“Medical progress is realized when breakthrough technologies created by scientists and physicians are brought to scale by entrepreneurs and industry.”
Mint Venture Partners is a global venture studio dedicated to building and scaling high-impact biotech and healthcare companies. We build new ventures from the ground up, partnering with visionary founders and world-class experts to transform breakthrough ideas into thriving businesses.
Beyond company creation, we provide strategic capital and accelerate growth through our global network, resources, and hands-on operational expertise.
Working alongside an elite network of physicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs, we are shaping the future of global healthcare - one venture at a time.
Mint Venture Partners Challenge, Innovation, Trust, Collaboration
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Challenge
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Innovation
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Trust
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Collaboration
Philosophy
Our philosophy
At Mint Venture Partners, our mission is to create the future of health through innovation in biotechnology and healthcare.
Our vision is to advance medicine by fostering bold ideas, championing collaboration, and delivering solutions that benefit society. We are committed to becoming a global hub for healthcare innovation, where science, entrepreneurship, and purpose converge to shape a healthier world.
Platform
Our Platform
Mint Venture Partners operates an integrated venture platform spanning startup creation and investment. We transform innovative ideas and technologies into new ventures and opportunities for growth.
Integrated venture platform
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Startup creation
Building and launching ground-up ventures
02Startup investment
Startup investment
Backing high-potential startups and teams
Founder & CEO
"Medical progress is achieved when innovative technologies invented by scientists and physicians are commercialized by entrepreneurs and industry."
Founder & Chairman, Asia Pacific Foundation for Infectious Diseases (APFID)
People
Our Team
Founder, Chairman & CEOJaehoon Song MD, PhD
I have worked at Asan Medical Center (1990-1994) and Samsung Medical Center (1995-2017) as an infectious disease physician. During my work at Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea for 23 years, I served as President & CEO of the hospital as well as the Dean of the School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University. From 2018 to 2019, I have worked at CHA Bio Group as Chairman & CEO, which is an international conglomerate of healthcare companies and hospitals. As an infectious disease physician and researcher, I have been leading international activities by organizing ANSORP (Asian Network for Surveillance of Resistant Pathogens) and APFID (Asia Pacific Foundation for Infectious Diseases) for more than 2 decades.
Based on my personal experience of clinical activities, management, and international activities, I founded Mint Venture Partners which is a ‘company builder’ to commercialize innovative technologies and pipelines in biotechnology and healthcare space.
Interest areas : Novel drug discovery, New diagnostics, Digital healthcare, Personalized medicine.
Infectious Disease Physician
President & CEO, Samsung Medical Center
Chairman & CEO, CHA Bio Group
Dean, Sungkyunkwan Univ. School of Medicine
Seoul National Univ.
Chief Financial OfficerSeongmin Park
I have built my professional career in finance and overseas businesses at multinational corporations for more than 30 years. Prior to joining Mint Venture Partners, I served as CFO of Daelim Industrial and DL E&C, and orchestrated various company-level initiatives including, but not limited to, financial structure, new business investments, corporate governance and shareholder value-oriented management. Previously, I served as President of EMEA regional headquarters and Head of Finance at Samsung C&T.
I will strive to become a "platform" that systematically realizes the mission of Mint Venture Partners as a global venture platform, growing alongside and communicating with customers, investors, and our team.
Interest areas : Digital Healthcare, Med-tech, AI, ESG
CFO, DL E&C
CFO, Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd
President of EMEA regional HQ
& Head of Finance, Samsung C&T
Seoul National Univ.
Chief Investment OfficerYongsoo Jeong
I began my professional career at Korea Technology Banking (currently Woori Venture Partners) and have worked as a venture capitalist for over 25 years. From early-phase investment to successful exits, I have experienced diverse cases of success and failures. I have also founded a venture capital firm with great partners and colleagues.
Based on my diverse experiences, I am thrilled to contribute to the growth of early startups in the field of biotech and healthcare and ultimately to become a great partner along the way.
Interest areas : Diagnostics, Healthcare services, Bio-materials
CEO, Helios Partners
Founder & Partner, BNH Investment
Seoul National Univ.
Chief Business Development OfficerYoohwan Choi
For more than 20 years, I have built my professional career in strategy consulting, business development for large corporations, and venture creation where I had the expertise in a variety of sectors including healthcare, IT, and media.
With my experiences from strategic planning to field execution, I'll contribute to the sustainable growth of innovative healthcare companies in the entire process of discovering the technologies and creating the companies.
Interest areas : digital healthcare (service/platform/device), wellness business
CEO, Ditto Partners Group
Founder, InterMD
Strategy & Business Development, NAVER, KT, CJ
Consultant, IBM BCS, Monitor Group Korea
Seoul National Univ.
Mint MD Senior AdvisorHonghoi Gu MD, PhD
Pediatrician
Director, Korea Hemophilia Foundation Seoul Clinic
Director of Communication Center, Samsung Medical Center
Seoul National Univ.
Advisor, Drug discoveryYounsung Choo PhD
CEO, Standigm
CEO, Bio S Partners
Senior VP.Polus VP, LG Life Science
Seoul National Univ.
Univ. of Illinois (PhD)
Advisor, Drug discoverySunjin Kim MD, PhD
Urologist
CEO, Kolon Life Sciences
CEO, PLAT Bio
Exec VP, R&D, Hanmi Pharm MD Anderson Center
Seoul National Univ.
Univ. of Illinois (PhD)
Advisor, Digital healthcareSeongji Kang MD
CEO, WELT
Samsung Electronics
Yonsei Univ.
Director, InvestmentJiwon Park PhD
I have built my career primarily in research and technology financing within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. I have been involved in investment screening for biotech companies, technology evaluations for KOSDAQ special listing track, IPO consulting, and technology valuation. Through these roles, I have analyzed the trends and technologies relevant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
I aim to identify technologies with high future value and invest in companies that truly need growth, contributing to meaningful value creation.
Interest areas : New Drug Development, Drug Delivery System, Diagnostics, Digital Healthcare
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea
Nice Information Service Co., Ltd.
KAIST, Department of Biological Sciences, Ph.D.
Mint MD AdvisorKyoungsil Lee MD
Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul National Univ. College of Medicine
Principal, Strategy & Planning OfficeBrandon Song BA
The medical and healthcare-related technological trends I encountered during my undergraduate years sparked significant interest in me, and contemplating the impact of such technologies on health filled me with excitement. This small spark within me ignited a strong desire to work in the healthcare industry and made me realize the importance of commercializing innovative technologies.
With a passion for continuous exploration and intellectual curiosity, I will contribute to ensuring that innovative science and technologies will reach those who need them the most.
Interest areas : Medtech, Digital healthcare
BD Lead, BeauBrain Healthcare
Emory University(Economics)
Principal, Corporate Venture GroupLynn Cho MBA
During the early part of my career, I gained extensive knowledge of the biotech industry while working in biotech business development. My role included functioning as the main liaison to global biopharmas for partnering discussions and licensing. Upon completion of my MBA, I made the transition to healthcare investment where I oversaw cross-border investments in therapeutics and digital healthcare.
I hope to be able to leverage the knowledge and insights that I have gained over the years in supporting the growth and development of truly innovative science, with the ultimate hope that these innovations can reach patients all across the world.
Interest areas : Therapeutics (cancer, CNS, gene therapy), AI drug discovery, digital healthcare, medtech, agtech
Business Development, CrystalGenomics
Investment Strategy, Crystal Biosciences
Sungkyunkwan GSB / MIT Sloan (MBA)
Univ. of California, San Diego (Economics)
Principal, Venture Studio GroupMichael Song MS
I have had a deep admiration for medical professionals like my father since I was young. This has fueled my interest in medicine and healthcare. Throughout my education in the US, I had the opportunity to intern in various research laboratories within hospitals. These experiences underlined the significant potential of translating innovative technologies and research into commercial applications that can benefit patients globally. I am eager to deepen my understanding of the swiftly advancing fields of biotechnology and healthcare and to contribute to their commercial development.
‘Creating the future health’ - I will contribute to this mission with responsibility and pride
Interest areas : therapeutics, digital healthcare/AI, medtech
University of Pennsylvania MS(Biotechnololgy)
Tufts University(Biopsychology)
Manager, Investment / Strategy & Planning OfficeSuhyun Song BA
During my undergraduate years, I took part in various consulting projects as well as the IR project of a bio startup, as I am interested in knowing a diverse field of industries. Afterwards, I started my career as an investment analyst and participated in early-stage startup investments in various fields including petcare, healthcare, e-commerce, and SaaS. Along the way, I became more interested in the startup scene, which identifies the unmet needs of the market and explores new things.
As an investor, I would like to become a partner who can sympathize with the concerns of startups. I would like to have an opportunity to contribute to the growth of startups and learn more about biotechnologies and healthcare industries.
Interest areas : Investment, Bio Healthcare Services, Digital Healthcare
Investment Analyst, The Invention Lab
Research Assistant, Kearney
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(Economics)
Principal, Corporate Venture GroupJinyoung Jung
Throughout my career, I have built experience in planning and commercializing new businesses and products across consumer goods, healthcare, and K-beauty. My work has focused on identifying market opportunities, designing business models and operating structures, and working with internal and external stakeholders to bring them to market.
As a trusted, engaged partner, I hope to help promising technologies and products realize their potential and grow into sustainable businesses.
Interest areas : MedTech, HealthTech, Wellness business, AI
Business Development, SOLUM Healthcare
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Economics)
Principal, Management & OperationKahye Park
With experience across diverse industries including hospital MSO, inner beauty, and content businesses. I have worked in finance, business planning, and management accounting, developing a deep understanding of organizational profit structures and supporting data-driven decision-making and operational system design. I believe that the core value of corporate management lies in building stable operational structures and creating an environment where team members can focus on their core responsibilities.
I am to contribute as a reliable management partner who supports sustainable and stable growth of the organization.
Interest areas : Financial Planning, Investment, Corporate Management, Healthcare, AI
PBO, Ageatlabs
Business Strategy Team, Medibuilder
Corporate Management, Terapin
CAU-MBA (Finance)
Manager,Management & OperationYeonjoo Oh
I bring broad business management experience across multiple industries, including healthcare MSO and the travel sector. My focus is on building scalable management systems that strengthen financial discipline and improve operational efficiency, enabling teams to perform effectively in dynamic environments.
I will serve as a bridge for seamless interdepartmental communication, systematize work processes, and create a management environment where all members can fully focus on achieving their goals.
Interest areas : Business Support, Financial Operations & Accounting
