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 & 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

Past deals in South Korea

FASSTO

Series C in 2022
FASSTO is a consulting company that provides packaging, delivery, logistic, and shipping services.

Rznomics

Series C in 2022
This is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab They are working on the development of gene therapy products for liver cancer through the development of gene therapy products. It was selected by the TIPS program and was recognized for excellence in technology.

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.

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. develops and sells electronic materials in South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and South East Asia. It offers high temperature type conductive pastes, including Pb-free resistor, chip component terminal electrode, chip component inner electrode, chip resistor electrode, metal glaze resistor, disc-ceramic, and RF and microwave pastes; conductive pastes for drying-type, gravure roll to roll type, medical electrode, and touch screen panel products; and conductive pastes for curing type designed for end termination electrodes of chip-resistors and chip-inductors, as well as conductive adhesives. The company also provides solar cell front Ag, rear Ag, and rear Al pastes; LED phosphor and phosphor in glass products; polymer materials, such as over glaze pastes for curing type applicable to chip-resistors, insulation materials, and materials for LED; silicon-based lithium ion battery anode materials; and metal powders, including silver powders, silver flakes, monodispersed silver powders, and precious metal powders. In addition, it offers glass materials comprising sealing glasses for low temperature type and laser sealing glasses, as well as glass materials for solar cell electrode pastes, electronic components, and LED applications; organic light emitting device materials; and graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide products. The company was formerly known as Daejoo Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Daejoo Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. in April 2003. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Siheung-si, South Korea.

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. retails meat and dairy products online. The company offers pork, beef, chicken, egg, milk, and rice. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

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”

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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