About SJL Partners
SJL Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based in Seoul, South Korea. As of Oct 2026, SJL Partners has a portfolio of 47 companies, comprising 47 funding rounds and 2 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in South Korea and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Financial Services to Chemicals and Materials. Most recently it acquired stakes in Meridian Bioscience on Jul 07, 2022.
Overall SJL Partners portfolio has seen 23 IPOs and 6 acquisitions, namely Samsung, Hyundai and Corning. SKC co-invest with SJL Partners, sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
SJL Partners has a team of 9 people, including 5 partners.
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SJL Partners' Portfolio
SJL Partners has a portfolio of 47 companies. They have invested in a total of 47 companies. Their most recent investment was in Nexeon (Series C round) on Jan 26, 2022. Here are the most recent investments by SJL Partners:
SJL Partners has acquired 2 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Meridian Bioscience on Jul 07, 2022. Here are the most recent acquisitions by SJL Partners:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jul 07, 2022 | Molecular diagnostic device and kits | - | 1976 | |
Apr 08, 2024 | Manufacturer of additives, silanes, and related formulations | $805K | 2010 |
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Here is the portfolio snapshot of SJL Partners:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2022
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2022
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in South Korea and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Financial Services
Team profile of SJL Partners
SJL Partners has a team of 9 members including 5 Partners and 1 Principal located in South Korea. SJL Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in SJL Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | South Korea | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | ||
Analyst | - | - | - | |
Analyst | Seoul | - | ||
Analyst | Seoul | - | - |
Co-investors of SJL Partners
Over the past 9 years, one investor has co-invested in SJL Partners's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of SJL Partners: SKC entered a company along with SJL Partners.
SJL Partners News
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Jeff Lilly Named WGN-TV Director Of TechnologyTV Tech•Mar 12, 2025•WGN 9, SJL Partners, Gartner, Walmart
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KCC struggles with growing financial burden due to delayed IPO of US subsidiaryThe Korea Times•May 02, 2024•KCC, Momentive, SJL Partners
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Nexeon Raises Over $200m to Fund Battery MaterialsThe Globe and Mail•Jan 14, 2024•Nexeon, SKC, Ingevity, SJL Partners
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SD Biosensor, SJL Partners complete acquisition of Meridian BioscienceLabPulse.com•Feb 02, 2023•SD Biosensor, SJL Partners, Meridian Bioscience
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Meridian Bioscience gains after announcing Jan. 31 closing date for saleSeeking Alpha•Dec 12, 2022•SJL Partners, Meridian Bioscience, SD Biosensor
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UK-based lithium-ion battery maker Nexeon bags €166.1M to expand manufacturing capabilitiesSilicon Canals•Aug 05, 2022•Sjl Herts, Nexeon, GLy Capital, SKC Investment Advisors and 5 others
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Nexeon raises more than $200 million to fund battery materials productionBusiness Wire•Aug 03, 2022•Nexeon, SKC, Nanostar Technologies, Nexeon and 9 others
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South Korean firms to take Meridian Bioscience private in $1.53 blnDevdiscourse•Jul 07, 2022•Meridian Bioscience, SD Biosensor, SJL Partners
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SKC consortium invests $80 million in UK anode startup NexeonFinancial Post•Jan 26, 2022•SK, Nexeon, SJL Partners, BNW Investment and 7 others
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Investor group completes acquisition of MomentivePE Hub•May 16, 2019•SJL Partners, KCC, Wonikqnc, Momentive and 1 other
