Capstone Partners

Capstone Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and based in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in sectors such as information technology, wireless technology, architecture, pharmaceuticals, online gaming, software, solid-state disks, and IPTV. Its primary investment focus is on companies in China and South Korea, particularly in the Seoul and Gyeonggi province areas. Capstone Partners aims to support entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and typically seeks to exit investments through trade sales. The firm prioritizes the interests of its investors, emphasizing effective management of their funds.

Peter G. Asiaf

MD

Hwajin Choi

Co-Founder and Director

Taecheol Hwang

Partner

Junghoon Jang

Director

Minsu Kang

Director

Eunkang Song

CEO

Past deals in South Korea

Allm

Venture Round in 2020
Allm Co., Ltd. designs and sells online PC games in South Korea. It also offers Capsulemon Fight, a mobile PvP game. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

WashApp Korea

Seed Round in 2015
Washapp Korea Inc. provides laundry cleaning services through their application. The services are provided to commercial as well as individuals. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

MAKEUS

Venture Round in 2015
MAKEUS Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company based in Seoul that specializes in developing a digital media content platform. This platform is designed to optimize video content for mobile and social networking sites, producing a diverse array of subjects, including music, food, travel, and beauty. In addition to its video-sharing capabilities, MAKEUS also offers advertising solutions based on digital media, enhancing user engagement and content visibility. The company focuses on enabling users to watch and share video content seamlessly across various platforms.

MyRealTrip

Series B in 2015
MyRealTrip is leading tours&activities marketplace in South Korea. MyRealTrip is the best free travel platform in Korea where you can book flights, accommodations, tours & tickets, and special offers. Starting with guided tour service in 2012, it has been growing rapidly since it successfully launched air service in 2018. MyRealTrip is constantly striving to provide travelers with a personalized experience and provide them with a more valuable experience.

The Beatpacking Company

Series B in 2015
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating through its application called BEAT. This platform offers a social mobile music streaming experience, allowing users to enjoy a diverse range of music tailored to their specific genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for accessible music streaming, positioning itself as a leader in the South Korean market.

evain

Venture Round in 2014
Evain is a company based in Gwangju, South Korea, that specializes in developing mobile applications. Its offerings include electronic newspapers and tools for spam number searches. In addition to these applications, Evain provides a variety of professional IT skills and solutions, catering to the needs of its clients in the technology sector.

NS Studio

Series B in 2014
NS Studio Co., Ltd. is a game development company specializing in the design and creation of various types of games, including online, mobile, and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) games. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea. Despite some confusion regarding its location, NS Studio focuses on delivering engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms.

NPIE Games

Seed Round in 2014
NPIE Games is a South Korean startup specialized in advocating the mobile FPS games developers. It is based in Seongnam, Kyonggi-do.

The Beatpacking Company

Series A in 2014
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating through its application called BEAT. This platform offers a social mobile music streaming experience, allowing users to enjoy a diverse range of music tailored to their specific genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for accessible music streaming, positioning itself as a leader in the South Korean market.

SN Mobile Technology

Series A in 2014
SN Mobile Technology Inc. develops games for smartphones. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

MyRealTrip

Series A in 2014
MyRealTrip is leading tours&activities marketplace in South Korea. MyRealTrip is the best free travel platform in Korea where you can book flights, accommodations, tours & tickets, and special offers. Starting with guided tour service in 2012, it has been growing rapidly since it successfully launched air service in 2018. MyRealTrip is constantly striving to provide travelers with a personalized experience and provide them with a more valuable experience.

WhiteOut

Series A in 2013
WhiteOut is a mobile development group based in Seoul, South Korea.

NJoyGo

Seed Round in 2013
NJoyGo is a game development company focused on products for the smartphone industry. The company is based in South Korea.

The Beatpacking Company

Seed Round in 2013
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating through its application called BEAT. This platform offers a social mobile music streaming experience, allowing users to enjoy a diverse range of music tailored to their specific genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company caters to the growing demand for accessible music streaming, positioning itself as a leader in the South Korean market.

Futurestream Networks

Series A in 2011
Futurestream Networks Co., Ltd. is a mobile marketing company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in integrated marketing communications and advertising tailored to the consumer purchasing journey. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on leveraging digital technologies to enhance connections between brands and consumers. By analyzing and comparing various media channels, Futurestream Networks offers optimized marketing solutions that effectively target audiences and facilitate consistent communication. The company gained further prominence through its acquisition of KB No.7 Special Purpose Acquisition Company in a reverse merger transaction in 2016.

Futurestream Networks

Acquisition in 2010
Futurestream Networks Co., Ltd. is a mobile marketing company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in integrated marketing communications and advertising tailored to the consumer purchasing journey. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on leveraging digital technologies to enhance connections between brands and consumers. By analyzing and comparing various media channels, Futurestream Networks offers optimized marketing solutions that effectively target audiences and facilitate consistent communication. The company gained further prominence through its acquisition of KB No.7 Special Purpose Acquisition Company in a reverse merger transaction in 2016.

Futurestream Networks

Seed Round in 2010
Futurestream Networks Co., Ltd. is a mobile marketing company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in integrated marketing communications and advertising tailored to the consumer purchasing journey. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on leveraging digital technologies to enhance connections between brands and consumers. By analyzing and comparing various media channels, Futurestream Networks offers optimized marketing solutions that effectively target audiences and facilitate consistent communication. The company gained further prominence through its acquisition of KB No.7 Special Purpose Acquisition Company in a reverse merger transaction in 2016.