Shinhan Asset Management Completes GP Selection for Science Fund

Shinhan Asset Management completed the selection of general partner (GP) firms for its 2026 Science and Technology Innovation Fund sub-funds on the previous day. The asset manager selected six GPs across artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, biotechnology, aerospace, and quantum computing sectors, committing a total of 77.3 billion won. SL Investment, which secured the largest allocation of 24 billion won for the AI sector, can now accelerate the formation of its National Growth Fund sub-fund following this selection.

Shinhan Asset Management Allocates 77.3 Billion Won Across Six Sectors

Shinhan Asset Management distributed its commitments as follows: 24 billion won to SL Investment for artificial intelligence, 15 billion won to Friend Investment Partners for advanced robotics and mobility, 15 billion won to Premier Partners for advanced biotechnology, 11.3 billion won to Company K Partners for aerospace and marine sectors, and a combined 12 billion won to Anda Asia Ventures and Aeon Investment for quantum computing.

SL Investment Secures 24 Billion Won for AI Fund Formation

SL Investment received the largest single allocation of 24 billion won. The firm had previously been selected as a GP in the National Pension venture fund investment project earlier this month, followed by selection in the second indirect investment project for the National Growth Fund conducted by the Korea Development Bank and Korea Growth Finance Investment Management. SL Investment is forming an AI and semiconductor fund of at least 100 billion won with the National Growth Fund and National Pension as main limited partners (LPs). Market observers expect the fund to be oversubscribed given strong interest in the National Growth Fund. SL Investment currently operates a large-scale venture fund exceeding 100 billion won — the SLI Quantum Growth Fund No. 2, formed in 2022 with 135 billion won.

Shinhan Asset Management Plans Additional GP Selections Next Month

Shinhan Asset Management plans to select additional GPs next month in the semiconductor, display, and next-generation security and network sectors.

FAQ

What did Shinhan Asset Management do on the previous day?
Shinhan Asset Management completed the selection of six general partner firms for its 2026 Science and Technology Innovation Fund sub-funds, committing a total of 77.3 billion won across AI, robotics, biotechnology, aerospace, and quantum computing sectors.

How much funding did SL Investment receive from Shinhan Asset Management?
SL Investment received 24 billion won for the artificial intelligence sector, the largest allocation among the six selected general partners.

What is SL Investment's fund formation plan?
SL Investment is forming an AI and semiconductor fund of at least 100 billion won with the National Growth Fund and National Pension as main limited partners.