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Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Funds Managed By Hamilton Lane Invest In Imm Infra 8th Private Equity Fund
SEOUL, South Korea, May 20 (Bernama) -- IMM Investment and leading global private markets firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) announced today that funds managed by Hamilton Lane have invested through a secondary transaction in the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund. The deal, completed as of March 31, 2025, involves the acquisition of existing Limited Partner interests. This transaction represents the first infrastructure-focused secondary deal in Asia for IMM Investment and highlights growing institutional interest in Korean-originated infrastructure assets. It also underscores IMM Investment's ability to attract global capital through differentiated, high-performing platforms.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Funds Managed by Hamilton Lane Invest in IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IMM Investment and leading global private markets firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) announced today that funds managed by Hamilton Lane have invested through a secondary transaction in the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund. 'This transaction speaks to the institutional strength of our infrastructure platform and the increasing confidence global investors have in Korea as a long-term infrastructure market. We are excited to welcome Hamilton Lane as an investor." The deal, completed as of March 31, 2025, involves the acquisition of existing Limited Partner interests. This transaction represents the first infrastructure-focused secondary deal in Asia for IMM Investment and highlights growing institutional interest in Korean-originated infrastructure assets. It also underscores IMM Investment's ability to attract global capital through differentiated, high-performing platforms. The IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund is a core-plus and value-added infrastructure vehicle, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio across Korea's energy, mobility, digital, and social infrastructure sectors. 'This transaction speaks to the institutional strength of our infrastructure platform and the increasing confidence global investors have in Korea as a long-term infrastructure market,' said Jin Heum Paek, CEO of IMM Investment Singapore. 'We are excited to welcome Hamilton Lane as an investor. Their global perspective and deep secondaries expertise will enhance our ability to manage and scale high-quality assets while continuing to deliver value to both existing and new investors.' Brent Burnett, Head of Infrastructure and Real Assets at Hamilton Lane, commented, 'We believe there is a vast opportunity set in the infrastructure secondaries market, which is poised for continued expansion amidst increased secondaries adoption and growth in infrastructure AUM globally. Our investment in the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund underscores Hamilton Lane's ongoing commitment to identifying unique opportunities in the infrastructure space, and we look forward to leveraging our global platform to support the continued growth and success of this fund." Through this partnership, IMM Investment will continue to actively manage the fund's portfolio with a hands-on, value-creation approach, leveraging its sector expertise and in-market operational knowledge. Hamilton Lane, in turn, brings global secondaries capabilities, cross-border reach and institutional due diligence expertise—reinforcing shared alignment in governance, long-term investment outlook, and responsible ownership practices. This deal also marks an important step in IMM Investment's continued evolution from a Korea-focused asset manager to a regional platform with growing international reach. Launched in 2023, IMM Investment Singapore serves as the firm's overseas fundraising and strategic partnership hub. By connecting global capital with Korean-originated opportunities, IMM Investment Singapore is expected to continue playing a key role in enabling cross-border investments in infrastructure and other alternative asset classes. About IMM Investment IMM Investment is a leading alternative investment firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, managing over US$7.5 billion in assets across venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure. Founded in 1999, the firm is known for its active investment approach, deep local insight, and a track record of partnering with innovative companies and large-scale infrastructure platforms. IMM's infrastructure division has raised approximately US$2.0 billion to date and currently manages US$1.8 billion in core-plus and value-added assets across sectors including energy transition, digital infrastructure, logistics, environmental management and mobility. IMM Investment Singapore, established in 2023 as a wholly owned subsidiary, serves as the firm's dedicated global platform for cross-border fundraising and overseas investment initiatives. Based in Singapore, the team leads IMM's international investor relations, strategic partnerships, and capital deployment outside of Korea, while acting as a conduit for global LPs seeking exposure to Korea's private markets. The Singapore office plays a critical role in advancing IMM's vision of becoming a regional leader in alternative investments with global connectivity. IMM operates through a team of over 65 investment professionals across four offices in Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, committed to delivering differentiated investment strategies and long-term value creation. About Hamilton Lane Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 740 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $956 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of nearly $135 billion in discretionary assets and more than $821 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2024. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Funds Managed by Hamilton Lane Invest in IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund
SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMM Investment and leading global private markets firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) announced today that funds managed by Hamilton Lane have invested through a secondary transaction in the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund. The deal, completed as of March 31, 2025, involves the acquisition of existing Limited Partner interests. This transaction represents the first infrastructure-focused secondary deal in Asia for IMM Investment and highlights growing institutional interest in Korean-originated infrastructure assets. It also underscores IMM Investment's ability to attract global capital through differentiated, high-performing platforms. The IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund is a core-plus and value-added infrastructure vehicle, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio across Korea's energy, mobility, digital, and social infrastructure sectors. "This transaction speaks to the institutional strength of our infrastructure platform and the increasing confidence global investors have in Korea as a long-term infrastructure market," said Jin Heum Paek, CEO of IMM Investment Singapore. "We are excited to welcome Hamilton Lane as an investor. Their global perspective and deep secondaries expertise will enhance our ability to manage and scale high-quality assets while continuing to deliver value to both existing and new investors." Brent Burnett, Head of Infrastructure and Real Assets at Hamilton Lane, commented, "We believe there is a vast opportunity set in the infrastructure secondaries market, which is poised for continued expansion amidst increased secondaries adoption and growth in infrastructure AUM globally. Our investment in the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund underscores Hamilton Lane's ongoing commitment to identifying unique opportunities in the infrastructure space, and we look forward to leveraging our global platform to support the continued growth and success of this fund." Through this partnership, IMM Investment will continue to actively manage the fund's portfolio with a hands-on, value-creation approach, leveraging its sector expertise and in-market operational knowledge. Hamilton Lane, in turn, brings global secondaries capabilities, cross-border reach and institutional due diligence expertise—reinforcing shared alignment in governance, long-term investment outlook, and responsible ownership practices. This deal also marks an important step in IMM Investment's continued evolution from a Korea-focused asset manager to a regional platform with growing international reach. Launched in 2023, IMM Investment Singapore serves as the firm's overseas fundraising and strategic partnership hub. By connecting global capital with Korean-originated opportunities, IMM Investment Singapore is expected to continue playing a key role in enabling cross-border investments in infrastructure and other alternative asset classes. About IMM Investment IMM Investment is a leading alternative investment firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, managing over US$7.5 billion in assets across venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure. Founded in 1999, the firm is known for its active investment approach, deep local insight, and a track record of partnering with innovative companies and large-scale infrastructure platforms. IMM's infrastructure division has raised approximately US$2.0 billion to date and currently manages US$1.8 billion in core-plus and value-added assets across sectors including energy transition, digital infrastructure, logistics, environmental management and mobility. IMM Investment Singapore, established in 2023 as a wholly owned subsidiary, serves as the firm's dedicated global platform for cross-border fundraising and overseas investment initiatives. Based in Singapore, the team leads IMM's international investor relations, strategic partnerships, and capital deployment outside of Korea, while acting as a conduit for global LPs seeking exposure to Korea's private markets. The Singapore office plays a critical role in advancing IMM's vision of becoming a regional leader in alternative investments with global connectivity. IMM operates through a team of over 65 investment professionals across four offices in Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, committed to delivering differentiated investment strategies and long-term value creation. About Hamilton Lane Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 740 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $956 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of nearly $135 billion in discretionary assets and more than $821 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2024. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts IMM Investment Contact Jean Rok HanDir: + Jin Heum Hamilton Lane Contact Kate McGannkmcgann@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WEBTOON Entertainment's NAVER WEBTOON Joins ACE to Expand Global Battle Against Digital Piracy
NAVER WEBTOON is ACE's First Korean-founded and First Webcomic Company Member LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading anti-piracy coalition, today welcomed NAVER WEBTOON as its newest member. NAVER WEBTOON is part of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. NAVER WEBTOON is the first and only webcomic and webnovel company to join ACE, and the first Korean-originated company to join ACE. NAVER WEBTOON's parent company, WEBTOON Entertainment, is headquartered in Los Angeles and listed on the Nasdaq. WEBTOON Entertainment and webcomics have exploded in popularity around the world, creating a new generation of comic creator superstars. The company's content has also become an important source of IP for the global entertainment industry, with its two studios – Wattpad WEBTOON Studios in the United States and Korea's Studio N – producing a string of hits on global streamers, including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll, along with local projects from Korea and across the Asian market. "Bringing Naver Webtoon into ACE's ranks builds upon our expansion in the Asia Pacific, our growth worldwide, and our mission to protect intellectual property in every form," said Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE. "From Korea to California and points in between, our coalition is always on the lookout for new footholds in key markets – to build ties with local law enforcement and strengthen our work to detect, deter, and dismantle a piracy ecosystem that steals content, endangers consumers, and threatens the creative economy." "Webcomics have transformed entertainment and fandom around the world, enabling storytellers everywhere to share their voice," said WEBTOON Entertainment Founder & CEO Junkoo Kim. "As the first webcomic company to join ACE, we're proud to continue to protect creators and raise global awareness of the seriousness of illegal distribution. Working alongside ACE and industry partners, we look forward to finding opportunities for joint responses and working together to tackle illegal content distribution." About The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world's leading coalition dedicated to protecting the legal creative market and reducing digital piracy. Driven by a comprehensive approach to addressing piracy through criminal referrals, civil litigation, and cease-and-desist operations, ACE has achieved many successful global enforcement actions against illegal streaming services and unauthorized content sources and their operators. Drawing upon the collective expertise and resources of more than 50 media and entertainment companies around the world—including sports channels and associations—and reinforced by the Motion Picture Association's content protection operations, ACE protects the creativity and innovation that drives the global growth of core copyright and entertainment industries. The current governing board members for ACE are Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE. About WEBTOON Entertainment WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company's content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics, among many others. With approximately 160 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world's leading webnovel platform--Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) Sign in to access your portfolio
