HRZ

HRZ is a venture capital firm established in 2022 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Korean technology founders who are poised to leverage global market trends. HRZ invests in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer products, consumer services, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and other technology-driven industries. By backing these entrepreneurs, HRZ aims to foster growth and development in the Korean technology landscape while capitalizing on international opportunities.

Christopher Koh

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

9 past transactions

Twelve Labs

Series A in 2024
Twelve Labs specializes in a multimodal artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance video understanding across various applications. The platform enables businesses and developers to analyze video content by integrating visual and auditory data, facilitating the creation of intelligent video applications. It offers APIs for functions such as searching, generating, and classifying video content, allowing users to deploy solutions on any cloud, customize models, and fine-tune with their own data. Twelve Labs serves diverse industries, including technology, media, entertainment, and security, empowering clients to harness complex video information for a range of downstream tasks.

Nirvanana

Series A in 2024
Nirvanana is a global game development company specializing in online gaming platforms. It creates immersive, character-based experiences, such as Zeta, to connect and engage players worldwide, fostering informed decision-making within its gaming community.

Makestar

Series D in 2024
Makestar is a platform dedicated to K-culture content, connecting Hallyu stars with fans across the globe. It serves as a music crowdfunding platform that supports various projects related to Korean pop music, allowing artists and production companies to share their creative visions. By fostering interactions between fans and celebrities, Makestar enables fans to engage directly in the content creation process and facilitates the international advancement of K-pop artists. This unique model not only strengthens the bond between fans and artists but also enhances the global reach of Korean entertainment.

Gcore

Series A in 2024
Gcore is a technology company that specializes in cloud, edge, and AI services. It offers a range of products, including a Content Delivery Network (CDN), hosting, storage, streaming platform, DNS, security services, and cloud infrastructure. Gcore's global network of data centers and bare metal servers, along with its user-friendly control panel, enables businesses to enhance website performance, safeguard against cyber threats, and develop machine learning models.

AITRICS

Series B in 2024
AITRICS is focused on enhancing patient outcomes through a clinical decision support platform that leverages health data effectively. By utilizing machine learning technologies combined with evidence-based expert analysis, the platform provides real-time clinical insights aimed at transforming traditional reactive disease management into a more proactive, preventive, personalized, and participatory approach to healthcare. This innovative solution is designed to empower clinicians by enhancing treatment strategies and expanding their knowledge, ultimately facilitating better health management for patients. AITRICS comprises a dedicated team of professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared vision to make data-driven health intelligence accessible to all.

ImpriMed

Series A in 2023
ImpriMed, Inc. is a company that specializes in drug testing services, focusing on the responses of live cancer cells from pets, particularly those with lymphoma. Based in Palo Alto, California, with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea, ImpriMed uses individualized drug response prediction technology to assist veterinary oncologists in selecting appropriate anticancer treatments. By collecting genetic and cellular information from pet cancer cells, the company creates a patient-derived database that not only aids in veterinary oncology but also holds potential for applications in human cancer care. This data-driven approach enables veterinarians to make informed decisions on final treatment regimens, ultimately enhancing precision medicine in both animal and human oncology. ImpriMed was incorporated in 2017.

Haba24

Venture Round in 2022
Haba24 sells fun, educational, and original toys to develop the senses and learn scientific principles.

Dongnae

Series A in 2022
Dongnae is a real estate platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company aims to transform the rental experience by offering products such as Dongnae FLEX and Dongnae PLUS, which provide renters with financial freedom through low security deposits and flexible lease terms. Dongnae's platform connects users with curated homes and services, facilitating a more efficient search for suitable rental properties based on individual needs. By leveraging technology and expertise from the fields of finance and real estate, Dongnae seeks to enhance the quality of life for renters and change perceptions about renting in Korea.

Contents First

Series B in 2022
Contents First, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in market research consulting and offers a range of services including press and public relations, social network marketing, and translation and localization. The company is best known for its online platform, Tappytoon, which serves as a digital-first comics and webnovel destination for over 8 million readers across more than 190 countries. Since its launch in 2016, Tappytoon has consistently ranked among the top comics apps by gross revenue on major app stores in numerous countries. The platform features a diverse library available in English, French, and German, showcasing exclusive, licensed content from prominent publishers in Korea and Asia. Tappytoon provides both premium and free digital comics and webnovels, including popular titles like "Solo Leveling" and "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim." Additionally, the platform collaborates with creators to produce original titles for various media formats, ensuring support for artists and storytellers.
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