Altos Ventures

Altos Ventures Management, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments across various sectors, including enterprise software, financial technology, e-commerce, and consumer services. Altos Ventures seeks to support companies from inception to global growth, focusing on high-growth, capital-efficient, founder-led businesses. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $3 million initially, with the potential for follow-on investments exceeding $100 million. Altos Ventures has been a lead institutional investor in over 100 companies worldwide, concentrating its investment activities in regions such as California, Canada, Korea, Central America, and the Caribbean. The firm aims for minority stakes in its portfolio companies, which generally have sales exceeding $1 million.

Brittany Hargest

Partner

Haemin Jeong

Associate

Han Kim

Managing Director

Ho Nam

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Moon-Suk Oh

Partner

Hee-Eun Park

Partner

Catherine Shin

Investor

Tae Yoon

Partner

Zac Mohring

Principal

Past deals in South Korea

Elice

Series C in 2024
Elice Inc. is a South Korean company based in Daejeon that specializes in digital education through an online platform. The company offers a variety of courses focused on web application development and programming languages such as C++, Python, and Java. Elice's educational approach is centered on employee digital transformation training, featuring a structured process that includes training, evaluation, and recruitment. This enables students to engage in practice-based learning, where they can tackle real-world problems in a simulated environment. Additionally, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience, providing features like live coding and immediate feedback to help students improve their skills in algorithmic coding and beyond.

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Chunmyung

Series A in 2022
Chunmyung is a consulting company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in connecting customers with fortune-telling services through its online-to-offline (O2O) platform. The company serves as an intermediary for telecommunication sales, facilitating access to various consultation services without directly handling reservations, usage, or refunds. Chunmyung has experienced significant growth, particularly due to its innovative fortune-telling service platform. Additionally, it offers a range of teaching and counseling services, providing users with a curated list of verified teachers based on individual preferences, age, and subject matter. This comprehensive approach allows customers to easily find and connect with suitable educational resources tailored to their needs.

Dunamu

Secondary Market in 2021
Dunamu Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2012 that specializes in blockchain and securities services. It operates UPbit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, as well as Stockplus, a securities information and trading platform, and U-Stockplus, an over-the-counter platform for private company trading. Additionally, Dunamu offers Luniverse, a blockchain-as-a-service solution, and Onboard, an equity management platform designed for private companies to manage shareholder equity electronically. The company's services are accessible through a mobile application, which provides users with real-time cryptocurrency prices and analytics, ensuring a secure and user-friendly trading experience across various markets.

Karrot Market

Series D in 2021
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

Toss

Series H in 2021
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

EVR Studio

Series C in 2021
EVR Studio is a technology-driven digital content development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in virtual reality platforms across various sectors, including gaming, visual graphics, engineering, fashion, writing, and photography. The studio focuses on creating immersive experiences through virtual reality and artificial intelligence, allowing players to interact with digital characters in adventure-based games. Additionally, EVR Studio engages in projects related to digital humans, media art, XR media content, and metaverse platforms, showcasing a diverse portfolio that emphasizes innovation in digital interactions and entertainment.

Amazing Brewing Company

Series B in 2021
Amazing Brewing Company, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, operates as a craft beer manufacturer and brewery. The company specializes in producing a variety of unique beers, including oak barrel-aged brews, lagers, ales, and hard seltzers. Notable offerings include Amazing Oak Barrel, Buddy Malt Lager, Sunset Homemade Ale, Seoul Forest Handmade Lager, Seongsu-Dong Pale Ale, Miltand Weizen, Jaeger Brown, Sopra Hard Seltzer, and Gimpo Golden Rice Ale. With a production capacity of approximately two hundred liters per brewing cycle, Amazing Brewing Company distinguishes itself from other domestic craft breweries by providing fresh, handmade beer for customers to enjoy.

Delivery Hero

Post in 2021
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and several Latin American countries. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, around 400 of whom are based at its headquarters in Berlin, Delivery Hero has established itself as a key player in the food delivery industry. The company has attracted substantial investment, securing $523 million in 2014 from various investors, which has helped it expand its reach and capabilities in the competitive online food delivery market.

NPIXEL

Series A in 2020
NPIXEL is a computer game development company founded in September 2017 by a team of developers known for their work on the successful mobile game Seven Knights. The company focuses on creating a gaming ecosystem that incorporates decentralized technologies, including blockchain-based projects and NFTs. NPIXEL aims to provide innovative gaming experiences through the development of animated games for both single and multiple users, as well as gaming console systems. Its inaugural title, Gran Saga, is set to launch in South Korea in the first half of 2020, marking a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to establish its presence in the competitive gaming industry.

Elice

Series B in 2020
Elice Inc. is a South Korean company based in Daejeon that specializes in digital education through an online platform. The company offers a variety of courses focused on web application development and programming languages such as C++, Python, and Java. Elice's educational approach is centered on employee digital transformation training, featuring a structured process that includes training, evaluation, and recruitment. This enables students to engage in practice-based learning, where they can tackle real-world problems in a simulated environment. Additionally, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience, providing features like live coding and immediate feedback to help students improve their skills in algorithmic coding and beyond.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2020
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

NPIXEL

Series A in 2020
NPIXEL is a computer game development company founded in September 2017 by a team of developers known for their work on the successful mobile game Seven Knights. The company focuses on creating a gaming ecosystem that incorporates decentralized technologies, including blockchain-based projects and NFTs. NPIXEL aims to provide innovative gaming experiences through the development of animated games for both single and multiple users, as well as gaming console systems. Its inaugural title, Gran Saga, is set to launch in South Korea in the first half of 2020, marking a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to establish its presence in the competitive gaming industry.

Collab Asia

Series B in 2019
Collab Asia, Inc. is a digital content studio and social media influencer network founded in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices across various cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. As a leading digital media and influencer agency in the Asia-Pacific region, Collab Asia focuses on enhancing the creation, distribution, and consumption of digital content. The company operates with a team of over 200 in-house professionals and a network of more than 4,000 social media influencers, leveraging local expertise to deliver marketing solutions across multiple platforms and geographies. Collab Asia aims to shape the future of media by providing innovative strategies that help content creators and brands maximize their impact in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2019
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

Toss

Series F in 2019
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2019
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Awair

Series B in 2019
Awair is a company dedicated to improving indoor air quality (IAQ) for individuals in various environments, including homes, schools, and workplaces. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Seoul, Awair develops advanced indoor air monitoring devices that measure key factors such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and dust. These devices provide users with actionable insights and easy-to-understand software, empowering them to enhance their indoor air quality for better health and safety. By focusing on user-friendly technology and comprehensive monitoring, Awair aims to ensure that people can breathe safely indoors.

Socar

Series D in 2019
Socar Inc. is a car sharing company based in Jeju-si, South Korea, specializing in eco-friendly vehicle rental services. Founded in March 2012, Socar enables users to book cars for personal use through its website and smartphone applications. The platform facilitates a community-driven approach, allowing travelers to share vehicles with others on similar routes. With over 1.7 million registered users, the service sees approximately 80,000 transactions each month, translating to a car booking every 30 seconds. Socar's innovative model has positioned it as a leading player in the Korean car sharing market.

Syntekabio

Series C in 2019
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. It specializes in managing and analyzing genomic data through advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence. The company develops personal genome maps that serve as comprehensive resources for disease prevention and tailored drug development. Additionally, it offers genome data integration services and operates a supercomputer known as MAHA, which enhances data processing efficiency for genome-based diagnostics. Syntekabio also focuses on collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data for various applications, including the analysis of rare diseases and genetic relationships, by sequencing blood samples from diverse populations worldwide.

Toss

Series E in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2018
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

Elice

Series A in 2018
Elice Inc. is a South Korean company based in Daejeon that specializes in digital education through an online platform. The company offers a variety of courses focused on web application development and programming languages such as C++, Python, and Java. Elice's educational approach is centered on employee digital transformation training, featuring a structured process that includes training, evaluation, and recruitment. This enables students to engage in practice-based learning, where they can tackle real-world problems in a simulated environment. Additionally, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience, providing features like live coding and immediate feedback to help students improve their skills in algorithmic coding and beyond.

Toss

Series D in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Gen.G esports

Series A in 2018
Gen.G esports is a prominent professional esports organization founded in 2017, with its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and additional offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai. The organization is known for bridging the esports markets in the United States and Asia, operating top teams in renowned games like Overwatch and League of Legends, and featuring a celebrated all-female Fortnite team. Gen.G has achieved significant recognition, including being ranked among the world's most valuable esports companies. Its teams have won seven global championships, reflecting their competitive prowess. Beyond team management, Gen.G offers a range of services such as coaching, training, and business development, while also creating platforms for global brands to engage with gaming fans. The company is committed to fostering inclusivity in esports through initiatives like #TeamBumble and the Gen.G Elite Esports Academy, which integrates academic programs with esports training. Gen.G's mission emphasizes leveraging the power of gaming to empower both fans and athletes in their pursuits, establishing it as a leader in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.

Syntekabio

Series B in 2018
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. It specializes in managing and analyzing genomic data through advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence. The company develops personal genome maps that serve as comprehensive resources for disease prevention and tailored drug development. Additionally, it offers genome data integration services and operates a supercomputer known as MAHA, which enhances data processing efficiency for genome-based diagnostics. Syntekabio also focuses on collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data for various applications, including the analysis of rare diseases and genetic relationships, by sequencing blood samples from diverse populations worldwide.

Awair

Venture Round in 2018
Awair is a company dedicated to improving indoor air quality (IAQ) for individuals in various environments, including homes, schools, and workplaces. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Seoul, Awair develops advanced indoor air monitoring devices that measure key factors such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and dust. These devices provide users with actionable insights and easy-to-understand software, empowering them to enhance their indoor air quality for better health and safety. By focusing on user-friendly technology and comprehensive monitoring, Awair aims to ensure that people can breathe safely indoors.

Collab Asia

Series A in 2017
Collab Asia, Inc. is a digital content studio and social media influencer network founded in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices across various cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. As a leading digital media and influencer agency in the Asia-Pacific region, Collab Asia focuses on enhancing the creation, distribution, and consumption of digital content. The company operates with a team of over 200 in-house professionals and a network of more than 4,000 social media influencers, leveraging local expertise to deliver marketing solutions across multiple platforms and geographies. Collab Asia aims to shape the future of media by providing innovative strategies that help content creators and brands maximize their impact in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Lendit

Series B in 2017
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

ZIGZAG

Series B in 2017
ZIGZAG is a prominent shopping meta-service application in South Korea, designed specifically for women. Launched by Croquis in 2012, ZIGZAG enables users to discover their personal style by aggregating offerings from thousands of online retailers. The platform allows users to effortlessly browse, bookmark their favorite shops, and receive tailored search results based on individual preferences. ZIGZAG's user interface is continuously updated with new items and prices, ensuring that shoppers have access to the latest trends in the fast fashion industry. Additionally, the application provides features such as store rankings, integrated product searches, and a favorites list, simplifying the process of comparing items across various shopping sites.

Toss

Series C in 2017
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Amazing Brewing Company

Venture Round in 2017
Amazing Brewing Company, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, operates as a craft beer manufacturer and brewery. The company specializes in producing a variety of unique beers, including oak barrel-aged brews, lagers, ales, and hard seltzers. Notable offerings include Amazing Oak Barrel, Buddy Malt Lager, Sunset Homemade Ale, Seoul Forest Handmade Lager, Seongsu-Dong Pale Ale, Miltand Weizen, Jaeger Brown, Sopra Hard Seltzer, and Gimpo Golden Rice Ale. With a production capacity of approximately two hundred liters per brewing cycle, Amazing Brewing Company distinguishes itself from other domestic craft breweries by providing fresh, handmade beer for customers to enjoy.

EVR Studio

Venture Round in 2016
EVR Studio is a technology-driven digital content development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in virtual reality platforms across various sectors, including gaming, visual graphics, engineering, fashion, writing, and photography. The studio focuses on creating immersive experiences through virtual reality and artificial intelligence, allowing players to interact with digital characters in adventure-based games. Additionally, EVR Studio engages in projects related to digital humans, media art, XR media content, and metaverse platforms, showcasing a diverse portfolio that emphasizes innovation in digital interactions and entertainment.

Jobplanet

Series C in 2016
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Awair

Series A in 2016
Awair is a company dedicated to improving indoor air quality (IAQ) for individuals in various environments, including homes, schools, and workplaces. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Seoul, Awair develops advanced indoor air monitoring devices that measure key factors such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and dust. These devices provide users with actionable insights and easy-to-understand software, empowering them to enhance their indoor air quality for better health and safety. By focusing on user-friendly technology and comprehensive monitoring, Awair aims to ensure that people can breathe safely indoors.

Lendit

Series A in 2016
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

Syntekabio

Venture Round in 2016
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. It specializes in managing and analyzing genomic data through advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence. The company develops personal genome maps that serve as comprehensive resources for disease prevention and tailored drug development. Additionally, it offers genome data integration services and operates a supercomputer known as MAHA, which enhances data processing efficiency for genome-based diagnostics. Syntekabio also focuses on collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data for various applications, including the analysis of rare diseases and genetic relationships, by sequencing blood samples from diverse populations worldwide.

Woowa Bros

Series E in 2016
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

The Beatpacking Company

Venture Round in 2016
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, offering a mobile application known as BEAT. This platform allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences, enhancing the listening experience through social features. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for music streaming in a mobile-centric environment, establishing itself as a leader in the South Korean music streaming market.

Baedal Minjeok

Venture Round in 2016
Baedal Minjeok Seoul-based restaurant delivery app. Baedal Minjeok, made by Korean startup Woowa Brothers, is similar to GrubHub in the US (which Goldman Sachs also owns a stake in) and FoodPanda in Singapore. Almost all of its transactions take place via mobile device. Users simply browse a list of local restaurant menus and pick out what they want on the app, then the Baedal Minjeok team will order, pick it up, and deliver it to their doorstep.

Woowa Bros

Series E in 2016
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Toss

Series B in 2016
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

ZIGZAG

Venture Round in 2016
ZIGZAG is a prominent shopping meta-service application in South Korea, designed specifically for women. Launched by Croquis in 2012, ZIGZAG enables users to discover their personal style by aggregating offerings from thousands of online retailers. The platform allows users to effortlessly browse, bookmark their favorite shops, and receive tailored search results based on individual preferences. ZIGZAG's user interface is continuously updated with new items and prices, ensuring that shoppers have access to the latest trends in the fast fashion industry. Additionally, the application provides features such as store rankings, integrated product searches, and a favorites list, simplifying the process of comparing items across various shopping sites.

Syntekabio

Series A in 2016
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. It specializes in managing and analyzing genomic data through advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence. The company develops personal genome maps that serve as comprehensive resources for disease prevention and tailored drug development. Additionally, it offers genome data integration services and operates a supercomputer known as MAHA, which enhances data processing efficiency for genome-based diagnostics. Syntekabio also focuses on collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data for various applications, including the analysis of rare diseases and genetic relationships, by sequencing blood samples from diverse populations worldwide.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2015
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Hyperconnect

Series A in 2015
Hyperconnect, Inc. is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing video and AI-powered social discovery products aimed at connecting people globally. Founded in 2014, the company is best known for its flagship product, Azar, a video calling platform that facilitates instant video chats, allowing users to make friends and experience different cultures. With over 500 million downloads and 90 billion connections made, Azar has emerged as one of the largest video communication platforms worldwide. Hyperconnect also offers Hakuna Live, a social live-streaming service that has gained significant popularity. The company utilizes advanced machine learning and video technology to enhance user engagement while prioritizing community safety. Operating with a diverse team of over 350 employees across multiple global offices, Hyperconnect generates more than 90% of its revenue from international markets, highlighting its global reach and impact in the realm of social connectivity.

Venticake

Venture Round in 2015
Venticake Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is known for its photography app, Retrica. The app is designed to help users capture and preserve everyday moments in a visually appealing manner. With a focus on allowing users to save their memories without restrictions and share them freely, Retrica aims to enhance the way individuals document their lives. Through its innovative features, Venticake continues to contribute to the evolving landscape of personal photography and social sharing.

Limo Taxi

Venture Round in 2015
LimoTaxi is a provider of a mobile application designed for booking taxi services in South Korea. The platform offers users a straightforward way to access and request taxis, streamlining the transportation experience. Through its user-friendly interface, LimoTaxi aims to enhance the convenience of urban mobility and cater to the growing demand for efficient taxi services in the region. The company focuses on leveraging technology to simplify the process of hailing a taxi, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

The Beatpacking Company

Venture Round in 2015
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, offering a mobile application known as BEAT. This platform allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences, enhancing the listening experience through social features. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for music streaming in a mobile-centric environment, establishing itself as a leader in the South Korean music streaming market.

Huiseoul

Venture Round in 2015
Huiseoul is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in online retail of Korean cosmetic products, particularly targeting the Chinese market. The company offers personalized skincare counseling and develops a robust online platform that facilitates conversational e-commerce. This platform features a forum where beauty consultants provide detailed skincare information in a user-friendly format, allowing customers to receive tailored advice and product recommendations. By combining technology with beauty expertise, Huiseoul aims to enhance the shopping experience for skincare enthusiasts.

Toss

Series A in 2015
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Jobplanet

Series C in 2015
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Kong Liao

Venture Round in 2015
Kong Liao operates an interactive entertainment platform that focuses on optimizing global mobile sharing. Based in Seongnam, South Korea, the company develops content that caters to a diverse and evolving digital audience, emphasizing localization to ensure relevance across different cultures. Users can engage with the platform by participating in fun quizzes and other entertaining activities, making it a popular choice for leisure and social interaction. The platform also allows users to analyze their social media presence, such as determining who is viewing their Facebook profiles, thereby enhancing user engagement and experience.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2015
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

Woowa Bros

Series D in 2015
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Bookjam

Venture Round in 2015
Bookjam, based in Seoul, Korea, is a publisher portal for e-books that was launched on March 10, 2011. The platform provides users access to a wide selection of popular e-books, which can be downloaded on various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and tablets. In addition to standard reading materials, Bookjam enhances the reading experience by offering interactive visual content, such as embedded videos, photos, maps, and live web links. This functionality not only enriches the user's engagement with the material but also facilitates author interaction, thereby creating a more immersive and informative reading experience.

Channel Breeze

Venture Round in 2015
Channel Breeze is a mobile navigation application that provides its users with an apartment hunting services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2015
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Limo Taxi

Venture Round in 2015
LimoTaxi is a provider of a mobile application designed for booking taxi services in South Korea. The platform offers users a straightforward way to access and request taxis, streamlining the transportation experience. Through its user-friendly interface, LimoTaxi aims to enhance the convenience of urban mobility and cater to the growing demand for efficient taxi services in the region. The company focuses on leveraging technology to simplify the process of hailing a taxi, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

The Beatpacking Company

Series B in 2015
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, offering a mobile application known as BEAT. This platform allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences, enhancing the listening experience through social features. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for music streaming in a mobile-centric environment, establishing itself as a leader in the South Korean music streaming market.

Jobplanet

Series B in 2015
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Hyperconnect

Seed Round in 2014
Hyperconnect, Inc. is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing video and AI-powered social discovery products aimed at connecting people globally. Founded in 2014, the company is best known for its flagship product, Azar, a video calling platform that facilitates instant video chats, allowing users to make friends and experience different cultures. With over 500 million downloads and 90 billion connections made, Azar has emerged as one of the largest video communication platforms worldwide. Hyperconnect also offers Hakuna Live, a social live-streaming service that has gained significant popularity. The company utilizes advanced machine learning and video technology to enhance user engagement while prioritizing community safety. Operating with a diverse team of over 350 employees across multiple global offices, Hyperconnect generates more than 90% of its revenue from international markets, highlighting its global reach and impact in the realm of social connectivity.

Woowa Bros

Series D in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Channel Breeze

Series A in 2014
Channel Breeze is a mobile navigation application that provides its users with an apartment hunting services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Toss

Seed Round in 2014
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

The Beatpacking Company

Series A in 2014
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, offering a mobile application known as BEAT. This platform allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences, enhancing the listening experience through social features. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for music streaming in a mobile-centric environment, establishing itself as a leader in the South Korean music streaming market.

Limo Taxi

Venture Round in 2014
LimoTaxi is a provider of a mobile application designed for booking taxi services in South Korea. The platform offers users a straightforward way to access and request taxis, streamlining the transportation experience. Through its user-friendly interface, LimoTaxi aims to enhance the convenience of urban mobility and cater to the growing demand for efficient taxi services in the region. The company focuses on leveraging technology to simplify the process of hailing a taxi, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

Jobplanet

Seed Round in 2014
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

ZigBang

Series B in 2014
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Woowa Bros

Series C in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Baedal Minjeok

Venture Round in 2014
Baedal Minjeok Seoul-based restaurant delivery app. Baedal Minjeok, made by Korean startup Woowa Brothers, is similar to GrubHub in the US (which Goldman Sachs also owns a stake in) and FoodPanda in Singapore. Almost all of its transactions take place via mobile device. Users simply browse a list of local restaurant menus and pick out what they want on the app, then the Baedal Minjeok team will order, pick it up, and deliver it to their doorstep.

Woowa Bros

Series C in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

ADOP

Series A in 2014
ADOP Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in optimizing advertising efficiency for media and advertisement network companies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seoul, ADOP operates a sell-side platform that facilitates ad and content distribution, along with offering analytics consulting. The company provides a range of services aimed at maximizing advertising revenue, including customized site optimization for publishers, SEO solutions, and a suite of tools for ad performance analysis. ADOP's offerings include a Media Analysis System that gathers and analyzes content and user data, as well as Ads Optimization Algorithms that deliver real-time insights for advertisers. As a certified reseller of Google Adsense, ADOP collaborates with various advertising networks to enhance the advertising process for publishers and developers, ensuring they achieve an optimal trading environment and detailed performance reports.

Bookjam

Venture Round in 2014
Bookjam, based in Seoul, Korea, is a publisher portal for e-books that was launched on March 10, 2011. The platform provides users access to a wide selection of popular e-books, which can be downloaded on various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and tablets. In addition to standard reading materials, Bookjam enhances the reading experience by offering interactive visual content, such as embedded videos, photos, maps, and live web links. This functionality not only enriches the user's engagement with the material but also facilitates author interaction, thereby creating a more immersive and informative reading experience.

Bookjam

Venture Round in 2013
Bookjam, based in Seoul, Korea, is a publisher portal for e-books that was launched on March 10, 2011. The platform provides users access to a wide selection of popular e-books, which can be downloaded on various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and tablets. In addition to standard reading materials, Bookjam enhances the reading experience by offering interactive visual content, such as embedded videos, photos, maps, and live web links. This functionality not only enriches the user's engagement with the material but also facilitates author interaction, thereby creating a more immersive and informative reading experience.

Woowa Bros

Series B in 2013
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Woowa Bros

Series A in 2012
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2009
Krafton Inc is a South Korean video game developer and holding company headquartered in Seongnam. It specializes in creating fantasy games for both PC and mobile platforms, and it is renowned for its popular title, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. In addition to this flagship game, Krafton has developed several other titles, including PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG: New State, Tera, Elyon, and Mistover. The company aims to maintain its status as a leading name in the video game industry by adhering to its core value of craftsmanship in game development.

Nable Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Nable Communications, Inc. is a provider of IP-based communication solutions, specializing in wired and wireless convergence infrastructure and communication security. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the company serves operators, enterprises, and handset vendors with a range of products that adhere to SIP and IMS standards. Nable's offerings include IP telephony solutions, IMS application servers, and various VoIP infrastructures such as session border controllers and unified communications solutions. Additionally, the company has developed innovative products in the Internet of Things, video surveillance, and rich communication services. Nable operates as a subsidiary of Korea Vehicle & Ind. Co., Ltd.

Toss Bank

Toss Bank is an internet banking services company in South Korea that aims to innovate the financial landscape by focusing on customer-centered banking solutions. As a challenger bank, it seeks to address the needs of both retail and commercial clients, particularly targeting economically disadvantaged individuals who have been marginalized by traditional financial systems. Toss Bank provides a range of services including interest-bearing accounts, various deposit and withdrawal options, and streamlined loan processes. Additionally, it offers wealth management, currency exchange, and secure deposit services, all designed to enhance accessibility and convenience for its customers.
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