BRV Capital Management

Wrtn Technologies is a developer of an AI-based content writing assistant that leverages natural language processing to enhance writing capabilities. The company's platform integrates artificial intelligence with human input, addressing challenges related to declining writing skills, particularly among Generation Z. By fostering collaboration between AI and users, Wrtn Technologies aims to improve creativity and productivity in content creation. Its offerings are designed to serve as a writing training tool, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of modern writing demands while maximizing the potential of AI-assisted writing.

Fitpet is a developer of a veterinary application focused on enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and their caregivers through technological innovation. The application provides real-time insights into a pet's health status by conducting a comprehensive analysis of various parameters, allowing pet owners to better understand and manage their pets' well-being. Committed to fostering a sustainable and pet-friendly society, Fitpet aims to leverage information technology to improve the overall care experience for both pets and their human companions.

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. Its flagship technology, KIR-CAR, aims to provide natural stimulation to T cells, minimizing the risk of T-cell exhaustion, which is a common issue in cancer therapies. The company is engaged in the preclinical development of its lead therapy candidates targeting solid tumors, specifically pancreatic cancer, mesothelioma, and ovarian cancer. By extracting white blood cells from patients, genetically modifying them to specifically combat cancer, and reintroducing them back into the patients, Verismo Therapeutics seeks to improve the persistence and efficacy of cellular therapies against challenging 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 that develops and markets applications tailored for supermarkets and retailers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shelton, Washington, Swiftly provides a platform that enables retailers to offer personalized deals, manage loyalty points, facilitate lane checkout, and implement subscription services for their customers. The company’s solutions empower retailers to leverage digital tools akin to those used by large retail chains and e-commerce platforms, allowing store managers to effectively distribute relevant deals to individual shoppers, track consumer behavior, and provide 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 focused on enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and their caregivers through technological innovation. The application provides real-time insights into a pet's health status by conducting a comprehensive analysis of various parameters, allowing pet owners to better understand and manage their pets' well-being. Committed to fostering a sustainable and pet-friendly society, Fitpet aims to leverage information technology to improve the overall care experience for both pets and their human companions.

Neosapience, Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven voice synthesis and avatar technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company has developed innovative products like Icepeak.AI and Typecast, which allow users to generate speech that closely mimics individual voice characteristics, including prosody and emotion. Icepeak.AI is an online platform that learns and replicates voice features, while Typecast, launched in 2019, has gained popularity as an AI-powered content creation service, used by over 2 million users across 225 countries. Additionally, Neosapience offers a mobile application, ICEPEAK, enabling users to create personalized voice interactions. The company aims to redefine content creation through advanced AI technologies, making voice-over processes more accessible and efficient.

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 international InsurTech company specializing in AI-driven point-of-sale insurance solutions. Its platform offers a wide range of insurance products including device protection, travel, motor, property, life, and digital insurance to consumers worldwide, with a significant presence in Asia. Bolttech's technology enables seamless connections between insurers, distributors, and customers, facilitating efficient buying and selling of insurance products.

8Percent is a prominent online financial services provider in South Korea, specializing in peer-to-peer lending. The company operates a platform that connects small investors with borrowers, allowing individuals to fund loans directly. This innovative model enables borrowers to repay loans monthly, providing investors with an opportunity to earn interest returns averaging around eight percent. By leveraging advanced evaluation systems and technology, 8Percent offers high-yield financial products, contributing to a healthier public finance landscape while enhancing investment options for its clients.

NextChapter is a digital commerce platform based in Seoul, Korea, founded in 2021 by Joshua Kwon and Jay Chung. The company focuses on acquiring and operating online native brands that are primarily found on e-commerce platforms like Coupang and Naver. NextChapter aims to support small and medium-sized private label brands that have potential for growth but struggle with operational challenges and capital requirements. By providing resources and expertise, the company enables these brands to scale effectively, allowing brand owners to expand their businesses and achieve capital gains. NextChapter is backed by several investment firms, including BlueRun Ventures and Goodwater Capital.

Jackpocket, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that operates a mobile application enabling users to buy official state lottery tickets conveniently. The app, available on iOS and Android devices, serves as a licensed third-party lottery courier, allowing players to order tickets for their preferred games, check results, participate in lottery pools to increase their chances of winning, and receive alerts for any winnings. The platform promotes a secure and responsible approach to lottery participation, having facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a record-breaking $9.4 million win in New Jersey. Jackpocket operates in numerous states, including Arizona, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand into more markets.

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 Inc., established in 1955, is a leading South Korean retailer and real estate developer. It operates nine department stores under the Shinsegae brand, offering a wide range of products including fashion, cosmetics, leisure items, clothing, and furniture. The company also provides real estate leasing, advisory services, and operates a passenger terminal. Shinsegae is renowned for introducing the department store concept to Korea in 1930 and has since been a pioneer in the country's distribution industry, continuously innovating and expanding its offerings. It manages over 70 global and Korean brands, operates approximately 1,100 stores nationwide, and runs SI Village, a premier digital commerce platform focused on luxury. Shinsegae's growth strategy is tailored to each brand, leveraging market expertise and data-driven insights to create targeted distribution and content plans that preserve the authenticity of each brand.