Sell-side & Capital Raising
We design transaction structures, investor communications and deal strategies for sell-side transactions, capital raising and liquidity solutions.
- Controlling-stake sales
- Financial & strategic investments
- Cross-border M&A
PETRABRIDGEPARTNERS
Independent financial advisory
for transactions that matter
Firm
Built for transformation, transition and expansion
PetraBridge Partners is a Korea-based independent financial advisory firm that creates meaningful transactions by connecting high-quality companies with the capital markets.
We identify under-recognized hidden champions and match them with investors who can recognize and unlock the value of their fundamental strengths.
We pursue transactions that enable companies to meet the right investors, achieve their next stage of growth, lead industry change and evolve into global leaders.
We design creative and executable solutions tailored to each capital market challenge, instead of relying on standardized answers.
Advisory
What
we do
Buy-side & Strategic Transactions
We support acquisitions, mergers, carve-outs and strategic investments by reviewing transaction structures, negotiating key terms and supporting critical decision-making.
- Controlling-stake acquisitions
- Mergers & carve-outs
- JV formation
Corporate Research & Outreach
We conduct tailored outreach to potential investors and strategic partners, supported by in-depth industry and company research.
- Industry & company research
- Investor outreach
- Private deal sourcing
Valuation & Restructuring
We develop transaction rationales and actionable alternatives for valuation, restructuring and stakeholder alignment.
- Business valuation
- Governance restructuring
- Optimal structuring
Team
Financial advisory professionals
Yang-Tae Kim
- Experience
- CEO, PetraBridge Partners (2026–Present)
- CEO, Mirae Asset Vision SPAC No. 11 (KOSDAQ-listed) (2025–Present)
- Investment Committee Member, National Credit Union Federation (2025–Present)
- Partner, Deal Advisory, KPMG Korea (2017–2025)
- Education
- MBA, UIBE, Beijing, China
BA in Taxation, University of Seoul - Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant, Korea
Woo-Sang Jo
- Experience
- Director, PetraBridge Partners (2026–Present)
- Deal Advisory, KPMG Korea (2017–2025)
- Education
- MA in Economics and Public Policy, Sciences Po Paris
BA, Economics and Mathematics, Brandeis University
Seo-Young Park
- Experience
- Manager, PetraBridge Partners (2026–Present)
- Audit, KPMG Korea (2025–2026)
- Deal Advisory, KPMG Korea (2023–2025)
- Education
- BA in Communication and Media, Ewha Womans University
- Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant, Korea
Alongside AMIC Law
to deliver integrated solutions
Visit AMIC Law
Young-Hoon Lim
- Experience
- Managing Partner, AMIC Law (2026–Present)
- Managing Partner, SL Partners (2023–2025)
- Attorney, Samsung Electronics (2021–2023)
- Attorney, Kim & Chang (2017–2021)
- Accountant, Deloitte Korea (2011–2012)
- Education
- Judicial Research and Training Institute (46th Class)
BA in Economics, Yonsei University - Qualifications
- Attorney-at-law, Korea
Certified Public Accountant, Korea
Byung-Joon Park
- Experience
- Managing Partner, AMIC Law (2026–Present)
- Legal Counsel, Gori Company (2024–2025)
- Attorney, Kim & Chang (2017–2024)
- Judicial Researcher, Seoul High Court (2015–2017)
- Court Clerk, Seoul Northern District Court (2012–2013)
- Education
- LLM, UC Berkeley School of Law
Completed MA Coursework in Law, Seoul National University
Judicial Research and Training Institute (44th Class)
BS in Physics, Sungkyunkwan University - Qualifications
- Attorney-at-law, Korea
Admitted to the bar in California and Texas
Passed the Court Administration Higher Examination
Ji-Won Suh
- Experience
- Managing Partner, AMIC Law (2026–Present)
- Partner, SL Partners (2024–2025)
- Attorney, Kim & Chang (2020–2024)
- Judge Advocate, Ministry of National Defense (2019–2020)
- Judge Advocate, ROK Navy HQ (2018–2019)
- Judge Advocate, ROK Marine Corps 1st Div. (2017–2018)
- Education
- Judicial Research and Training Institute (46th Class)
BA in Education, Seoul National University - Qualifications
- Attorney-at-law, Korea
Sung-Min Cho
- Experience
- Managing Partner, AMIC Law (2026–Present)
- Managing Partner, Law Firm Hwaon (2024–2026)
- Attorney, Kim & Chang (2018–2024)
- Education
- Judicial Research and Training Institute (47th Class)
BA in Law, Yonsei University - Qualifications
- Attorney-at-law, Korea
PetraBridge Partners and AMIC Law collaborate based on their respective professional expertise to provide clients with comprehensive advisory solutions. Both entities are independent organizations with no equity, governance or organizational affiliation, and all advisory services are performed independently within the scope of each firm’s professional practice.
Experience
Successful transactions
we advised
May 2026
Korean private equity firm “R”
Advised on the acquisition of an affiliate of one of Korea’s top-five conglomerates
KRW 170bn
March 2026
Korean manufacturing AI solutions company “W”
Advised on a control sale and merger transaction
KRW 130bn
March 2026
Korean media and content company “P”
Advised on the acquisition of KOSDAQ-listed company “H”
KRW 15bn
February 2026
U.S. NASDAQ-listed company “K”
Advised on the acquisition of a Korean CG/VFX production company
KRW 23bn
January 2026
Korean private equity firm “A”
Advised on LP fundraising for a blind-pool fund
KRW 12bn
Contact
PetraBridge Partners Inc.
29th Floor, Parnas Tower
521 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu
Seoul, Korea
PetraBridge Partners and AMIC Law collaborate based on their respective professional expertise to provide clients with comprehensive advisory solutions. Both entities are independent organizations with no equity, governance or organizational affiliation, and all advisory services are performed independently within the scope of each firm’s professional practice.
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