WMD Named Official KVCA Advisory Firm

▲ WMD CEO Greyson (left) and Deputy CEO John (right) (Photo = WMD)


WMD, an M&A advisory firm equipped with AI-driven solutions and seasoned professionals, announced on the 18th that it has been selected as an official M&A advisory institution by the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA).

The KVCA applies strict criteria when reviewing registrations, including M&A track records with small and venture businesses over the past three years, as well as the firm’s pool of qualified consultants.

Industry experts note that WMD’s combination of a strong professional network—comprising former experts from leading firms such as Kim & Chang and Samjong Accounting Firm (KPMG)—and its in-house AI solutions likely played a decisive role in the selection.

Another factor cited is that both CEO Greyson and Deputy CEO John hold dual qualifications as Certified Public Accountants (KICPA) and attorneys-at-law.

Their ability to directly oversee and integrate legal, financial, and tax matters throughout the advisory process is considered a key strength.

Greyson, CEO of WMD, is recognized as an M&A expert with comprehensive experience across engineering, finance, and law. He has managed the entire M&A process, from corporate structuring and valuation to contract review, and is credited with introducing WMD’s in-house AI systems into practice to digitalize and innovate advisory services.

Deputy CEO John holds an exceptional background as a Ph.D. in Business Administration with 37 professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (KICPA), attorney-at-law, and licensed appraiser—credentials rarely found in the industry.

According to insiders, both Greyson and John personally lead the advisory process on the ground, ensuring rapid and effective deal matching that has strengthened WMD’s standing in the market.

With this combination of specialized expertise and advanced AI technology, WMD has helped address long-standing challenges in Korea’s SME M&A market, such as information asymmetry, low deal success rates, and a shortage of skilled professionals.

Rather than functioning as a simple listing platform, WMD provides integrated support across the entire M&A cycle—from strategy development to contract execution—enhancing both efficiency and closing rates.

Currently, WMD has secured one of the largest corporate databases in Korea, with information on more than one million companies. It is also the first M&A advisory firm to develop and seamlessly integrate three distinct AI systems into practice.

▲ WMD’s three AI-based M&A solutions (Photo = WMD)

The three systems are “ATLAS,” “Deal Scope,” and “Teaser Pro.”

ATLAS automatically estimates potential sale prices and quickly assesses M&A feasibility, supporting efficient deal matching. Precise company valuations are then conducted directly by experts.

Deal Scope is an M&A matching platform that discloses information in stages exclusively to pre-verified buyers and supports the digital execution of NDAs, LOIs, and MOUs. This allows sellers to proceed with transactions securely without concerns about information leakage, while the system analyzes the seller’s business characteristics and the buyer’s investment preferences to recommend optimized buyers.

Teaser Pro automatically generates multiple draft versions of teasers and information memorandums (IMs) based on consultants’ corporate analysis data. Experts then rigorously review and refine these drafts to enhance the quality of the final documents. This enables sellers to secure high-quality materials more quickly, thereby increasing the likelihood of successful transactions.

CEO Greyson stated, “Through an advisory framework that combines AI and human expertise, we will support small and venture businesses in receiving fair valuations and in selling their companies both safely and efficiently. By delivering rapid and precise matching, we will help create transactions with higher chances of success. Furthermore, leveraging our network of approximately 6,000 domestic companies and overseas partners in Japan, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we will actively pursue opportunities to expand into the global M&A market.”

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