OUR FOUNDING PREMISE
It's not about size —
it's about who does the work.
At large investment banks, partners win the deal and juniors execute. Konnect is different. Every deal is personally led by Raymond Park — from first meeting to contract signing.
Your deal is our only deal.
— Raymond Park, Founder
MARKET CONTEXT
$0B
Korea M&A Deal Volume Q1 2026
+23% YoY
0K+
Founders aged 60+ (SME)
No succession plan
0%
KOSPI P/E Discount
vs. S&P 500
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
What the big firms can't do, Konnect does.
| Category | Large IB / Global Boutique | KONNECT |
|---|---|---|
| Deal Lead | Partner wins → junior executes | Raymond Park at every stage |
| Min Deal Size | $100M+ (small deals ignored) | $20M–$150M focus. No threshold |
| Decision Speed | Internal approval process | First strategy memo within 72 hrs |
| Owner Access | Process-driven | Direct 1:1 with founder/owner |
| Cross-border | Global network, weak Korea local | Japan · Singapore + Korea direct sourcing |
| Fee Structure | Fixed retainer $50K+ | Flexible, milestone-based |
OUR SERVICES
DEAL PROCESS
Initial Assessment
1–2 weeks
Company review, DART-based governance pre-screening, define owner objectives
Strategy & Positioning
2–3 weeks
Valuation, target buyer long-list, IM preparation
Buyer Outreach
4–6 weeks
Leverage cross-border partner network, NDA execution, IOI collection
Negotiation & LOI
2–4 weeks
Term negotiation, LOI finalization, secure owner protection clauses
DD & Close
6–10 weeks
Due diligence support, final SPA negotiation, deal closing
FEE STRUCTURE
Full Advisory
Light retainer (KRW 5–10M/mo) + success fee 2–4%
Owners with clear intent to transact
Success-Only
No retainer. Success fee 3–5%
Early-stage exploration, limited budget
Intelligence Retainer
Monthly flat KRW 1–3M. Target monitoring + intelligence reports
Foreign acquirers in pre-deal phase
Project-Based
Fixed fee per project unit: target screening, IM drafting, etc.
Foreign PEs with in-house teams
OUR COMMITMENT
Senior Only
Every deal is personally led by Raymond Park. The same person who takes your first meeting closes the deal.
Intel-First
Before entering a deal, Konnect gathers intelligence first. DART analysis, CB investor tracking, executive background checks — we catch Korea-specific risks that standard due diligence misses.
Cross-border Ready
Through strategic partner networks in Japan, Singapore, and the US, we connect domestic sellers with cross-border buyers they cannot reach on their own.
READY TO TALK?
Whether you're preparing a deal
or exploring the market —
reach out directly.
Every first conversation is confidential and free of charge.
Contactraymond.jj.park@proton.me · www.konnect-ai.net · Seoul, Korea