JIRAN JAPAN, the Japanese investment holding company of JIRAN Family, has welcomed a new leader. Sehong Jang, who served as an investment expert at the Japanese venture capital (VC) firm Colopl Next for 10 years, has been appointed as the new CEO. Drawing on his experience in Korean-Japanese startup investments and incubating, Mr. Jang is set to lead JIRAN JAPAN toward new growth.
JIRAN JAPAN has set a goal to generate 50% of the group’s total revenue from the Japanese market by 2034. To achieve this, Mr. Jang plans to focus on two main strategies: strengthening investment operations and supporting the growth of portfolio companies. He will particularly concentrate on maximizing corporate value through fundraising, IPOs (Initial Public Offerings), and M&As (Mergers and Acquisitions), while also expanding the discovery and incubation of promising companies.
With a strong understanding of both Korean and Japanese business cultures, Mr. Jang emphasized that “direct leadership involvement” and “thorough localization” are key factors for successful entry into the Japanese market. Based on these strategies, JIRAN JAPAN will actively support Korean companies’ successful expansion into Japan and serve as a bridge between the two countries.
