KB Financial Group

KB Financial Group is a prominent financial holding company in South Korea, recognized for its extensive customer base and widespread branch network. With total assets surpassing US$342 billion, the Group maintains a strong capital position and enjoys significant brand loyalty. Established in September 2008, it comprises ten domestic subsidiaries that offer a wide array of financial services, including commercial banking, credit cards, securities, life and non-life insurance, asset management, and venture capital. It also operates four international subsidiaries located in Hong Kong, England, Cambodia, and China. The Group primarily generates its revenue from its banking operations, reflecting its central role in the financial services landscape amid evolving market conditions and increasing demand for comprehensive financial solutions.

Dong Han

Senior Executive Vice President and Head of KB Research

Kim Se Min

Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Managing Director

10 past transactions

BlockOdyssey

Series A in 2022
BlockOdyssey Inc., based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in blockchain-based distribution management systems, offering tailored solutions for various industries. The company's primary focus is on anti-counterfeiting measures, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance product authenticity and security. Additionally, it is developing systems for managing logistics and distribution histories through blockchain. BlockOdyssey has garnered investment from a leading cosmetics company in Asia and is actively collaborating with pharmaceutical companies in France, indicating its strategic positioning within the B2B sector.

Cerecin

Series A in 2021
Cerecin is a healthcare company focused on developing innovative therapeutics and products aimed at addressing memory impairment and various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's. Utilizing lipid science, the company explores the therapeutic benefits of medium-chain triglycerides to induce ketosis and enhance mitochondrial metabolism. Cerecin offers a range of evidence-based solutions, including pharmaceuticals, medical foods, diagnostics, medical devices, and e-health products, all designed to support brain health. By providing clinicians with access to these specialized products and therapies, Cerecin aims to improve the treatment landscape for conditions affecting cognitive function and overall neurological health.

Gpay

Series A in 2021
GPay provides money transfer, withdrawal, payment services during and outside office hours.

Xinapse

Series A in 2020
Xinapse Co., Ltd. is a South Korean artificial intelligence startup established in 2017, offering innovative AI solutions to both public and private organizations, including various government ministries and agencies. The company specializes in technologies such as topic modeling, auto-labeling, and an inference-based natural language understanding engine tailored for the complexities of Korean syntax and morphology. Xinapse's capabilities include sentence embedding to capture semantic relationships, machine reading comprehension to extract context and answer queries from documents, and speech synthesis utilizing advanced algorithms. Additionally, Xinapse develops a generative content platform that autonomously creates text, voice, video, and images, providing an enhanced audio experience through voice synthesis and virtual navigation services.

Bank Bukopin

Post in 2020
PT Bank Bukopin Tbk is an Indonesian banking corporation that offers a wide range of banking products and services, including general time deposits, foreign currency deposits, and various savings schemes. The bank operates through several segments, primarily focusing on Conventional banking, as well as Financing and Sharia services. Its revenue is mainly derived from interest income, fees, commissions, and other sources. As of December 31, 2019, Bank Bukopin has an extensive network comprising 43 branches, 176 sub-branches, 9 functional offices, 156 cash offices, and 25 payment points, along with 834 ATMs. Established in 1970 and headquartered in South Jakarta, the bank has undergone significant changes, including a name change in 1990 from Bank Umum Koperasi Indonesia to its current name. The bank serves various regions, including Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, Bekasi, and other parts of Java, Sumatera, and Kalimantan.

Prudential of Korea

Acquisition in 2020
Prudential Life Insurance Company of Korea, Ltd. is engaged in the life insurance business in South Korea. It offers insurance products, including life insurance, hybrid variable insurance, term insurance, children insurance, sickness insurance, saving insurance, and pension insurance. The company offers its products through life planners. The company was formerly known as Korea Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Prudential Life Insurance Company of Korea, Ltd. in 1997. Prudential Life Insurance Company of Korea, Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As of August 31, 2020, Prudential Life Insurance Company of Korea, Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of KB Financial Group Inc.

PharmEasy

Series D in 2019
PharmEasy is a leading pharmacy aggregator in India that operates an online drug delivery platform aimed at enhancing the supply chain of pharmaceuticals. By digitizing the process, it connects patients with local pharmacy stores and diagnostic centers, ensuring they can easily access a wide range of medicines and healthcare products. The platform is designed to make healthcare services more accessible and affordable, emphasizing the importance of good health for everyone. Through its services, PharmEasy strives to simplify the healthcare experience for patients, allowing them to fulfill their medical needs efficiently.

Spinny

Series B in 2019
Spinny is a technology-driven platform that simplifies the buying and selling of used cars in India. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, Spinny aims to create a trustworthy and hassle-free experience for customers in the pre-owned car market. The company employs a full-stack business model, ensuring transparency and value in every transaction. Spinny offers a selection of handpicked cars, complete with detailed information, and provides potential buyers with the opportunity for a test drive and a five-day money-back guarantee. This approach enables car owners to list their vehicles easily while offering buyers a straightforward and reliable process for purchasing their desired cars.

MegazoneCloud

Series A in 2019
MegazoneCloud, established in 2018 as a spin-off from Megazone Corporation, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in providing a wide array of cloud adoption and consulting services, including implementation, enterprise support, management, cost optimization, and education. With a strong partnership with Amazon Web Services and over 100 global technology partners, MegazoneCloud has built a reputation as the largest premier consulting partner of AWS in the Asia Pacific region. The company has successfully served more than 1,500 clients, including major enterprises such as Samsung, LG, and Lotte Group, by facilitating their digital transformation through tailored cloud solutions. Additionally, MegazoneCloud operates offices in Palo Alto, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Hanoi, reflecting its commitment to expanding its global presence and supporting businesses in optimizing their processes and managing their cloud needs effectively.

Mainline

Series A in 2018
Our business has developed cloud platform(SaaS) that manage documents using AI.Our business has raised series A funding from KB Securities and we are looking at foreign investors. More than 300 Korean government agencies are using our document management system. Lately, we have built automatic product developing S/W for Insurance companies who can make a product within a week now by just changing one document that used to take 6 months to a year by actuaries. This can be used any organazation who has managed many document with complicated structures or formulas such as regulations and contracts.
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