Korea Venture Investment Corp

The Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC), established in 2005, is a Fund of Funds management company dedicated to fostering the growth of the private equity sector in South Korea. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Small Business Corporation (SBC) of Korea, KVIC manages the Korea Fund of Funds (KFOF), which is backed by the Korean government. The organization focuses on investing in venture capital funds both domestically and globally, thereby supporting the development of the local private equity industry. Through its strategic investments, KVIC aims to enhance the overall investment landscape and promote innovation within the region.

Kang-Rae Chi

Chief Executive Officer

Sang Ik Jang

Managing Director

Seung-heum Lee

Director - Planning and Coordination Department

Ji-chan Lee

Investment Professional

Gi-hong Sung

Director - Investment Management Headquarter

Hyo Hwan Yun

Senior Managing Director

Past deals in Eastern Asia

Creon

Angel Round in 2022
Creon is a multi-channel network management company. Their team works across content, music production, artists' collaboration, and event management. They respond to customer inquiries by email.

My Hotel

Seed Round in 2022
My Hotel offers PMS solutions for pension operators.

Philophos

Series A in 2022
Philophos is to manufacture and sell cutting-edge optical diagnostic devices, As noticed by the company title made by combining 'philos,' meaning love, and 'phos', meaning light, we will pursue commercialization of various innovative optical technologies.

Kidop

Seed Round in 2021
Kidop Co., Ltd. offers home schooling kits for school children. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Toggle

Angel Round in 2021
Toggle provides customized one-day insurance that can be purchased even with a small amount.

Dataking

Seed Round in 2020
dataking connect people’s time and space to create new value.

Gusun Sonban

Seed Round in 2020
Gusun Sonban present healthy meals made by healthy people.

Numble

Angel Round in 2020
Numble is a content platform for employment in IT occupations.

FLUG

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of personalized fashion software designed to be used by textile companies to prepare a clear alternative for all ordering processes. The company's software offers combinations of design, fabric, and subsidiary materials to show as virtual production and are reflected in the work instructions based on a virtual production that can be made in a virtual combination, enabling businesses to manage each customer product anytime, anywhere and also by minimizing accidents during production.

Mas Farm

Angel Round in 2020
Mas Farm is a cloud platform that specializes in database application solutions for smart farm optimization.

Yolcargo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Digital freight forwarder Yolcargo is a platform that provides competitive price and convenient international logistics service for import and export companies.

Naver

Venture Round in 2020
Naver Corporation, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, operates as an internet portal and mobile services provider on a global scale. The company is known for its innovative search technologies, including Comprehensive Search and Real-time Rising Keyword, as well as user-generated content platforms such as Blogs and Cafes. Naver has also developed Junior Naver, a children’s portal, and Happybean, an online donation site. It pioneered the webtoon industry with its digital comics service launched in 2004. Additionally, Naver offers various services through its subsidiary LINE Corporation, including the mobile messenger LINE and the video messenger Snow. The company is involved in diverse areas such as fintech, digital content, cloud services, software development, internet commerce, and search advertising, contributing significantly to its comprehensive digital ecosystem.

bluereo Inc.

Series A in 2020
bluereo Inc. designs and manufactures electric toothbrush that enables to maintain hygienic oral managements while brushing teeth. It offers electric suction toothbrush for the caregivers and care-receivers who are unable to practice oral hygiene by themselves, due to the sickness, disability, and injury. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

CloudHospital

Seed Round in 2020
CloudHospital, founded in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online platform designed to assist patients in locating the best medical providers globally. The platform enables users to compare healthcare professionals' services and fees, simplifying the search for appropriate medical solutions, whether for complex surgeries or routine checkups. With a commitment to connecting patients with top-tier hospitals and clinics, CloudHospital facilitates access to experienced doctors across various specialties. The services are available in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Russian, ensuring a wide reach. Additionally, CloudHospital supports its users with 24/7 customer service, enhancing the overall experience for patients seeking medical care worldwide.

bluereo Inc.

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
bluereo Inc. designs and manufactures electric toothbrush that enables to maintain hygienic oral managements while brushing teeth. It offers electric suction toothbrush for the caregivers and care-receivers who are unable to practice oral hygiene by themselves, due to the sickness, disability, and injury. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

VisualCamp

Venture Round in 2020
VisualCamp develops the eye-tracking algorithms which measure the gaze point of users in VR, AR and mobile environment through tracking eyes movement. Since starting with eye-typing technology in 2014, VisualCamp has expanded its business domain into VR, AR and smartphone based on the diverse applications of eye-tracking such as content, retail, education/training and advertisement analysis. VisualCamp has been focused on developing eye-tracking optimized for mobile devices from the start featuring faster algorithm, lower latency and CPU utilization, and proved already its technical competitiveness and uniqueness against the competitors.

LYCLE

Seed Round in 2019
Lycle Company Co., Ltd. provides a mobile rental application for outdoor activity equipment, such as bicycles, surfing, camping, and ski equipment in South Korea. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Rsquare

Series B in 2019
Rsquare is a real estate startup founded by a group of Harvard graduates, specializing in providing brokerage services in South Korea. The company offers a comprehensive directory listing platform that enables users to search for vacant office spaces across various localities. In addition to helping clients locate commercial properties, Rsquare also provides support with interior design and office furniture, ensuring a seamless transition for businesses seeking new office environments. Through its services, Rsquare aims to make the process of finding and setting up office spaces more efficient and cost-effective for its users.

UrbanPlay

Series A in 2019
URBANPLAY Inc. focuses on creating urban culture content. The company engages in collecting and processing tangible and intangible contents in the region, as well as introduces online services, regional projects, spaces, multimedia, publications, etc. that allow users to ponder urban issues in a new way. URBANPLAY Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

ROKIT Healthcare

Series B in 2019
The company's technology is an effective autologous organ regeneration platform using its proprietary bio-fabrication for a variety of applications to advance research in tissue engineering, material science, and regenerative medicine, enabling physicians to share bioprinting medical operations platforms for better health and quality of life.

Pagecall

Series A in 2019
Pagecall, operating under the parent company ppLINK, is a technology consulting firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. The company specializes in providing real-time communication services, aiming to create an accessible communication environment for businesses. Through its innovative products, Pagecall facilitates seamless global connections among users, enhancing communication and collaboration. The company's focus is on empowering individuals and organizations by leveraging technology to unlock their potential and streamline business interactions.

Lmeca Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
Lmeca Inc. is a Company for Respiratory System. AI suction can decide suction operation with respiratory information like a human being. To increase the precision of the sputum detection, It will increase the amount of respiratory data.

Babyfriends

Seed Round in 2016
Babyfrineds develops a community platform for parenting mother. Its platform enables mothers to share, empathize, and support their stories while raising children; connect with various stories of their neighborhood mothers who are raising babies of same age; chat on various topics parenting; and find friends. The company is based on Seoul, South Korea.

Drone eye

Seed Round in 2015
Drone eye offers certification training, EFT industrial drone sales and A/S and develops industrial drones , pesticide drones etc.

THREE TIMES A DAY

Seed Round in 2015
THREE TIMES A DAY develops various products related to dental health and offers customizes solutions for dental care.

Helloworld

Seed Round in 2013
Helloworld is a Korean software company that provides online delivery solutions.

kozaza.com

Seed Round in 2013
Kozaza Inc. is a home sharing platform based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in a variety of unique and affordable accommodations, including homestays, apartments, guesthouses, and traditional Korean houses known as Hanoks. The name "Kozaza" reflects its mission to provide a restful experience, translating to "sleep well as baby" in Korean. Since its designation as a sharing company by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 2013, Kozaza has partnered with local governments to promote a new culture of accommodation for foreign visitors. The platform emphasizes local service and cost-effectiveness, offering lower service fees and special promotions with local hosts. Kozaza aims to enhance the travel experience in Korea by providing diverse lodging options tailored to various preferences.