General InformationKorea Development Bank is a state-owned development bank headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1954 with over 1,000 employees, providing strategic financing and investment across infrastructure, industrial, and emerging technology sectors.
Funding & FinancialsAs a government-backed development bank, KDB does not raise venture funding; it operates with government capitalization and operates as a public financial institution supporting South Korea's strategic economic initiatives.
Leadership & TeamKDB is led by a President/CEO appointed by the South Korean government, with governance through a board structure typical of state development banks rather than private venture-backed firms.
Recent ActivityKDB has focused recent activity on financing semiconductor and chip manufacturing capacity in South Korea, supporting green energy transitions, and backing advanced manufacturing technologies aligned with South Korea's technological sovereignty goals.