Coolidge Corner Investment, founded in 2010 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in innovative technology startups. The firm primarily focuses on internet, communication, and technology companies, allocating approximately 70% of its investments to South Korean enterprises while also exploring opportunities in China, India, and other parts of South Asia. Coolidge Corner Investment offers Seed and Seed+ funding, providing tailored support to its portfolio companies through professional incubating, growth hacking, strategic guidance, and networking resources.
Provider of long-term accommodation service intended to change the lifestyle of people. The company offers one-month accommodation to its customers centered on Jeju Island, enabling travelers to relax and enjoy while traveling.
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.
UrbanPlay Inc. is a Seoul-based company established in 2013 that focuses on creating and curating urban culture content. The company collects and processes both tangible and intangible materials related to urban issues, providing a platform that facilitates engagement with these topics in innovative ways. UrbanPlay offers a range of online services, regional projects, multimedia content, and publications, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of urban environments. Additionally, the company operates a community platform that delivers various real estate content services, including space offerings, publishing, merchandise, and local marketing. By leveraging creators' contributions, UrbanPlay aims to build a sustainable urban cultural ecosystem that enhances neighborhood lifestyle services for users.
Provider of battery swapping services intended to combine public and private transportation and shift towards electric mobility. The company's artificial intelligence system equipped with IoT technology manages the battery and mobile application, enabling customers to check their bike and battery status.
Kryptos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a company focused on providing advanced life science tools that enhance the understanding of cellular characteristics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Hayward, California, the company specializes in a novel technology known as Photonic PCR, which allows for rapid and efficient molecular diagnostics. This technology employs photothermal heating and optical thin films to convert light into heat, facilitating swift diagnostic processes. Kryptos Biotechnologies aims to support clinicians and scientists by delivering innovative systems that not only reveal the complexities of biology but also enable timely clinical decision-making at an affordable cost.
CrowdWorks, Inc. develops online crowd sourcing platform for artificial intelligent (AI) which engages in collecting, strengthening, and structuring leaning data for machine learning. The company offers its services for analysis and classifying of image works, text works, voice works, and survey works. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.
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.
Thermo Lab is a company based in Korea that specializes in eco-friendly cold chain packaging and logistics. It manufactures insulated cardboard boxes and environmentally friendly ice packs designed to maintain temperature control during the delivery of groceries and other perishable goods. By offering smart cold chain logistics services, Thermo Lab aims to enhance the delivery experience for customers while ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. The company's focus on sustainability and efficiency positions it as a key player in the cold chain packaging industry.
Sendy Corp. is a cargo delivery and logistics consulting service that simplifies transportation management for its users. Founded in 2013 and based in Busan, South Korea, the company offers an online platform that allows customers to book shipments, make payments, and inquire about shipping details in real-time. Users can choose from various vehicle types to suit their needs, whether for personal or corporate transportation. By providing features such as fare estimation and real-time status updates, Sendy enhances the overall logistics experience, making it more accessible and efficient for customers.
With Seoul Date Pop, couples no longer have to google daily new date course and check other customers' feedback on those spots. Tenfingers offer date course curation service for 20~30s couples with well-organized and high quality contents that team members made by themselves.
Provider of biomaterial-based air pollutant absorber products intended to solve the global issue of air pollution. The company offers pollutant adsorption material used in air filters, pollution masks, green constructions, cosmetics, and plastic products, helping to protect against harmful gases and substances.
Operator of a fitness company intended for fitness and curating healthy diet foods. The company's platform combines customer relationship management along with online food optimized for an environment where anyone can easily start exercising and maintain a healthy lifestyle, enabling clients to exercise effectively and supplemented by diet guidance by professional coaches.
Sendy Corp. is a cargo delivery and logistics consulting service that simplifies transportation management for its users. Founded in 2013 and based in Busan, South Korea, the company offers an online platform that allows customers to book shipments, make payments, and inquire about shipping details in real-time. Users can choose from various vehicle types to suit their needs, whether for personal or corporate transportation. By providing features such as fare estimation and real-time status updates, Sendy enhances the overall logistics experience, making it more accessible and efficient for customers.
D.Code operates an e-commerce platform that connects customers directly with European luxury boutiques, offering a diverse selection of over 700 luxury brands and 100,000 items. The platform provides accurate product information, detailed descriptions, and competitive pricing, typically around 20% lower than retail prices in Korea. In addition to its curated shopping experience, D.Code offers personalized concierge services to enhance customer satisfaction. The company utilizes customer data to develop a fashion trend algorithm, enabling better purchasing decisions and assisting sellers with product sourcing and marketing strategies. By collaborating directly with luxury boutiques, D.Code ensures high-quality service and reasonable pricing, creating an efficient marketplace for luxury goods.
Provider of long-term accommodation service intended to change the lifestyle of people. The company offers one-month accommodation to its customers centered on Jeju Island, enabling travelers to relax and enjoy while traveling.
Bratvillage, established in December 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing mobile applications that facilitate home repairing services. The company is associated with Doctor House, a total home care provider, enhancing its offerings in the home maintenance sector. By focusing on technology-driven solutions, Bratvillage aims to streamline the process of accessing and managing home repair services for users.
Provider of long-term accommodation service intended to change the lifestyle of people. The company offers one-month accommodation to its customers centered on Jeju Island, enabling travelers to relax and enjoy while traveling.
Bratvillage, established in December 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing mobile applications that facilitate home repairing services. The company is associated with Doctor House, a total home care provider, enhancing its offerings in the home maintenance sector. By focusing on technology-driven solutions, Bratvillage aims to streamline the process of accessing and managing home repair services for users.
ONOFFMIX Inc. is a leading events management and promotion platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2010. The company specializes in facilitating both online and offline events, including conferences, seminars, fundraisers, and lectures. ONOFFMIX offers a user-friendly platform that allows event organizers to quickly create event websites, manage registrations, and promote their events through various channels, including social media integration with platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The platform also provides comprehensive features tailored for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), enabling participants to manage their registrations, accommodations, and payments efficiently. By empowering organizers with a self-service model, ONOFFMIX supports events of all sizes, making it the largest online event business platform in South Korea.
Everspin, founded in 2014, is a cybersecurity software company that has developed a novel security module technology aimed at enhancing data protection. Its approach addresses the inherent vulnerabilities of traditional mobile cybersecurity solutions, which rely on static security modules that require app updates to change. Everspin's innovative system allows its servers to send disposable, random security modules to user applications in real-time, significantly reducing the time available for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities. This technology not only prevents app, OS, and memory forgery but also facilitates immediate security updates across various devices without requiring any user-side program modifications. Everspin has successfully passed rigorous security tests in Korea and has secured contracts with numerous clients, including several major banks. The company is looking to extend its versatile technology to web, PC, server, and IoT markets in the near future.
General Bio Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development of cosmeceutical products, peeling care products, functional foods, eco household items, and baby skin care products in South Korea and internationally. It provides basic skin care, body care, base make-up, and special care products; saponin, diet, and health foods, as well as functional coffee products; hair/body, air freshener/dehumidifying agent, household/health care, and detergent/bathroom/sanitation products; and baby skin care products. The company offers its products under the CareCella, CK Balance, Active DS, Gcoop Cafe, General Balance, ECOER SNOW, and GCOOP brands. General Bio Co., Ltd. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Wanju-gun, South Korea.
Text Factory provides MUNBS service, the leading text-based assistant service in Korea and aims at making busy people feel relaxed and allowing them to focus on more important things in their lives. MUNBS supports various customer requests from reservations, purchases, deliveries to information search in cooperation with many suppliers and service providers in the market.
General Bio Co., Ltd. engages in the research and development of cosmeceutical products, peeling care products, functional foods, eco household items, and baby skin care products in South Korea and internationally. It provides basic skin care, body care, base make-up, and special care products; saponin, diet, and health foods, as well as functional coffee products; hair/body, air freshener/dehumidifying agent, household/health care, and detergent/bathroom/sanitation products; and baby skin care products. The company offers its products under the CareCella, CK Balance, Active DS, Gcoop Cafe, General Balance, ECOER SNOW, and GCOOP brands. General Bio Co., Ltd. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Wanju-gun, South Korea.
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Tournote
Seed Round in 2015
Tournote is the top-rated social travel service for sharing the personal travel information. The social travel platform is provided for travelers to share their travel experiences. Users can write the travelog based on about 90,000 places fed into the Tournote. The travel accounts are shared by users, saved as the visit writing for each travel point, and searchable on the concerned travel points.
Everspin, founded in 2014, is a cybersecurity software company that has developed a novel security module technology aimed at enhancing data protection. Its approach addresses the inherent vulnerabilities of traditional mobile cybersecurity solutions, which rely on static security modules that require app updates to change. Everspin's innovative system allows its servers to send disposable, random security modules to user applications in real-time, significantly reducing the time available for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities. This technology not only prevents app, OS, and memory forgery but also facilitates immediate security updates across various devices without requiring any user-side program modifications. Everspin has successfully passed rigorous security tests in Korea and has secured contracts with numerous clients, including several major banks. The company is looking to extend its versatile technology to web, PC, server, and IoT markets in the near future.
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.
Trusted Insight is an online investment network that connects institutional investors with valuable insights into alternative assets. Founded in 2010 by Alex Bangash, the platform has grown to over 140,000 members who collectively manage more than $18 trillion in assets. It serves around 30,000 institutional investors each week by offering curated news, job opportunities, rankings, and both online and offline events. The platform focuses primarily on private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private companies, facilitating engagement and knowledge sharing among investment professionals. Trusted Insight is backed by venture funding from notable investors involved with high-profile companies like Facebook and LinkedIn. With offices in New York City and San Francisco, it has established itself as a leading resource for those looking to navigate the alternative investment landscape.
YDEA(www.ydea.co) focuses on improving and providing E-Commerce experiences. The company explores best E-Commerce solutions for next generations in mobile devices. Our Mission: Delivering the best shopping experience. For more information about our products we provide, visit us. www.ydea.co
Standing Egg Inc. is a professional MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) sensor development company based in Seongnam, South Korea, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating low-power MEMS tri-axial accelerometers and digital output sensors, along with a programmable smart sensor hub designed for smartphones, wearables, and other applications. Additionally, Standing Egg offers a one-chip sensor platform that allows users to prototype their own sensor applications. The team at Standing Egg consists of experts in MEMS engineering, and the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the global market by leveraging the potential of connected technologies through its innovative sensor solutions.
Omicsis Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, focused on bioinformatics and integrative biosciences. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing biomarkers through genome analysis and bio-information technology. Its product offerings cater to urban agriculture, home gardening, and promotional events, and include tools for human disease diagnosis and biosensors for identifying biological species. Omicsis boasts a team of experienced researchers in biotechnology, molecular biology, and plant pathology, and has established a strong global intellectual property portfolio. Additionally, the company provides research and development services in gene engineering, seed biotechnology, and bio-information database management.
OpenTrade (오픈트레이드) is a Korean business incubator focused on developing a communication-based crowdfunding platform for startups. Having identified lack of communication as the biggest stumbling block in attracting investments, the company has developed the platform to enable transparent communication between entrepreneurs, startups, and investors. OpenTrade’s crowdfunding platform enables startups to have ongoing communication with investors and thereby build a long-term relationship based on trust. OpenTrade also provides mentoring facilities in the areas of management, marketing, and finance.
Zepl is a data analytics platform that focuses on simplifying data analysis for enterprises. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Seoul, South Korea, the company initially operated as NFLabs, Inc. before rebranding in 2016. Zepl provides a web-based notebook called Apache Zeppelin, designed for interactive data analytics, catering to data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and decision makers. Alongside Zeppelin, Zepl offers ZeppelinHub, which facilitates the sharing and analysis of graphs and reports generated from Apache Zeppelin, and a community platform for users to exchange insights. The company's solutions support various open-source and commercial tools, allowing users to work with multiple languages and analytic engines seamlessly. Zepl aims to empower organizations in their transition to data-driven decision-making, featuring highly scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance collaboration, security, and the repeatability of analytics processes.
Samsara (삼사라) is a Korean eco-friendly innovative company that focuses on producing and distributing organic green fertilizers made from earthworm excretion. Samsara stresses on the fact that earthworms consume food waste and that its excretion could be used as a fertilizer. Samsara, the name meaning “circulation” in Sanskrit aspires to create a business model that is sustainable, eco-friendly, and runs in a virtuous cycle. Samsara also won the grand prize in Coolidge Corner Investment’s 2ndStart-up Fair.
Cosmic Color is a Korean company specializing in web and mobile shopping solutions. It offers an application called Wooparupa, which integrates targeted advertising with entertainment to engage shoppers. This platform allows eCommerce clients to enhance their online shopping experience by providing users with a seamless interface for browsing and purchasing products, while also incorporating advertising and entertainment elements to attract and retain customers. Through its innovative approach, Cosmic Color aims to transform the way consumers shop online, making it a more interactive and enjoyable experience.
Omicsis Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, focused on bioinformatics and integrative biosciences. Established in 2008, the company specializes in developing biomarkers through genome analysis and bio-information technology. Its product offerings cater to urban agriculture, home gardening, and promotional events, and include tools for human disease diagnosis and biosensors for identifying biological species. Omicsis boasts a team of experienced researchers in biotechnology, molecular biology, and plant pathology, and has established a strong global intellectual property portfolio. Additionally, the company provides research and development services in gene engineering, seed biotechnology, and bio-information database management.
With Seoul Date Pop, couples no longer have to google daily new date course and check other customers' feedback on those spots. Tenfingers offer date course curation service for 20~30s couples with well-organized and high quality contents that team members made by themselves.
Cloudike powers cloud storage. Cloudike helps OEMs, mobile and Internet service providers acquire, retain, and upsell their customers by offering a compelling personal cloud experience under their own brand.
Nutgee is a mobile game development company that focuses on designing and publishing social games for entertainment purposes. The company's portfolio includes titles such as "Touch Touch Hole in One," which gained significant popularity with 0.6 million downloads in Korea. Nutgee distinguishes itself as the first and only developer of a golf game that incorporates intellectual property from The Walt Disney Company, featuring beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, Aladdin, and those from Frozen. In addition to its golf game, Nutgee also offers other games, including "We Friends" and the "Photographer Game," targeting players on 3D smart devices.
Standing Egg Inc. is a professional MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) sensor development company based in Seongnam, South Korea, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating low-power MEMS tri-axial accelerometers and digital output sensors, along with a programmable smart sensor hub designed for smartphones, wearables, and other applications. Additionally, Standing Egg offers a one-chip sensor platform that allows users to prototype their own sensor applications. The team at Standing Egg consists of experts in MEMS engineering, and the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the global market by leveraging the potential of connected technologies through its innovative sensor solutions.
Haebora
Seed Round in 2014
Haebora is developing a wearable ear-microphone called 'ALLO Ear Talk'. The innovative communication technology utilizes sound from the ear instead of the mouth. Use cases for the technology are diverse, from personal smart phone to the military. The technology enables clear communication, even in noisy environments. You can hear perfectly well, even at a rock concert or in a noisy factory.
i-ePUB is a South Korean company established in October 2011, specializing in digital content and e-book publishing services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of publishing solutions that includes planning, production, publication, and distribution of e-books in HTML format. i-ePUB caters to major publishers, including Samsung Mobiles, by offering tailored media designs and production services based on specific customer requests. In recognition of its innovative contributions to the industry, i-ePUB received the Innovation Award from the Korea Electronic Publishing Association in December 2011.
InsEdutainment ((주)인스에듀테인먼트) is a Korean-based company focused on developing smart learning solutions for students. The company developed Smart Adventure, a mobile learning application provides an interactive learning experience for students. The app offers many educational tools such as video sharing and zooming, image gallery, and 3D views, all of which are designed to give an experiential learning experience for students. InsEdutainment was established in December 2011.
Spoleader
Seed Round in 2014
Spoleader is developing 'Spin Bow', a new sports game which is similar to bowling. The new game has simple & well-defined rules and is likely to gain popularity with people of all ages and both sexes. It is positioned as a family-friendly sports game.
YDEA(www.ydea.co) focuses on improving and providing E-Commerce experiences. The company explores best E-Commerce solutions for next generations in mobile devices. Our Mission: Delivering the best shopping experience. For more information about our products we provide, visit us. www.ydea.co
ONOFFMIX Inc. is a leading events management and promotion platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2010. The company specializes in facilitating both online and offline events, including conferences, seminars, fundraisers, and lectures. ONOFFMIX offers a user-friendly platform that allows event organizers to quickly create event websites, manage registrations, and promote their events through various channels, including social media integration with platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The platform also provides comprehensive features tailored for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), enabling participants to manage their registrations, accommodations, and payments efficiently. By empowering organizers with a self-service model, ONOFFMIX supports events of all sizes, making it the largest online event business platform in South Korea.
BCNX operates as a marketing platform specializing in blog marketing and campaign management. It runs the ServiceWith Blog, which facilitates blog marketing services for its users. With a community of 15 million registered bloggers, BCNX enables participants to engage in over 500 campaigns each month. Bloggers can join specific campaigns to receive products and provide reviews, thereby enhancing market commerce through user-generated content. The company has garnered investment from prominent firms, including Altos Ventures and Coolidge Corner Investment.
Tripvi is a Korean web platform and mobile application designed for sharing travel stories. It operates as a location-based travel blog platform that enables users to document and share their travel experiences through photos and videos. The platform encourages users to connect with friends and the broader community by showcasing their unique journeys and recommending noteworthy destinations based on personal experiences. Through this social platform, Tripvi fosters a vibrant community of travelers, allowing them to explore diverse travel narratives and discover the best spots from a variety of perspectives.
ViewReple (뷰리플) is a Korean provider of social curation services for product reviews in education, fashion, games, style, art, movies, children, music, interiors, restaurants, food, applications, sport, beauty, life, books, events, and automotive. The reviews on ViewReple are shared on Facebook and Twitter, making the service a marketing tool. ViewReple was established in February 2012 in Seoul, Korea.
Alpen International, Inc. is a distributor of premium outdoor brands based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the distribution of cameras, apparel, and bags. Established in 2011, the company has positioned itself within the rapidly growing outdoor industry in Korea, which has experienced an annual growth rate of nearly 29% over the past five years. Alpen International aims to differentiate the climbing equipment market by aligning it more closely with the broader outdoor market, reflecting the founder's vision for the company's future. As of May 31, 2017, Alpen International operates as a subsidiary of Fenix Outdoor International AG.
Leetek develops, manufactures, and sells wireless customer paging systems for small- and medium-sized businesses to manage customer flow. It was founded in 1998 and is based in Bucheon, South Korea.
With more than 17 years of experiences, the founder of Lee Tech is one of the most competent experts in manufacturing semiconductor laminating equipments. Since Korea is a nation great in semiconductor industry, Lee Tech is one of the fast growing startup companies in the industry.
BCNX operates as a marketing platform specializing in blog marketing and campaign management. It runs the ServiceWith Blog, which facilitates blog marketing services for its users. With a community of 15 million registered bloggers, BCNX enables participants to engage in over 500 campaigns each month. Bloggers can join specific campaigns to receive products and provide reviews, thereby enhancing market commerce through user-generated content. The company has garnered investment from prominent firms, including Altos Ventures and Coolidge Corner Investment.
Won provides people to use their credit cards more easily on the mobile. The patented technology enables credit card users not to install any other add-on software. Won started to provide its service(SmartPay) to Hana SK Card from 2012.
Ecube Labs Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of innovative waste management solutions based in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in smart waste management products that leverage IoT technologies. Its flagship offerings include CleanCUBE, a solar-powered trash compactor, and CleanFLEX, a wireless fill-level sensor that monitors waste levels and transmits real-time data to a cloud-based platform. Ecube Labs also develops CleanCityNetworks, a predictive analytics platform that enables efficient monitoring, analytics, and control of waste management operations. These products are utilized in various settings, including malls, airports, universities, hospitals, and municipalities across North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. By optimizing waste collection routes and schedules, Ecube Labs helps organizations reduce operational costs and improve efficiency in waste management.
Kuna ENT is one of the leading companies in the animal companion industry in Korea. The founder of the company is well known as 'Woong-Ja’s brother' since he made appearance in the famous TV show. Kuna ENT is creating an animation for people who love their pets.
OpenTrade (오픈트레이드) is a Korean business incubator focused on developing a communication-based crowdfunding platform for startups. Having identified lack of communication as the biggest stumbling block in attracting investments, the company has developed the platform to enable transparent communication between entrepreneurs, startups, and investors. OpenTrade’s crowdfunding platform enables startups to have ongoing communication with investors and thereby build a long-term relationship based on trust. OpenTrade also provides mentoring facilities in the areas of management, marketing, and finance.
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