Big Basin Capital

Big Basin Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Cupertino, California, established in 2013. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups in the United States and South Korea, aiming to support their growth throughout various stages of development. Big Basin Capital seeks opportunities in sectors such as business products, business services, information technology, e-commerce, and food technology. With a commitment to fostering innovation, the firm aspires to be a valuable partner to founders as they navigate the challenges of building and scaling their companies.

Sunki Hong

Senior Associate

Cho Yeon Kim

Senior Associate

Taekkyung Lee

Venture Partner

Yoon Pil-goo

CEO

Young Song

Venture Partner

Pilgu Yoon

CEO

Phil Yoon

Founder and General Partner

37 past transactions

Safetics

Seed Round in 2022
Safetics specializes in safety verification for collaborative robots, offering a unique solution that utilizes simulation to analyze and predict safety without the need for physical collision experiments. By employing advanced mathematical methods, the company evaluates force, pressure, and potential collision scenarios with high accuracy. This approach leverages artificial intelligence to analyze the robot's structure and function, allowing companies to conduct safety and compliance tests effectively. Safetics' technology provides a reliable means for businesses to ensure the safety of their robotic systems, facilitating safer interactions between humans and robots in various operational environments.

Torder

Seed Round in 2022
Torder is a technology company that has transitioned from its original focus on a tablet ordering and advertising platform to a broader aim of facilitating unattended control of devices from any location. By utilizing a glass panel rather than traditional plastic touch panels, Torder enhances the user experience while optimizing operational efficiency. The company’s innovative approach allows clients to lower their monthly expenses while providing a comfortable interface for consumers. This evolution positions Torder as a next-generation leader in the tech space, dedicated to streamlining device management and enhancing user accessibility.

SodaGift

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of an international gifting service platform intended to make gifting easy for people. The company's platform allows the purchase and presentation of gift cards from popular brands in the US, South Korea and Canada, through easy card payment and real-time transmission, enabling users to send easy to send gifts to family back home from abroad.

Teuida

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of educational software intended to assist in learning the Korean language. The company uses AI pronunciation analysis and a voice recognition system that gives instant feedback on pronunciation and also offers real-life situational conversations, enabling users to learn the language by speaking and expressing.

Torder

Seed Round in 2021
Torder is a technology company that has transitioned from its original focus on a tablet ordering and advertising platform to a broader aim of facilitating unattended control of devices from any location. By utilizing a glass panel rather than traditional plastic touch panels, Torder enhances the user experience while optimizing operational efficiency. The company’s innovative approach allows clients to lower their monthly expenses while providing a comfortable interface for consumers. This evolution positions Torder as a next-generation leader in the tech space, dedicated to streamlining device management and enhancing user accessibility.

Harmonic Bionics

Series A in 2021
Operator of a commercial-stage robotics and digital health company intended to address the physical medicine and rehabilitation markets through the digitization and automation of shoulder care. The company provides an upper body robotic rehabilitation and assessment system with a biomechanically matched shoulder design and data sets produced by the system's high-speed and high-fidelity sensors, enabling medical professionals to create standardized and automated therapy protocols.

GOPIZZA

Series B in 2021
Gopizza Inc. operates a chain of pizza restaurants. It also provides franchising related services. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

CLASSUM

Series A in 2021
CLASSUM is an interactive learning platform for higher education. CLASSUM aims to make communication easy, simple and smart for better education. With its unique UI/UX, which is based on chatting UI and SNS features, it lowers the communication barrier between the users(students and instructors). Also with their A.I./Big-data analysis technique, CLASSUM provides users an in-depth class report which can be applied to improve their class and gain overall information about their students and the course.

Workerman

Series A in 2020
Developer of a repair support platform intended to provide maintenance and repair-related services. The company's platform helps workmen to solve house maintenance problems and provides free inspection and free quotation, enabling users to easily repair homes.

Microsystems

Seed Round in 2020
Microsystems, Inc. specializes in innovative microfluidic technologies tailored for the autonomous driving and security sectors. The company has introduced Drop Free Glass (DFG), the first electronic self-cleaning glass designed for automotive and security camera applications. This technology effectively removes contaminants such as rainwater, fog, frost, and dust, enhancing visibility and performance. Since its inception, Microsystems has partnered with leading automotive companies to integrate advanced self-cleaning features into their products, thereby improving the functionality and reliability of vehicles and security systems.

Zimssa

Series A in 2020
Zimssa Inc. offers online service to connect with local movers. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

The Wave Talk

Venture Round in 2020
The Wave Talk, Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced biosensors for real-time bacterial detection. Founded in 2006 and based in Daejeon, the company focuses on addressing critical health and safety issues in the food and healthcare industries. Its innovative sensor technology allows for the rapid detection of bacteria in various environments, including water sources and food production systems, thereby facilitating the production of aseptic water and promoting food safety. Unlike traditional methods that can take hours or even days, The Wave Talk's sensor provides immediate results, significantly reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses and antimicrobial resistance. By leveraging this cutting-edge technology, the company aims to enhance public health and safety by ensuring clean and safe water and food.

Globaleur

Seed Round in 2020
Globaleur provides digital infrastructure driven by AI for companies in Travel & Hospitality and Mobility. We work with our clients via our APIs, White Label, and Enterprise. Our vision is to become the go-to platform that will help large travel and mobility companies enhance their customer-facing solutions with AI and personalization.

CLASSUM

Venture Round in 2019
CLASSUM is an interactive learning platform for higher education. CLASSUM aims to make communication easy, simple and smart for better education. With its unique UI/UX, which is based on chatting UI and SNS features, it lowers the communication barrier between the users(students and instructors). Also with their A.I./Big-data analysis technique, CLASSUM provides users an in-depth class report which can be applied to improve their class and gain overall information about their students and the course.

Swingvy

Series A in 2019
Swingvy Sdn Bhd is a cloud-based human resource platform that focuses on providing comprehensive HR solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in Singapore and Seoul, Korea. Swingvy's software streamlines various HR functions, including employee onboarding, database management, leave applications, and payroll processing, effectively replacing traditional paperwork and spreadsheets. By automating administrative tasks, Swingvy enhances the user experience and integrates technology seamlessly into HR processes, allowing businesses to manage all HR-related activities in one centralized platform. The company is also strategically partnered with VADS to further enhance its service offerings.

Shiftee

Funding Round in 2019
Shiftee is a developer of a workforce scheduling software platform designed to enhance the working environment for employees. The platform offers features such as transparent time and attendance tracking, leave request and approval systems, and a flexible working arrangement. Additionally, it provides convenient reporting tools and ensures legal compliance. By streamlining these processes, Shiftee enables businesses to improve management efficiency and overall productivity.

Microsystems

Seed Round in 2019
Microsystems, Inc. specializes in innovative microfluidic technologies tailored for the autonomous driving and security sectors. The company has introduced Drop Free Glass (DFG), the first electronic self-cleaning glass designed for automotive and security camera applications. This technology effectively removes contaminants such as rainwater, fog, frost, and dust, enhancing visibility and performance. Since its inception, Microsystems has partnered with leading automotive companies to integrate advanced self-cleaning features into their products, thereby improving the functionality and reliability of vehicles and security systems.

SodaGift

Venture Round in 2018
Developer of an international gifting service platform intended to make gifting easy for people. The company's platform allows the purchase and presentation of gift cards from popular brands in the US, South Korea and Canada, through easy card payment and real-time transmission, enabling users to send easy to send gifts to family back home from abroad.

GoodTime

Seed Round in 2017
GoodTime.io is an interview logistics platform based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. The company specializes in automating the interview scheduling process, enabling recruiting teams to efficiently manage complex interviews and enhance the candidate experience. GoodTime's platform offers features such as customizable interview invitations, AI-driven scheduling, and tools for interview training and evaluation. By providing actionable analytics and insights, it helps organizations of all sizes streamline their hiring processes, reduce time and costs, and ultimately improve the effectiveness of their recruitment efforts.

Brandi

Series B in 2017
Brandi is an online marketplace based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in women's clothing and footwear. Founded in 2014, the company operates a fashion-based retail platform that connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and customers, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Brandi aims to cater to young consumers by offering access to a variety of trending fashion brands at affordable prices. Through its innovative platform, the company fosters growth within the fashion ecosystem, empowering customers to make informed choices while enjoying a diverse selection of products.

Hey Beauty

Seed Round in 2017
Developer of an online application designed for booking beauty shops. The company's online application is based on location information and user's relevant booking time, enabling them to book their beauty appointment anytime and anywhere, by the touch of a finger on the phone.

Swingvy

Seed Round in 2017
Swingvy Sdn Bhd is a cloud-based human resource platform that focuses on providing comprehensive HR solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in Singapore and Seoul, Korea. Swingvy's software streamlines various HR functions, including employee onboarding, database management, leave applications, and payroll processing, effectively replacing traditional paperwork and spreadsheets. By automating administrative tasks, Swingvy enhances the user experience and integrates technology seamlessly into HR processes, allowing businesses to manage all HR-related activities in one centralized platform. The company is also strategically partnered with VADS to further enhance its service offerings.

Brandi

Funding Round in 2016
Brandi is an online marketplace based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in women's clothing and footwear. Founded in 2014, the company operates a fashion-based retail platform that connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and customers, facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Brandi aims to cater to young consumers by offering access to a variety of trending fashion brands at affordable prices. Through its innovative platform, the company fosters growth within the fashion ecosystem, empowering customers to make informed choices while enjoying a diverse selection of products.

Zepl

Seed Round in 2016
Zepl is a data analytics platform that focuses on simplifying data analysis for enterprises. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Seoul, South Korea, the company initially operated as NFLabs, Inc. before rebranding in 2016. Zepl provides a web-based notebook called Apache Zeppelin, designed for interactive data analytics, catering to data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and decision makers. Alongside Zeppelin, Zepl offers ZeppelinHub, which facilitates the sharing and analysis of graphs and reports generated from Apache Zeppelin, and a community platform for users to exchange insights. The company's solutions support various open-source and commercial tools, allowing users to work with multiple languages and analytic engines seamlessly. Zepl aims to empower organizations in their transition to data-driven decision-making, featuring highly scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance collaboration, security, and the repeatability of analytics processes.

Sway Mobile

Series A in 2016
Operator of an online platform intended to offer mobile game publishing services. The company's DMP (Data Management Platform) publishes mobile games through its innovative scientific approach, enabling clients to achieve consistent and profitable user acquisition.

Verlocal

Seed Round in 2015
Verlocal is a community-driven marketplace evolving the way individuals are building businesses by connecting them to others who are looking to discover local classes, events, handmade products, and services.

Yea Studio

Seed Round in 2015
Yea Studio values positive, sensitive, and passionate attitude and is committed to sharing valuable information globally and making a creative application.

Storets

Seed Round in 2015
Storets was born from a desire to offer trendy, stylish, high quality fashion that doesn't break your wallet. They believe that the empowered woman can be all things she wants - strong, fierce, soft, and feminine, and embraces her inner beauty! They offer only in-house designs or carefully selected fashion items from cutting edge labels that are sophisticated and elegant while at the same time vibrant and playful. They call this "Sophisticated Fun"! At storets, they value creativity and originality. They cater to fashion-forward women around the world and keep them at the heart of everything they do. Their commitment to staying ahead of the trend and introducing unique styles to their loyal fans has continued to be driving forces. As much as they are devoted to hard work, they never forget to have fun!

500videos

Seed Round in 2014
500videos is a video creation platform that specializes in producing verified short videos, primarily 15 seconds in length, for online to offline applications. The company emphasizes quality and authenticity by implementing a three-point verification process, which includes confirming the actual location of the business, validating business registration or ownership, and capturing real products or services in the videos. This approach allows 500videos to deliver faster, more efficient, and cost-effective video solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, particularly for introductory business applications.

Kong Studios, Inc.

Series A in 2014
Kong Studios, Inc. is a mobile game design and development company established in 2013 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm focuses on creating engaging gaming experiences for mobile platforms, leveraging innovative design and technology to reach a diverse audience. As a Delaware corporation, Kong Studios aims to contribute to the dynamic gaming industry by crafting unique titles that appeal to players worldwide.

ODK Media

Series A in 2014
ODK Media Inc. operates an online social television platform that delivers Korean TV shows to a global audience. Founded in 2011, the company provides a diverse range of Korean video content across multiple categories, including drama, variety, documentary, life, education, religion, hot clips, music, games, and news. With its headquarters in Buena Park, California, ODK Media aims to connect viewers worldwide with popular Korean entertainment.
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