Hibiscus Partners

Seoul · Almaty · Tashkent

Cross-Border Advisory & Transaction Structuring

Korea × Central Asia. Strategic partnerships, direct investment and institutional financing.

20+

years of cross-border deal experience

M&A, private equity & structured finance

Tier-1

institutional PE & Big-4 heritage

Leadership roles in top private funds and EY

8+

core industry sectors

Energy, mining, banking, TMT, retail & industry

3

markets of hands-on practice

Korea · Central Asia · Emerging Eurasia

About

From strategic intent to closed transactions.

We connect Korean industry, technology and capital with large-scale projects and resources across Central Asia — turning frameworks and initiatives into bankable deals, from joint-venture structuring and financing with KEXIM, KDB and EBRD to launch.

What we do

Three disciplines, one mandate

01

Partner search & due diligence

Identifying and verifying counterparties across Korea, Central Asia and the CIS — ownership, reputation, capacity and risk.

02

Deal structuring & negotiation

Designing transaction structures that work in both jurisdictions and leading negotiations through to signed agreements.

03

Project finance & MFI co-financing

Preparing bankable projects and arranging financing with EBRD, World Bank, KEXIM, KDB and commercial lenders.

Who we work with

Clients on both sides of the corridor

Government & trade agencies

Translating intergovernmental agreements into concrete, executable projects.

Korean companies

Expanding into Central Asia and the CIS with verified partners and clear structures.

Central Asian companies

Seeking Korean partners, technology and long-term capital.

20+ years in private equity, M&A and risk advisory

Counterparties we have worked alongside

Top-tier private equity & growth fundsSovereign wealth & national investment fundsMultilateral development banksKorean policy banks & export credit agencies

Leadership experience by sector

Representative Track Record

Energy & Natural Resources · Global Majors & Eurasia

Challenge

Risk management and operational efficiency review for a global energy major and the region's largest coal and energy holdings.

Role

Business risk analysis within EY's practice, pre-transaction review and CAPEX optimisation recommendations for continuous-cycle production assets.

Outcome

International internal control and risk standards implemented; groundwork laid for syndicated and project financing.

Metals & Mining · Cross-Border Industrial Groups

Challenge

Review of financial-industrial models and supply chains for a multinational steel leader and major mining and metallurgical complexes.

Role

Financial and economic asset review, value-chain analysis and support for cross-jurisdictional industrial partnerships.

Outcome

Asset transparency delivered for institutional lenders and international counterparties; cross-border reporting standards harmonised.

TMT & Digital Infrastructure · Tier-1 Operators & Ecosystems

Challenge

Cross-border M&A, restructuring of infrastructure holdings and strategic capital raising for national telecom operators and leading technology platforms.

Role

Led investment transactions, digital ecosystem synergy assessment, technology due diligence and shareholder negotiations.

Outcome

Strategic acquisitions closed and digital assets integrated; equity financing raised for technology verticals.

Private Equity & Technology · Growth Funds & DFIs

Challenge

Building a direct investment portfolio ($500M+ AUM), late-stage growth transactions and institutional exits from technology assets.

Role

Investment committee work, shareholder agreements under English law, co-investor sourcing and co-financing with development institutions.

Outcome

Portfolio of technology and advanced-materials assets built; syndicated rounds and strategic exits completed.

Contact

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We reply to every enquiry within a few business days.

Email
office@hibiscus.partners
Office
POSCO Tower, 26th Floor, Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea

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