Shaping the future
With conscientious investments

Company

Forerunner
Capital Partners is
a Seoul-based boutique private equity firm.

We opened our doors in 2007 to instigate opportunistic outsized returns in the Korean middle market. Our focus is on active collaboration with our portfolio companies, and we seek to partner with firms of outstanding market and management potential.

Company

Forerunner
Capital Partners

A Forerunner is one who runs ahead and paves a path for others to follow.
We are committed to leading, being first to market and first to trend.

We are all bound by Time and Space.
We Learn from the Past, we Enjoy the Present,
but we Shape the Future.

We believe that investments shape future outcomes,
and as investors, we are responsible for these outcomes.

At FRCP, we Invest for the Future.

We concentrate our efforts on the verticals that have the potential to deliver outsized impact for individuals and society

We concentrate our efforts on the verticals that have the potential to deliver outsized impact for individuals and society

We concentrate our efforts on the verticals that have the potential to deliver outsized impact for individuals and society

Core Team & Advisors

Core Team

RICHARD BIGGS SHIN
Career
  • Kolon Industries, Director
  • ABN-AMRO Securities, VP
  • Ernst & Young, Associate
  • London School of Economics (BA)
RICHARD BIGGS SHIN
CEO
JOOCHEOL LEE
Career
  • Samil PwC, Partner
  • Seoul National University (EMBA)
  • Yonsei University (BA)
JOOCHEOL LEE
Managing Director / CPA
Career
  • Korea Development Leasing Corp
  • Soongsil University (BA)
JUNGSHIN CHOI
Director
SEONGJUN YOU
Career
  • Franklin & Marshall University (BA)
SEONGJUN YOU 
Associate
Career
  • Sungshin Women's University (BA)
JIYOUNG KIM
Associate
Core Team & Advisors

Advisors

YONG HEO

LSK Investment, Auditor

  • Korea Real Estate Investment Trust, Ext Director (ex)
  • Woori Financial Capital, Ext Director (ex)
  • Hansol Ventures
  • Korea Development Leasing Corp
  • Columbia University (MBA)
  • Seoul National University (BA)
DON KWON

UC Global, Chairman

  • Steinway & Sons, External Director (ex)
  • Schroders
  • Boston College (MBA)
  • State University of New York (BS)
Responsible Investment

We believe long-term success
is amplified by a commitment
to responsible investing.

FRCP considers diverse factors, including ESG metrics, when looking at the long-term potential of our portfolio companies. Through active review and engagement, we believe we can achieve outsized returns while contributing to a more sustainable world.

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Rigorous Screening

We screen our investments with ESG criteria before committing.

Active Monitoring

We require regular updates on sustainability targets, and push for more aggressive implementation.

Transparent Reporting

We publish the results of our portfolio companies and welcome suggestions for improvement.

What is the UNPRI?

The UNPRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works:

  • to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
  • to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI acts in the long-term interests:

  • of its signatories.
  • of the financial markets and economies in which they operate.
  • and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole.
  • Principle 1

    We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.

  • Principle 2

    We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.

  • Principle 3

    We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.

  • Principle 4

    We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.

  • Principle 5

    We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.

  • Principle 6

    We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.