DSC Investment

DSC Investment Inc. is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in investing in early-stage and growth companies. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors associated with the fourth industrial revolution, including information technology, software, biotechnology, and machinery. It also explores investments in emerging areas such as big data, social network services, and environmental resources. DSC Investment typically targets companies that have annual sales of up to KRW 1 billion or are less than three years old, and it is open to making secondary and follow-on investments. The firm emphasizes opportunities within the service sector, including health care, education, tourism, and technology.

Jeong-Woon Park

Senior Director

GunSoo Yoon

CEO

204 past transactions

KAHR medical

Series B in 2015
KAHR medical Ltd., an immuno-oncology drug development company, develops and manufactures fusion protein pharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. It offers DSP105 and DSP 106 that are used for T-cell mediated tumor destruction; and DSP 107 that targets CD47 tumors activating phagocytes and delivering an immune costimulatory signal. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Jerusalem, Israel.

Coinplug

Series A in 2014
Coinplug is a blockchain developing company leading the next generation of blockchain-based solutions and services, being a pioneer in the field since its founding in 2013 and with over 300 blockchain patents. The company is continuously innovating in the field of blockchain, focusing in the areas of Identity & Authentication (Decentralized Identity, Self-Sovereign Identity), Payment Solutions and Assets Management.

Mr.Pic

Seed Round in 2015
Mr.Pic (미스터픽) is an online Korean information portal that provides information about vehicles, lifestyles, games, and more. Mr.Pic was launched in February 2014.

Neofect

Venture Round in 2012
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.

EVAR

Seed Round in 2021
EVAR brings a solution for EV charging with an autonomous robotic charger.

FuriosaAI

Series A in 2019
FuriosaAI develops system semiconductors optimized for AI, enabling efficient processing of large amounts of data in a short period of time.

Superblock

Series A in 2023
Superblock vision removes centralized web servers and puts blockchain run by the people in the system's core.

Qualson

Series A in 2014
Qualson Inc. develops mobile language learning services. Founded in June 2012, the company has succeeded in receiving funding from Samsung SDS, POSCO Capital, Softbank, Capstone, and DSC. As of May 2014, Qualson was operating four B2B services including: Should, AppTeacher, Daily Smartphone Writing, and POSCO TOEIC Speaking. Qualson also runs a B2C service named Talk2Me. Each mobile application provides different forms of services, but they share a common goal, which is to help people study English anytime and anywhere. With its B2B and B2C products, Qualson Inc. strives to expand its scopes to the global market as one of the leading companies in the mobile learning industry.

Neogen TC

Series A in 2021
Neogentc is developing an anti-cancer immune T-cell therapy based on a new antigen discovery platform that goes beyond inaccurate predictions and an innovative immune cell therapy-based technology that binds to actual immune cells.

Kong Studios, Inc.

Funding Round in 2021
Kong Studios, Inc. designs and develops mobile games. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

MangoBoost

Seed Round in 2022
MangoBoost is an IT firm that specializes in developing data processing units with complete software stacks.

GenGenAI

Seed Round in 2022
GenGenAI develops synthetic data generation technologydesigned to advance AI learning.

ARGO

Series A in 2021
ARGO provides a one-stop logistics system. ARGO not only manages orders and inventories but also foresees future demand to enhance efficiency for e-commerce operators.

Bbodek

Series A in 2021
BBodek provides tableware rental services in Korea. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Bear Robotics

Private Placement in 2019
Bear Robotics addresses the increased pressure faced by the restaurant industry around wages, labor supply, and cost efficiencies. It aims to revolutionize the restaurant and food service industry using robotics and AI. The company makes robots that help customers receive an improved dining experience, employees with greater job satisfaction, and owners of restaurants with an increase in profits. Bear Robotics started in 2017 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Dunamu

Venture Round in 2021
Dunamu Inc. offers blockchain and securities services. It operates UPbit, a global crypto asset exchange; UBCI, a cryptocurrency market index; and Luniverse that offers blockchain as a service. The company provides securities information service via Stockplus. In addition, it provides investment services. The company also offers its services through a mobile application. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Versogen

Series A in 2022
Versogen develops electrolyzer technology for water and renewable energy to produce green hydrogen at scale. The company produces high-performing hydroxide exchange membranes for a variety of applications, such as lowering the production costs of fuel cells and reducing industrial carbon emissions, and laying the foundation for a sustainable energy future.

Makeus

Venture Round in 2015
Makeus Co.,Ltd. develops an application that allows users to share video content. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Tutoring

Series A in 2019
Tutoring is an on-demand mLearning Platform.

Riiid

Series C in 2019
Established in 2014, Riiid is a global leading AI Tutor solution provider delivering creative disruption to the education market through its cutting-edge AI technology. Having launched Santa TOEIC in 2017, the firm’s first commercialized AI Tutor solution based on deep learning algorithm which has garnered 1 million users solely in Korea market with proven efficacy, Riiid leads the era of AI-based education in true sense. Leveraging the firm’s highly scalable and proven AI solution, Riiid is aggressively expanding its business to new test areas as well as into new geographical markets. It currently operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has launched Santa SAT in Vietnam. Riiid aims at replacing hard copy textbooks and traditional lectures with AI Tutor. Through the firm's technology, any individual student gains access to a personalized AI tutor that far outpaces human tutors in terms of learning efficacy at a fraction of the cost. Driving the democratization and equalization of educational opportunities, Riiid is transforming learning and the industry landscape in remarkable and rapid fashion.

Everspin

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, Everspin has brought in a new paradigm in the world cybersecurity market with its dynamic security module technology. Everspin's unparalleled innovation has come from a simple, but unprecedented idea: If hacking occurs when enough time is given to hackers, why not cut down such time? After years of R&D, Everspin has found a way to solve the fundamental problem that all of the existing mobile cybersecurity solutions entail: security modules are placed in the user’s app and they do not change until the app is updated, which inevitably renders mobile apps vulnerable to hacking. Everspin’s technology enables its security module to be sent by Everspin server to the app and constantly replaced by a new module, which settles the issues that come from the location and invariability of the current solutions. Though its products are currently targeting the mobile app market, Everspin with its highly versatile technology is expected to launch its service for Web/PC, server and IoT in the near future. ■ Solution Features: -App/OS/Memory forgery prevention. -Real-time hacking detection. -Instant security update to multiple types of devices without any user-side program update. ■ Credibility -First ever to pass all the security tests by National Security Research Institute in Korea(100% blocking rate for 3,000++ hacking attempts). -Within 1year sales, secured 23cutomers including 3/5 of major banks in Korea. -SBI Holdings to gradually implement Everspin solution to all of its 200++ subsidiaries around the world.

Riiid

Series A in 2016
Established in 2014, Riiid is a global leading AI Tutor solution provider delivering creative disruption to the education market through its cutting-edge AI technology. Having launched Santa TOEIC in 2017, the firm’s first commercialized AI Tutor solution based on deep learning algorithm which has garnered 1 million users solely in Korea market with proven efficacy, Riiid leads the era of AI-based education in true sense. Leveraging the firm’s highly scalable and proven AI solution, Riiid is aggressively expanding its business to new test areas as well as into new geographical markets. It currently operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has launched Santa SAT in Vietnam. Riiid aims at replacing hard copy textbooks and traditional lectures with AI Tutor. Through the firm's technology, any individual student gains access to a personalized AI tutor that far outpaces human tutors in terms of learning efficacy at a fraction of the cost. Driving the democratization and equalization of educational opportunities, Riiid is transforming learning and the industry landscape in remarkable and rapid fashion.

Crowdworks

Series B in 2019
CrowdWorks, Inc. develops online crowd sourcing platform for artificial intelligent (AI) which engages in collecting, strengthening, and structuring leaning data for machine learning. The company offers its services for analysis and classifying of image works, text works, voice works, and survey works. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Standigm

Series B in 2019
Standigm applies cutting-edge AI technologies to drug discovery. AI and biology experts team up to build a real-world AI model for the pharmaceutical industry. We currently focus on predicting new indications for existing drugs, called drug repositioning through the deeply trained AI model with molecular features of drug responses and drug uses. Standigm generated tens of drug candidates for cancers, Parkinson’s disease (PD), autism, fatty liver diseases (NASH) and more. We promise practical benefits on time and cost in pharmaceutical industry by eliminating some of the uncertainty in the drug discovery process.

Nyou Inc.

Private Placement in 2019
Nyou Inc. develops and offers multiplayer online role-playing games. The company's games include LaTale W - Casual MMORPG and MonsterCry Eternal - Card Battle RPG. Nyou Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.

LetinAR

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, LetinAR Inc, a startup company made its appearance in the scene of Augmented Reality presenting a new paradigm-changing technology - PinMR™ lens. This technology was developed mainly to redress common failings found in current products; heavy and expensive hardware and deficient functions that inhibit the construction of real eyeglasses-shaped designs and render wearability and usability mediocre at best.

ABL Bio

Series B in 2017
ABL Bio Inc., a biotech research company, focuses on the development of therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology and neurodegenerative diseases. Its pipeline drugs include ABL001, cancer immunotherapy, ADC, and ABL301. The company is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.

Phantom AI

Private Placement in 2020
Phantom AI is democratizing the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to reduce accidents, save lives and make driving more enjoyable, while delivering tomorrow’s self-driving technology. The company provides a comprehensive autonomous driving platform featuring computer vision, sensor fusion and control capabilities. Phantom AI has created the most accurate and highest-performing AI solutions available today that meet car manufacturer requirements, at a much lower price than existing solutions. Delivered through a modular, software-based vehicle stack, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can select the components they wish to integrate and customize the configuration for unparalleled flexibility.

Crowdworks

Series A in 2018
CrowdWorks, Inc. develops online crowd sourcing platform for artificial intelligent (AI) which engages in collecting, strengthening, and structuring leaning data for machine learning. The company offers its services for analysis and classifying of image works, text works, voice works, and survey works. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

GenGenAI

Seed Round in 2023
GenGenAI develops synthetic data generation technologydesigned to advance AI learning.

GOPIZZA

Series A in 2019
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.

Triple

Series B in 2021
Triple Corp. operates a cloud based travel platform. Its product triple, is an application which is designed to help the user in real time location sharing. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seongnam, South Korea.

Neofect

Series C in 2017
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.

NGeneBio

Series B in 2018
NGeneBio Co., Ltd. develops in vitro diagnostics companion diagnostics products and bioinformatics software. It offers BRCAaccuTest and BRCAaccuTest PLUS are reagent kits for breast and ovarian cancer, and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome; HEMEaccuTest, a clinical NGS kit for hematological malignancies, such as acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoid leukemia, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma; SOLIDaccuTest, a genetic variants screening for solid tumors; HLAaccuTest, an in vitro diagnostic medical device for human leukocyte antigen typing; and OncoaccuPanel, a solid tumor oncology next generation sequencing test. The company also provides NGeneAnalySys, a software for analysis of the genetic testing data; and EasyHLAanalyzer, which offers the HLA typing identifing human leukocyte antigen for histocompatibility antigens using data from NGS. In addition, it offers IDaccuTest, a short tandem repeat test for family relationship testing, identity testing, forensics, and chimerism analysis; and NGenePlex nCoV qRT-PCR Kit, a reagent of real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assay intended for the qualitatively detecting nucleic acid of SARS-CoV-2 from patients infected or suspected of COVID-19. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Yello Digital Marketing

Series A in 2014
Yello Story, a division of Yello Digital Marketing, also a subsidiary of Yello Mobile, is a market leader in the content marketing industry.

Genome & Co.

Series B in 2018
Genome & Company engages in researching and developing dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, and new drugs utilizing microbiome. It is involved in studying microbes and probiotics, which can be applied to obesity, diabetes, acne, atopic dermatitis, and cancer related therapies. The company is based in Seongnam, South Korea.

WeddingBook

Series B in 2016
WeddingBook helps users find the wedding reception sites, hotels for wedding guests, caterers, photographers, florists, bands, DJ's, videographers, dresses, cakes and other vendors to make wedding planning simple and wedding reception perfect.

8percent

Venture Round in 2018
8percent is Korea's leading online financial service. The 8 percent platform allows many small investors to It is a way to make a loan and the borrower repays it to investors every month. With 8% of online evaluation systems and platform technologies, You can provide high-yielding financial products.

8percent

Series B in 2016
8percent is Korea's leading online financial service. The 8 percent platform allows many small investors to It is a way to make a loan and the borrower repays it to investors every month. With 8% of online evaluation systems and platform technologies, You can provide high-yielding financial products.

Taling

Series B in 2021
Taling Co., Ltd. operates as an online mobile application that allows user to share their talent. The platform connects instructors and learners through offline and online classes. The platform enables the users to share content related to dance, bakery, drawing, lifestyle, beauty, designing, Excel photo shop programming, language, health, career, and marketing. Taling Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

People Ventures

Series A in 2022
People Ventures (피플벤처스) is a Korean commerce consultation startup. It was established in February 2014 in Gyeonggi-do, Korea.

PUBLY

Series B in 2021
PUBLY is a Platform for Working People.

Handys

Series A in 2022
Handys Inc. develops and operates an online platform to discover and manage real estate properties. The company’s platform offers list of properties such as, residential properties and homes, commercial space, and office space; and lease management services. It serves property managers and individuals. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

GOPIZZA

Series A in 2018
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.

EVAR

Series B in 2023
EVAR brings a solution for EV charging with an autonomous robotic charger.

Neofect

Series B in 2015
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.

PLANA

Seed Round in 2022
PLANA was established by those who dreamed of leading popularization of short-medium range air travel, and aims to create a new and innovative future mobility ecosystem, focusing on the commercialization of nextgeneration aircraft that everybody can trust.

H Robotics Inc.

Private Placement in 2020
H Robotics Inc. develops products and services in robotics technology that contribute to a healthy life. It provides and commercializes home rehabilitation robots and platforms that enable more comfortable and effective rehabilitation for those who need rehabilitation treatment. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Pohang, South Korea.

Furiosa A.I. Co., Ltd.

Private Placement in 2019
Furiosa A.I. Co., Ltd. designs and develops system semiconductors optimized for artificial intelligence technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in South Korea.

Pikicast

Venture Round in 2015
Cast Picky is a Facebook page that provides video curation services. Cast Picky is a product of Pikicast, a Korean company that provides media platforms, mobile environments, social media advertising analytics, and more.

Nucleix

Venture Round in 2021
Nucleix develops, manufactures, and markets non-invasive molecular cancer diagnostic tests. Its sensitive and specific tests are based on identification of subtle changes in methylation patterns. Nucleix offers a urine test for monitoring of bladder cancer called Bladder EpiCheck and a blood test for early detection of lung cancer called Lung EpiCheck. Adam Wasserstrom, Danny Frumkin, and Elon Ganor founded it in 2008, with its headquarters in Rehovot in Israel.

KAHR medical

Series B in 2015
KAHR medical Ltd., an immuno-oncology drug development company, develops and manufactures fusion protein pharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. It offers DSP105 and DSP 106 that are used for T-cell mediated tumor destruction; and DSP 107 that targets CD47 tumors activating phagocytes and delivering an immune costimulatory signal. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Jerusalem, Israel.

Genome & Co.

Series A in 2017
Genome & Company engages in researching and developing dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, and new drugs utilizing microbiome. It is involved in studying microbes and probiotics, which can be applied to obesity, diabetes, acne, atopic dermatitis, and cancer related therapies. The company is based in Seongnam, South Korea.

Phantom AI

Seed Round in 2017
Phantom AI is democratizing the use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to reduce accidents, save lives and make driving more enjoyable, while delivering tomorrow’s self-driving technology. The company provides a comprehensive autonomous driving platform featuring computer vision, sensor fusion and control capabilities. Phantom AI has created the most accurate and highest-performing AI solutions available today that meet car manufacturer requirements, at a much lower price than existing solutions. Delivered through a modular, software-based vehicle stack, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can select the components they wish to integrate and customize the configuration for unparalleled flexibility.

Brandi

Series C in 2020
Brandi is an internet company that provides an online marketplace that offers clothes and footwear for women. The company specializes in the fields of apps, app marketing, and online shopping. Brandi was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea.

Brandi

Funding Round in 2016
Brandi is an internet company that provides an online marketplace that offers clothes and footwear for women. The company specializes in the fields of apps, app marketing, and online shopping. Brandi was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea.

Fast Five

Series B in 2017
Fast Five is a premium SOHO office business center that aims to become an offline social network based on Fast Five membership. FAST FIVE is a membership-based premium SOHO office that offers a great business space at a reasonable price without deposit. At FAST FIVE, they aim to become an offline social network that creates a strong bond through a community manager who resides to create friends and partners with famous people from various fields such as founders, investors, professionals, and freelancers.

Brandi

Series B in 2017
Brandi is an internet company that provides an online marketplace that offers clothes and footwear for women. The company specializes in the fields of apps, app marketing, and online shopping. Brandi was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea.