# Winkstone Partners

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/winkstone-partners

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.winkstone.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 16, 2021)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Winkstone Partners is a South Korean firm specializing in investment facilitation through a proprietary platform that connects investors with high-quality opportunities in private companies, primarily in the retail and service sectors.Winkstone Partners, founded in 2018, is based in Seoul, South Korea. The company focuses on providing secure investment opportunities through its proprietary platform. It has completed two significant deals, with the most recent occurring on November 16, 2021. The company successfully raised KRW 2 billion in Series A funding from Shinhan Securities, among other investors. Brandon Kwon serves as the CEO.Winkstone specializes in facilitating secure and efficient investment opportunities primarily through its proprietary investment platform, which aims to provide investors with access to high-quality investment products. The company operates a unique evaluation system designed to ensure the stability and reliability of investment offerings, catering to both individual and corporate investors. Winkstone's core products include a range of investment products focused on private companies, with an emphasis on sectors such as retail and service industries. The platform serves a diverse client base, including individual accredited investors and corporate entities, primarily within South Korea and select international markets. By streamlining the investment process with features like KYC/AML verification and easy account management, Winkstone aims to solve the challenges of accessibility and trust in private investments.Winkstone generates revenue through transaction fees associated with its investment products, as well as ongoing management fees related to the services it provides to its investors. The typical transaction structure involves clients subscribing to investment opportunities through the platform, where they can invest in vetted private companies. Winkstone's pricing model is structured around the investment amounts and the specific terms agreed upon during the subscription process. By providing a platform where users can invest directly in selected projects, the company facilitates a clear financial relationship between the firm and its investors, ensuring that all transactions are securely processed. Revenue is further supplemented through the management of client investments, which may include fees for advisory services, underscoring Winkstone's comprehensive approach to client relations and investment management.Winkstone Partners plans to utilize the KRW 2 billion raised in Series A funding to enhance its investment platform and expand its market reach. The company is focusing on developing new investment products tailored for emerging markets, with a target launch date later in 2023. Furthermore, Winkstone aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, specifically targeting countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia by the end of 2024. These initiatives are aligned with their strategy to strengthen their position in the investment sector and address the growing demand for accessible private investment opportunities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 16, 2021, $1.7M — Shinhan Securities

## Investors

- Shinhan Securities (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shinhan-securities) — Series A