Big Basin Capital

Big Basin Capital is a venture capital firm located in Cupertino, California, established in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startups primarily in the United States and South Korea. It focuses on a variety of sectors, including business products, business services, information technology, e-commerce, and food technology. Big Basin Capital aims to support its portfolio companies throughout their growth journey, positioning itself as a valuable partner for entrepreneurs.

Sunki Hong

Senior Associate

Taekkyung Lee

Venture Partner

Young Song

Venture Partner

Past deals in South Korea

Safetics

Seed Round in 2022
Safetics has developed a solution that analyzes and predicts the safety of collaborative robots only through simulation without physical collision experiments.

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.

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.

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.

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. develops and manufactures a sensor that helps to detect bacteria that cause infections. The company offers real-time IoT bacterial detection sensor, which enables contaminated water to be discharged and helps to produce aseptic water in food production systems. Its sensor can be used to detect bacteria at home and inside human body. The Wave Talk., Inc. serves food and health care industry. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Daejeon, South Korea.

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 T&A solution for enterprieses

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.

Kiwi

Series A in 2018
Kiwi is a B2B company that develops a platform for fabric producers and sellers. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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.

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. designs and develops mobile games. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
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