Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment, established in 1999 as MVP Capital, is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Seongnam, South Korea. The firm focuses on investing in small and mid-sized companies, primarily targeting opportunities within the Korean market. Since its inception, Smilegate Investment has successfully organized and managed over 30 funds, making investments in more than 200 companies with strong growth potential. Among its notable initiatives are various venture capital funds, including the Smilegate Culture Industry Investment Fund, the Smilegate Orange Fund, and the Smilegate Pioneer Venture Fund, all of which are aimed at supporting innovative businesses in diverse sectors.

Heung-Sun Chang

Director

Won-Jang Go

Director

Yeong-gwon Gu

Executive VP and Head of Investment Division 2

Jeong-hoon Kang

Director

Kyoung-Hwan Kim

VP

Doo-Hoon Kim

Senior Associate

Young-Kwon Ku

President

Jong Ho Lee

Managing Director

Chan-yeol Lee

Vice President and General Manager

Jong-Ho Lee

Senior Vice President

Ki-Mun Nam

CEO

Ki- moon Nam

Chief Executive Officer

Ki-Moon Nam

CEO, Partner

Hoon-Gon Nam

Senior Manager

Mun-Kyu Park

SVP

Jong-Hyuk Park

EVP, Partner

Sang-Sun Park

Vice President and General Manager

Jung In Park

Director

Jung-In Park

VP

Past deals in Vietnam

Buymed

Series B in 2023
Buymed operates a digital pharmaceuticals distribution platform in Vietnam, known as Thuocsi.vn. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the platform supplies a wide range of healthcare products, including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and supplements. It serves over 1,000 pharmacies and clinics across the country, offering detailed product information such as pricing and active ingredients. Additionally, Thuocsi.vn features a communication network that provides important updates, including product recalls. The company is recognized as a successful startup in the medical technology sector, attracting young talent eager to integrate advanced technology into healthcare solutions.

Buymed

Series B in 2023
Buymed operates a digital pharmaceuticals distribution platform in Vietnam, known as Thuocsi.vn. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the platform supplies a wide range of healthcare products, including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and supplements. It serves over 1,000 pharmacies and clinics across the country, offering detailed product information such as pricing and active ingredients. Additionally, Thuocsi.vn features a communication network that provides important updates, including product recalls. The company is recognized as a successful startup in the medical technology sector, attracting young talent eager to integrate advanced technology into healthcare solutions.

Buymed

Series B in 2021
Buymed operates a digital pharmaceuticals distribution platform in Vietnam, known as Thuocsi.vn. Founded in 2018 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, the platform supplies a wide range of healthcare products, including medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and supplements. It serves over 1,000 pharmacies and clinics across the country, offering detailed product information such as pricing and active ingredients. Additionally, Thuocsi.vn features a communication network that provides important updates, including product recalls. The company is recognized as a successful startup in the medical technology sector, attracting young talent eager to integrate advanced technology into healthcare solutions.

Hoozing

Seed Round in 2020
Hoozing is an online marketplace for searching and renting long term accommodations aiming at making house renting accessible, hassle-free and trustful for everyone. Their business model connects people and builds a “community of renters"​, where all the listings are acquired from current tenants who are about to move out. People who search for a house would get the chance to talk to them and receive many insider tips about the house and its neighbourhood.

Sapo.vn

Series A in 2020
Sapo Technology JSC, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, specializes in developing a comprehensive sales and management platform tailored for retail businesses. The company offers a range of products, including Sapo POS, which provides sales management solutions, and Sapo Web, which focuses on website design. In 2018, Sapo merged with its earlier product Bizweb, solidifying its position as a leading multi-channel management platform in Vietnam with over 47,000 customers. Sapo's offerings also include Sapo Social for fanpage management and Sapo Omnichannel, which integrates online and offline sales. Through these solutions, Sapo assists clients in managing orders, inventory, and overall business operations, enabling them to optimize their sales processes efficiently.

Lozi

Series B in 2019
Lozi Joint Stock Company, founded in 2014 and based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operates an extensive e-commerce platform that addresses various consumer needs through its one-hour delivery service, Loship. The platform caters to a wide range of services including food, grocery, laundry, medicine, and flower delivery, as well as ride-hailing and B2B supply delivery. With a robust network of over 70,000 drivers and 200,000 merchants, Lozi serves nearly 2 million customers across major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Can Tho. The company's innovative mobile application also assists users in discovering food, drink, and café options, enhancing the convenience of urban living in Vietnam.