ZEPHYRUS LAB


 Overview

Zephyrus Lab is a leading provider of corporate value creation solutions to clients. We are a client-first organization with expertise that spans across acceleration, venture capital and private equity markets.


Philosophy

Our teams seek highly focused corporate value enhancement strategies in diverse markets and industries.


Competencies

 Investment and advisory services references in diversified industries such as banking & capital markets, financial services, retail & consumer markets, telecommunications, media, oil and gas, industrial equipment, government & public services and so on.

 Industry evolution insights with best solution expertise in fields of sales and marketing, customer experiences, cost transformation, procurement, operations, strategy, organization, sustainability, M&A, private equity, etc.

Partners & Advisors


James(YW) Seo

Partner  

Ernst & Young Advisory, PwC Advisory, Global PEF, Buyout Funds

Specialized in M&A, Buyouts, Business Incubating and Management Consulting more than 25 years (in)direct investment professional experiences for local/global companies

Wonyoung Lee

Partner

AT Kearney, PwC Advisory, Accenture, Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea

Specialized in Business Strategy, Big Data and IT consulting more than 25 years of Financial/Accounting/Tax/Business DD for local/global companies

Henry Chen

Partner 

ICBC PEF, PwC Hong Kong Office in Hong Kong and China

Specialized in M&A, Financial Services, Valuation, Business/Acounting/Financial DD for China/Global companies more than 20years

Zhong Tai

Partner 

Laywer, PwC Advisory, Yulchon Law firm

Specialized in Legal DD, Business Consulting for FDI(Foreign Direct Investor) and local/global companies more than 20years

Hoju Shin 

Advisor

ex) KDB Auditor
ex) Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers Korea Advisor
ex) Kosdaq Securities CEO
ex) Ministry of Finance and Economy, Director of the Board

Gilsu Eo

Advisor

ex) Samsung Electronics, Vice president
ex) Samsung Electronics, Software Center leader
ex) Samsung Electronics, UX center leader

Hongryul Jeon

Advisor

current) Kim & Chang Law Office, Advisor
ex) Financial Supervisory Service, Deputy director
ex) Korea M&A Association, Chairman

 Moonsoo Kim

 Advisor

ex) FG Asset Management, Advisor
ex) KPX Holdings, CEO
ex) Jinro Group, Jinro Construction, CEO
ex) Samsung Group, Secretary office, Sr. Manager

 Business Services


Acceleration Platform

Strategies

“We are focusing on problem-solving accelerating with startups to find the best way for scaleup.”

Our Approaches

Our expert groups in each sector provide not only optimal solution for the various business issues including technology transformation, digital marketing strong business model design and partnership ecosystem but also active implementation processes.

We present optimal alternatives to the start-ups with the integrated efforts of internal accelerators, solution expert groups and Zephyrus Lab’s Advisor network.

Corporate Value Creation Consulting

Strategies

“We are constantly looking for value drivers where we are able to add client corporate value through strategic and practical implementation”

Our Approaches

Our partners help our client companies sharpen their business plans and improve their effectiveness and efficiency. Value creation references in comprehensive industries enable us to identify and suggest best optimal way to increase the corporate value.

Our management teams share insights and best ways with corporate decision makers, board members, and C-levels through industry and solution expertise.

Portfolio Investment (VC/PE)

Strategies

“We are committing capital and better strategies to help our clients, shareholders and the communities for better world. ”

Our Approaches

We focus only on what really pure matters, to think independently and to maintain a long-term perspective.
Investment is not only typical process but also imagination and creativity, and working constructively on behalf of our clients with inspiring individuals and companies who have greater ideas than our own.

Publications


CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility) Implementation Toolkit

Author James Seo(2011)

2011 Yearly Excellent Book nominated by Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Recommended  textbook for MBA program in Korea

A Practical Guide to Strategic Planning

Author James Seo(2008)

2008 Yearly Excellent Book nominated by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Best Seller in Economics Division


Recommended textbook for MBA program in Korea

A Corporate Value Enhancement by M&A(Merger & Acquisitions) and PMI(Post Merger Integration)

Author James Seo(2009)

Detailed Toolkit for Pre-M&A, M&A and Post-M&A

Recommended textbook for MBA program in Korea

Brief Recommendation of M&A(Merger & Acquisitions) and PMI(Post Merger Integration)

4 Recommenders (2009)

Hongryul Jeon (Deputy director, Financial Supervisory Service)
‌Hocheol Yang  (CEO, Morgan Stanley International Securities Seoul office)
Jiwan Kim (CEO, Hana-daet‌oo Securities)
‌Hyuwon Lee(Vice President, Shinhan Bank)

Inquiries


Acceleration Platform

▶Apply at any time & In-depth interview(individual notice in 2 weeks)
▶ E-mail(apply.zephyrus@gmail.com). Business Plan review and in-depth interviews
▶ Zephyrus Lab's diversified programs
1. Z-CAMP for startups
2. M&A, IPO-purposed ZEPHYRUS MAN(3~7 yrs only)
3. ZEPHYRUS ADVISER for Senior Adviser

CVC Consulting & Portfolio Investment

▶ Inquiry for professional meeting for investment/advisory review (individual notice in 4 weeks)
▶ E-mail(apply.zephyrus@gmail.com). Business Plan review and in-depth DD required
▶ Zephyrus Lab’s VC/PE/CVC projects
1. Investment from Venture fund
2. Investment through Private Equity fund
3. Advisory service with MBO, buyouts, M&A, Structured Finance, etc.

Notices


News


제피러스랩,-보육·투자심사-부문-신입·경력-공개-채용---한국경제
창업기획자(액셀러레이터) 제피러스랩이 보육(액셀러레이팅) 및 투자심사 부문 신입·경력 공개 채용을 실시한다고 3일 밝혔다. 지난 2018년 중소벤처기업부에 창업기획자로 등록한 제피러스랩은 현재 누적 운용자산(AUM) 3600억 원 규모를 기록하고 있으며, 단기적으로 이를 5000억 원까지 증액하여 운용할 계획이다. 이번 채용을 통해 선발된 인력은 초기 스타트업 발굴(딜소싱)과 투자심사, 보육 프로그램 기획·운영, 포트폴리오사 밸류업 등 창업기획자의 보육·투자 전 주기 업무를 수행하게 된다. 접수는 오늘(3일)부터 채용 시까지 사람인
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AI-여행-플랫폼-‘TRIT’,-외국인-관광객-맞춤-여행의-새로운-기준-제시---디스커버리뉴스
숏폼 기반 여행 플랫폼 ‘TRIT’으로 여행산업의 디지털 전환(DX)을 주도하는 주식회사 오늘의이야기는 ‘2025 부산콘텐츠기업지원센터 콘텐츠기업 액셀러레이팅’ Startup Demoday 행사에서 최우수상을 수상했다고 11일 밝혔다. ‘TRIT’은 AI 기술을 기반으로 전 세계 크리에이터가 제작한 숏폼 영상과 지도를 결합해 이용자가 콘텐츠를 탐색하고 여행 동선을 설계하며 예약까지 한 번에 처리할 수 있도록 설계된 플랫폼이다. AI 알고리즘은 이용자의 국적과 선호 패턴을 분석해 맞춤형 코스를 제안하고, 115개국 42개 언어를 지원
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㈜빅파인애니메이션스튜디오,-AI로-그리는-차세대-K-애니메이션의-기준-세워---경상일보
부산에서 피어난 애니메이션 기술 혁신, AI로 창작의 한계를 넘어 글로벌 무대로 ㈜빅파인애니메이션스튜디오(양창원 대표, 이하 ㈜빅파인)가 2025 부산콘텐츠기업지원센터 콘텐츠기업 액셀러레이팅 Startup Demoday에서 대상을 수상하며 AI 기술을 기반으로 한 차세대 애니메이션 제작 역량을 확인했다. ㈜빅파인은 '상상하는 모든 것을 현실로 만든다'는 슬로건 아래 AI를 활용한 2D, 3D CG 애니메이션 제작 기술로 국내외 시장 진출에 속도를 내고 있다. ㈜빅파인은 AI 기반 2D, 3D 애니메이션 파이프라인을 독자적으로 구축해
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AI-행사운영-솔루션-기업-밍글무드,-'2025-부산콘텐츠기업지원센터-콘텐츠기업-액셀러레이팅'-Startup-Demoday-우수상-수상---경상일보
AI 기반 행사운영 자동화 솔루션 기업 밍글무드(대표 황다교)가 ‘2025 부산콘텐츠기업지원센터 콘텐츠기업 액셀러레이팅’ Startup Demoday에서 우수상을 수상했다. (중략) 밍글무드는 중소벤처기업진흥공단 주관 ‘창업중심대학교’ 최우수 기업으로 선정된 데 이어, 포항연합기술지주와 투자확약서(LOI)를 체결하며 기술력과 확장성을 인정받았다. 현재는 동남아 시장 진출과 자체 IP ‘MingleMood Experience Series’의 글로벌화를 추진 중이다. 출처 : 경상일보
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르뮤제,-글로벌-아트투어-플랫폼-‘ArtAround’로-예술-여행-시장-선도---경상일보
부산을 거점으로 파리·싱가포르 진출, 글로벌 예술관광 시장 확장 예술 콘텐츠 기업 주식회사 르뮤제(대표 남은진)가 기술 기반의 예술 경험 서비스를 통해 예술이 일상의 여행으로 확장되는 ‘문화기획 DX(디지털 전환)’을 선도하고 있다. 르뮤제가 운영하는 글로벌 아트투어 플랫폼 ‘ArtAround’는 전시, 건축, 거리예술 등 도시 속 예술자산을 따라가는 맞춤형 예술여행 플랫폼이다. 예술 전문가가 직접 기획·동행하는 하이엔드 ‘Art Signature’ 투어, 예술 입문자를 위한 도시형 아트투어, 영유아 대상의 아트교육형 키즈투어 등
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How to apply (send a completed business brief)

E-mail: ywseo.zephyrus@gmail.com

Contact: 070-4219-7808

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