Partners Investment

Partners Investment, established in 2000 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital firm focused on fostering innovation through strategic investments. The firm specializes in sectors such as internet services, mobile applications, bio and healthcare, and information and communication technology. In addition to direct investments in venture companies, Partners Investment actively engages in initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, including the establishment and management of business incubators. By taking a responsible and long-term approach, the firm aims to provide constructive support to its portfolio companies, enhancing their growth and development through various strategic measures.

Jaeyeol An

Managing Director

Jaewan Kim

CEO

Hyuncheol Kim

Executive Director

Kyoungsik Kim

Director

Yong Ha Kim

Managing Director

Joonsoo Kim

Director

Chikeun Lee

Managing Director

Seo CPA, Joonhwan

Managing Director

Soomin Shim

Managing Director

Past deals in South Korea

Rznomics

Series C in 2022
Rznomics is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab, focusing on the development of innovative gene therapy products aimed at treating liver cancer and other serious medical conditions. The company specializes in ribonucleic acid-based therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of cancer, degenerative neurological disorders, and hereditary diseases. By creating new biopharmaceuticals, Rznomics aims to provide medical practitioners with effective treatment options for challenging health issues, including various types of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The company has garnered recognition for its technological excellence, having been selected for the TIPS program, which highlights its commitment to advancing medical science.

OGQ

Series B in 2021
Social Creators Platform. Creators meet their fans and sell own works in OGQ market. 14M creators including photographer, videoist, musician, illustrator and font-creator. 30% Users are comprised of US, India and Russia mainly. All images, videos, musics like BGM, stickers and fonts are provided to Messengers, Search and Portal platforms globally. 240M app downloaded, 2.6B contents downloaded, 4.6 rating in Google Play, 30 languages applied.

Rznomics

Series B in 2021
Rznomics is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab, focusing on the development of innovative gene therapy products aimed at treating liver cancer and other serious medical conditions. The company specializes in ribonucleic acid-based therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of cancer, degenerative neurological disorders, and hereditary diseases. By creating new biopharmaceuticals, Rznomics aims to provide medical practitioners with effective treatment options for challenging health issues, including various types of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The company has garnered recognition for its technological excellence, having been selected for the TIPS program, which highlights its commitment to advancing medical science.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. owns and operates online community platforms and services for gamers. The company offers e-sports platform Battle.dog, which analyzes the viewing data of e-sports competitions; and Twip an online sales channel for creators and streamers; and Twitch, an online social community for games. It also offers community and payment services for game video streaming services. EJN Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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.

Z-emotion

Series A in 2020
Z-Emotion is a developer of a comprehensive 3D design platform tailored for the apparel industry. The platform facilitates virtual garment design and integrates predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making capabilities for its users. Key features include a virtual showroom, custom animations, personalized avatars, and auto stitching, all of which contribute to a streamlined digital supply chain. By leveraging big data analytics, Z-Emotion aims to transform the fashion industry, making it more efficient and responsive to market demands.

Z-emotion

Series A in 2020
Z-Emotion is a developer of a comprehensive 3D design platform tailored for the apparel industry. The platform facilitates virtual garment design and integrates predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making capabilities for its users. Key features include a virtual showroom, custom animations, personalized avatars, and auto stitching, all of which contribute to a streamlined digital supply chain. By leveraging big data analytics, Z-Emotion aims to transform the fashion industry, making it more efficient and responsive to market demands.

GeneCast

Series B in 2020
GeneCast, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing oncology kits designed for cancer screening and monitoring. The company offers products such as the EGFR Mutation Test Kit, BRAF Mutation Test Kit, and JAK2 Mutation Test Kit. Utilizing advanced technology that amplifies only mutated genes, GeneCast aims to enhance precision care and facilitate accurate diagnoses for cancer patients.

Maxst

Series B in 2019
Maxst Co., Ltd. is an augmented reality technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2010. It specializes in designing and developing a cross-platform augmented reality software development kit (SDK) that enables developers and organizations to create applications that merge physical and digital realities. The company offers various products, including AR SDK, AR Collaboration, and AR Guide, which are built for security, reliability, and scalability. Maxst aims to enhance decision-making capabilities through its advanced AR, AI, and computer vision technologies. The company has established partnerships with leading firms such as Hyundai & Kia, SK Telecom, LG Electronics, KT, and Naver, positioning itself as a key player in the augmented reality market.

Z-emotion

Venture Round in 2019
Z-Emotion is a developer of a comprehensive 3D design platform tailored for the apparel industry. The platform facilitates virtual garment design and integrates predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making capabilities for its users. Key features include a virtual showroom, custom animations, personalized avatars, and auto stitching, all of which contribute to a streamlined digital supply chain. By leveraging big data analytics, Z-Emotion aims to transform the fashion industry, making it more efficient and responsive to market demands.

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.

Infit & Company Inc.

Series A in 2018
Infit & Company Inc. is a manufacturer of medical diagnostic devices and wellness devices that targeting global healthcare industry.

GeneCast

Series A in 2018
GeneCast, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing oncology kits designed for cancer screening and monitoring. The company offers products such as the EGFR Mutation Test Kit, BRAF Mutation Test Kit, and JAK2 Mutation Test Kit. Utilizing advanced technology that amplifies only mutated genes, GeneCast aims to enhance precision care and facilitate accurate diagnoses for cancer patients.

Bionetix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Bionetix Therapeutics is a developer of anticancer drugs designed for cancer treatment. The company's drugs include medicines for ophthalmic disease and glaucoma treatment, enabling patients to get early treatment for eye diseases, cancer and other diseases with unmet needs.

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.

Still8

Series B in 2016
In the early days of E-Sports, unrivaled skills and overflowing enthusiasm towards games were the only two requisites to become a professional gamer. Nowadays with the rise of global E-Sports fandoms, performance became only one of many requisites of a pro-gamer. Fans are connected to pro-gamers everywhere through various channels such as SNS and live & video platforms. In order to satisfy their needs and be loved by them, a professional gamer needs more than just playing games. E-Sportainment is the compound word of E-Sports and Entertainment. It’s the most explicit and mission-oriented word to describe what STILL8 does. Combining entertainment factors with E-Sports, we help current pro-gamers to boost their talents and retired pro-gamers to sustain their career. Playing games is one part, amusing fans with various entertainments is another. As so, STILL8 ultimately pursues the E-Sports of the gamer, by the gamer, and for the gamer.

MyMusicTaste

Series A in 2016
MyMusicTaste is a fan-initiated platform that connects fans, artists, and promoters to create meaningful live concert experiences. By empowering fans to request concerts from their favorite artists in their cities, MyMusicTaste leverages demand to provide valuable data-driven insights to artists and concert promoters. This innovative approach enables the organization of successful concerts worldwide, reshaping the landscape of live events and enhancing the overall concert-going experience.

Still8

Series A in 2015
In the early days of E-Sports, unrivaled skills and overflowing enthusiasm towards games were the only two requisites to become a professional gamer. Nowadays with the rise of global E-Sports fandoms, performance became only one of many requisites of a pro-gamer. Fans are connected to pro-gamers everywhere through various channels such as SNS and live & video platforms. In order to satisfy their needs and be loved by them, a professional gamer needs more than just playing games. E-Sportainment is the compound word of E-Sports and Entertainment. It’s the most explicit and mission-oriented word to describe what STILL8 does. Combining entertainment factors with E-Sports, we help current pro-gamers to boost their talents and retired pro-gamers to sustain their career. Playing games is one part, amusing fans with various entertainments is another. As so, STILL8 ultimately pursues the E-Sports of the gamer, by the gamer, and for the gamer.

Drama & Company

Series B in 2015
Drama & Company offers applications for developing mobile business cards. The company provides an application and web service Profeel.me, a mobile business card service which lets users to make and share their own cards via smartphone while storing cards from others. Cards made via the application include images, a profile and social media links, and they can be shared via text or other platforms such as Kakao Talk. It also provides a mobile application such as Remember app that helps users to scan, sort, and store all of your business cards in one place. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Remember

Venture Round in 2015
Remember is the number one business card management application in Korea that secretary inputs directly when you take a business card.

Yanolja

Venture Round in 2015
Yanolja is the fastest-growing No.1 OTA, and the only ‘Unicorn’ among travel related companies in South Korea. In the online business, as a ‘Super App’, Yanolja provides all services for travel including accommodation, leisure and transportation. In the offline sector, it is one of the largest franchise operators in Southeast Asia, managing more than 10,000 rooms. It is also Asia’s best full-stack hospitality company, supplying an integrated hotel platform by effectively utilizing IoT, AI and blockchain technologies. Yanolja is now also one of the global Top 2 PMS providers. It has integrated entire hotel operations, covering from front office to back office including housekeeping and maintenance. Yanolja connects the B2B2C value chain of the travel industry with a one-stop network and integrates it into a single platform.

SMATOOS JAPAN

Venture Round in 2015
SMATOOS is a global educational technology company with current branches in Seoul.

SMATOOS

Series B in 2015
SMATOOS (스마투스) is a Korean edtech startup that develops educational services including BeNative, BeNative Pro, and CashEnglish. BeNative Pro, launched in 2015, is the #1 English-learning service in Asia. It is currently being used by Samsung, LG, and over 2000 other companies and universities. BeNative, available on both iOS and Android devices, was released in July 2016 as a free download. Users get access to all content for free, while also being rewarded with weekly cash prizes generated from video ads. It's time to be rewarded for learning! The summer of 2016 also saw the release of CashEnglish and CashSpanish. These apps gamify language learning by also rewarding users with cash rewards. No risks involved. Just Play, Learn, Win! SMATOOS is a portmanteau of Koreanized English words meaning to "study smarter."

Classting

Series A in 2014
Classting, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on enhancing communication and collaboration within the classroom. It offers a productivity application that serves as a social media platform, connecting educators, students, and parents both in and out of the classroom. The company addresses the longstanding challenge of catering to students with varying learning levels by providing an effective Learning Management System (LMS) and an AI-driven learning platform. This platform personalizes the educational experience and facilitates seamless communication among teachers, students, and parents. Additionally, Classting partners with over 20 content providers to offer a diverse array of educational resources, aiming to improve learning outcomes for students globally.

Wider Planet

Series C in 2014
WIDER PLANET Inc. operates advertising platforms in South Korea and internationally. Its platforms analyze digital users’ preferences and interests based on big data, and recommends and delivers optimal, targeted marketing, and advertisement contents. The company offers demand side platform that provides information about categorized users to meet the client’s needs; data management platform, a marketing tool to collect and analyze holistic behavioral data of target customers; real-time bidding platform; and SSP advertising tool. It also provides display and mobile advertising services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
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