KB Investment

KB Investment Co., Ltd. is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1990 and based in Seoul, South Korea. As an investment arm of KB Financial Group, it specializes in early-stage investments, growth capital, and select buyout transactions, primarily focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises. The firm targets various sectors, including biotechnology, information technology, shipbuilding, healthcare, and clean technology. It is particularly interested in companies involved in software, gaming, cultural content, and social ventures that address sustainable development goals. KB Investment manages significant assets and emphasizes providing guidance to portfolio companies in areas such as strategy, operations, and governance. Its investment activities are concentrated in South Korea, particularly in major provinces including Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Busan, with buyout transaction values typically ranging from KRW 5 billion to KRW 10 billion.

Park Deok-gyu

Director

Seunghwan Kim

Director

Jiae Lee

Executive Managing Director

Jung Ho Yoo

Executive Managing Director

Past deals in API

Xpanner

Series A in 2023
Xpanner is a developer of a cloud-based construction management platform that enhances collaboration and efficiency within the construction industry. By integrating various construction technology products from leading global companies, Xpanner provides a unified platform that serves as a single point of data entry and access for all stakeholders involved in construction projects. This integration not only improves management efficiency but also boosts productivity by an average of 15%. Furthermore, Xpanner emphasizes safety and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) improvements through its smart solutions, contributing to better overall project outcomes and a more streamlined construction process.

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.

FriendliAI

Series A in 2021
Cloud Service for Developing and Serving Your Generative AI Models Cost-efficiently

Cakap

Series B in 2021
Cakap is an online language learning platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that facilitates interactive learning through video calls and text conversations between learners and professional tutors across the Asia Pacific. Founded in 2013 and originally known as SquLine, Cakap aims to provide accessible, high-quality education, focusing on enhancing life skills and conversational language proficiency. The platform connects students with native teachers, allowing them to study flexibly from home or the office while avoiding the challenges of traditional education, such as inconvenient scheduling and high costs. Cakap is committed to empowering individuals by making skill enhancement available to everyone, regardless of their location or time constraints.

Smore

Seed Round in 2021
Playable Form builder

WhaTap

Series A in 2018
WhaTap Inc. is a South Korean company that designs and develops cloud-based software for server and database monitoring. Its platform offers real-time alerts to users, enabling them to identify potential risks or malfunctions across various devices, including PCs, mobile devices, and Apple Watches. The company's focus is on providing a business-to-business service monitoring solution that enhances operational efficiency through proactive management of IT systems.

WhaTap

Series A in 2018
WhaTap Inc. is a South Korean company that designs and develops cloud-based software for server and database monitoring. Its platform offers real-time alerts to users, enabling them to identify potential risks or malfunctions across various devices, including PCs, mobile devices, and Apple Watches. The company's focus is on providing a business-to-business service monitoring solution that enhances operational efficiency through proactive management of IT systems.
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