42Maru
Corporate Round in 2024
42Maru, Inc. is a South Korean technology company established in 2015, specializing in the development of advanced search engine technology designed for artificial intelligence applications. The firm focuses on creating a deep learning-based question-answering system that accurately interprets user intent and provides precise answers in real-time. Its technology encompasses various domains, including information retrieval, machine reading comprehension, and natural language processing, making it applicable across multiple sectors such as smart speakers, connected cars, chatbots, and home automation devices. 42Maru stands out in the market due to its high accuracy, efficient knowledge base expansion, and low operational costs. The company aims to penetrate the consumer market through strategic B2B2C alliances while supporting multiple languages for global expansion. With a team of experts led by a CEO with over 20 years of industry experience, 42Maru has formed partnerships with major telecommunications companies and financial institutions, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging AI-driven search paradigm.
Allganize
Series B in 2023
Allganize, Inc. is an enterprise workplace automation company that specializes in AI-driven knowledge management software. Founded in July 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, Allganize provides a natural language understanding API and conversational AI solutions designed to enhance workflow automation for businesses. The company's platform employs advanced deep learning technology to facilitate cognitive search, sentiment analysis, and keyword extraction, allowing organizations to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns. By enabling medium and large enterprises to harness AI capabilities, Allganize helps optimize customer engagement and extract value from unstructured data, ultimately enhancing business operations and customer experiences.
Along is a a reservation platform that offers companion families information about spaces that can be shared with dogs.
GrowV
Venture Round in 2023
GrowV is an education technology company that develops a learning platform designed to cultivate a love for learning among young students. The platform offers personalized educational content in subjects like English, Mathematics, and Korean, delivered via a dedicated tablet tailored for younger ages. This enables children to engage with learning materials suited to their abilities, fostering growth and achievement of their academic goals.
Jaedam
Corporate Round in 2023
Jaedam Media is a company focused on the development of webtoon content and the management of related copyrights. It operates as a comic brand studio that produces webtoons and seeks to expand intellectual property through a diverse media mix. By offering a range of entertainment content, Jaedam aims to engage its audience while leveraging its creative assets to explore additional copyright opportunities.
Vetching started with the meaning of matching veterinarians and veterinary hospital customers by combining veterinarian and matching.
Somsidang
Corporate Round in 2023
Somsidang Company is an online learning platform that specializes in providing training services for baking and pottery painting. The company has developed a learning application that facilitates access to a variety of online classes and workshops, allowing individuals to explore and enhance their hobbies. By connecting users with like-minded individuals, Somsidang fosters a community where people can share skills and knowledge in their areas of interest.
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.
Counter Culture Company
Venture Round in 2023
Counter Culture Company is an online platform that offers K-pop dance classes ranging from beginner to professional levels.
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.
Overtake develops a financial product advertising platform focused on payment services. Its algorithm-driven platform analyzes data from various platforms to offer essential financial products to consumers, helping partnered platforms generate instant profits.
Hodoo Labs
Series B in 2022
Hodoo Labs Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of educational games aimed at enhancing English language skills for elementary school students. The company's flagship product, Hodoo English, is a quest-based MMORPG designed to combat the issue of "mute English," where learners can read and write but struggle with spoken communication. The game immerses players in a vibrant 3D environment where they engage with over 300 non-player characters through meaningful conversations in English. By incorporating speech recognition and machine learning, Hodoo English allows children to practice their growing vocabulary in various contexts, fostering an interactive and engaging learning experience that encourages them to become lifelong learners.
Korea Credit Data
Series D in 2022
Korea Credit Data Co., Ltd. is a Seoul-based company that specializes in developing business management software, particularly for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2016, its flagship product, CashNote, enables users to manage card payment schedules, conduct customer analysis, and perform tax invoice inquiries. In addition to CashNote, Korea Credit Data offers a range of services that include customer analysis, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and payment solutions through its various subsidiaries. The company serves over two million businesses in Korea, aiming to address challenges faced by business owners throughout their operational lifecycle. By forming strategic partnerships with leading industry players, Korea Credit Data has established a strong market presence and expanded its offerings to include payment networks and credit bureau services, enhancing its ability to support its clients effectively.
Tictoccroc
Series B in 2022
Tictoccroc is an app for child care.
Along is a a reservation platform that offers companion families information about spaces that can be shared with dogs.
Genieworks
Series B in 2022
Genieworks is an innovative company focused on developing a software platform tailored for e-commerce, advertising, and online-to-offline (o2o) services. The platform uniquely integrates self-marketing capabilities, open market commerce, and on-demand car concierge services through a range of applications. This technology enables businesses to effectively engage in promotional marketing, build commerce networks, and develop smart tour technology-based solutions. By combining creative ideas with advanced technology, Genieworks aims to transform how businesses operate in the digital landscape.
KinoLights
Seed Round in 2022
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services that aims to enhance viewers' content discovery experience. The company has developed an integrated application designed for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which leverages a traffic light evaluation system for personalized recommendations. This innovative platform helps users determine what to watch by offering tailored suggestions based on their preferences and reviews. Additionally, KinoLights informs viewers about which OTT service is showcasing the searched media, including movies, dramas, animations, and television programs. By streamlining the search process, KinoLights enables users to efficiently find content that aligns with their interests, saving them time and improving their viewing experience.
Deaver is an app for delivery management services.
Hodoo Labs
Series B in 2021
Hodoo Labs Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of educational games aimed at enhancing English language skills for elementary school students. The company's flagship product, Hodoo English, is a quest-based MMORPG designed to combat the issue of "mute English," where learners can read and write but struggle with spoken communication. The game immerses players in a vibrant 3D environment where they engage with over 300 non-player characters through meaningful conversations in English. By incorporating speech recognition and machine learning, Hodoo English allows children to practice their growing vocabulary in various contexts, fostering an interactive and engaging learning experience that encourages them to become lifelong learners.
Crypto Lab
Series A in 2021
Crypto Lab is a cryptographic technology company.
ONE Store
Corporate Round in 2021
ONE Store is a mobile app market based in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, that primarily serves users in Korea. Established in 2016, it is operated by a consortium of mobile carriers, including SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, along with the tech company Naver. The platform consolidates four distinct services for Android-based smartphones and other mobile devices, providing access to a diverse range of content, including games, applications, mobile commerce, e-books, and video content. With a user base of approximately 35 million members, ONE Store aims to enhance the mobile experience by offering a game-like app environment that caters to various interests and hobbies.
Zipdoc is a South Korean company founded in 2015, specializing in web and mobile applications that provide home interior design ideas and services. The platform offers users access to a wide range of interior decoration information, including professional consultations and quotations tailored to individual needs. By leveraging technology, Zipdoc enables users to efficiently design and decorate their homes, making the process more accessible and user-friendly.
Bbros is a healthcare technology platform that develops hospital appointment solutions, including the dokdok hospital reservation application. The company provides a system to search for hospitals and doctors, manage appointments, and access healthcare guidance. Its platform is accessible through mobile apps, smartphones, and websites, enabling users to find suitable medical services based on location and need in a single place, and to coordinate care with relevant institutions and clinicians.
42dot
Corporate Round in 2019
42dot is a technology company focused on revolutionizing transportation services through innovative solutions. It develops advanced technologies and platforms that integrate autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. By facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, 42dot allows users to access various transportation modes—such as autonomous shuttles, ride-sharing, and delivery services—via a unified digital interface. The company's platform encompasses a comprehensive range of mobility and logistics services, including ride-hailing, robot taxis, and smart logistics, aimed at providing clients with affordable access to autonomous driving technology.
AKA
Convertible Note in 2016
AKA is a company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, particularly for educational applications. Its notable product, Musio, is an AI-powered social robot designed to facilitate English language learning through emotional intelligence. Additionally, AKA is working on a generative AI engine named Muse, which enhances learning and communication across various sectors, including education, enterprise, and mental health. Muse has been successfully integrated into mobile applications and robots such as Pepper and Musio, and it supports over 250 institutions worldwide, providing educational content in collaboration with partners like NHK, Oxford, and Cambridge. AKA is also launching Muse EOS, a generative AI SaaS aimed at training sales professionals, and MuseAlpha, an AI tool designed to assist psychologists and support cognitive impairment patients. Through its innovative technologies, AKA seeks to improve communication and learning experiences while addressing challenges related to socioeconomic and geographical limitations.
Mindslab is an artificial intelligence application platform.
Encored, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based energy big-data platform designed to enhance energy efficiency and savings for its users. Founded in 2013, the platform leverages advanced disaggregation technology and data science to offer real-time monitoring of energy usage, peak analysis, and goal management features. Encored's services cater to both residential and commercial customers in the United States and Japan, providing tools such as usage tracking, bill forecasting, and comparative analysis to empower users to make informed decisions about their energy consumption. The company's mission extends beyond profit, aiming to contribute positively to society by improving access to energy resources and promoting sustainable practices.
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of social robots designed to enhance human interaction. Known for its flagship product, Jibo, the company aims to create a companion that can engage with users through natural language understanding, speech recognition, and facial recognition. Jibo is designed to assist users in their daily tasks, learn their preferences, and remind them of important events. The robot can communicate and express emotions, fostering a sense of connection with its users. Jibo, Inc. offers its solutions across various demographics, including adults, seniors, and children, and operates in multiple regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and South America. The company was founded in 2012 and officially launched its product to the public in 2017 after extensive development.
AKA is a company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, particularly for educational applications. Its notable product, Musio, is an AI-powered social robot designed to facilitate English language learning through emotional intelligence. Additionally, AKA is working on a generative AI engine named Muse, which enhances learning and communication across various sectors, including education, enterprise, and mental health. Muse has been successfully integrated into mobile applications and robots such as Pepper and Musio, and it supports over 250 institutions worldwide, providing educational content in collaboration with partners like NHK, Oxford, and Cambridge. AKA is also launching Muse EOS, a generative AI SaaS aimed at training sales professionals, and MuseAlpha, an AI tool designed to assist psychologists and support cognitive impairment patients. Through its innovative technologies, AKA seeks to improve communication and learning experiences while addressing challenges related to socioeconomic and geographical limitations.
TEN Inc. provides an MLops platform (AI workload orchestration) for efficient operation of AI infrastructure.