Jamin Moon
Sunnyvale,California
Summary
Driven and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Hico Management LLC, showcasing leadership in forming strategic investment directions and enhancing brand visibility. Excelled in sourcing and evaluating AI startups, leveraging critical thinking and teamwork skills. Raised $34 million for the Bow-Hico Silicon Valley Fund, demonstrating exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Hico Management LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Formed the development of the firm’s long-term investment thesis and strategic direction, laying the foundation for the first fund as an emerging manager.
- Orchestrated activities for enhancing brand visibility, hosting bi-monthly meetup, "night with founders, investors, academics and building, managing a social media account and website.
- Managed communications with key stakeholders, including LPs and Bow Capital, preparing and providing fund's financial statements, hosting an annual LP Summit, facilitating connections with 10 startups to address respective innovation needs.
- Sourced and evaluated over 30 early-stage startups in AI contributing to the firm’s investment strategy and deal flow pipeline.
- Led due diligence efforts and authored investment memos for 10 deals, assessing business models, market opportunity, and founder-market-fit, presenting final recommendations to the investment committee.
Assistant Manager
Hico Capital LLC
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Led the establishment of the first independent fund, Bow-Hico Silicon Valley Fund, creating a sustainable investment vehicle with external LP capital, from ideation to fundraising and fund closing.
- Led the structuring and incorporation of the fund’s entities (GP company, Management company, Fund), preparing necessary documentations including private placement memorandum and LPAs.
- Managed communications with key stakeholders, including law firms, accounting/compliance teams, internal departments, and potential LPs, while ensuring the fund’s registration with Korea’s Financial Services Commission.
- Organized and executed marketing efforts, resulting in $34 million raised for the Bow-Hico Silicon Valley Fund.
- Led due diligence and authored 3 investment memos of balance sheet investments focused on early-stage investments in agtech, biotech, and AI, presenting key findings to C-suite leaders.
- Expanded the startup ecosystem by hosting quarterly networking events with founders, investors, and academics. Sponsored $100K for BASES and participated as a mentor during their incubation program, while serving as a judge for their final pitch competition.
- Monitored portfolio performance for 6 fund-of-funds and 6 direct investments, tracking KPIs such as revenue growth, active users, and burn rate, and proactively engaging with teams when signs of slowing growth or missed milestones were detected.
- Provided bi-weekly reports to C-suite executives on fund establishment progress, strategic direction, and portfolio updates.
- Provided strategic support to portfolio company success, including facilitating a partnership between global bag manufacturer SIMONE and MycoWorks for partnership and potential strategic investment.
Assistant Manager
SK Networks
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Led due diligence efforts for 4 early-stage companies and 2 fund-of-funds investment resulting in 3 investments.
- Managed U.S. portfolio performance, overseeing IPI Partners, Initialized V & VI, Standard AI, and MycoWorks by conducting quarterly calls with funds and founders to track performance, assess market trends, and address headwinds.
- Prepared weekly reports for C-suite executives on portfolio updates, deal pipeline, and investment strategy, ensuring timely and informed decision-making.
- Delivered bi-weekly market intelligence reports on macroeconomic trends and their implications for venture capital, along with monthly industry-specific reports for key portfolio companies in data centers, vegan leather, and autonomous checkout.
- Developed quarterly board reporting materials, covering investment metrics (valuation, MOIC, projected IRR), strategic investment outlook, and macroeconomic impacts for executive review.
- Organized a conference on vegan leather for C-suite executives, and participated in organizing SK Networks' Annual General Meeting as a main staff, preparing key presentation content for the CFO.
- Built and launched the website for Hico Capital, the U.S. investment subsidiary of SK Networks, enhancing the firm’s digital presence and outreach.
Assistant Manager
SK Networks
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded a $5M loss recovery for default transactions by leading lawsuit proceedings in Jiangsu Wuxi District Court, China in 2021. Engaged closely with legal counsel to manage filings, actively collaborated on case documentation, and won the case in 2023.
- Oversaw post-default operations for a 45,000-ton inventory. Conducted partial resale through a competitive bid process, balancing network and tender offers to maximize returns. Secured storage by leasing tank space in nearby ports and negotiated a 10%+ cost reduction on demurrage for three vessels, optimizing operational savings.
- Managed operations and logistics for monthly transactions exceeding 60,000 tons, generating $30M+ in revenue. Responsibilities included vessel nomination, schedule coordination, and ensuring timely payments which involved active communication with key stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and logistics partners (vessel owners and forwarders)
- Produced monthly reports covering trading performance, market trends, and inventory status, providing senior management with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Intern
KOTRA
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted in-depth market research on industry trends, covering subsidy policies, tax incentives for foreign investments, partnership strategies, and consumer insights across sectors such as petrochemicals, commerce, body care, and education. This research culminated in six published articles, including one featured as main news on the KOTRA portal.
- Assisted in organizing two conferences that facilitated connections between 30 Korean SMBs and local business partners in Sichuan, resulting in five Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and strengthening cross-border business collaborations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language And Literature
Hanyang University
Seoul, Korea08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Hanyang University
Seoul, Korea08-2019
Skills
- Global Equity portfolio management
- Effective Communication
- Self-motivated nature
- Analytical Thinking
- Research and due diligence
- Powerpoint Presentations, Excel
Accomplishments
- Established a new VC fund in the US which raised $34M
- Assigned as an expatriate to the U.S. subsidiary to spearhead global investment initiatives, just one year after joining the VC team
- Recovered $5M from defaulted petrochemical transactions by successfully leading a legal case in a Chinese district court
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certification - Microsoft
- International Trade Specialist - Korea International Trade Association
Assigned as an expat to spearhead global investment initiatives, just one year after joining VC team
As the youngest expat in the company's history, I was assigned to work in Hico Capital, US investment subsidiary to support Managing Partner, lead and collaborate with two local colleagues.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate
Hico Management LLC
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hico Capital LLC
03.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager
SK Networks
01.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
SK Networks
09.2019 - 12.2021
Intern
KOTRA
07.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language And Literature
Hanyang University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Hanyang University
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