Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia Pte Ltd (KIPSEA), the Singapore branch of Korea Investment Partners (KIP), has successfully raised USD60m for its first major Southeast Asia venture capital fund. The fund received backing from institutional contributors from South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore, including notable firms such as Samsung Life Insurance and Korea Development Bank. The fund aims to support high-growth tech startups in Southeast Asia, primarily from Seed to Series B stages, with an emphasis on fintech, proptech, and enterprise software sectors. A portion is reserved for South Korean firms aiming to expand in the region. Established in 1986, KIP is a leading venture capital entity in South Korea, with over 900 investments and assets exceeding USD3 billion.