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 Android

Goodoc

Series A in 2022
Goodoc is a Korean smartphone application designed to enhance access to medical services for users. The app provides reliable information about doctors, hospitals, and various medical services, including details on fees and contact numbers. By offering insights into medical and patient statistical data, as well as hospital operation programs, Goodoc aims to streamline the complexities involved in choosing medical services. This approach addresses the information asymmetry often faced by patients, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare options.

Onuii

Series A in 2021
A mathematical problem solving application for middle and high school students.

GameTales

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of mobile games platform designed to organize gaming leagues for amateur as well as professional players. The company's gaming platform offers a virtual reality experience and a variety of games and gaming tournaments online, enabling game enthusiasts to showcase their skills and win prizes.

Contents First

Series A in 2020
Contents First is the team behind Tappytoon, the premier digital-first comics platform that has become a daily destination for more than 3 Million readers hailing from over 190 countries. Since January 2019, Tappytoon is the #1 to #5 top Comics app by gross revenue on Google Play and App Store in 90 countries including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and many more. (source: Google Play, Apple, AppAnnie) The Tappytoon library is now available in English, French, and German, spanning exclusive, licensed hits curated from the largest publishers in Korea and Asia, including Kakao, Haksan, Seoul Media, D&C Media, Mr Blue, Jaedam, Comico as well as K-drama/K-pop tie-ins, TV and game adaptations. Premium paywall & free digital comics are available on Web, iPhone, Android. Among the titles beloved by millions are Solo Leveling, The Abandoned Empress, Light & Shadow, Bloody Sweet, and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, and many more. Launched in 2016, Tappytoon’s vetted translations and chart-topping smartphone apps offer the best way to read full-color digital manga, manhwa and webtoons while supporting the artists, creators, and storytellers. Tappytoon also produces a number of brand-new original comics with select partners and creators, for print, transmedia, film/tv/ani production, distrib/licensing rights.

Go2Joy

Series A in 2020
Go2Joy is a mobile online-to-offline (O2O) platform that connects local hotels with users in Vietnam, specializing in hourly and overnight bookings. Launched by Appro Mobile Joint Stock Company in 2010 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, Go2Joy has established itself as the leading hourly hotel booking application in the country. It caters primarily to a young demographic, boasting the largest user base and the most extensive inventory of hourly booking options. The platform has become a prominent player in the Vietnamese hospitality sector, offering a convenient solution for users seeking flexible accommodation arrangements.

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.

Spoqa

Series D in 2016
Spoqa, Inc. is a South Korean startup established in 2012 that specializes in mobile marketing solutions, primarily through its platform, Dodo Points. This system provides a tablet-based loyalty solution that allows local merchants to engage with customers by enabling them to voluntarily input their phone numbers on tablets positioned at store counters. This process facilitates membership benefits without the need for app downloads or lengthy sign-ups. Since its inception, Spoqa has expanded its offerings to include "Dodo Insight," an analytical customer management interface, "Dodo Message," a marketing automation service, and "Dodo Ads," a targeted advertising service. These tools cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from small coffee shops to large hotel brands, helping them connect effectively with their target markets.
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