MOPLAT designs and manufactures electronic components used in mobility devices for automobiles.
Amogy
Venture Round in 2025
Amogy specializes in developing carbon-free energy solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, power generation, and heavy industry. Its patented ammonia cracking technology converts liquid ammonia into electrical power using hydrogen fuel cells.
Underdogs
Venture Round in 2025
Underdogs is a company specializing in social innovation entrepreneurship education.
Cyclewell Technologies
Series A in 2025
Cyclewell Technologies specializes in the recycling of lithium batteries, offering integrated equipment and comprehensive solutions for intelligent directional recycling. The company focuses on research and development of green recycling technology and equipment for waste power batteries, serving global power battery recycling companies. It provides technical services, equipment supply, recycling system design, and mobile processing equipment for large-scale engineering projects, ensuring safe, economical, and environmentally friendly recycling processes.
INKA Entworks
Venture Round in 2024
INKA Entworks specializes in digital rights management and mobile application security. It offers a comprehensive platform featuring no-code mobile app shielding, runtime protection, anti-piracy measures, forensic watermarking, and multi-DRM licensing to safeguard digital assets and maintain user trust.
HoPae is a technology company specializing in digital identity management. It offers a range of services, including Decentralized Identity (DID) infrastructure, customizable software development kits (SDKs), identity verification application programming interfaces (APIs), and electronic identity (eID) services. The company's platform is designed to securely manage and safeguard users' digital identities, with a focus on hybrid verification processes for authentication.
Furo is an identity solution for modern applications.
Senscomm Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2024
Senscomm Semiconductor Co., Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company established in 2018 and headquartered in Suzhou, China. The company specializes in the design and development of semiconductor solutions, focusing on key technology areas such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), and electric vehicles (EV). Since its inception, Senscomm has successfully launched over 20 products, addressing the growing global demand for innovative semiconductor technologies in these rapidly evolving markets.
Pyler
Venture Round in 2024
Pyler is an artificial intelligence-driven marketing technology company specializing in digital video analysis. Its platform employs proprietary vision language models and contextual targeting functions to enhance advertising performance for global clients, ensuring brand safety.
XCENA(formerly MetisX)
Series A in 2024
XCENA is a startup firm that develops intelligent memory and memory-centric computing architectures based on CXL.
Avelos Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Avelos Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicine company specializing in the development of targeted therapeutics for cancer treatment. They focus on creating biomarker-driven therapies centered around cell cycle regulation, DNA damage response, and historically 'undruggable' cancer targets. The company aims to enable more effective cancer treatments by identifying and targeting specific biomarkers.
AGL is a golf technology company that connects golf courses through a SaaS-based AI platform, enabling real-time tee-time bookings and digital payments. The company offers integrated solutions for golf courses, including a tee time distribution system, payment processing, and ERP capabilities, delivered as cloud-based IT services with web management across devices. Its user-friendly interface minimizes in-person interactions while supporting wireless payments, helping clubs maximize revenue and enhance the golfing experience. With a broad network of partner courses across multiple countries, AGL aims to drive worldwide connectivity and digital innovation in the golf industry.
AGL is a golf technology company that connects golf courses through a SaaS-based AI platform, enabling real-time tee-time bookings and digital payments. The company offers integrated solutions for golf courses, including a tee time distribution system, payment processing, and ERP capabilities, delivered as cloud-based IT services with web management across devices. Its user-friendly interface minimizes in-person interactions while supporting wireless payments, helping clubs maximize revenue and enhance the golfing experience. With a broad network of partner courses across multiple countries, AGL aims to drive worldwide connectivity and digital innovation in the golf industry.
DESILO
Venture Round in 2024
Desilo Inc. is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing machine learning solutions leveraging homomorphic encryption. This innovative technology allows data to be processed while remaining encrypted, ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed. Desilo aims to create a secure data collaboration platform that promotes a safe and unrestricted data ecosystem. By prioritizing data privacy and regulatory compliance, the company provides tools for digital property protection and safeguards against potential security breaches and data leakage. Ultimately, Desilo enables data analysts to explore new opportunities in data-oriented businesses without compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data they handle.
Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.
Rebellions
Series B in 2024
Rebellions.ai is a developer of artificial intelligence semiconductor-based solutions focused on creating AI accelerators that connect core semiconductor architectures with deep learning algorithms. The company aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, effectively bridging the gap between silicon technology and advanced AI applications. By re-architecting AI processors to integrate specialized deep learning kernels, Rebellions enables clients to utilize energy-efficient AI hardware that seamlessly integrates into their operations. This approach allows clients to maximize the potential of their silicon resources while enhancing performance in AI-driven tasks.
Aniai specializes in developing AI-powered robotic kitchen solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in quick-service restaurants. Their flagship product is a double-sided grill capable of cooking up to eight patties simultaneously. It has garnered recognition and has secured funding to expand its manufacturing capabilities and market presence.
MyRealTrip
Series F in 2024
Founded in 2012, MyRealTrip is Korea’s leading online travel platform, helping Koreans to travel abroad and domestic.
Tyra Robotics
Series A in 2023
Tyra Robotics is a robotics company that offers self-driving robots for logistical transportation.
Saige Research
Series B in 2023
Saige Research specializes in AI solutions for industrial inspection and quality control. It offers a deep learning vision inspection platform tailored for manufacturers, enhancing inspector efficiency through power detection, speed detection, wide versatility, and convenient development.
Bionsight
Series A in 2023
Bionsight is a drug discovery company that specializes in utilizing Chemoproteomics combined with artificial intelligence to enhance the drug development process. The company has developed a bioinformatics technology platform that facilitates the identification and validation of drug targets by simplifying complex biomedical data networks involving protein targets and drug candidates. Through the application of big data analytics and predictive modeling, Bionsight enables the biochemistry industry to gain valuable insights for target identification and drug repurposing, thereby accelerating the overall drug development timeline.
Maka Motors
Seed Round in 2023
Maka Motors is an Indonesian company specializing in the manufacture of electric motorcycles. It produces vehicles tailored to local road conditions and driving styles, ensuring reliability and capability for its customers. The company's mission is to provide the best electric motorcycle options for Indonesian riders.
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.
Contoro Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
Contoro Robotics specializes in developing AI-powered robots for safe trailer and container unloading. Their robots autonomously pick up cases, recognize text, and palletize them, minimizing human intervention and robot downtime.
Live Anywhere
Series A in 2023
Live Anywhere is a global short-term rental platform that facilitates bookings for over 10,000 fully furnished houses across 165 cities worldwide. The company specializes in offering direct reservations for mid- to long-term stays, providing customers with convenient and affordable accommodation options for durations ranging from weeks to months.
RichAlien
Seed Round in 2023
Rich Alien was founded with the intention of creating immersive mobile games ranging from worldwide casual social games to mid-core games based on well-known foreign animations and webtoon IPs.
SemiFive is a processor design company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializing in custom silicon solutions. It develops RISC-V core intellectual property and cloud-based SoC design platforms to create custom systems for consumer and industrial IoT. The company offers end-to-end SoC design capabilities, including platform-based approaches that leverage configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated IP pools to accelerate development and reduce cost and risk. It collaborates with foundry partners, notably Samsung Foundry as a SAFETM DSP partner, to provide a one-stop solution for silicon designs. SemiFive aims to help customers realize AI-enabled and data-center oriented workloads through scalable, low-cost silicon solutions.
iCore specializes in developing machine vision solutions for various industries including semiconductors, electronics, and automobiles. They manufacture components such as advanced lenses, lighting systems, and semiconductors to facilitate automated quality control processes.
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.
Nonce Classic
Seed Round in 2023
Established in 2021, Nonce Classic is a venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in investing in early-stage companies operating within the cryptocurrency and financial technology sectors.
LBox develops a digital platform that simplifies legal information lookup. Legal experts use this search engine to find case law, legal papers, and publications for case-related research.
THE PIRATES
Series C in 2022
The Pirates Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and operation of a mobile application that serves both wholesale and retail markets for seafood products. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an aquatic market news platform that delivers information on fresh seafood offerings. This platform connects consumers with suppliers, providing essential insights into the quality of marine products and facilitating informed purchasing decisions. Through its innovative approach, The Pirates aims to enhance the seafood purchasing experience by bridging the gap between consumers and the fish market.
Contents Technologies
Series A in 2022
Contents Technologies is a leading content IP-based company that develops technology solutions for artists and creators. Specializing in intellectual property and marketing services, it utilizes various content value chains to enhance the commercial opportunities for artists and improve the value of intellectual properties. The company is dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling clients to concentrate on their core activities while expanding their businesses. By providing advanced technology and support, Contents Technologies aims to empower creators and facilitate the growth of the content industry in Asia and beyond.
Estate Cloud
Seed Round in 2022
Estate Cloud is a company that offers online real estate services focused on facilitating the buying and selling of properties. It has developed a real estate information application that optimizes brokerage services by providing comprehensive listing information for users. This application enables individuals to search for and list properties effectively, connecting buyers and sellers based on their specific requirements. By utilizing an automated brokerage system, Estate Cloud aims to streamline the real estate transaction process, making it more efficient for all parties involved.
Qli5 Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Qli5 Therapeutics develops novel proteasome inhibitors with high selectivity and unique non-covalent binding properties, aiming to treat various cancers and inflammatory disorders.
Atlas Labs
Series A in 2022
Atlas Labs develops and delivers language-based AI solutions.
Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.
Avelos Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
Avelos Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicine company specializing in the development of targeted therapeutics for cancer treatment. They focus on creating biomarker-driven therapies centered around cell cycle regulation, DNA damage response, and historically 'undruggable' cancer targets. The company aims to enable more effective cancer treatments by identifying and targeting specific biomarkers.
OurBox is a logistics agency that specializes in providing comprehensive logistics solutions and fulfillment services tailored for online sellers. The company focuses on facilitating seamless product delivery for e-commerce businesses, offering end-to-end logistics-related services that help streamline operations. By catering to small businesses and individual sellers, OurBox enables its clients to concentrate on their core activities, such as product development and sales growth, while benefiting from cost savings and improved efficiency in their logistics processes.
Innospace
Series B in 2022
Innospace Co Ltd is an aerospace and defense company that specializes in the development and provision of launch services for small satellites. The company focuses on creating hybrid rocket-powered small satellite launch vehicles, which are designed to deliver low-cost, low-latency, and eco-friendly launch solutions. By leveraging innovative technology, Innospace aims to establish a reliable presence in the small satellite market, offering services that meet the growing demands of satellite deployment while emphasizing sustainable practices.
Emocog is a developer of a digital therapeutic platform focused on addressing cognitive impairment, particularly in dementia patients. The company offers customized cognitive training solutions designed to enhance memory and cognitive abilities for individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Emocog's technology utilizes artificial intelligence to provide offline speaker services that encourage behavioral and lifestyle changes among patients. Additionally, the platform includes software-based cognitive training regimens and diagnostic tools, enabling medical professionals to assess and treat cognitive decline effectively. Through its innovative approach, Emocog aims to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia.
Refinish is an automobile manufacturing and wholesale company that sells automotive repair paint and accessories.
ABLY is a fashion platform and open e-commerce marketplace that enables sellers and influencers of various sizes to open online stores and offer products across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food. It operates a mobile app powered by a proprietary AI recommendation algorithm that personalizes product selections for each user, delivering curated shopping experiences.
Contents Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Contents Technologies is a leading content IP-based company that develops technology solutions for artists and creators. Specializing in intellectual property and marketing services, it utilizes various content value chains to enhance the commercial opportunities for artists and improve the value of intellectual properties. The company is dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling clients to concentrate on their core activities while expanding their businesses. By providing advanced technology and support, Contents Technologies aims to empower creators and facilitate the growth of the content industry in Asia and beyond.
ViFiVE
Venture Round in 2022
ViFiVE is a software development company that specializes in creating digital health solutions, particularly for musculoskeletal disorders. The company has recently launched its patient app, which allows users to perform self-assessments of their health issues and monitor therapeutic outcomes remotely. Through its AI-driven technology, ViFiVE provides a comprehensive digital interface that empowers users to track their health parameters and maintain a quality lifestyle. The platform aims to enhance compliance with treatment protocols and improve overall health management. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website for interested users.
Swit Technologies
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, Swit Technologies develops a unified team collaboration suite that combines advanced communication tools with high-performance task management. Its software streamlines business processes and enhances team productivity by eliminating the need for multiple apps.
Qli5 Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Qli5 Therapeutics develops novel proteasome inhibitors with high selectivity and unique non-covalent binding properties, aiming to treat various cancers and inflammatory disorders.
SM Lab provides develops and produces anode and cathode materials for secondary batteries.
Sketchsoft
Series A in 2021
Sketchsoft is a software development company specializing in 3D drawing applications tailored for designers and artists. Its platform integrates traditional sketching techniques with advanced computer graphics technology, allowing users to create 3D shapes intuitively, similar to drawing with pen and paper. This innovative approach is accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. By streamlining the drawing process, Sketchsoft's solutions help clients in design industries expedite their product development workflows.
3i Inc. specializes in indoor spatial 3D mapping, rendering, and navigation, utilizing advanced technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, and extended reality. The company provides innovative solutions aimed at addressing contemporary challenges in collaboration and documentation across various sectors, including facility management, construction, insurance, and real estate. By offering a platform that combines augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, 3i empowers clients to efficiently collect, visualize, and manage data in three-dimensional space. Their technology facilitates onsite documentation, site surveys, and indoor navigation, enhancing operational oversight and collaboration for businesses.
Catch Fashion
Series B in 2021
Catch Fashion is an online retailer specializing in fashionable accessories and clothing. Their platform offers a wide range of products including shoes, bags, jackets, caps, sweatshirts, boots, evening wear, jeans, and shoulder bags from both local and renowned brands.
Nextchip
Private Equity Round in 2021
Nextchip is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company that designs image signal processors, system-on-chip products, and automotive intelligent camera technology. Its solutions support video security, automotive, and consumer applications and include image processing and recognition capabilities for advanced driver assistance systems. Founded in 1997 and based in Seongnam, Nextchip focuses on image processing and recognition for automotive and security markets.
Sir.Loin is an e-commerce platform specializing in Korean beef. It oversees the entire process from feeding and breeding cattle to aging and processing meat, ensuring customers receive high-quality products directly.
Newracle Genetics
Series B in 2021
Newracle Genetics is a bio venture company that develops gene therapy products for neurological diseases.
ABLY is a fashion platform and open e-commerce marketplace that enables sellers and influencers of various sizes to open online stores and offer products across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food. It operates a mobile app powered by a proprietary AI recommendation algorithm that personalizes product selections for each user, delivering curated shopping experiences.
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.
Crema is a Software-as-a-Service company that specializes in review management technology aimed at enhancing product purchases through personalized marketing strategies. By leveraging statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing, Crema analyzes customer behavior and purchase data to uncover insights into customer preferences and opinions regarding products. This capability allows businesses to better understand their customers' tastes and sentiments, ultimately facilitating more informed marketing decisions and improving overall customer engagement.
Housestep
Series B in 2021
Housestep is an interior design company that provides home interior designing and remodeling services. It assists clients with planning and executing space makeovers by offering design options, cost guidance, and materials such as wallpaper and floor coverings, as well as decorating tools. The company also offers telephone consultations and showroom visits to help customers select treatments and implement remodeling projects.
Dable, Inc. is an online content discovery platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing personalized content recommendation solutions and native advertising services, utilizing big data to enhance user engagement and optimize content strategies. Dable has established partnerships with over 3,000 premium media outlets across Asia, generating more than 5 billion monthly pageviews. It is recognized as the most utilized personalized recommendation platform in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Korea, with significant growth in Taiwan and Malaysia. Dable has demonstrated consistent annual sales growth of over 50% since its inception and was ranked 46th among the top 500 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies by the Financial Times, achieving the highest position in the media category.
TASTY9 is an online food marketplace that provides food delivery services.
D.Code operates an e-commerce platform that connects customers directly with European luxury boutiques, offering a diverse selection of over 700 luxury brands and 100,000 items. The platform provides accurate product information, detailed descriptions, and competitive pricing, typically around 20% lower than retail prices in Korea. In addition to its curated shopping experience, D.Code offers personalized concierge services to enhance customer satisfaction. The company utilizes customer data to develop a fashion trend algorithm, enabling better purchasing decisions and assisting sellers with product sourcing and marketing strategies. By collaborating directly with luxury boutiques, D.Code ensures high-quality service and reasonable pricing, creating an efficient marketplace for luxury goods.
Swit Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Swit Technologies develops a unified team collaboration suite that combines advanced communication tools with high-performance task management. Its software streamlines business processes and enhances team productivity by eliminating the need for multiple apps.
Dillyhub
Seed Round in 2020
Dillyhub Inc. is a company that develops and operates a digital platform aimed at promoting the work of independent comic artists. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Namyangju-si, South Korea, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Dillyhub provides a publishing and monetization platform specifically designed for comic creators. The platform employs proprietary technology to connect creators with fans, enhancing the discoverability of their works. By offering innovative tools for monetization, Dillyhub enables artists to effectively showcase and profit from their digital content, thereby fostering a supportive environment for independent comic creators.
Toss Lab, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing collaboration tools designed to enhance communication and project management within organizations. Its primary product, JANDI, is a group-oriented messaging platform that integrates various collaboration features, including group messaging, task and project management, file searching, and archiving services. This platform is tailored for workplace environments, enabling users to effectively communicate and manage their projects. Founded in 2014 by Daehyun Kim and Daniel Chan, Toss Lab is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and has expanded its presence with additional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Taipei City, Taiwan. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions across Asia and internationally.
OurBox is a logistics agency that specializes in providing comprehensive logistics solutions and fulfillment services tailored for online sellers. The company focuses on facilitating seamless product delivery for e-commerce businesses, offering end-to-end logistics-related services that help streamline operations. By catering to small businesses and individual sellers, OurBox enables its clients to concentrate on their core activities, such as product development and sales growth, while benefiting from cost savings and improved efficiency in their logistics processes.
Atlas Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Atlas Labs develops and delivers language-based AI solutions.
THE PIRATES
Series B in 2020
The Pirates Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and operation of a mobile application that serves both wholesale and retail markets for seafood products. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an aquatic market news platform that delivers information on fresh seafood offerings. This platform connects consumers with suppliers, providing essential insights into the quality of marine products and facilitating informed purchasing decisions. Through its innovative approach, The Pirates aims to enhance the seafood purchasing experience by bridging the gap between consumers and the fish market.
Xation
Venture Round in 2020
Xation is a personal care company focused on developing and manufacturing grooming products for men, as well as hair care and body care items for women. The company aims to promote hygiene and personal care by providing a diverse range of skincare and haircare brands. Through its offerings, Xation enables clients to access quality products that cater to their grooming needs.
JungggleX
Series A in 2020
JungggleX is an advertising platform.
Influential
Series B in 2020
Influential Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2008 that specializes in publishing books and audiobooks. It operates a subscription service for its online audiobooks, catering to a wide audience. Additionally, Influential organizes lectures and seminars featuring industry experts, offering professional speaking services to companies and organizations around the globe. The company's focus on disseminating knowledge through various formats positions it as a key player in the educational and professional development sectors.
D.Code operates an e-commerce platform that connects customers directly with European luxury boutiques, offering a diverse selection of over 700 luxury brands and 100,000 items. The platform provides accurate product information, detailed descriptions, and competitive pricing, typically around 20% lower than retail prices in Korea. In addition to its curated shopping experience, D.Code offers personalized concierge services to enhance customer satisfaction. The company utilizes customer data to develop a fashion trend algorithm, enabling better purchasing decisions and assisting sellers with product sourcing and marketing strategies. By collaborating directly with luxury boutiques, D.Code ensures high-quality service and reasonable pricing, creating an efficient marketplace for luxury goods.
MVL Chain
Series A in 2019
MVL Foundation Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, provides an incentive-based blockchain mobility ecosystem that aims to enhance transparency and reliability in the mobility sector. The platform enables participants to record and share critical data related to transactions, movements, accidents, and vehicle maintenance across various domains. By connecting this information within a unified framework, MVL facilitates sustainable and equitable mobility alternatives for customers and clients. The company's innovative approach seeks to revolutionize the way mobility data is managed and utilized, fostering a more efficient and accountable transportation environment.
Vedanta Biosciences
Series C in 2019
Vedanta Biosciences is a clinical-stage microbiome company focused on developing therapies for immune-mediated and infectious diseases using live bacteria derived from the human microbiome. The company designs orally delivered defined bacterial consortia, leveraging libraries of microbiome-derived strains, proprietary datasets from human interventional studies, and tools for selecting potent strains. Its platform encompasses consortium design and CGMP manufacturing of bacterially defined products, enabling physicians to access live bacteria drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Vedanta Biosciences aims to create a new category of oral therapies arising from defined bacterial communities grown from clonal cell banks.
JANDISOFT
Series A in 2019
JANDISOFT specializes in developing and supplying online game software products.
Dano (다노) is a Korea-based company that develops diet apps for the health and fitness sector.
Dano’s Diet App is a journal-based app that enables users to stay focused and monitor their daily progress. The app offers many useful tools to help users stay committed to their diet programs.
Dano also released Diet Cover, a lock-screen photo app that enables users to have a photo of their role model, in order to remind themselves about their diet during the course of the day. This app enables users to eat healthily and be mindful of their diet at any given moment.
Dano was established in July 2013.
WeddingBook
Venture Round in 2019
WeddingBook helps users find the wedding reception sites, hotels for wedding guests, caterers, photographers, florists, bands, DJ's, videographers, dresses, cakes and other vendors to make wedding planning simple and wedding reception perfect.
Housestep
Series A in 2019
Housestep is an interior design company that provides home interior designing and remodeling services. It assists clients with planning and executing space makeovers by offering design options, cost guidance, and materials such as wallpaper and floor coverings, as well as decorating tools. The company also offers telephone consultations and showroom visits to help customers select treatments and implement remodeling projects.
Mychango is Korea’s first fulfillment service, a third-party warehouse that not only rents out storage space, but also handles distribution, including taking care of inventory management, picking and packing, and courier delivery. The company has received interest for developing its management systems, while running its logistics service at the same.
PR&D Company
Series A in 2016
PR&D Company designs and develops hey dealer app and website for car-selling services.
Healing Paper
Seed Round in 2015
Healing Paper leverages information technology to enhance accessibility to medical services, reduce costs, and facilitate balanced communication between healthcare professionals and non-experts.