STIC International

STIC INVESTMENTS is a Pan Asian Private Equity Group dedicated to alternative investments. The firm was founded in 1999 and currently manages more than USD1.2 billion. They have over 45 dedicated investment professionals in regional offices around the world in Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Silicon Valley and soon to be Vietnam. STIC started as a venture capitalist fund in partnership with South Korea’s Ministry of Information & Communication (“MIC”). Their long-term experience gave us the insight and patience to become a recognized leader in technology investments across a broad spectrum of technologies including mobile telecommunications, next-generation networks, biotechnology and robotics. STIC is also the leading and most experienced Korean private equity group specializing in mid-cap private equity buyouts and secondary market transactions. With their breadth of talent, intensive research and risk-averse approach they creatively seek out new opportunities that allow us to remain a leader in alternative investments. STIC is the first South Korean private equity company to manage Shariah compliant funds. STIC’s edge is its ability to utilize and leverage local insight from its offices by collaborating with its investment professionals around the globe in all aspects of the investment process from deal sourcing, due diligence and monitoring. As a result, creating more investment opportunities, deeper level of regional expertise and successful exits that translate into return for their investors. Since inception, the firm has invested in more than 282 portfolio companies diversified across the entire spectrum of technologies, and has successfully achieved 48 IPO’s and 147 M&A’s and trade sales including partial exits (as of June 2008).

Jin Ho Chai

Executive Managing Partner

Mik Minsik Park Ph.D

Managing Director

Daniel Kyung Hyung Lee

Managing Director

19 past transactions

CoHive

Series A in 2018
CoHive is Indonesia's largest coworking space provider, previously known as EV Hive. The company offers a blend of coworking, coliving, coretail, and event space solutions aimed at fostering a cohesive working and living environment. With a mission to build a robust community, CoHive connects and supports startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across Indonesia. The company operates approximately 33 locations in major cities including Jakarta, Medan, Yogyakarta, and Bali, catering to around 9,000 members, predominantly startups and SMEs. CoHive also provides facilities for retail spaces, allowing businesses to showcase their products within a vibrant startup community. The company's headquarters is located in Jakarta, and its leadership team includes co-founders Jason Lee and Ethan Choi, along with COO Erich Hirawan and CRO Iris Wee.

Everspin

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2014, Everspin has brought in a new paradigm in the world cybersecurity market with its dynamic security module technology. Everspin's unparalleled innovation has come from a simple, but unprecedented idea: If hacking occurs when enough time is given to hackers, why not cut down such time? After years of R&D, Everspin has found a way to solve the fundamental problem that all of the existing mobile cybersecurity solutions entail: security modules are placed in the user’s app and they do not change until the app is updated, which inevitably renders mobile apps vulnerable to hacking. Everspin’s technology enables its security module to be sent by Everspin server to the app and constantly replaced by a new module, which settles the issues that come from the location and invariability of the current solutions. Though its products are currently targeting the mobile app market, Everspin with its highly versatile technology is expected to launch its service for Web/PC, server and IoT in the near future. ■ Solution Features: -App/OS/Memory forgery prevention. -Real-time hacking detection. -Instant security update to multiple types of devices without any user-side program update. ■ Credibility -First ever to pass all the security tests by National Security Research Institute in Korea(100% blocking rate for 3,000++ hacking attempts). -Within 1year sales, secured 23cutomers including 3/5 of major banks in Korea. -SBI Holdings to gradually implement Everspin solution to all of its 200++ subsidiaries around the world.

International Machinery

Private Equity Round in 2011
International Machinery engages in outsourced tire mold and drum manufacturing and manufacturing of tire building machinery. The company is based in South Korea.

PlaySpan

Series C in 2010
PlaySpan is a prominent provider of monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks. The company specializes in developing a digital goods commerce and micropayment platform that assists game publishers and developers in generating revenue, attracting new users, and enhancing user loyalty. PlaySpan offers global payment solutions through its UltimatePay product, which facilitates secure and convenient in-app purchases using over 85 payment methods across 180 countries. A key component of UltimatePay is the ULTIMATE GAME CARD, a prepaid card available at more than 45,000 retail locations in North America, which is expanding globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PlaySpan also maintains offices in Ohio, Virginia, and Mumbai. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including winning the 2009 OnHollywood Category Award for Best Gaming Company.

Plato Networks

Series C in 2009
Plato Networks, Inc. designs and delivers physical layer integrated circuits (ICs) for wireline and wireless applications. It offers PHY ICs for interconnections in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company also provides reference designs and evaluation kits for system original equipment manufacturers. Plato Networks, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

PlaySpan

Series B in 2008
PlaySpan is a prominent provider of monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks. The company specializes in developing a digital goods commerce and micropayment platform that assists game publishers and developers in generating revenue, attracting new users, and enhancing user loyalty. PlaySpan offers global payment solutions through its UltimatePay product, which facilitates secure and convenient in-app purchases using over 85 payment methods across 180 countries. A key component of UltimatePay is the ULTIMATE GAME CARD, a prepaid card available at more than 45,000 retail locations in North America, which is expanding globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PlaySpan also maintains offices in Ohio, Virginia, and Mumbai. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including winning the 2009 OnHollywood Category Award for Best Gaming Company.

PlaySpan

Venture Round in 2008
PlaySpan is a prominent provider of monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks. The company specializes in developing a digital goods commerce and micropayment platform that assists game publishers and developers in generating revenue, attracting new users, and enhancing user loyalty. PlaySpan offers global payment solutions through its UltimatePay product, which facilitates secure and convenient in-app purchases using over 85 payment methods across 180 countries. A key component of UltimatePay is the ULTIMATE GAME CARD, a prepaid card available at more than 45,000 retail locations in North America, which is expanding globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PlaySpan also maintains offices in Ohio, Virginia, and Mumbai. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including winning the 2009 OnHollywood Category Award for Best Gaming Company.

Yeong Guan Energy

Venture Round in 2008
Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer specializing in castings for various industrial applications, particularly in the wind power and energy sectors. Established in 1971 and headquartered in Ningbo, China, the company supplies high-quality castings, including low-temperature high tensile spheroidal graphite iron and gray cast iron, for wind turbines and steam turbine components used in large-scale power plants. It also produces castings for injection molding machines, machine tools, air compressors, and medical equipment, including devices for cancer treatment. Yeong Guan Energy operates manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and across China, providing comprehensive services that include casting, processing, welding, painting, assembly, and testing capabilities. The company's products are designed to withstand challenging environments and support advanced industrial systems.

Canesta

Venture Round in 2007
Canesta is a technology company that specializes in electronic perception, focusing on the development of low-cost, true 3-D input technology. This innovative approach utilizes tiny CMOS 3-D imaging chips, allowing various consumer devices, such as PCs, TVs, game consoles, and mobile phones, to achieve fine-grained depth perception. As a result, these devices can interact with users and their surroundings in real time, enhancing functionality and user experience. Canesta's technology is also applicable in automotive, industrial, and medical sectors, with numerous applications currently in development through partnerships with OEM customers, including notable companies such as Hitachi and Honda. Founded in 1999, Canesta is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has secured over fifty patents, with forty already granted, underscoring its commitment to innovation in the field of electronic perception.

PlaySpan

Series A in 2007
PlaySpan is a prominent provider of monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks. The company specializes in developing a digital goods commerce and micropayment platform that assists game publishers and developers in generating revenue, attracting new users, and enhancing user loyalty. PlaySpan offers global payment solutions through its UltimatePay product, which facilitates secure and convenient in-app purchases using over 85 payment methods across 180 countries. A key component of UltimatePay is the ULTIMATE GAME CARD, a prepaid card available at more than 45,000 retail locations in North America, which is expanding globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PlaySpan also maintains offices in Ohio, Virginia, and Mumbai. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including winning the 2009 OnHollywood Category Award for Best Gaming Company.

Plato Networks

Series B in 2007
Plato Networks, Inc. designs and delivers physical layer integrated circuits (ICs) for wireline and wireless applications. It offers PHY ICs for interconnections in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company also provides reference designs and evaluation kits for system original equipment manufacturers. Plato Networks, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

PANDORATV Co.,Ltd

Series B in 2007
PANDORATV Co., Ltd is a prominent player in the Korean video industry, specializing in user-generated content and personal broadcasting services. Established in October 2004, the company offers a video portal that enables users worldwide to upload and stream videos, both on demand and live. With features such as unlimited upload size, open API for standard video platforms, and personalized channels, PANDORATV enhances the video experience for its users. The company has successfully attracted significant investment, raising over $16 million from venture capital firms, marking a notable achievement in the Korean internet startup landscape. In 2007, it received recognition as one of the Red Herring Asia 100 and Red Herring Global 100 companies. PANDORATV expanded its reach by launching a global service in April 2008 and aims to provide video services across various devices and platforms, including IPTV and mobile devices, in the near future.

Joymax

Private Equity Round in 2007
Joymax is a video game development company based in South Korea. It specializes in creating and distributing gaming software, offering a variety of titles that include Windrunner, Candypang, Wind Soul, Hero Stone, God of GoStop, and the popular Silkroad. The company focuses on delivering engaging gaming experiences, contributing to the dynamic and evolving landscape of the gaming industry.

BinOptics

Series C in 2006
BinOptics Corporation is a manufacturer of monolithically integrated optoelectronic components, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Established in 2000, the company specializes in a range of products including directly modulated Fabry-Perot lasers, directly modulated distributed feedback lasers, and ring lasers. Additionally, BinOptics produces custom integrated chips encompassing edge- and surface-emitting lasers, electroabsorption modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, beam couplers and splitters, waveguides, and on-chip lenses. Its products are primarily designed for use in data communication and telecommunication applications, such as gigabit Ethernet and passive optical networks (PON), as well as various advanced non-telecommunication applications.
Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as ‘Datang Mobile'), registered and established in Beijing on February 8, 2002, is one of the core members of Datang Telecom Technology and Industry Group (hereinafter referred to as ‘Datang Group'). The company headquarters in Beijing, with one subsidiary in Shanghai and one branch in Xi' an.

Anthology Solutions

Series B in 2006
Anthology Solutions Inc. develops and provides network storage, digital processing, sharing, and content management solutions for government, telecommunication companies, and educational institutions. The company's product includes Yellow-Machine, a personal network storage server that manages disk-based network storage, integrates firewall and router, web access control and management, and e-mail recording. Anthology Solutions was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. On October 13, 2006, Anthology Solutions, Inc filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose

Hi-Dis(Mosen)

Series A in 2006
Sensetech Co., Ltd. produces mobile communication products. It offers ultra thin key pads and traditional key pads. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Incheon City, South Korea.

Canesta

Venture Round in 2005
Canesta is a technology company that specializes in electronic perception, focusing on the development of low-cost, true 3-D input technology. This innovative approach utilizes tiny CMOS 3-D imaging chips, allowing various consumer devices, such as PCs, TVs, game consoles, and mobile phones, to achieve fine-grained depth perception. As a result, these devices can interact with users and their surroundings in real time, enhancing functionality and user experience. Canesta's technology is also applicable in automotive, industrial, and medical sectors, with numerous applications currently in development through partnerships with OEM customers, including notable companies such as Hitachi and Honda. Founded in 1999, Canesta is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has secured over fifty patents, with forty already granted, underscoring its commitment to innovation in the field of electronic perception.

SOFTonNET

Series A in 1999
SOFTonNET Inc. specializes in virtualization and cloud computing solutions tailored for enterprises, universities, and government offices in the United States and East Asia. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, the company offers a diverse range of products, including Z!BootOS for disk virtualization, Z!Stream for application virtualization, Z!Desktop for virtual desktops, Z!Storage for high-performance storage, Z!Pack for portable application virtualization, and ezsComm for interactive lectures. These solutions leverage advanced application, system, storage, and desktop virtualization technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency while reducing operating costs. By supporting software as a service (SaaS) mechanisms, SOFTonNET enables organizations to manage systems and applications centrally, allowing programs to run on a virtual layer without the need for local installation.
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