U.S.–Korea Cross-Border Advisory
Bridging Korean innovationwith U.S. capital.
Oceancrest Consulting guides private and KOSDAQ-listed firms through Nasdaq listings, cross-border M&A, capital raises and SEC compliance — with a bilingual team focused exclusively on this corridor.
of global cross-border IPOs listed in the U.S. (H1 2025)
of all U.S. public listings are foreign issuers
Korean firms pursuing overseas or dual listings
years of combined public-sector experience
Who we are
A specialist firm built for the U.S.–Korea capital corridor.
Founded in 2024, Oceancrest serves mid-market innovators — technology, biotech, hospitality and manufacturing leaders — seeking U.S. investors, dual listings or strategic acquisitions. Our bilingual team navigates regulatory, financial and cultural divides as a matter of daily practice.
Cross-border by design
Korean market dynamics and U.S. capital regulations — under one roof.
Bilingual team
Korean / English fluency at every layer of the engagement.
Value proposition
Trusted execution across regulatory, financial and cultural divides.
Cross-Border Focus
100% of our attention is on U.S.–Korea transactions. No generalist distractions — only the regulatory, market and cultural nuances of both countries.
End-to-End Advisory
One firm from strategy through post-deal compliance. Capital raising, M&A, going public and ongoing reporting — under a single, accountable roof.
Proven Expertise
Senior advisors with 15+ years from top institutions and a track record of closed cross-border transactions.
Network & Access
Direct relationships with U.S. investors, investment banks, Nasdaq officials, shell sponsors and bilingual legal and audit partners.
Services
An integrated, end-to-end advisory practice.
From the first investor introduction to the first 10-Q, Oceancrest stays accountable across the full transaction lifecycle.
Capital Raising
Equity and debt placements from U.S. venture, private equity and institutional investors — sourced through deep relationships, not cold outreach.
M&A Advisory
End-to-end execution on cross-border acquisitions and partnerships — from target screening through integration planning.
Reverse Takeovers & SPACs
A proprietary roster of clean Nasdaq, NYSE and OTC shells, plus SPAC sponsor relationships, to fast-track the path to public.
Compliance & Audit Liaison
SEC filings, PCAOB-standard audits and U.S. GAAP conversion — managed alongside your counsel and finance team.
Shell Company Sourcing
Curated, vetted shells matched to client objectives, capital structure and listing venue.
Strategic Advisory
Ongoing counsel on positioning, valuation, governance and investor relations to maximize U.S. market appeal.
Leadership
Over 30 years of combined public-sector insight.
U.S. capital markets veterans and Korean industry experts — supported by a partner network of bilingual securities attorneys, auditors and IR specialists.
William Kim
Managing Partner, Capital Markets
Stephan Kim
Managing Partner, CFO / CPA
Jae Choi
Managing Partner, Private Equity
Matt Ogurick
Nasdaq Legal Counsel
Richie Nunis
Investment Capital Markets
Marvin Fernandez
Financial Analyst
Get in touch
Let's discuss your path to U.S. capital.
Whether you're considering a Nasdaq listing, a strategic acquisition or your first U.S. capital raise, a confidential conversation is the right place to start.