KLN Partners
Private Equity Est. 2015
- Type
- Private Equity
- Founded
- 2015
About
KLN Partners is a Seoul private equity manager that makes buyouts and minority investments. Its portfolio includes consumer, industrial and technology businesses.
Investment Focus
Investment Geographies
Primary Markets
South Korea
Coverage
Country-focused Regions
Asia
Coverage is a guide only.
Location
Office Presence
1 country
South Korea
1 known office
Seoul, South Korea
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