Shinhan Venture Investment

People & Story creates web novel content for webtoon production and for domestic and international content distribution. The company specializes in content creation and distribution. The company acquires and produces Webtoon and Webnovel IPs, expands infrastructure, and invests in a variety of content using adaptation rights.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

Anterogen is a bio-venture company focused on the research and development of cell therapy products and orphan drugs utilizing adult stem cells. The company's product portfolio includes Cupistem injection, Queen cell, Remodulin injection, and TheraStem-Derma. In addition to its therapeutic offerings, Anterogen provides cell banking services and analytical services, which include sample analysis for clinical studies. Through its innovative approaches, Anterogen aims to advance treatments in the field of regenerative medicine.

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 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 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.

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.

Pablo Air Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the manufacturing of drones and the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Incheon, the company focuses on providing innovative long-distance drone delivery services. Pablo Air offers a range of capabilities, including swarm flight, acrobatic formation flight, and integrated ground control systems. Their technology allows clients to monitor and control multiple drones in real time, enhancing the efficiency of logistics and delivery operations. The company also provides intelligent information acquisition and analysis equipment, as well as multipurpose drone services, aimed at improving the overall reliability and effectiveness of aerial delivery solutions.

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.

Medistream operates an integrated platform for oriental medicine.

Developer of biomedical sensor technology designed to improve human race health by providing accurate diagnoses. The company's technology offers a small-sized, patch-type electrocardiogram that is attached to the test subject's chest and checks in real-time, enabling physicians to manage and prevent heart disease in patients.

Gencurix Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in the development of molecular diagnostic products. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seoul, Gencurix focuses on creating diagnostic kits aimed at improving cancer prognosis and treatment. Its product lineup includes the GenesWell BCT, a diagnostic kit for breast cancer, and the GenesWell ddEGFR Mutation Test, which is designed for detecting mutations in non-small cell lung cancer. Additionally, Gencurix offers the GenesWell CDx EGFR Mutation Test, which serves as a companion diagnostic tool for lung cancer. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and treatment options available to healthcare providers.

Studio Samick provides e-commerce services for home and office furnishings. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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

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”

Yanadoo Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in English language learning through its innovative application software. The company focuses on enhancing English conversation skills and offers a vocabulary app that enables users to learn new words in just 10 minutes a day. Yanadoo aims to provide an efficient and engaging platform for individuals looking to improve their English proficiency.

Novelty Nobility Inc. is a private biotechnology company dedicated to researching novel angiogenesis targets to develop antibody-based therapeutics for ophthalmology and oncology. The company has identified a significant target, Stem Cell Factor (SCF) and its receptor c-KIT, which are crucial in the proliferation and survival of hematopoietic stem cells. This discovery aims to address the limitations of existing anti-VEGF treatments, particularly in terms of efficacy and long-term safety. The company's lead candidate, NN2101, a full-human monoclonal antibody, is currently in preclinical development. Novelty Nobility's research is strongly patent-protected in the United States and South Korea, positioning it to provide innovative therapeutic options for diseases associated with abnormal blood vessel growth, such as certain retinal conditions and solid tumors.

CSK Inc. is a manufacturer of exhaust gas abatement equipment primarily serving the semiconductor and LCD industries across Asia, America, and internationally. Founded in 1997 and based in Yongin, South Korea, the company specializes in products such as plasma and wet scrubbers, thermal and wet scrubbers, and burn and wet combination scrubbers, all designed to purify harmful gases generated during semiconductor manufacturing. In addition to these scrubbers, CSK provides precursor delivery systems for waste gas abatement and offers solutions for exhaust management in the display, solar, and LED markets. The company also engages in research and development activities focused on gas and chemical semiconductor technologies. As of August 2016, CSK operates as a subsidiary of Atlas Copco AB.

Musinsa Co., Ltd. is a fashion-focused company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. It operates both online and offline, offering a diverse range of products that include apparel, footwear, accessories, cosmetics, and more. Musinsa serves as a platform for various brands, including subculture, national, and global sports brands, providing customers with curated content, styling pictorials, and information on fashion trends. The company emphasizes customer engagement by allowing users to interact with brands and access personalized curation and storytelling. Additionally, Musinsa publishes an online fashion web magazine that showcases product information and brand highlights, further enriching the fashion culture and consumption experience in the Korean market.

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.

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.

PPB Studios Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2011 that specializes in designing and manufacturing women's apparel. The company operates a range of fashion brands, including chuu, icecream12, dali hotel, mossbean, beige cosmetics, sthsw, and GHTG. PPB Studios engages in both online and offline retailing, offering a diverse selection of trendy clothing and accessories. With a focus on customized female apparel and ultra-fast fashion, the company aims to optimize its product lifecycle, allowing consumers to access popular fashion items quickly and efficiently.

ViGenCell is a medical company that specializes in immune cell therapy.

APR Co., Ltd is a South Korean company established in 2014, specializing in the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products for both men and women. The company offers a diverse range of products, including medical cosmetics, diet products, and beauty devices. In addition to its core beauty offerings, APR operates an instant photo booth service and sells apparel such as caps, sweatshirts, and track tops through its online store. The company markets its products under several brand names, including APRILSKIN, medicube, GLAMD, Forment, Photogray ORAZIN, and NERDY. With a strong presence in both the domestic and international markets, particularly for its 'MediCube' brand, APR has established itself as a reputable player in the beauty and skincare industry.

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.

Deep Bio is a medical AI startup focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through advanced technology. The company employs deep learning algorithms and digital pathology to improve the reliability and efficiency of medical diagnoses. By utilizing convolutional neural networks, Deep Bio analyzes a vast array of needle biopsy images, specifically targeting prostate cancer detection. This innovative approach aims to assist pathologists in making more informed decisions, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and streamlined workflows in clinical settings.

Ensol Biosciences Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Daejeon, South Korea, focused on developing innovative therapies for various diseases, including degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, cancer, type 1 diabetes, and Alzheimer's dementia. The company's drug pipeline features several candidates, such as Peniel 2000 and Engedi 1000, which are currently in Phase II and Phase I clinical trials, respectively. In addition to human therapeutics, Ensol develops veterinary drugs, including EAD 100 for animal osteoarthritis. The company is also engaged in creating anticancer drugs, with products like Charis 1000 for triple negative breast cancer and Moriah 1000 for Alzheimer's disease. Ensol Biosciences offers contract drug development services, encompassing chemistry, manufacturing, and controls, as well as material synthesis and analysis. Furthermore, it provides a Knowledge-based In Silico Drug Discovery platform and the ETONS system for drug candidate screening. Founded in 2001, the company was previously known as Ensoltek Co., Ltd. before rebranding in 2015.

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.

Developer of an automatic driving robot and software designed to provide convenience with autonomous mobile order pickup machines. The company's technology uses depth cameras to accurately track pre-registered objects in complex environments to maneuver them, it captures the environmental data to understand the environment, and it is deployed without any issues in a factory or warehouse where there are many changes in production lines and environment, enabling clients to reduce labor costs and increase productivity by continuously working around the clock without fatigue.

Bithumb is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea, known for its comprehensive trading services. Operated by BTC Korea.com Co. Ltd., the platform facilitates real-time trading for a variety of cryptocurrencies, including ether, the digital currency of the Ethereum network. Bithumb provides users with live price updates, ensuring a transparent trading environment. The platform emphasizes safety and ease of use, catering to both novice and experienced traders in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market.

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.

StradVision, Inc. specializes in developing perception algorithms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in South Korea, Germany, India, Japan, and China, the company offers various products including SVNet External for external vehicle perception and SVNet Internal for monitoring driver and passenger status. StradVision's technology utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning to enhance vehicle safety features such as lane detection, object recognition, and real-time environmental analysis. The firm also provides an Auto Labeling Tool for automatic annotation of key objects and road elements. With a strong emphasis on innovation, StradVision holds over 60 patents and has more than 150 pending, positioning itself as a significant player in the automotive technology sector, particularly in the transition towards autonomous driving solutions.

Since 1998, BBC has contributed to enrichment of life quality through Innovative creation and provision of trustable filaments that meet customer’s needs. Nowadays, in the market environment such rapidly changing situation, as a leader of oral care industry, they have recognized that they have great responsibilities. One of the responsibilities is to provide their customers with quality products but most importantly, they also have the responsibility to support Human and Nature which they live with and in. They are committed to achieving these important goals W.I.T.H BBC and doing their upmost to earn trust of their customers as well as communities.

Mindslab is an artificial intelligence application platform.

Ninjacart operates an online business-to-business platform that connects farmers, manufactures, and brands to retailers directly through the lean and connected supply chain. Its platform enables the distribution of vegetables and fruits to retailers and restaurants across India. Ashutosh Vikram, Kartheeswaran K K, Sharath Loganathan, Thirukumaran Nagarajan, and Vasu Devan founded Ninjacart in July 2015. It has its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.

Doosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd. develops and distributes power generation fuel cells in South Korea. The company primarily offers M400 fuel cell that produces approximately 440KW of power and heat. Its fuel cells are used in power plants, refrigerated warehouses, large buildings, and hot springs, as well as natural gas, LPG, and hydrogen projects. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Iksan-si, South Korea.

Global Tax Free Co Ltd is a tax refund company. It offers refund services for foreign tourists in Korea. It provides refund services through electronic Tax Refund System.

Pearl Abyss is the developer of Black Desert Online, the Next-Gen Sandbox MMORPG. Located near Seoul, South Korea, Pearl Abyss is currently a home to one of the most talented and experienced people in gaming industry.

TCE Corporation, established in 1956 and headquartered in Busan, South Korea, specializes in the production of a wide range of fabrics for the textile industry. The company manufactures cotton, blended materials, corduroy, velveteen, denim, and various stretch fabrics, in addition to offering woven fabrics. TCE operates a sales office in Seoul and has international offices in Shanghai, China, and New York, USA, allowing it to serve a global market effectively.

Destin Power manufactures power conditioning products designed to improve energy management and safety. The company created the ESS system by utilizing core power electronics technology such as control technology for energy storage systems, static and dynamic grid support technology, and micro-grid inverter technology.

Mirinae Games develops and offers gaming software, platforms, and mechanics.

G Plus Games Co., Ltd. was founded in 2011 to create a new era of next gen online entertainment in the global market. By employs over 20 veteran developers who experienced to develop triple A online gaming products for many years, their goal is to create Final Bullet, next generation online shooter which can be published in over the world with groundbreaking brand-new technologies, features, functions and contents. As they are an independent studio, fully ready to work with any global publishers, on any platforms, and prepare any of culturalization and localization for game design, arts, digital materials, contents and development schedules in support their corporate vision.

Novarex Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that develops and produces health functional foods and raw materials for both domestic and international markets. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Cheongju, Novarex specializes in a diverse range of dietary supplements, including lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, omega-3 products, vitamins, and minerals. The company also provides functional foods targeting eye health, diet, pregnancy, children's nutrition, and prostate health. Its products are available in various forms such as tablets, soft and hard capsules, powders, gummies, and stick jellies. Previously known as Health Science Co., Ltd., the company rebranded to Novarex in November 2013.

AngioLab, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, focused on developing treatments using angiogenesis inhibitors for various diseases related to angiogenesis. The company is conducting Phase 2a clinical trials for several products, including AL101-NASH for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, AL101-OME for otitis media with effusion, AL102-PDT for periodontitis, and AL101-PSO for psoriasis. Additionally, AngioLab has Phase 2 clinical trials underway for AL101-AMD, aimed at treating age-related macular degeneration, and AL101-AOB for abnormal obesity. The company is also advancing AL201-AB, which is in the pre-clinical stage for cancer and ocular diseases, and offers ob-X for visceral fat reduction. Founded in 1999, AngioLab aims to instill confidence in its customers through its innovative approach to biotechnology.

S.Biomedics specializes in cell therapy research and development for regenerative biomedicine. The company has been pursuing growth and development by integrating previously acquired technologies and next-generation cell therapy technologies in order to provide more fundamental and safe treatment solutions for intractable diseases that cannot be treated with existing medicines and medical technologies.