Strong Ventures

Strong Ventures, established in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a seed fund that invests in and supports early-stage entrepreneurs, predominantly of Korean and Asian origin, but also globally. With a focus on SaaS, content, mobility, and other emerging sectors, the firm provides not only financial backing but also hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, and network access to help these entrepreneurs successfully enter the global market.

Jiyun Cho

Director

John Nahm

Managing Partner

Hyungwoo Park

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Leisure

Class 101

Series B in 2025
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of online courses, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, and cooking. Its platform allows users to acquire new skills and explore personal interests from experienced practitioners in their respective fields. By facilitating access to various hobby-related educational resources, Class101 enables individuals to learn at their own pace and convenience, making it easier to integrate education into their daily lives.

Class 101

Series B in 2024
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of online courses, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, and cooking. Its platform allows users to acquire new skills and explore personal interests from experienced practitioners in their respective fields. By facilitating access to various hobby-related educational resources, Class101 enables individuals to learn at their own pace and convenience, making it easier to integrate education into their daily lives.

Lycle

Venture Round in 2022
Lycle is a bicycle rental platform that facilitates the rental of bicycles and outdoor equipment, including camping and skiing gear. It connects customers with various bike shops, allowing them to select their preferred types of bicycles while also enabling retailers to promote and sell their latest models. By leveraging this platform, Lycle enhances the rental experience for consumers and helps bike shops increase their sales and brand visibility.

Class 101

Series B in 2021
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of online courses, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, and cooking. Its platform allows users to acquire new skills and explore personal interests from experienced practitioners in their respective fields. By facilitating access to various hobby-related educational resources, Class101 enables individuals to learn at their own pace and convenience, making it easier to integrate education into their daily lives.

Class 101

Series A in 2019
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of online courses, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, and cooking. Its platform allows users to acquire new skills and explore personal interests from experienced practitioners in their respective fields. By facilitating access to various hobby-related educational resources, Class101 enables individuals to learn at their own pace and convenience, making it easier to integrate education into their daily lives.

Class 101

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of online courses, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, and cooking. Its platform allows users to acquire new skills and explore personal interests from experienced practitioners in their respective fields. By facilitating access to various hobby-related educational resources, Class101 enables individuals to learn at their own pace and convenience, making it easier to integrate education into their daily lives.
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