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Wrtn Technologies develops an AI-based content creation platform that utilizes natural language processing to assist users in writing. Aimed at addressing the challenges associated with declining writing skills, the platform enables a collaborative approach where AI and humans work together. This innovative tool is designed particularly for Gen-Z, helping them enhance their creativity and productivity in writing. By leveraging advanced AI technology, Wrtn Technologies provides a unique solution that empowers clients to improve their writing capabilities and overcome obstacles in the creative process.

Fitpet is a developer of a veterinary application aimed at enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and their caregivers. The application utilizes technological advancements to monitor a pet's health status in real time through a comprehensive analysis of various parameters. This enables pet owners to better understand and manage their pets' health needs effectively. Fitpet's mission is to foster a sustainable and wholesome society for pets worldwide.

IPX is a developer of an intellectual property platform focused on expanding digital IP-based businesses, particularly in the metaverse and NFT markets. The company enables brand owners to create and manage NFTs through its platform, which offers the issuance of digital IP-based characters, animations, digital influencers, and various digital content for use in games and messaging. IPX aims to extend its offerings beyond traditional retail, facilitating innovative ways for brands to engage with consumers through digital assets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, IPX operates as a subsidiary of LINE Corporation, with a presence that includes stores in major cities like New York and Los Angeles.

Mezzion is a pharmaceuticals company that develops and discovers medicines.

Greenlabs is an agri-tech company that develops a digital agricultural platform for farm management. Its platform provides a variety of features including analyses of the data to understand which environment is suitable for growing crops, and an environmental growth system to automatically adjust IoT devices on farms as well as provides other integrated information and services. It provides farmers with tools that can maximize production along with selling opportunities. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Korea.

Verismo Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) to enhance T-cell-based immunotherapy for cancer treatment. Their proprietary cellular therapy, known as KIR-CAR, aims to provide a natural stimulation to T cells while preventing T-cell exhaustion, which is a common challenge in cancer therapies. The company is currently advancing its lead therapy candidates in preclinical development, specifically targeting solid tumors such as pancreatic cancer, mesothelioma, and ovarian cancer. By extracting white blood cells from patients, genetically modifying them to specifically target cancer cells, and then reintroducing them into the patient, Verismo Therapeutics seeks to improve the persistence and efficacy of these treatments against solid tumor models.

LINE MAN Wongnai offers an e-commerce platform that connects consumers, riders, and businesses for services. It aims to help Thai people live better and to empower all local businesses with its e-Commerce platform for services.

Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company based in Shelton, Washington, that specializes in developing applications for supermarkets and retailers. Founded in 2014, Swiftly provides a platform that enables retailers to implement personalized deals, loyalty programs, lane checkout options, and subscription services for their customers. The platform equips smaller retailers with digital tools similar to those used by major chains and e-commerce businesses. Additionally, it assists store managers in effectively distributing relevant deals to individual shoppers, tracking consumer behavior, and making tailored product recommendations.

OHouse is a all-in-one lifestyle platform that integrates content, community, and commerce. The company believes that beautiful homes can change peoples' lives for the better. Its mission is to help users decorate homes with fun, ease, and confidence. OHouse revolutionizes the lifestyle(home furnishing and remodeling) market in Korea with its user-generated style gallery, which helps users discover their preferred styles before purchasing products. On top of the marketplace for home furnishing products, it provides home remodeling services. As the leading innovators of the home furnishing industry, Ohouse aims to become an lifestyle super application that provides the best customer experience. Ohouse won the Best App Award by Google Play in 2018, and its app is downloaded by more than 20 million users.

Fitpet is a developer of a veterinary application aimed at enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and their caregivers. The application utilizes technological advancements to monitor a pet's health status in real time through a comprehensive analysis of various parameters. This enables pet owners to better understand and manage their pets' health needs effectively. Fitpet's mission is to foster a sustainable and wholesome society for pets worldwide.

Neosapience, Inc. is a South Korean artificial intelligence company specializing in generative voice and avatar technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company has developed innovative software that learns individual voice features to generate speech that mimics a person's unique voice identity, prosody, and emotion. Among its offerings are Icepeak.AI, an online platform that creates voice replicas, and ICEPEAK, a mobile application that allows users to interact with characters that speak their inputted text. Neosapience's flagship product, Typecast, launched in 2019, has gained popularity as an AI-powered content creation service, utilized by over 2 million users across 225 countries. This platform enables users to produce audio and video content effortlessly by inputting scripts and leveraging AI-generated voices and avatars, thereby redefining the landscape of creative expression through advanced voice synthesis technologies.

SSG is an e-commerce company that provides online retail sales through its website for home delivery. SSG Lens (image search), Ssuktok (chatbot), and NE.O (automated logistics center) are among the leading services developed, and the company is challenging itself to develop more innovative technologies in the future. 2. Last Mile SCM provides all types of delivery that customers can imagine through E-Mart, Shinsegae Department Store, and Traders stores nationwide, centered on NE.O (Automated Logistics Center) in the metropolitan area. E-Mart Mall offers same-day delivery ("Sseuk-Delivery") and "Regular Delivery" to customers who want to receive products on a regular basis.

Greenlabs is an agri-tech company that develops a digital agricultural platform for farm management. Its platform provides a variety of features including analyses of the data to understand which environment is suitable for growing crops, and an environmental growth system to automatically adjust IoT devices on farms as well as provides other integrated information and services. It provides farmers with tools that can maximize production along with selling opportunities. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Korea.

Bolttech is an InsurTech company that specializes in an AI-driven point-of-sale insurance platform, designed to create a technology-enabled ecosystem for protection and insurance. The platform provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including device protection, travel, motor, property, life insurance, and digital insurance, catering to the needs of consumers. By leveraging digital and data-driven capabilities, bolttech facilitates connections between insurers, distributors, and customers, streamlining the process of buying and selling insurance and protection products. The company is focused on expanding its presence internationally, particularly in Asia, to enhance accessibility and efficiency in the insurance market.

8percent is a prominent online financial service in Korea that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform, connecting small investors with borrowers. This platform allows investors to provide loans directly to borrowers, who make monthly repayments. By leveraging advanced evaluation systems and platform technologies, 8percent offers high-yield financial products, enabling investors to earn interest returns typically around eight percent. The company's focus on enhancing public finance contributes to a more robust financial ecosystem for both lenders and borrowers.

NextChapter is a digital commerce platform that acquires and operates Coupang and Naver-based online native brands in Korea. NextChapter is backed by BlueRun Ventures/BRV Capital Management, Goodwater Capital, Klim Ventures, Fast Ventures and Sandbox Network. NextChapter was founded in 2021 by Joshua Kwon and Jay Chung and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

Jackpocket, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in New York, established in 2013, that offers a convenient and responsible way for users to participate in state lotteries. The licensed third-party lottery courier app allows users to purchase official lottery tickets, check results, and join lottery pools to enhance their odds of winning. Additionally, users can set up alerts for winnings and enable autoplay for a more streamlined experience. Since its inception, Jackpocket has facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a significant $9.4 million win in New Jersey, marking a milestone in mobile gaming. The app is available in multiple states and territories, including New York, Texas, and Colorado, with plans to expand further.

LINE Plus Corporation was established in March 2013 in South Korea as a subsidiary of LINE Corporation. It supports LINE’s global business development with programmers, designers, marketers, sales personnel, and PR managers of 50 different nationalities working together.

LINE MAN Wongnai offers an e-commerce platform that connects consumers, riders, and businesses for services. It aims to help Thai people live better and to empower all local businesses with its e-Commerce platform for services.

Bungaejangter, commonly known as Bunjang, is a prominent online marketplace in South Korea that specializes in customer-to-customer (C2C) transactions for secondhand goods. The platform facilitates peer-to-peer trading across various categories, including electronics, apparel, and personal care items. As of 2022, it has recorded a gross merchandise value of KRW 2.5 trillion and has facilitated over 21 million transactions. Bunjang has implemented its own secure payment system, "Bungae Pay," to enhance transaction safety. Additionally, the company offers "Bungae Care," an authentication and inspection service aimed at luxury goods and sneakers, ensuring a reliable buying and selling experience. Through the integration of advanced technology, Bunjang aims to create a seamless and stress-free environment for users engaging in secondhand trading.

Shinsegae is a prominent South Korean company that operates the country's first department store, established in 1930, and has since played a significant role in the modernization of the distribution industry. The company offers a wide range of branded products, including luxury fashion and cosmetics, and has expanded its portfolio to include premium outlets and discount stores through its E-mart brand. Shinsegae's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation has positioned it as a leader in affluent living culture in Korea. The company utilizes market expertise and data-driven insights to create targeted distribution strategies that highlight the uniqueness of each brand, ensuring a personalized shopping experience for its customers. With a focus on continuous value creation, Shinsegae aims to enhance the everyday lives of its consumers while shaping the future of retail in Korea.