Harp Capital
Strategic Partnership Advisors
What we believe in
Harp Capital clients benefit from our wide and deep relationships in South Korea and our understanding of Korean culture and Korean business dynamics.
About

Who we are

Harp Capital specializes in assisting mining explorers and developers secure capital and strategic partnerships with Korean entities.

Team

What we do

Our team members are financial professionals, engineers and geologists with extensive industry knowledge and experience in international business, strategy and planning, business modelling and processes, domestic and international joint venture agreements and industry compliance matters.

Our Services

Harp helps our clients with; Strategic Investments, Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Consulting Services
Private Placement Strategies
Joint Venture and Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Long Term Business Management
Identify industry players based on best strategic fit
Approach and initiate discussions with selected targets
Assist in structuring, contributions and valuation
Participate in the negotiation of final terms and conditions

Connecting With South Korea

Doing business with Korean companies presents great opportunities:

• The Korean economy is among the worlds fastest growing
• Boasts leading multinational companies across diverse industries
• In recent years Korean companies are among the world’s leaders in electronics, automotive and battery technologies
• Priority is placed on innovative technology and superior product performance
• A large number of small and medium sized companies
• Well established legal and regulatory system

At the same time, doing business with Korean companies can present significant challenges:  
• Language and cultural differences
• Unfamiliar corporate decision making process
• Different priorities on key strategic and financial considerations
• Slower transaction pace
• Typically more risk averse

The role of Harp Capital is to assist companies outside of Korea in navigating the challenges and nuances while in pursuit of funding opportunities, explain the key factors impacting decision making and to ensure that the right message is delivered in the most appropriate manner.

Sectors of Interest

Battery Minerals

  • Copper – Copper Cathode and Copper Concentrate
  • Nickel – Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) and Ni Sulphate
  • Lithium – Li sulphate, Li Carbonate and Li Hydroxide
  • Cobalt– MHP and Co Sulphate
  • Flake Graphite for Anodes
  • Manganese

Other Commodities

  • Zinc
  • Rare Earths
  • Lead
  • Coking coal
  • Haematite Iron Ore

USD $700 M

Dollars in funding rasied by the principals of Harp Capital
  • We are with you every step of the way
  • We can coach your team through the business and politics of Korea
  • We negotiate favorable investment terms
  • We only introduce you to genuinely interested parties. We know each group’s specific investment criteria
  • We facilitate site visits, prepare data rooms, transition services and build cash flow and financial models
  • We advise on a transaction-driven fee structure

Case Studies

"We have been successful in representing clients in the negotiation of Joint Ventures, strategic partnerships, project finance, and direct investment through our extensive set of relationships with Korean corporations and financial institutions. I am confident that our clients and partners will benefit from our relationships, experience, and judgment."

Jonathan Buick
Managing Director and Founder, Harp Capital Corp.

Meet Our Team

Jonathan Buick

Managing Director and Founder
Mr. Buick brings more than 25 years of international business, management, and financing experience. Involved in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, equity research, and corporate finance over his career. Founder and managing partner of The Buick Group, a Toronto-based investor relations and strategic advisory firm.
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BJ Choi

Managing Director
Mr. Choi brings expertise in the resource sector, focusing on base metals, uranium, coal, and oil & gas. He has extensive relationships with Korean corporations and financial institutions and has extensive knowledge and experience orchestrating joint ventures, strategic partnerships, project finance, and direct investment. Mr. Choi is a founder and manager of a Toronto based strategic consulting firm called Can-Kor Resources Inc. which specializes in natural resources, commodities and mining. Mr. Choi holds a BA and Masters degree (Metallurgical Engineering) from Sung Kyun Kwan University (Seoul, Korea) and a Masters Engineering degree from University of Colorado (Boulder, USA).
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Damien Ryan

Regional Manager – Australia, Asia and Africa
Mr. Ryan has 40 years of diverse experience in technical roles in the Australian and international resources sector (primarily in coal exploration) and sales, marketing, business development/relationship management roles with OEM’s, consulting groups, and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). Based in Sydney Australia, Mr. Ryan holds a B.E. (Mining), B.Sc. (Geology and Geophysics) from the University of Sydney.
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Nicholas Konkin

Analyst
Mr. Konkin joined Harp Capital in 2010. he has 15 years of experience in Capital Markets and Investment Management. Mr. Konkin brings experience in capital raising, strategic investment planning, business strategy, and investor relations. Prior to joining Harp Capital, Nicholas held associate positions at Max Capital Markets Ltd., a Toronto-based boutique investment bank, and at Bull Wealth Management Group, a high net worth private banker.
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Peter Caraylannis, J.D.

General Counsel
Mr. Caraylannis provides specialized legal services to Harp Capital as its independent general counsel. He has 20+ years work experience includes corporate/ commercial law, banking law and energy law internationally. Mr. Caraylannis was called to the bar in Michigan in 1996 and Upper Canada in 1999.
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Contact Us

Jonathan Buick
Phone: 416-569-7092
Email: jbuick@harpcapital.com
BJ Choi
Phone: +82 10 6367 0166 or 416 220 3236
Email: bjchoi0920@harpcapital.com
Damien Ryan
Phone: +61 425 318 444

Email: dryan@harpcapital.com
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