Company K Partners

Company K Partners is a principal investment firm based in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, established in 2006. The firm focuses on investments in various industries, including cultural content, electronic components, computer technology, machinery, broadcasting, arts, sports, and leisure. While primarily investing in South Korea, particularly in the regions of Seoul, Gyeongnam, and Gyeonggi, Company K Partners also seeks opportunities in the information technology and healthcare sectors.

Jae Won D

Principal

116 past transactions

Datumo

Series A in 2022
Datumo, formerly known as SelectStar Inc., specializes in a cloud-based artificial intelligence data production platform. The company has developed an application called Cash Mission, which collects and analyzes data while rewarding users for their contributions. By connecting corporate clients with a network of crowd-workers, Datumo aims to address the challenges of obtaining accurate data for AI applications. The platform not only facilitates this connection but also emphasizes the importance of quality and cost-efficiency in data production. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South Korea, Datumo continues to innovate in the field of mobile crowd-sourcing to enhance data collection processes for enterprises.

Coinvestor

Series A in 2022
Volta is a digital asset management platform developed by BC Labs in 2018. Volta allows investors to directly purchase trading strategies from trading experts and to connect investment seekers to experts wanting to commercialize their investment capabilities. Our expertise is in digital asset exchange and trading solutions, blockchain development, and fintech solutions. Youtube Channel (https://bit.ly/3l2Wan9)

Innospace

Series B in 2022
Innospace is an aerospace and defense company focused on developing hybrid rocket-powered small satellite launch vehicles. The company aims to provide cost-effective, low-latency, and environmentally friendly launch services tailored for the small satellite market. By utilizing innovative hybrid rocket technology, Innospace is committed to delivering reliable solutions for satellite deployment, catering to the increasing demand for efficient access to space.

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, operates a childcare and education platform that connects teachers, parents, and students. The platform is designed to enhance the educational experience for children by utilizing analytics to match students with appropriate teachers. It offers a range of services, including one-on-one play and learning sessions tailored to the needs of working parents, thereby promoting children's happiness and development. Additionally, Jaranda provides regular visits and lifecycle management services, ensuring that children and pre-teens receive proper educational support in a convenient manner.

Spark Biopharma

Series C in 2022
SPARK BioPharma Co., Ltd. was established in Seoul National University in January 2016 based on the unique drug molecule diversity technology, the image-based screening technology using the unique fluorescent skeleton probe, and the target protein identification technology in the initial drug development stage. We are currently exploring and developing new drug candidates using these three core technologies, and we will continue to accelerate the development of new drugs and increase the success rate through strategic cooperation research with domestic and overseas research institutes and pharmaceutical institutions. '

Neosapience

Series B in 2022
Neosapience, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that accurately mimics individual voice characteristics, including identity, prosody, and emotion. Founded in 2017 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company offers products such as Icepeak.AI, an online platform that learns and generates speech using a specific voice, and ICEPEAK, a mobile application that enables users to select characters that repeat what they say. The application is designed for compatibility with both Android and iOS devices. Neosapience aims to create more natural AI experiences by integrating distinct personalities and emotional expressions into its technology, thus enhancing interactive content, games, and conversational agents.

Rapport Labs

Series B in 2022
Developer of an online fashion application designed to help women buy clothes. The company's application offers various types of clothes for women of different age groups from well-known brands, provides discounts, and also has a customer experience team that responds to phone calls and inquiries in real-time to give fashion advice, enabling users to get their desired apparel online.

ViFiVE

Venture Round in 2022
ViFiVE is a software development company that has recently launched a patient app focused on remote therapeutic monitoring. The platform is designed specifically for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders, offering self-assessment tools to monitor health parameters. Through its application, ViFiVE enables users to track their compliance and outcomes effectively, promoting a healthier lifestyle. The company also provides an online inquiry form on its website for potential users and partners to engage with its services.

Rapport Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Developer of an online fashion application designed to help women buy clothes. The company's application offers various types of clothes for women of different age groups from well-known brands, provides discounts, and also has a customer experience team that responds to phone calls and inquiries in real-time to give fashion advice, enabling users to get their desired apparel online.

Anterogen

Post in 2022
Anterogen is a bio-venture company focused on the research and development of cell therapy products and orphan drugs utilizing adult stem cells. The company's product portfolio includes Cupistem injection, Queen cell, Remodulin injection, and TheraStem-Derma. In addition to its therapeutic offerings, Anterogen provides cell banking services and analytical services, which include sample analysis for clinical studies. Through its innovative approaches, Anterogen aims to advance treatments in the field of regenerative medicine.

StyleC

Series B in 2021
StyleC is an online-based marketplace that offers a variety of products for personal or home use.

AFUN Interactive

Series B in 2021
AFUN Interactive is a virtual reality company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the production and distribution of real-time three-dimensional content, utilizing advanced rendering technology. AFUN Interactive creates digital content for various applications, including movies and games, while also focusing on augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. By developing and servicing tailored digital content, the company meets the specific needs of its clients across multiple industries.

Bankware Global

Series B in 2021
Bankware Global Co Ltd operates as a banking software developer. The company provides financial software development and core banking solutions. The company develops financial institution products and financial transaction business software and supplies them to domestic and international banks and financial companies.

Upstage AI

Series A in 2021
Upstage AI is a startup that specializes in providing customized artificial intelligence services to businesses. The company develops tailored AI models designed to address specific challenges faced by its clients, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and fostering innovation. By enabling organizations to focus on their core tasks, Upstage AI helps them leverage AI technology to solve problems and advance their business processes effectively.

Return Zero

Series B in 2021
Return Zero, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based voice recognition application that converts phone dialogues into messenger chats. The company through its application provides audio phone messages conversion into messenger text services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Rapport Labs

Series A in 2021
Developer of an online fashion application designed to help women buy clothes. The company's application offers various types of clothes for women of different age groups from well-known brands, provides discounts, and also has a customer experience team that responds to phone calls and inquiries in real-time to give fashion advice, enabling users to get their desired apparel online.

Rapport Labs

Series A in 2021
Developer of an online fashion application designed to help women buy clothes. The company's application offers various types of clothes for women of different age groups from well-known brands, provides discounts, and also has a customer experience team that responds to phone calls and inquiries in real-time to give fashion advice, enabling users to get their desired apparel online.

Kmong

Series C in 2021
Kmong Inc. operates an online marketplace in South Korea that connects freelancers with clients seeking various services. Established in June 2012, the platform features a wide range of categories, including design, IT, marketing, consulting, translation, writing, and more niche services like fortune-telling and handmade goods. Users can list their services along with price quotes, allowing potential buyers to browse and select offerings that meet their needs. Kmong has expanded its accessibility through a mobile application available on Android devices, further enhancing its reach in the freelance market. Based in Seoul, the company has established itself as a significant player in the growing gig economy.

Databank

Series A in 2021
Developer of e-learning services platform designed to bridge the educational gap through technology. The company's platform offers English mock test-takers automated scoring and immediate feedback on their spoken and written answers and the automation of the process shortens the time it takes to score the open-ended tests than human graders, enabling customers to get affordable, time-saving, and customized education through technology.

Databank

Series A in 2021
Developer of e-learning services platform designed to bridge the educational gap through technology. The company's platform offers English mock test-takers automated scoring and immediate feedback on their spoken and written answers and the automation of the process shortens the time it takes to score the open-ended tests than human graders, enabling customers to get affordable, time-saving, and customized education through technology.

Watcha

Venture Round in 2020
WATCHA - Launched in AUG 2012, it quickly became Korea’s favorite movie review app - Its core competency lies in personalized recommendation technology - once users rate movie, WATCHA predicts how they will like movies they haven’t yet seen - Now provides the widest and most accurate movie, TV show and book reviews - Launched in Japan in 2015 WATCHA PLAY - Launched in JAN 2016 - Subscription VOD service for movie and TV series available on multiple devices including Web, iOS/Android mobile and tablet, Samsung/LG Smart TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV - Provides extremely accurate personalized content recommendation, powered by WATCHA - 75% of content consumed based on recommendations Comment by Apple, App Store Editor Team “Thanks to its large volume of reliable review data collected from users, WATCHA PLAY can recommend contents that perfectly satisfy my taste. Please don’t waste your time in choosing what to watch. Trust WATCHA PLAY and Enjoy tonight”

Innospace

Series A in 2020
Innospace is an aerospace and defense company focused on developing hybrid rocket-powered small satellite launch vehicles. The company aims to provide cost-effective, low-latency, and environmentally friendly launch services tailored for the small satellite market. By utilizing innovative hybrid rocket technology, Innospace is committed to delivering reliable solutions for satellite deployment, catering to the increasing demand for efficient access to space.

Datumo

Series A in 2020
Datumo, formerly known as SelectStar Inc., specializes in a cloud-based artificial intelligence data production platform. The company has developed an application called Cash Mission, which collects and analyzes data while rewarding users for their contributions. By connecting corporate clients with a network of crowd-workers, Datumo aims to address the challenges of obtaining accurate data for AI applications. The platform not only facilitates this connection but also emphasizes the importance of quality and cost-efficiency in data production. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South Korea, Datumo continues to innovate in the field of mobile crowd-sourcing to enhance data collection processes for enterprises.

RIDI

Series E in 2020
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s leading e-reading services company, headquartered in Seoul. Eyeing remarkable success for the innovation of reading experiences, the company operates Ridibooks e-book store and provides PAPER PRO. Ridibooks provides the highest quality of reading experience through e-book viewer applications, with a wide selection of e-book contents. The service is available for Ridibooks PAPER PRO (self-developed e-ink reader), iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS X. Ridibooks now serves more than 2.77 million users and more than 1,620,000 e-book titles until today. PAPER PRO, developed by RIDI Corporation and released in December 2017, is Korea’s first 7.8-inch e-reader. PAPER PRO’s size is optimized for reading, and features an e-ink display that resembles paper books.

Neosapience

Series A in 2020
Neosapience, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that accurately mimics individual voice characteristics, including identity, prosody, and emotion. Founded in 2017 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company offers products such as Icepeak.AI, an online platform that learns and generates speech using a specific voice, and ICEPEAK, a mobile application that enables users to select characters that repeat what they say. The application is designed for compatibility with both Android and iOS devices. Neosapience aims to create more natural AI experiences by integrating distinct personalities and emotional expressions into its technology, thus enhancing interactive content, games, and conversational agents.

Buzzvil

Series C in 2020
Buzzvil Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in lock screen advertising platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Buzzvil provides two key offerings: Honeyscreen, a mobile application that turns smartphone lock screens into advertising spaces, and Buzzscreen, a software development kit (SDK) for Android that integrates advertisements and content into users' lock screens. The company serves both publishers and advertisers, enabling them to enhance user engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies. Buzzvil leverages machine learning to optimize marketing campaigns and aims to expand its reach beyond mobile lock screens to engage a broader audience. Through its platforms, Buzzvil seeks to create premium advertising inventory and foster meaningful interactions between users and brands.

Nunaps

Series A in 2020
Nunaps operates as a digital therapeutics startup.

Neuroptika

Venture Round in 2020
Neuroptika’s mission is to improve patients’ lives by developing novel regenerative therapies for ophthalmic diseases

Return Zero

Venture Round in 2020
Return Zero, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based voice recognition application that converts phone dialogues into messenger chats. The company through its application provides audio phone messages conversion into messenger text services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

RIDI

Series E in 2019
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s leading e-reading services company, headquartered in Seoul. Eyeing remarkable success for the innovation of reading experiences, the company operates Ridibooks e-book store and provides PAPER PRO. Ridibooks provides the highest quality of reading experience through e-book viewer applications, with a wide selection of e-book contents. The service is available for Ridibooks PAPER PRO (self-developed e-ink reader), iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS X. Ridibooks now serves more than 2.77 million users and more than 1,620,000 e-book titles until today. PAPER PRO, developed by RIDI Corporation and released in December 2017, is Korea’s first 7.8-inch e-reader. PAPER PRO’s size is optimized for reading, and features an e-ink display that resembles paper books.

AFUN Interactive

Venture Round in 2019
AFUN Interactive is a virtual reality company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the production and distribution of real-time three-dimensional content, utilizing advanced rendering technology. AFUN Interactive creates digital content for various applications, including movies and games, while also focusing on augmented reality and virtual reality experiences. By developing and servicing tailored digital content, the company meets the specific needs of its clients across multiple industries.

rainist / 레이니스트

Series C in 2019
Rainist Co., Ltd. is a South Korean financial technology company founded in 2012 and based in Seoul. The company develops a financial application known as BankSalad, which collects and analyzes users' financial data to provide recommendations for expenditure analysis and personal financial management. BankSalad also offers tailored suggestions for financial products, such as credit cards, based on users' spending patterns. Through these services, Rainist aims to enhance individuals' financial decision-making and improve their overall financial well-being.

Wantedlab

Series B in 2019
Wantedlab, Inc. operates a crowd recruiting platform that enables users to refer applicants to companies and receive rewards upon successful hires. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the platform has attracted over 5,000 companies and hundreds of thousands of users. Notable clients include major organizations such as IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, eBay, WeWork, Rakuten, and Tencent, which utilize Wanted to identify top talent in Asia. Since its inception, the company has raised over $20 million in funding and is actively expanding its operations to other major cities globally.

Neofect

Post in 2019
NEOFECT was founded in June 2010 by Hoyoung Ban and Scott Kim, two students from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, and Young Choi, MS, Ph.D. of the University of Southern California, who majored in ‘stroke rehabilitation algorithm and robotics.’ NEOFECT’s flagship product, the RAPAEL Smart Glove, was released in 2014 and has been sold to many home patients in the US and the hospitals across the globe, including NewYork-Presbyterian, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Shirley Ryan Abilitylab (former RIC or Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), Brooks Rehabilitation, and Swedish Medical Center. The RAPAEL Smart Glove received FDA clearance in 2014. Other than RAPAEL Smart Glove, Neofect has launched RAPAEL Smart Pegboard, RAPAEL Smart Glove, RAPAEL Smart Board, RAPAEL Smart Kids. In 2016, NEOFECT participated in a study conducted by the National Rehabilitation Center in Korea to evaluate the impact of virtual reality-based exercises on a rehabilitation program for stroke patients. The study found VR-based rehabilitation combined with standard occupational therapy is more effective than traditional therapy alone for greater upper extremity function. NEOFECT has offices in South Korea, the U.S., and Germany. Its devices are sold in South Korea, the U.S., and all over Europe.

Anymedi

Venture Round in 2019
Anymedi Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in the manufacture of personalized medical devices. Based in Seoul, the firm provides patient-specific medical solutions essential for surgical procedures, utilizing medical image data to create customized products. Anymedi's offerings include 3D-printed simulators, surgical guides, and implants designed to address various defects, disorders, and diseases. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the company offers a comprehensive platform service that encompasses medical image upload, 3D modeling for clinical applications, and 3D printing services, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of patients and healthcare providers.

Butfit Seoul

Venture Round in 2019
Butfit Seoul Co., Ltd. provides group circuit training sessions. It also provides workout training and rewards through an online platform. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

1drop

Venture Round in 2019
1drop Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing and manufacturing biosensor-based mobile healthcare devices. The company focuses on creating in vitro diagnostic platforms that facilitate disease prevention and healthcare management. Its innovative devices utilize the optical components of smartphones to analyze a single drop of blood, employing machine learning algorithms and built-in smartphone cameras or flashes, along with lateral flow sensors. This technology enables the detection of various biomarkers, including those related to anemia, gout, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels. By providing accessible and efficient diagnostic solutions, 1drop aims to empower users to maintain better health through accurate monitoring and management of their medical conditions.

MediaFront

Venture Round in 2019
Mediafront Inc. is a media production agency based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1998. The company specializes in creating diverse content for digital experiences, including immersive virtual and augmented reality media, as well as physical and interactive media. Mediafront develops a media planning platform that integrates with global media groups, fostering partnerships that enhance immersive media coverage for production houses and businesses. By leveraging advanced technologies, Mediafront aims to redefine media experiences and contribute to a new cultural landscape.

PinotBio

Venture Round in 2019
PinotBio is a biotechnology company focused on creating next-generation anticancer treatments. The company's innovative drugs are designed to address refractory and relapsed cancers, as well as other challenging conditions like glaucoma. By developing targeted therapies, PinotBio aims to enhance treatment options for healthcare providers, ultimately helping patients recover from life-threatening diseases.

Cupix

Series A in 2018
Cupix, Inc. is a cloud-based software company established in 2015, based in Seongnam-si, South Korea. The company specializes in developing a photogrammetry solution that creates three-dimensional digital twins of physical spaces using 360-degree photos as input. Its software employs advanced computational geometry, computer vision, and machine learning technologies to generate realistic 3D representations of buildings, construction sites, and large facilities. Cupix offers functionalities such as dimension measurement, information annotations, interactive floor plans, and the ability to create, share, and manage virtual tours. The primary focus areas for the company are 3D documentation for construction sites and virtual tour authoring for real estate, enabling users to access and manage physical spaces virtually at any time.

rainist / 레이니스트

Series B in 2018
Rainist Co., Ltd. is a South Korean financial technology company founded in 2012 and based in Seoul. The company develops a financial application known as BankSalad, which collects and analyzes users' financial data to provide recommendations for expenditure analysis and personal financial management. BankSalad also offers tailored suggestions for financial products, such as credit cards, based on users' spending patterns. Through these services, Rainist aims to enhance individuals' financial decision-making and improve their overall financial well-being.

NearthLab

Series A in 2018
NearthLab, Inc. is a technology-driven startup based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the design and development of autonomous drone systems and software for industrial inspections. Founded by aerospace engineering graduates from KAIST, NearthLab focuses on automating safety inspections in sectors such as renewable energy, defense, and public safety. Its flagship product is an all-in-one automated inspection solution for wind turbine blades, which utilizes drones to collect visual data, employs artificial intelligence to detect cracks and damages, and generates comprehensive reports with minimal human intervention. NearthLab's innovative approach allows clients, including leading global wind turbine manufacturers, to significantly reduce inspection times from hours to mere minutes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and enabling wind farms to increase electricity generation. The company is actively serving multiple wind farms in Korea and is pursuing partnerships in international markets, including Japan and the United States, to expand its impact in the inspection industry.

Riiid

Series B in 2018
Riiid, established in 2014, is a leading provider of AI tutor solutions that aims to transform the education market through innovative AI technology. The company launched its first commercial product, Santa TOEIC, in 2017, which utilizes a deep learning algorithm and has attracted over one million users in South Korea, demonstrating significant effectiveness. Riiid's AI solutions are designed to replace traditional textbooks and lectures, offering personalized tutoring that surpasses the performance of human tutors while being cost-effective. The company operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has introduced Santa SAT in Vietnam, with plans for further expansion into new testing areas and geographical markets. By providing adaptive assessment platforms that deliver personalized feedback and targeted learning resources, Riiid empowers students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, track their progress, and achieve their educational goals. Through its efforts, Riiid is driving the democratization of education and reshaping the learning landscape.

Spark Biopharma

Venture Round in 2018
SPARK BioPharma Co., Ltd. was established in Seoul National University in January 2016 based on the unique drug molecule diversity technology, the image-based screening technology using the unique fluorescent skeleton probe, and the target protein identification technology in the initial drug development stage. We are currently exploring and developing new drug candidates using these three core technologies, and we will continue to accelerate the development of new drugs and increase the success rate through strategic cooperation research with domestic and overseas research institutes and pharmaceutical institutions. '

Curocell

Venture Round in 2018
Curocell Inc is engaged in medical and pharmaceutical research and development. The company is into development of CAR-T treatments that enhance the natural function of immune cells to eliminate cancer cells through genetic manipulation of human immune cells.

PinotBio

Series A in 2017
PinotBio is a biotechnology company focused on creating next-generation anticancer treatments. The company's innovative drugs are designed to address refractory and relapsed cancers, as well as other challenging conditions like glaucoma. By developing targeted therapies, PinotBio aims to enhance treatment options for healthcare providers, ultimately helping patients recover from life-threatening diseases.

Anymedi

Venture Round in 2017
Anymedi Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in the manufacture of personalized medical devices. Based in Seoul, the firm provides patient-specific medical solutions essential for surgical procedures, utilizing medical image data to create customized products. Anymedi's offerings include 3D-printed simulators, surgical guides, and implants designed to address various defects, disorders, and diseases. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the company offers a comprehensive platform service that encompasses medical image upload, 3D modeling for clinical applications, and 3D printing services, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of patients and healthcare providers.

RIDI

Series C in 2017
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s leading e-reading services company, headquartered in Seoul. Eyeing remarkable success for the innovation of reading experiences, the company operates Ridibooks e-book store and provides PAPER PRO. Ridibooks provides the highest quality of reading experience through e-book viewer applications, with a wide selection of e-book contents. The service is available for Ridibooks PAPER PRO (self-developed e-ink reader), iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS X. Ridibooks now serves more than 2.77 million users and more than 1,620,000 e-book titles until today. PAPER PRO, developed by RIDI Corporation and released in December 2017, is Korea’s first 7.8-inch e-reader. PAPER PRO’s size is optimized for reading, and features an e-ink display that resembles paper books.

Ridibooks

Series C in 2017
Ridibooks is a content portal that contains webtoons, web novels, comics, and e-books. Ridibooks produce all the fun stories in the world with original content from North America to the world .From novels to economics and business books, only verified bestsellers are collected and provided.

PinotBio

Seed Round in 2017
PinotBio is a biotechnology company focused on creating next-generation anticancer treatments. The company's innovative drugs are designed to address refractory and relapsed cancers, as well as other challenging conditions like glaucoma. By developing targeted therapies, PinotBio aims to enhance treatment options for healthcare providers, ultimately helping patients recover from life-threatening diseases.

Bridge Biotherapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Bridge Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company based in Seongnam, Korea, focused on developing therapeutics for ulcerative colitis, fibrotic diseases, and cancers. The company's pipeline includes BBT-401, a Pellino-1 inhibitor currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials for ulcerative colitis, and BBT-877, an autotaxin inhibitor in Phase I trials aimed at treating various fibrotic diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Founded in 2015, Bridge Biotherapeutics also collaborates with Atomwise to utilize structure-based AI technology for drug discovery across multiple therapeutic areas.

StyleC

Venture Round in 2017
StyleC is an online-based marketplace that offers a variety of products for personal or home use.

Getcha

Venture Round in 2017
Getcha Co. Ltd. operates an online car rate comparison platform that facilitates one-stop car purchasing. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company provides users with the ability to compare car prices, discounts, models, brands, and performance through its web portal and mobile application. The platform connects buyers with sellers, utilizes a dealership network, and collects multiple price quotes to present available offers. This transparency enables consumers to understand actual transaction prices while allowing sellers to concentrate on customers ready to purchase vehicles.

RIDI

Series D in 2016
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s leading e-reading services company, headquartered in Seoul. Eyeing remarkable success for the innovation of reading experiences, the company operates Ridibooks e-book store and provides PAPER PRO. Ridibooks provides the highest quality of reading experience through e-book viewer applications, with a wide selection of e-book contents. The service is available for Ridibooks PAPER PRO (self-developed e-ink reader), iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS X. Ridibooks now serves more than 2.77 million users and more than 1,620,000 e-book titles until today. PAPER PRO, developed by RIDI Corporation and released in December 2017, is Korea’s first 7.8-inch e-reader. PAPER PRO’s size is optimized for reading, and features an e-ink display that resembles paper books.

Colin's Green

Seed Round in 2016
Manufacturer of fruit juice intended to provide natural juice. The company specializes in producing a variety of natural juices from vegetables and other natural ingredients, thereby delivering the customers quality products.

Sandbox

Venture Round in 2016
Sandbox Network, Inc. is a digital entertainment company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing multi-channel network services for the gaming entertainment industry, focusing on content creation for game creators. The company enables digital creators to express their imagination and engage with audiences through its platform, which supports a diverse range of digital content. By fostering an environment where creative individuals can thrive, Sandbox Network aims to entertain and connect audiences around the world.

Global Tax Free

Venture Round in 2016
Global Tax Free Co Ltd is a tax refund company. It offers refund services for foreign tourists in Korea. It provides refund services through electronic Tax Refund System.

Buzzvil

Series B in 2015
Buzzvil Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in lock screen advertising platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Buzzvil provides two key offerings: Honeyscreen, a mobile application that turns smartphone lock screens into advertising spaces, and Buzzscreen, a software development kit (SDK) for Android that integrates advertisements and content into users' lock screens. The company serves both publishers and advertisers, enabling them to enhance user engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies. Buzzvil leverages machine learning to optimize marketing campaigns and aims to expand its reach beyond mobile lock screens to engage a broader audience. Through its platforms, Buzzvil seeks to create premium advertising inventory and foster meaningful interactions between users and brands.

InnoSpark

Series B in 2015
InnoSpark Inc. is a mobile game development company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2012. The company focuses on creating traffic-oriented network games that emphasize social interaction. Its portfolio includes combat strategy games and social dragon breeding games, aiming to engage users through innovative gameplay experiences. InnoSpark is dedicated to developing and publishing games that appeal to a global audience.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2015
Zig Bang, an apartment hunting app from Korea. Users on Zig Bang can search for rental properties by the number of rooms, occupants, and price. Across both mobile and web versions, the startup reports 6 million users (though those aren’t all necessarily active and there might be some overlap). The goal for 2015 is to hit 10 million and potentially seek another funding round.

Ridibooks

Series B in 2014
Ridibooks is a content portal that contains webtoons, web novels, comics, and e-books. Ridibooks produce all the fun stories in the world with original content from North America to the world .From novels to economics and business books, only verified bestsellers are collected and provided.

RIDI

Series B in 2014
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s leading e-reading services company, headquartered in Seoul. Eyeing remarkable success for the innovation of reading experiences, the company operates Ridibooks e-book store and provides PAPER PRO. Ridibooks provides the highest quality of reading experience through e-book viewer applications, with a wide selection of e-book contents. The service is available for Ridibooks PAPER PRO (self-developed e-ink reader), iOS, Android, Windows and Mac OS X. Ridibooks now serves more than 2.77 million users and more than 1,620,000 e-book titles until today. PAPER PRO, developed by RIDI Corporation and released in December 2017, is Korea’s first 7.8-inch e-reader. PAPER PRO’s size is optimized for reading, and features an e-ink display that resembles paper books.

Mydol Co., Ltd.

Seed Round in 2014
Develop mobile service for celebrities' fans

Polygon Games

Series A in 2014
Polygon Games is a Korean game developer based in Seoul, specializing in the creation of online multiplayer games. The company has gained recognition for its development of ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds, an upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game. With a focus on meeting the needs of global markets, Polygon Games aims to deliver engaging gaming experiences to a diverse audience.

ChannelBreeze

Series B in 2014
ChannelBreeze (채널브리즈) is a Korean company that provides social commerce services through an online platform including social network services. ChannelBreeze also provides search engine-based web services for real estate.

Iamcompany

Series A in 2014
‘iamcompany’ is a student startup based on KAIST Midam committee and other educational charity services within KAIST. The company’s vision is to find students’potential through internet based technologies. To fulfill this vision, the company received 2 billion won investment from various investors. Service ‘iamschool’ is a mobile app that sends various educational institutions’ news and other contents to students’ caregivers. Just like ‘Twitter’, educational institutions send contents and news publicly. Caregivers search and follow institutions. (Download: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imcompany.school2) ‘iamclass’ is a web service that sends institutions’ information about students or institution itself directly to students’ caregivers. This app also advertises educational institutions to their target market. (Download: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imcompany.school2)

NHN Edu

Seed Round in 2014
NHN Edu Corp. is a South Korean company based in Seongnam that specializes in designing and developing educational services for web and mobile platforms. The company offers various platforms, including IMS School, IMT, Union, and Pink Diary, which facilitate class management and enhance communication between teachers, students, and parents. These platforms assist educators in organizing classes and tracking student behavior, ultimately aiming to create a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth and development.

ZigBang

Series B in 2014
Zig Bang, an apartment hunting app from Korea. Users on Zig Bang can search for rental properties by the number of rooms, occupants, and price. Across both mobile and web versions, the startup reports 6 million users (though those aren’t all necessarily active and there might be some overlap). The goal for 2015 is to hit 10 million and potentially seek another funding round.

Between

Funding Round in 2014
Between is a mobile application developed by VCNC, designed specifically for couples to enhance their communication and relationship. The app provides a secure platform where users can chat, share photos and videos, track anniversaries, and collaboratively manage their schedules. By creating a private space for couples, Between aims to help users cherish and remember special moments together, thereby fostering deeper connections. The application is accessible on both the iTunes Store and Google Play, making it widely available for users seeking to enrich their relationships.
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