SSPFinancial Inc.

Cross-Border M&A and Private Equity

Seoul-based. Registered general partner of institutional private equity funds.

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What We Do

Advisory

01

Cross-Border M&A & Strategic Investment

Proprietary, off-market sourcing of Korean acquisition targets in partnership with global strategic investors. Direct engagement with owners and decision-makers, valuation gap bridging through structured solutions, and full execution support to closing.

02

Overseas Investor Fundraising

Advisory to Korean companies raising equity from international investors — investor mapping and targeting, materials preparation, outreach execution, and negotiation support through to term sheet.

Principal Capital

03

Private Equity (PEF)

Management of private equity funds and active co-investment alongside strategic partners, creating alignment of interest and shared post-acquisition value creation rather than pure intermediation.

04

Acquisition Financing & Structured Solutions

Bespoke financing structures — senior secured, bridge, mezzanine, and structured equity — designed around the issuer's liquidity needs, with covenants and collateral packages that protect the downside.

Track Record

As at September 2026

Sector Role Period Status
Autonomous driving AI Exclusive mandate — international pre-IPO round 2026 – Ongoing
Real estate / Infrastructure PF Co-advisor alongside a global top-tier professional services firm — independent feasibility validation 2026 – Ongoing
IT services Full cycle — acquisition, PMI, carve-out disposal 2022 – Ongoing
Marine / Shipping services Sell-side M&A advisory 2026 – Ongoing
Real estate — Milan Full cycle — acquisition, asset management, disposal 2020 – Ongoing
Real estate — New York Acquisition and property management 2021 – Ongoing
Real estate — Tokyo Acquisition and value enhancement 2019 – Ongoing
Securities-backed financing — Japan Arranged and advised — repo funding against TSE-listed shares 2023 Completed
Private equity fund General Partner — fund management 2023 – Active
Private equity fund (financial institution) General Partner — fund management 2024 – In liquidation

Management

Sung Yu

Founder & CEO

Cross-border IB · PE · Advisory

Professional experience

  • Portfolio Manager / Trader, Strategic Investment Group, Deutsche Bank (Hong Kong & Tokyo)
  • Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Research Analyst, Samsung Securities

Education & expertise

  • BA in Business Administration, Yonsei University
  • Exchange studies, Keio University & Doshisha University (Japan)
  • 20+ years of cross-border deal structuring, bridging global capital with Korean assets — end-to-end M&A advisory and post-acquisition value creation

Chang-min Moon

Executive Director

Credit underwriting · Deal structuring

Professional experience

  • Team Head, Comprehensive Finance Division, Korea Investment & Securities
  • Senior Manager, GIB Global Real Estate Division, Shinhan Investment Corp.
  • Credit Analyst, Samsung Life Insurance

Education & expertise

  • BA in Industrial Engineering, Yonsei University
  • CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
  • FRM (Financial Risk Manager)
  • Credit underwriting, deal structuring, and real asset financing

Ji-Young Park

Auditor

Quantitative risk · Model validation

Professional experience

  • Assistant Teaching Professor (Statistics), Seoul National University & Yonsei University
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent (Korea)
  • Investment Asset Manager (Korea)

Education & expertise

  • PhD in Statistics, Seoul National University
  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (US)
  • Quantitative risk analysis, model validation, and internal governance / audit

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