIG Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2017 |
Songwook An FAQs
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Who is Songwook An?
Mr. Songwook An serves as Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Ark & Partners.
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How much does Songwook An typically invest?
Songwook An's median deal size is .
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What is Songwook An’s main position?
Songwook An’s primary position is Co-Founder & Managing Partner.
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