Krafton, Naver and Mirae Asset to launch up to $740 million Asia tech…

Team S · 2025-12-24T14:41:51.000Z

South Korean gaming giant Krafton Inc., internet powerhouse Naver Corp. and financial services group Mirae Asset Group are joining forces to launch a new Asia-focused technology investment fund expected to reach up to $740 million (roughly 1 trillion won), marking a major push into India’s rapidly growing tech ecosystem. The initiative underscores Seoul’s strategic pivot toward Southeast Asia’s largest digital market and broader tech innovation opportunities across the region. The new vehicle, dubbed the Krafton-Naver-Mirae Asset Unicorn Growth Fund, is slated to begin operations in January 2026 and will be anchored by Krafton, Naver and Mirae Asset, with Mirae Asset Venture India managing the fund’s deployment. Initial capital is expected to exceed $300 million, with plans to scale toward the full $740 million target over time. Krafton will contribute a significant initial commitment, while Naver and Mirae Asset bring their respective strengths in technology platforms, content, AI and capital management to the partnership. The fund aims to back growth-stage technology companies across Asia, with a primary emphasis on opportunities in India’s startup and innovation economy, spanning sectors such as consumer tech, fintech, content platforms, AI and enterprise software. The collaboration reflects growing confidence among Korean corporates in Asia’s tech landscape and complements Krafton’s existing $200 million-plus investments in India’s digital ecosystem, including stakes in gaming and technology ventures. #investment #AsiaTech #VentureCapital #India #Krafton #Naver #MiraeAsset #TechFund

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