Korea Development Bank

Korea Development Bank (KDB) is a state-run banking institution based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 1954. It offers a wide range of banking products and services, including corporate banking, investment banking, and international banking. KDB provides long-term financing through various loan products, such as equipment capital loans and working capital loans, primarily aimed at supporting private enterprises involved in major industrial projects. The bank also extends guarantees on corporate debentures and loans to facilitate borrowing. Additionally, KDB engages in consulting and corporate restructuring, as well as economic and industrial research. It serves a diverse clientele, including individual and corporate customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and operates through 74 domestic branches and 9 overseas branches, along with representative offices. KDB's focus encompasses various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, energy, and information technology, contributing to Korea's economic growth and development.

Sang Ki Bae

Investor Relations, Private Equity

Dong-gull Lee

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Donggeol Lee

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Asia Pacific

Sweet Bio

Series B in 2023
Sweet Bio is a food-based biotech company that changes the lifestyle of everyone in the world to be healthy and happy.

FASSTO

Series C in 2022
FASSTO is a consulting company that provides packaging, delivery, logistic, and shipping services.

Floatic

Seed Round in 2022
Floatic is developing a robot solution that automates the process of warehousing and retrieving logistics centers.

Rebellions

Series A in 2022
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

Rznomics

Series C in 2022
This is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab They are working on the development of gene therapy products for liver cancer through the development of gene therapy products. It was selected by the TIPS program and was recognized for excellence in technology.

Rebellions

Series A in 2022
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda Co., Ltd. owns and operates a platform that integrates teachers, parents, and students. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

onepredict

Series C in 2022
Established in 2016, OnePredict is a leader in industrial AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology and 9 time winner of the 'Global PHM Data Challenge' for the best industrial AI based Machine Digitalization & Intelligence solutions. OnePredict provides advanced AI solutions, the GuardiOne® Series, Cells, Edge, and Cloud solutions. GuardiOne® specializes in industrial AI solutions such as bearings, turbines, wind (wind farm), transformers, robots, and motors, and is expanding to various other industries.

GXC

Series A in 2022
GXC is a game platform.

Vueron

Series A in 2021
Vueron provides the cutting-edge LiDAR perception software for automotive and various industries. Based on Vueron's algorithm, we have developed a high performance, stable, and practical perception software to identify all objects around the sensor with low resources

Livicon

Series C in 2021
Livicon Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies polymer-dispersed liquid crystal display. The company offers film, glass lamination, and self-adhesive displays. It serves construction, automotive, and advertisement industries. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Chungju, South Korea.

Kmong

Series C in 2021
Kmong (크몽) is a Korean online talent market that enables individuals to both sell and buy services. Its categories include design, marketing, document, business, computer, music and video, life services, and handmade. Users can post up their services with a price quote on the appropriate category, which will be seen and picked up by prospective buyers. Its mobile application is available for Android devices. Kmong was established in June 2012 in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea.

Databank

Series A in 2021
Developer of e-learning services platform designed to bridge the educational gap through technology. The company's platform offers English mock test-takers automated scoring and immediate feedback on their spoken and written answers and the automation of the process shortens the time it takes to score the open-ended tests than human graders, enabling customers to get affordable, time-saving, and customized education through technology.

Makestar

Series B in 2020
Makestar was born to suggest new communication method between Hallyu star and global fan.

ABLY Corp., Inc.

Series B in 2020
ABLY Corp., Inc. offers an in-store market collection application for fashion/beauty shopping. The company also offers delivery and after-purchase services for sellers. ABLY Corp., Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Amyloid Solution

Series B in 2020
Amyloid Solution is a developer of therapy intended to overcome Alzheimer by developing modifying treatments. The company focuses on pathophysiological events related to disease progression and its underlying mechanism to find novel therapeutics, enabling clients with the best solution for Alzheimer disease.

Kakao Enterprise

Venture Round in 2020
Kakao Enterprise Corp. operates an information technology platform that specializes in artificial intelligence technologies and services for various industries, including healthcare, finance, distribution, and construction. Founded in 2019 and based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, the company offers a range of services, such as Kakao i Connect, Kakao i, and Kakao Work, which leverage its expertise in AI technology and service operation. Through these offerings, Kakao Enterprise aims to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of businesses across multiple sectors.

Seculetter

Series B in 2019
SecuLetter Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets cyber security appliances to detect unknown attacks with hybrid approaches. Its products include SecuLetter Email (SLE), a threat analysis protection solution for email that blocks cyber attacks which use malicious code; and SecuLetter FileServer (SLF), a threat analysis protection solution for fileserver that blocks the attack via attachment which targets organization that shares files server for co-work. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

3billion

Series B in 2019
3billion, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in genetic testing and analysis for rare disease patients. The company offers clinical genetic testing services that utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate rapid and accurate diagnoses across a wide range of genes and diseases. By providing affordable testing options, 3billion aims to support physicians in diagnosing genetic conditions more effectively, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for patients.

The Clozet

Series A in 2019
THE CLOZET is a fashion sharing service aiming to be Airbnb for fashion. THE CLOZET makes profit by connecting its individual customers with fashion items which are not used often and allows them to borrow the items from other users at reasonable prices. THE CLOZET also gives the concierge service such as delivery, cleaning, maintenance which can make it the most seamless fashion sharing service.

AchatsGroup

Series B in 2019
AchatsGroup, a media commerce company, which provides content-based marketing services. It offers product marketing, creative media, performance marketing and trendy marketing. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

B2Link

Venture Round in 2019
B2Link offers an online B2B beauty platform that offers subscription services for branded products. The platform also provides collaborative services that enable e-commerce companies to manage their business processes such as sourcing, product and inventory management, invoicing, delivery, communication, and more.

Classting

Venture Round in 2018
Classting aspires to solve one of the most critical problems that have existed for more than a century: A teacher has to teach many students of varying levels in a classroom. We equip teachers with an effective Learning Management System (LMS) tool and a social platform for classrooms to facilitate communication among teachers, students, and parents. We also offer an AI-based learning platform that provides a personalized learning experience to students in- and outside of the school. Partnering with 20+ content providers, we are helping students all over the world to learn more effectively and efficiently. Classting is based in Seoul.

VITCON

Series A in 2018
VITCON Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company develops MODLINK, an innovative built-in controller that integrates advanced software and hardware technology. This product allows users, including those without software engineering backgrounds, to easily configure and utilize IoT applications. Additionally, VITCON offers a platform for machine management that leverages artificial intelligence to monitor and control mechanical equipment. This platform enables users to remotely manage machinery in various environments, such as factories and farms, through smartphone applications, providing a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring and control.

3billion

Series A in 2018
3billion, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in genetic testing and analysis for rare disease patients. The company offers clinical genetic testing services that utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate rapid and accurate diagnoses across a wide range of genes and diseases. By providing affordable testing options, 3billion aims to support physicians in diagnosing genetic conditions more effectively, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for patients.

Wantedlab

Series B in 2017
There are currently over 5,000 companies and hundreds of thousands of users on the Wanted platform. Since 2015, companies such as IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, Ebay, Wework, Rakuten and Tencent have been using Wanted to recruit the best talent in Asia. Founded in Korea, the company has raised over USD$20million in funding and is now expanding its presence to other major cities around the world.

N.THING

Series A in 2015
N.THING, Inc. is an innovative company based in South Korea, specializing in the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within the gardening and agriculture sectors. Founded in January 2014, N.THING aims to foster a connection between people and nature through its various products and applications. The company offers a range of smart gardening solutions, including the Planty Cube, an internet-connected indoor farm equipped with LED technology and real-time monitoring systems; the Planty Square, a modular hydroponic kit that allows users to grow greens and herbs; and the Planty, the world's first internet-connected social pot, which enables users to monitor and care for their plants remotely. Additionally, the Life app serves as a digital gardening journal, allowing users to track their gardening activities and share experiences via social media. N.THING's mission is to simplify the gardening experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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.

China Bank

Debt Financing in 2015
At China Bank, we are committed to making your success our business. We offer a complete range of deposit, investment, financing, remittance, and insurance products and services, accessible through our vast network of branches nationwide and secure and reliable electronic banking channels: China Bank TellerCard (ATM), China Bank Online (internet & mobile banking) and China Bank Tellerphone (phone banking)
Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Company Limited provides time division network solutions and integrated services for mobile operators in China. It offers network support products, network optimization/planning tools, testers, terminals, as well as TD-SCDMA network, third-party network, network coverage, indoor distribution, system integration, and training services. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Beijing, China.