Premier Partners

Premier Partners is a private equity and alternative investment management firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in September 2005. The company specializes in venture capital and focuses on small to mid-sized enterprises across various sectors, including bio, life sciences, healthcare, mobility, industrials, mobile, brand and e-commerce, as well as digital content. Premier Partners provides tailored investment services aimed at both individual and business clients, supporting their growth and development in the competitive market landscape.

Hosung Ahn

Director

Seungmin Baeg

Principal

Joonyoun Cho

Managing Partner

Sung-In Chung

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

SungIn Chung

Managing Partner / Founder

Jungpyo Hong

Principal, Bio Division

Cheongjo Hwang

Principal

Hyeonhwan Jang

Principal

Donghoon Jeon

Managing Partner

Sunjae Jung

Principal

Seong Kim

Managing Partner and Head of Private Equity Division

Jinho Kim

Principal, Information Technology

Daniel Kim

Principal

Minbeom Kim

Managing Director

Kyung Kim

Senior Associate

Tae Woong Kwon

Partner and Managing Director

Donghoon Lee

Managing Partner

Yongkee Lim

Partner and CFO

Jason Oh

Principal

David Oh

Partner and Managing Director

Seungmin Roh

Principal

BongSoo Shin

Managing Director

Jay Song

CEO

Kim Sung woong

CEO

Steve Moon Ph.D

Partner and Head of Bio Division

Hyun-moo Cho

Director

Past deals in South Korea

Pion

Series A in 2023
Pion Corporation is an Martech focused video intelligence company. We provide “Vispot”, a video creation and ad-automation platform powered by AI.

Absology

Series B in 2022
Developer of in-vitro-diagnostic systems designed to help save more lives. The company's platform offers various diagnostic kits such as testosterone, vitamin - D, PSA, TSH, FreeT4, PCT and also helps in anti-cancer therapy monitoring, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's diseases monitoring, enabling doctors to easily diagnose different types of medical conditions and treat them suitably.

Xangle

Series B in 2022
Xangle collects, verifies, and integrates corporate disclosures from global projects and companies that have issued crypto assets. This information is made public along with on-chain blockchain data, all of which are displayed in a user-friendly format to help the public’s understanding of the crypto assets. One of the key issues concerning on-chain data is the difficulty associated with analyzing raw data. Xangle provides both off-chain corporate disclosures and easily accessible on-chain metrics and analytics to the public.

Clodot

Series B in 2022
Operator of an autonomous robot service provider firm intended to assist in the robot management system. The company offers the domestic intelligent robot field, utilizes various domestic and foreign robot technologies, and implements specialized services in consideration of the hardware that customers want to introduce and the actual operating environment and also provides integrated robot specialized services from service planning to operation resolutions, enabling clients to grow their business, and provide optimal application development and assistance.

Law&Company

Series C in 2022
Law&Company is representative legal tech company in Republic of Korea. The company provides a service called 'LawTalk(www.lawtalk.co.kr)', which is the largest online legal market place in Korea(5 times bigger then the 2nd player). Since 2016, the company invested on research about Artificial Intelligence especially on Text Mining and Machine Learning technology to analyze lawyers and client's activities in the service which helps to lawyers and clients find the right person based on their experience. Also, the company will launch document automation based service to generate legal documents starting from complaint and contract soon. The company has received more than 3 million dollars from 5 venture capital companies and many angel investors due to previous performance and upside potential in the Korean legal market.

ImmuneOncia

Secondary Market in 2022
ImmuneOncia Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops anti-cancer drugs for the treatment of cancer. It develops IMC-001, an monoclonal antibody derived from a modified version to treat patients with various types of cancer. ImmuneOncia Therapeutics Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Yongin-Si, South Korea. ImmuneOncia Therapeutics Inc. is a joint venture between Yuhan Corporation and Sorrento Therapeutics.

Zikooin Company

Series A in 2021
Zikooin Company produces and supplies vegetable meat made from discarded grains. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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.

Jeongyookgak

Series C in 2021
Jeongyookgak Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company based in Seongnam-si that specializes in the online retail of fresh meats and dairy products. Founded in 2016, the company offers a diverse range of food items, including pork, beef, chicken, eggs, milk, and rice. Jeongyookgak is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality, grass-fed meat and other grocery essentials, ensuring rapid delivery of fresh and healthy food at competitive prices. The company aims to enhance the convenience of food shopping through its online platform, making it easier for consumers to access essential food ingredients.

Reebonz

Series A in 2021
Reebonz Korea., Ltd engages in the import, export, wholesale, and retail of luxury products for men and women. The company offers bags/handbags, wallets, watch/accessories, shoes, clothing, cosmetics, and fashion accessories. It also offers products online. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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.

PlayList

Series B in 2021
PlayList is a web drama production company that specializes in creating and distributing dramas and music content through a digital platform. It has gained significant popularity among the 18-24 age demographic with its flagship web series, Love Playlist and A-Teen, which have collectively amassed over 10 million subscribers and 1.3 billion views. The company's focus on engaging and diverse content enables it to captivate a broad audience, particularly within the adult segment, while showcasing quality Korean shows across various genres.

LUNASOFT

Series B in 2020
LUNASOFT INC. is a South Korean company established in 2016, specializing in the development of chatbots and an integrated management platform aimed at enhancing customer support. The company's offerings include Luna Plus, a courier exchange platform, and Luna Plus Mobile, which provides real-time business consultations. Additionally, LUNASOFT has created a customer counseling platform that integrates phone and intelligent chat counseling, as well as consultation chatbots compatible with popular messaging platforms like Naver and Kakao. The company also focuses on cloud and AI-based customer engagement solutions for e-commerce, providing a suite of chatbots that facilitate customer support activities, including business chatbots, shopping assistants, and tools for managing orders, payments, and delivery statuses. Through these innovations, LUNASOFT connects various stakeholders, including customers, shopping malls, and logistics providers, enhancing the overall customer experience.

CHATIE

Venture Round in 2020
CHATIE, developed by Eineblume Co., Ltd, is an application that facilitates communication between users through chat features. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the platform allows individuals to connect and share stories seamlessly. With a focus on user-friendly design, CHATIE enhances the chatting experience, making it accessible for a wide audience. As a tool for social interaction, it caters to the growing demand for digital communication solutions in today's interconnected world.

Jeongyookgak

Series B in 2020
Jeongyookgak Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company based in Seongnam-si that specializes in the online retail of fresh meats and dairy products. Founded in 2016, the company offers a diverse range of food items, including pork, beef, chicken, eggs, milk, and rice. Jeongyookgak is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality, grass-fed meat and other grocery essentials, ensuring rapid delivery of fresh and healthy food at competitive prices. The company aims to enhance the convenience of food shopping through its online platform, making it easier for consumers to access essential food ingredients.

Musicow

Series B in 2020
Musicow, Inc. owns and operates an online platform that allows musical artists to share their copyright with fans, allowing the fans to invest in their music and receive royalties. The company through its platform enable users to bid on the creations of music available on the platform and earn royalties on the basis of times the song is streamed and used. Musicow, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

AITRICS

Series A in 2020
AITRICS is focused on enhancing patient outcomes through a clinical decision support platform that leverages health data effectively. By utilizing machine learning technologies combined with evidence-based expert analysis, the platform provides real-time clinical insights aimed at transforming traditional reactive disease management into a more proactive, preventive, personalized, and participatory approach to healthcare. This innovative solution is designed to empower clinicians by enhancing treatment strategies and expanding their knowledge, ultimately facilitating better health management for patients. AITRICS comprises a dedicated team of professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared vision to make data-driven health intelligence accessible to all.

OnePredict

Series B in 2019
Established in 2016, OnePredict is a prominent provider of industrial AI technology, recognized for its innovative solutions in machine digitalization and intelligence. The company has won the Global PHM Data Challenge nine times, highlighting its expertise in this field. OnePredict's product line, including the GuardiOne® Series, Cells, Edge, and Cloud solutions, focuses on delivering advanced AI applications for various industrial components such as bearings, turbines, wind farms, transformers, robots, and motors. Its software is designed to transform data into actionable insights through predictive analytics, helping businesses assess the risk of failure and determine the remaining lifespan of critical equipment. By enabling accurate and timely decision-making, OnePredict supports companies across diverse industries in enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Supergene

Series B in 2019
Supergene is a social content and game development company based in Pangyo, South Korea, and Manila, Philippines. The company specializes in creating and operating instant games for the Facebook Gaming platform, having launched over 30 titles, including popular games such as Signal, The Puzzle, OMG, OMG AR, Puzzle Wizard, and Super Pop. Notably, OMG achieved significant success as the top game by monthly active users, reaching 300 million in 2020. Supergene focuses on developing engaging puzzle games that allow users to play and share their experiences on social media, enhancing the social gaming landscape.

Musinsa

Venture Round in 2019
Musinsa Co., Ltd. is a fashion-focused company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. It operates both online and offline, offering a diverse range of products that include apparel, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, and more. Musinsa serves as a platform for various brands, including subculture, national, and global sports brands, providing customers with curated content, styling pictorials, and information on fashion trends. The company emphasizes customer engagement by allowing users to interact with brands and access personalized curation and storytelling. Additionally, Musinsa publishes an online fashion web magazine that showcases product information and brand highlights, further enriching the fashion culture and consumption experience in the Korean market.

Law&Company

Series B in 2019
Law&Company is representative legal tech company in Republic of Korea. The company provides a service called 'LawTalk(www.lawtalk.co.kr)', which is the largest online legal market place in Korea(5 times bigger then the 2nd player). Since 2016, the company invested on research about Artificial Intelligence especially on Text Mining and Machine Learning technology to analyze lawyers and client's activities in the service which helps to lawyers and clients find the right person based on their experience. Also, the company will launch document automation based service to generate legal documents starting from complaint and contract soon. The company has received more than 3 million dollars from 5 venture capital companies and many angel investors due to previous performance and upside potential in the Korean legal market.

Riiid

Series C in 2019
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.

Zamong

Series A in 2019
Operator of a multi-channel network company intended to serve one-person media content creators. The company provides creator education that is developed and operated mainly by public institutions and companies, sharing studios, creator portal services, creator management, and personal or corporate broadcasting content, enabling clients to create content without hassle.

Tutoring

Series A in 2019
Tutoring is an on-demand mobile learning platform designed to connect students with native English-speaking instructors across the globe. This service allows users to engage with qualified tutors in real-time, facilitating language lessons that enable students to practice their English speaking skills without the need for prior reservations. The platform aims to provide flexible and accessible educational opportunities, catering to the needs of learners seeking to improve their language proficiency at their convenience.

B2Link

Venture Round in 2019
B2Link Inc. is a rapidly growing company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in cross-border supply chain services for the cosmetics and fashion industries. The company operates an online B2B beauty platform that offers subscription services for branded products. In addition to these services, B2Link provides collaborative tools designed to help e-commerce businesses streamline their operations. This includes features for sourcing, product and inventory management, invoicing, delivery, and communication, all aimed at enhancing the efficiency of business processes in the beauty sector.

Blocko

Series B in 2018
Blocko is a commercial blockchain startup offering multinational organizations the ability to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network. It provides a blockchain operating system and a development platform with stable APIs. The company supports AERGO, a new open-source enterprise blockchain solution based on a hybrid blockchain design with advanced cloud deployment capabilities.

AI3

Series A in 2018
Chain Partners, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2017 that specializes in blockchain technology services. The firm operates as a blockchain company builder, focusing on developing, investing in, and accelerating blockchain enterprises. One of its key offerings is Coinduck, an Ethereum-based offline payment service that facilitates payments and wire transfers using Ethereum coins. Additionally, Chain Partners provides a range of services, including blockchain development and advisory, trading, payment solutions, and educational initiatives, aiming to foster innovation within the financial ecosystem through the application of blockchain technology.

Socar

Series C in 2018
Socar Inc. is a car-sharing service based in Jeju-si, South Korea, that facilitates eco-friendly transportation through its platform. Founded in March 2012, the company allows users to book cars for personal use via its website and smartphone applications. Socar has built a substantial community, boasting over 1.7 million registered users, with approximately 50,000 active monthly users and around 80,000 transactions each month. The company owns and operates a fleet of vehicles while also offering franchise opportunities. In 2015, Socar secured $18 million in funding, making it one of the highest fundraising achievements for a South Korean startup at the time, with notable participation from Bain Capital.

Kakao Games

Corporate Round in 2018
Kakao Games Corporation operates a comprehensive online gaming service platform catering to a global audience. Established in 2013 and based in Seongnam, South Korea, the company develops and publishes a diverse range of games across mobile, PC, and virtual reality platforms. Its offerings include mobile game services such as Kakao and snack games, along with a mobile game play channel and an online game portal. Kakao Games enhances its market presence through partnerships with other game companies and focuses on strengthening its in-house development capabilities. As a subsidiary of Kakao Corp, the company plays a significant role in the global gaming industry.

Terafunding

Series A in 2018
Tera Funding is a real estate investment firm in Seoul, South Korea. Tera Funding is a real estate P2P financial company that offers an online platform for small investors to provide first-tier small and medium-sized construction loans to businesses.

Bespin Global

Series A in 2017
Bespin Global Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in cloud management and services, founded in 1998 and based in Seoul. The company develops the Bespin Service Platform (BSP), which facilitates multi-cloud monitoring and management, offering a comprehensive view of business operations. Bespin Global provides managed services for major cloud providers such as AWS and Azure, enabling clients to transition from license-based applications to SaaS models. The company also offers FlexCloud for virtual server resources, as well as hybrid and private cloud solutions. Additionally, Bespin Global assists clients with cloud migration, infrastructure operation, and strategic consulting, focusing on optimizing cloud architectures tailored to various industry needs. Through its offerings, Bespin Global aims to drive digital transformation by helping organizations effectively utilize cloud technology for innovation.

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.

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.

Fast Five

Series A in 2016
Fast Five operates as a premium office business center, specializing in co-working spaces designed for startups and small-to-medium-sized companies. With a focus on creating an offline social network, Fast Five provides attractive and efficient office environments in high-demand areas without requiring a deposit for leasing. The company emphasizes community building through a dedicated community manager who fosters connections among members, including founders, investors, professionals, and freelancers. In addition to office space, Fast Five offers communal amenities such as free coffee, draft beer, and networking events, enhancing the overall experience for its members while allowing them to avoid the complexities of managing independent office spaces.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2014
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.

InnoSpark

Series A in 2013
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.

DancingAnchovy

Venture Round in 2013
DancingAnchovy Entertainment, Inc. is a mobile game developer and publisher based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2011. The company specializes in creating games for mobile platforms and has a team of talented designers and programmers. One of its notable titles is "Team Monster," which combines real-time action, role-playing, and social networking elements, offering a unique gaming experience. As of July 2013, DancingAnchovy operates as a subsidiary of NHN Corporation, further enhancing its capacity to deliver innovative gaming solutions in the competitive mobile market.
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