Shinhan Venture Investment

Shinhan Venture Investment, established in 2000 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage and later-stage investments. The firm targets opportunities in various sectors, including healthcare, gaming, industrials, power, energy, consumer goods, and retail. It is particularly focused on addressing emerging megatrends such as the aging population, disruptive technologies, IT convergence, and alternative energy. By leveraging these trends, Shinhan Venture Investment aims to support innovative companies and contribute to their growth.

Won-oh Bong

Director and Executive, Investment Strategy

Jae Ho Cho

Managing Director

Sung Choi

Managing Director

Jong Yoon Hyun

Managing Director

Donghwan Kim

Senior Managing Director, Private Equity and Fund Manager

Ho-Jun Lee

Senior Managing Director

Jiyoung Park

Director

Jeong-Hee Ha Ph.D

Managing Director

38 past transactions

FASSTO

Series C in 2022
FASSTO is a consulting company that specializes in providing fulfillment services, packaging, delivery, logistics, and shipping solutions for online merchants. By leveraging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, FASSTO creates an accessible and efficient environment tailored for online sellers, particularly those with limited resources, including one-person operations and individuals shipping single items. This approach allows clients to save time and money, enabling them to concentrate on other critical aspects of their businesses.

Rznomics

Series C in 2022
Rznomics is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab, focusing on the development of innovative gene therapy products aimed at treating liver cancer and other serious medical conditions. The company specializes in ribonucleic acid-based therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of cancer, degenerative neurological disorders, and hereditary diseases. By creating new biopharmaceuticals, Rznomics aims to provide medical practitioners with effective treatment options for challenging health issues, including various types of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The company has garnered recognition for its technological excellence, having been selected for the TIPS program, which highlights its commitment to advancing medical science.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2022
Zig Bang, an apartment hunting app from Korea. Users on Zig Bang can search for rental properties by the number of rooms, occupants, and price. Across both mobile and web versions, the startup reports 6 million users (though those aren’t all necessarily active and there might be some overlap). The goal for 2015 is to hit 10 million and potentially seek another funding round.

Autocrypt

Series B in 2022
AUTOCRYPT is the leading player in mobility security technologies. Recognized by TU-Automotive as the Best Auto Cybersecurity Product/Solution of 2019, and shortlisted in 2020 for Automotive Tech Company of the Year, AUTOCRYPT continues to pave the way in transportation and mobility security through a multi-layered, holistic approach. Through security solutions for V2X/C-V2X, V2G (including Plug & Charge security), in-vehicle security, and Fleet Management, AUTOCRYPT ensures that security is prioritized before vehicles hit the road.

Spark Biopharma

Series C in 2022
SPARK BioPharma Co., Ltd. was established in Seoul National University in January 2016 based on the unique drug molecule diversity technology, the image-based screening technology using the unique fluorescent skeleton probe, and the target protein identification technology in the initial drug development stage. We are currently exploring and developing new drug candidates using these three core technologies, and we will continue to accelerate the development of new drugs and increase the success rate through strategic cooperation research with domestic and overseas research institutes and pharmaceutical institutions. '

Adriel

Series B in 2022
Adriel Co., Ltd. specializes in designing and developing digital marketing and advertising software solutions, utilizing machine learning to automate marketing processes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Adriel serves a variety of sectors, including shopping malls, educational services, real estate, and travel agencies. The platform is particularly geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, allowing users to create and manage ads across multiple platforms, such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram, with minimal effort. By simplifying access to digital advertising through a pay-as-you-go model, Adriel enables even the smallest businesses to effectively market their products and reach target customers, continually optimizing ad performance over time. With a growing global presence, Adriel has attracted thousands of customers who rely on its automated solutions to enhance their marketing efforts.

Clodot

Series B in 2022
Operator of an autonomous robot service provider firm intended to assist in the robot management system. The company offers the domestic intelligent robot field, utilizes various domestic and foreign robot technologies, and implements specialized services in consideration of the hardware that customers want to introduce and the actual operating environment and also provides integrated robot specialized services from service planning to operation resolutions, enabling clients to grow their business, and provide optimal application development and assistance.

Speedoc

Debt Financing in 2022
Speedoc Pte Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Singapore with an additional location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operates a platform that connects patients with medical professionals, facilitating access to healthcare in the comfort of their homes. The company offers a range of services, including house call doctors, nurses, medication delivery, telemedicine, remote diagnostics, and health monitoring, aiming to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for all individuals. Additionally, Speedoc provides solutions for managing the medical needs of corporate employees, as well as specialized services for children and foreign domestic workers. By integrating physical and digital healthcare services, Speedoc seeks to transform the traditional healthcare experience, ensuring that medical care is both efficient and convenient for everyday patients.

Lambda256

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2012, Dunamu (CEO Lee Seok-woo) is currently providing services as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Korea, 'Upbit'​ and stock trading platform based on social network, ‘Kakao Stock'​. Both services are leading in the industry and ecosystems. (Upbit launched in Oct. 2017, Kakao Stock launched in Feb. 2014) Dunamu provides the best service in the fields of cryptocurrency, securities, and asset management. Dunamu is getting much attention in both domestic and global market with professional specialists, innovative services and excellent technology. Recently, it announced to make investment of 100 billion dollars in the blockchain industry, leading the way in creating blockchain ecosystem.

Autocrypt

Series B in 2021
AUTOCRYPT is the leading player in mobility security technologies. Recognized by TU-Automotive as the Best Auto Cybersecurity Product/Solution of 2019, and shortlisted in 2020 for Automotive Tech Company of the Year, AUTOCRYPT continues to pave the way in transportation and mobility security through a multi-layered, holistic approach. Through security solutions for V2X/C-V2X, V2G (including Plug & Charge security), in-vehicle security, and Fleet Management, AUTOCRYPT ensures that security is prioritized before vehicles hit the road.

Daejoo

Venture Round in 2021
Daejoo Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in the development and sale of electronic materials. The company offers a diverse range of products, including conductive pastes for various applications, such as chip-resistors and touch screens. Daejoo also produces solar cell pastes, LED phosphor products, and polymer materials suitable for electronic components. Additionally, the firm manufactures silicon-based lithium-ion battery anode materials, various metal powders, and glass materials designed for electronic and solar cell applications. It is also involved in the production of organic light-emitting device materials, alongside graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide products. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Siheung-si, South Korea, Daejoo was formerly known as Daejoo Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. before rebranding in 2003. The company's products are marketed across South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

M.Monstar

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of a corporate SI platform designed to offer a modular tool. The company offers omnichannel and mobile SCM to build SI large shopping malls in a short period, enabling clients to integrate shopping mall management.

Jeongyookgak

Series C in 2021
Jeongyookgak Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company based in Seongnam-si that specializes in the online retail of fresh meats and dairy products. Founded in 2016, the company offers a diverse range of food items, including pork, beef, chicken, eggs, milk, and rice. Jeongyookgak is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality, grass-fed meat and other grocery essentials, ensuring rapid delivery of fresh and healthy food at competitive prices. The company aims to enhance the convenience of food shopping through its online platform, making it easier for consumers to access essential food ingredients.

AffyXell Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
AffyXell was established in January 2020 by Avacta and Daewoong as a joint venture to develop novel mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapies.

Watcha

Venture Round in 2020
WATCHA - Launched in AUG 2012, it quickly became Korea’s favorite movie review app - Its core competency lies in personalized recommendation technology - once users rate movie, WATCHA predicts how they will like movies they haven’t yet seen - Now provides the widest and most accurate movie, TV show and book reviews - Launched in Japan in 2015 WATCHA PLAY - Launched in JAN 2016 - Subscription VOD service for movie and TV series available on multiple devices including Web, iOS/Android mobile and tablet, Samsung/LG Smart TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV - Provides extremely accurate personalized content recommendation, powered by WATCHA - 75% of content consumed based on recommendations Comment by Apple, App Store Editor Team “Thanks to its large volume of reliable review data collected from users, WATCHA PLAY can recommend contents that perfectly satisfy my taste. Please don’t waste your time in choosing what to watch. Trust WATCHA PLAY and Enjoy tonight”

Grip

Series A in 2019
Developer of a live-streaming e-commerce platform designed to match products with influencers. The company's application matches influencers to products and has in-house influencers as well for firms to sell their products on the platform as well as provides viewers with an option to chat with the influencers, enabling clothing brands to boost online sales and gain customers' trust.

Polygon

Corporate Round in 2019
Matic Network is a team passionate about decentralization and better products. The current decentralized eco-system lacks usability and convenience. Decentralized transactions are slow, expensive and complex. They aim to change this by leveraging a combination of blockchain scaling, developer platform and tools, and a rabid focus on user experience. They aspire to see a world where blockchain gains mainstream adoption, and fulfills it's true promise.

SCM Lifescience

Series C in 2018
SCM Lifescience researches and develops medicine and pharmacy. The Company develops high purity allogeneic stem cell therapeutics, proprietary stem cell isolation technology, and other related biological products. SCM Lifescience also produces cosmetics.

Plexense

Venture Round in 2017
Developer of antibody immunity diagnostic kits designed for clinical, food, and life sciences testing. The company specializes in the development and production of rapid and cost-effective immunoassays for clinical, agricultural, and biological testing, enabling doctors to easily diagnose various diseases with high sensitivity.

D.Code

Seed Round in 2017
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.
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