DarcMatter (DM), a New York-based fintech platform for alternative investments, has introduced DarcMatter Institutional Services to access the capital markets in South Korea.

With the new proposition, the firm will expand its focus from private funds to other non-traditional alternative investments such as commercial real estate, infrastructure as well as project finance.

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Investors in South Korea are increasingly eyeing a broader range of alternative investments as they are believed to offer a hedge against economic slowdown.

The Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) states that infrastructure, energy and real estate segments have continued to grow unlike conventional investments.

Preqin highlighted that the focus in the market has shifted from public to private players.

Previously, the National Pension Service (NPS), Korean Investment Corporation (KIC), the Korea Post were the only players in this space whereas in current times private financial institutions are becoming active in overseas investments.

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The energy, infrastructure, and real estate sectors are said to garner the most interest.

DarcMatter president and CEO Sang Lee said: “Early on we had realised the importance of the APAC region in the growth of the alternatives investment industry.

“When we opened up our Seoul office, we further honed in on our focus to a market that we believe will be one of the fastest growing investor markets in the region.

“To enhance the capabilities of our technology offering, we are offering a more customised approach to ultimately achieve the goal of better accessibility and transparency in global alternative investment markets.”

DM has offices in New York City, Shanghai,  Hong Kong, and Seoul.