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Profile
Bum-Soo Kim worked as Director at KTB Network Co., Ltd. (Venture Capital) from 2000 to 2003.
Served as Principal at Woori Venture Partners US, Inc. from 2003 to 2008.
Held the position of Chief Executive Officer, CFO & Secretary at Brightstorm, Inc. from 2008 to 2017.
Worked as Global VC Partner at SEMA-Translink Investment Co. Ltd. from 2017 to 2025.
Also held a Director role at Digital Harvest, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at Yonsei University.
Former positions of Bum-Soo Kim
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SEMA-Translink Investment Co. Ltd.
 SEMA-Translink Investment Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Translink Investment invests in companies located in South Korea. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, enterprise, AI/data, bio/healthcare and deeptech sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2025 |
Brightstorm, Inc.
 Brightstorm, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an online learning network for teens, teachers and parents | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2017 |
KTB Ventures, Inc.
 KTB Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance KTB Ventures focuses on investments in the following sectors: communications, semiconductors, digital media, consumer electronics, consumer services and business services. The firm looks for companies that have a sustainable competitive advantage that addresses a large market. KTB Ventures invests in the US and Asia | Private Equity Investor | 01/03/2008 |
KTB Network Co., Ltd. (Venture Capital)
 KTB Network Co., Ltd. (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance KTB Network invests in companies located in South Korea. The firm focuses on sectors such as entertainment & contents, mobility, chemical, manufacturing, bio & healthcare and more. The firm provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/11/2003 |
Digital Harvest, Inc.
 Digital Harvest, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides sugarcane data analytic services | Director/Board Member | - |
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KTB Ventures, Inc.
KTB Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance KTB Ventures focuses on investments in the following sectors: communications, semiconductors, digital media, consumer electronics, consumer services and business services. The firm looks for companies that have a sustainable competitive advantage that addresses a large market. KTB Ventures invests in the US and Asia | Finance |
Yonsei University
 Yonsei University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
KTB Network Co., Ltd. (Venture Capital)
KTB Network Co., Ltd. (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance KTB Network invests in companies located in South Korea. The firm focuses on sectors such as entertainment & contents, mobility, chemical, manufacturing, bio & healthcare and more. The firm provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Brightstorm, Inc.
Brightstorm, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an online learning network for teens, teachers and parents | Technology Services |
SEMA-Translink Investment Co. Ltd.
SEMA-Translink Investment Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Translink Investment invests in companies located in South Korea. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, enterprise, AI/data, bio/healthcare and deeptech sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Digital Harvest, Inc.
Digital Harvest, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides sugarcane data analytic services | Technology Services |
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