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Bosalpim is a supplier of visiting care brokerage services for the elderly. Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Pickle Plus is South Korea's leading subscription sharing platform, designed to prevent online scams between owners and borrowers. It automatically matches owners with borrowers, ensuring owners receive their shared fee safely and even when there are empty slots in the group. Borrowers benefit by finding owners easily and subscribing at lower prices. The platform goes beyond sharing, offering information and recommendations to help users choose from a wide range of series.

MOIN is a blockchain-based global money transfer company that enables customers to send funds abroad. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, it focuses on Asia and offers an online platform for user-centric international remittances built on blockchain technology, aiming to provide fast, convenient, and reasonably priced transfers.

MoDooDoc Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online platform that offers patient reviews of hospitals, along with price information, doctor evaluations, and health-related disease data. This platform empowers patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare providers by providing transparent and accessible online reviews and listings for hospitals and doctors.

Streami, Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in solutions that connect and streamline fragmented financial networks worldwide. The firm operates Gofax, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Dask, a cryptocurrency depository. Streami focuses on providing blockchain remittance middleware services designed to establish a robust financial network. Their offerings include secure remittance pathfinding, integration, and risk management, which help financial institutions protect their assets under various conditions while ensuring smooth execution of orders. Through these innovative solutions, Streami aims to enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions in the digital age.

Bosalpim is a supplier of visiting care brokerage services for the elderly. Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

SimplyO Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that operates an online marketplace focused on selling personal products. The company develops an e-commerce platform that allows it to manufacture and sell goods under a single brand, streamlining the distribution process. By sourcing products directly from various manufacturers, SimplyO minimizes distribution steps and marketing costs, enabling it to offer premium consumer goods at competitive prices. The platform emphasizes quality by carefully selecting ingredients and ensuring they are properly weighed and secured, making high-quality products accessible to a broad customer base.

Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Soomgo operates South Korea's largest online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals. It offers over 1,000 services ranging from lessons and home services to event planning.

HOMEFIT specializes in personalized fitness services, offering tailored exercise programs for individuals and corporations. Established in Seoul, South Korea in 2017, the company provides expert instructors and digital tracking systems to promote physical well-being.

Tella offers English tutoring services via web and app platforms. Tella provides services through KakaoTalk and Korean instant messaging services. Tella was founded in 2014 and was headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

Code States offers immersive coding boot camp programs, focusing on remote learning. Its platform provides comprehensive education in software engineering and data science, along with career placement services and lifelong professional networking opportunities.

Campusfund is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that develops and operates an online crowdfunding platform focused on peer-to-peer loan services for students. It allows students to apply for specialized loan services tailored to their specific needs while providing opportunities for investors to participate by investing in bonds. Through this platform, Campusfund facilitates access to financial resources for college students, connecting them with potential investors in a streamlined manner.

SimplyO Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that operates an online marketplace focused on selling personal products. The company develops an e-commerce platform that allows it to manufacture and sell goods under a single brand, streamlining the distribution process. By sourcing products directly from various manufacturers, SimplyO minimizes distribution steps and marketing costs, enabling it to offer premium consumer goods at competitive prices. The platform emphasizes quality by carefully selecting ingredients and ensuring they are properly weighed and secured, making high-quality products accessible to a broad customer base.

Code States offers immersive coding boot camp programs, focusing on remote learning. Its platform provides comprehensive education in software engineering and data science, along with career placement services and lifelong professional networking opportunities.

HOMEFIT specializes in personalized fitness services, offering tailored exercise programs for individuals and corporations. Established in Seoul, South Korea in 2017, the company provides expert instructors and digital tracking systems to promote physical well-being.

Streami, Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in solutions that connect and streamline fragmented financial networks worldwide. The firm operates Gofax, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Dask, a cryptocurrency depository. Streami focuses on providing blockchain remittance middleware services designed to establish a robust financial network. Their offerings include secure remittance pathfinding, integration, and risk management, which help financial institutions protect their assets under various conditions while ensuring smooth execution of orders. Through these innovative solutions, Streami aims to enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions in the digital age.

Bemypet provides pet services based in South Korea.

Finda operates an online platform that compares various financial products such as mortgage, personal loans, P2P loans, and investments. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company aims to provide customized financial services and timely information by integrating data from diverse industries.

Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

SimplyO Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that operates an online marketplace focused on selling personal products. The company develops an e-commerce platform that allows it to manufacture and sell goods under a single brand, streamlining the distribution process. By sourcing products directly from various manufacturers, SimplyO minimizes distribution steps and marketing costs, enabling it to offer premium consumer goods at competitive prices. The platform emphasizes quality by carefully selecting ingredients and ensuring they are properly weighed and secured, making high-quality products accessible to a broad customer base.

Soomgo operates South Korea's largest online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals. It offers over 1,000 services ranging from lessons and home services to event planning.

Bemypet provides pet services based in South Korea.

Trazy Co., Ltd. is an online travel platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2012. It caters to foreign travelers looking to explore Asia by offering a variety of travel activities, tours, performance and concert tickets, and beauty experience passes. Recognizing the challenges faced by international visitors in finding relevant experiences, Trazy aims to facilitate seamless discovery and booking of activities that reflect the latest trends in their destinations. The platform connects travelers with unique offerings, ensuring they can enjoy the best deals and conveniently plan their itineraries while visiting popular locations in Asia, particularly South Korea.

MoDooDoc Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online platform that offers patient reviews of hospitals, along with price information, doctor evaluations, and health-related disease data. This platform empowers patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare providers by providing transparent and accessible online reviews and listings for hospitals and doctors.

Miso is a technology company that provides APIs for search and recommendation, enabling personalized web experiences without tracking users. The platform offers real‑time clickstream analysis and semantic intelligence to help marketplaces and brands increase revenue. In addition, Miso operates an online‑to‑offline service that connects consumers with verified home‑service professionals for cleaning, moving, installation, repair, flooring, relocation, and interior design. The service includes rating systems, convenient payment, and instant booking through iOS and Android apps, delivering hotel‑like quality at home.

Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Soomgo operates South Korea's largest online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals. It offers over 1,000 services ranging from lessons and home services to event planning.

MOIN is a blockchain-based global money transfer company that enables customers to send funds abroad. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, it focuses on Asia and offers an online platform for user-centric international remittances built on blockchain technology, aiming to provide fast, convenient, and reasonably priced transfers.

Nspoons, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in developing a pet product recommendation tool. This innovative software platform allows users to maintain detailed records and history for their pets, including parameters such as gender, age, food preferences, medical history, and purchase regularity. By leveraging this data, Nspoons enables customers to enhance their pet care experience while also fostering opportunities for business development in both domestic and international markets.

Primer is a startup accelerator based in South Korea, established in January 2010 by a group of entrepreneurs. The firm selects promising entrepreneurs to form a community known as "PrimerClub Members." It provides seed funding, mentorship, and various support services to enhance the likelihood of success for these new ventures. Primer focuses on companies within mobile, internet services, software, healthcare, and hardware sectors, fostering innovation and growth in these areas.

Trymoon is a women's shoe brand based in Seoul, South Korea, that offers a free home try-on service to assist customers in selecting their ideal footwear. Currently operating in stealth mode, the company focuses on providing a convenient and personalized shopping experience, allowing users to try shoes in the comfort of their homes before making a purchase decision. For inquiries, Trymoon uses telephone and contact numbers to facilitate communication.

Soomgo operates South Korea's largest online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals. It offers over 1,000 services ranging from lessons and home services to event planning.

Campusfund is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that develops and operates an online crowdfunding platform focused on peer-to-peer loan services for students. It allows students to apply for specialized loan services tailored to their specific needs while providing opportunities for investors to participate by investing in bonds. Through this platform, Campusfund facilitates access to financial resources for college students, connecting them with potential investors in a streamlined manner.

Founded in South Korea in 2015, Eggbun Education specializes in developing mobile chat applications for learning languages such as Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Its flagship product is Eggbun, an automated language tutor that guides users from basic characters to real-life conversations.

Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Nspoons, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in developing a pet product recommendation tool. This innovative software platform allows users to maintain detailed records and history for their pets, including parameters such as gender, age, food preferences, medical history, and purchase regularity. By leveraging this data, Nspoons enables customers to enhance their pet care experience while also fostering opportunities for business development in both domestic and international markets.

Trymoon is a women's shoe brand based in Seoul, South Korea, that offers a free home try-on service to assist customers in selecting their ideal footwear. Currently operating in stealth mode, the company focuses on providing a convenient and personalized shopping experience, allowing users to try shoes in the comfort of their homes before making a purchase decision. For inquiries, Trymoon uses telephone and contact numbers to facilitate communication.

Founded in 2011 by Jaeseung Yeom, Tumblbug is a South Korean crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting independent creators and artistic projects. It facilitates funding for various creative fields such as art, design, film, music, and more.

Finda operates an online platform that compares various financial products such as mortgage, personal loans, P2P loans, and investments. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company aims to provide customized financial services and timely information by integrating data from diverse industries.

Founded in 2015, Loplat specializes in cloud-based analytics for real-time location data. It offers a platform that tracks indoor movements via Wi-Fi without additional hardware, providing insights into customer behavior within retail spaces.

Hellocafe is a mobile application that facilitates in-person conversations at cafes to enhance language learning, specifically focused on teaching English in Seoul. The platform connects users with Coaches who provide a social approach to language acquisition, allowing individuals to engage in meaningful dialogue rather than following a rigid curriculum. Users can request meetings at their preferred times and locations, after which they can select from available Coaches. The primary goal of Hellocafe is to help users achieve fluency through immersive, everyday interactions, fostering a natural learning environment.

Trazy Co., Ltd. is an online travel platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2012. It caters to foreign travelers looking to explore Asia by offering a variety of travel activities, tours, performance and concert tickets, and beauty experience passes. Recognizing the challenges faced by international visitors in finding relevant experiences, Trazy aims to facilitate seamless discovery and booking of activities that reflect the latest trends in their destinations. The platform connects travelers with unique offerings, ensuring they can enjoy the best deals and conveniently plan their itineraries while visiting popular locations in Asia, particularly South Korea.

Bdsdiet is a technology-powered real estate brokerage that represents people buying and selling homes. Founded and run by technologists. bdsdiet.com features all of the for-sale-by-owner properties. Bdsdiet real estate agents work with the company's team of engineers to create tools that make the buying and selling process easier. The service is launched in December 2014. Bdsdiet's main competitors include real estate search services like Zigbang and Naver, and traditional real estate brokerages. None of their competitors combine online real estate search/technology tools and brokerage services. Customers can find historical price data, apartment review written by neighbors and everything about apartments. The Company was founded by Changwook Kim and is based in Seoul.

Founded in South Korea in 2015, Eggbun Education specializes in developing mobile chat applications for learning languages such as Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Its flagship product is Eggbun, an automated language tutor that guides users from basic characters to real-life conversations.

MOIN is a blockchain-based global money transfer company that enables customers to send funds abroad. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, it focuses on Asia and offers an online platform for user-centric international remittances built on blockchain technology, aiming to provide fast, convenient, and reasonably priced transfers.

VitalHint is a food & video contents-oriented platform in a combination of optimized data search and preference match based on individual user’s profiling. It launched mobile service approx. 2 years ago in Korea; keeps running one of top-notch applications leading Korea app market, especially in foodtech field; named best application of the year, 2015 in Android Google Play Store and No.1 app in iOS App Store. The number of regular subscribers has reached 1.5mil since service launched in 2014, and MAU increased up to 0.6mil this year. They started their mobile services in Korea, but now they are preparing to expand their biz path to SE Asia and China, and also looking for other business opportunities like personal recommendation service of food and cooking ingredients. The basic concept they are pursuing is to offer people a happy eating life as a gift. People eat at least 2 or 3 times a day, which means they have to make such a happy but hard decision at the same time: what shall we eat today? They just started focusing on such a primitive but essential question trying to figure out a solution; however their ideas and challenges are not limited to just ‘eating’ and ‘cooking’. They boost their creativities and explore new business possibilities, thinking YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. They ultimately seeking to offer seamless food curating services for people who want awesome dishes suiting their personal preferences. Eating itself is a very personal experience. They are keen to look deep into their personal dietary preferences and lifestyle, and offer them the best-optimized food contents using eye-catching visual formats like vivid gifs and videos – whet their appetite and make them slave over a stove spending hours cooking for their loving people.

Founded in 2015, Loplat specializes in cloud-based analytics for real-time location data. It offers a platform that tracks indoor movements via Wi-Fi without additional hardware, providing insights into customer behavior within retail spaces.

Flybook Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing an online book platform aimed at enhancing the reading experience. Founded in 2013, Flybook offers a comprehensive suite of services including book recommendations, regular shipments, reading meetings, and book reviews, all designed to create a vibrant book community. The platform allows users to discover suitable books and facilitates communication among readers, making it easier for users to share recommendations and engage with literature. Through a monthly subscription model, Flybook seeks to connect books and readers more closely, enriching the overall experience of reading.

Miso is a technology company that provides APIs for search and recommendation, enabling personalized web experiences without tracking users. The platform offers real‑time clickstream analysis and semantic intelligence to help marketplaces and brands increase revenue. In addition, Miso operates an online‑to‑offline service that connects consumers with verified home‑service professionals for cleaning, moving, installation, repair, flooring, relocation, and interior design. The service includes rating systems, convenient payment, and instant booking through iOS and Android apps, delivering hotel‑like quality at home.

Nspoons, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in developing a pet product recommendation tool. This innovative software platform allows users to maintain detailed records and history for their pets, including parameters such as gender, age, food preferences, medical history, and purchase regularity. By leveraging this data, Nspoons enables customers to enhance their pet care experience while also fostering opportunities for business development in both domestic and international markets.

Primer is a startup accelerator based in South Korea, established in January 2010 by a group of entrepreneurs. The firm selects promising entrepreneurs to form a community known as "PrimerClub Members." It provides seed funding, mentorship, and various support services to enhance the likelihood of success for these new ventures. Primer focuses on companies within mobile, internet services, software, healthcare, and hardware sectors, fostering innovation and growth in these areas.

Bdsdiet is a technology-powered real estate brokerage that represents people buying and selling homes. Founded and run by technologists. bdsdiet.com features all of the for-sale-by-owner properties. Bdsdiet real estate agents work with the company's team of engineers to create tools that make the buying and selling process easier. The service is launched in December 2014. Bdsdiet's main competitors include real estate search services like Zigbang and Naver, and traditional real estate brokerages. None of their competitors combine online real estate search/technology tools and brokerage services. Customers can find historical price data, apartment review written by neighbors and everything about apartments. The Company was founded by Changwook Kim and is based in Seoul.

VitalHint is a food & video contents-oriented platform in a combination of optimized data search and preference match based on individual user’s profiling. It launched mobile service approx. 2 years ago in Korea; keeps running one of top-notch applications leading Korea app market, especially in foodtech field; named best application of the year, 2015 in Android Google Play Store and No.1 app in iOS App Store. The number of regular subscribers has reached 1.5mil since service launched in 2014, and MAU increased up to 0.6mil this year. They started their mobile services in Korea, but now they are preparing to expand their biz path to SE Asia and China, and also looking for other business opportunities like personal recommendation service of food and cooking ingredients. The basic concept they are pursuing is to offer people a happy eating life as a gift. People eat at least 2 or 3 times a day, which means they have to make such a happy but hard decision at the same time: what shall we eat today? They just started focusing on such a primitive but essential question trying to figure out a solution; however their ideas and challenges are not limited to just ‘eating’ and ‘cooking’. They boost their creativities and explore new business possibilities, thinking YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. They ultimately seeking to offer seamless food curating services for people who want awesome dishes suiting their personal preferences. Eating itself is a very personal experience. They are keen to look deep into their personal dietary preferences and lifestyle, and offer them the best-optimized food contents using eye-catching visual formats like vivid gifs and videos – whet their appetite and make them slave over a stove spending hours cooking for their loving people.

Founded in 2011 by Jaeseung Yeom, Tumblbug is a South Korean crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting independent creators and artistic projects. It facilitates funding for various creative fields such as art, design, film, music, and more.

Hellocafe is a mobile application that facilitates in-person conversations at cafes to enhance language learning, specifically focused on teaching English in Seoul. The platform connects users with Coaches who provide a social approach to language acquisition, allowing individuals to engage in meaningful dialogue rather than following a rigid curriculum. Users can request meetings at their preferred times and locations, after which they can select from available Coaches. The primary goal of Hellocafe is to help users achieve fluency through immersive, everyday interactions, fostering a natural learning environment.

Kairos Watches Limited, based in South Korea, specializes in designing and manufacturing hybrid mechanical smartwatches that combine traditional watch aesthetics with modern technology. The company's innovative products feature an LED overlay display, allowing users to receive notifications, alerts, and track fitness activities while maintaining the classic style and value of a traditional wristwatch. Kairos Watches aims to appeal to analog watch enthusiasts by offering a unique wearable device that integrates seamlessly with smartphones and tablets. The company has expanded its reach globally, serving clients in regions such as Japan, the United States, Greece, Australia, Austria, Russia, and Germany. Additionally, Kairos collaborates with various partners, including established watch brands and automotive companies, to leverage its patented hybrid technology and develop customized smartwatch solutions.

Shakr Media Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2010 that specializes in an online video-making platform. The platform enables users to transform their multimedia content from the cloud and social media into professional-quality videos, making video advertising accessible to businesses of all sizes. By leveraging advanced video editing and rendering technology, Shakr provides users with creative designs crafted by professional designers, facilitating the creation of personalized videos that enhance audience engagement on social media. As a recognized partner in the Facebook Marketing ecosystem, Shakr has supported numerous marketers globally in adapting to the demands of video-first marketing strategies.