GS Retail

GS Retail Co Ltd is a Korea-based company mainly engaged in the chain of retail business. It provides beauty and skincare products, candles, gifts, perfumes, ornaments, bathroom accessories, and other products. The company offers the product under the brand name of GS25, GS Supermarket, GS Watsons, and Mister Donut. In addition, it is also engaged in the development and leasing of real estates, and advertising agency business.

Lee Seong-hwa

Managing Director

9 past transactions

Robo Arete

Series A in 2022
Robo Arete is a robotics company specializing in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, established with the goal of innovating humanity's culinary culture and F&B business through the Robotics Kitchen. Comprising experts in robotics who directly execute development, deisgn, programming, and assembly of robotics automation systems, the team possess a comprehensive understanding of robotics. As a first project, we developed a robotics system equipped with the capability to automatically fry a variety of menu items, ranging from chicken to French fries. Since 2020, we have been operating our own chicken brand, "Robert Chicken," testing and continously enhancing the system in diverse environmnets, including delivery-focused stores, restaurants with dine-in options, shared kitchens, food trucks and others. The Robo Arete frying robot solution has been successfully implemented in various brands, including GS25, BHC, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, and ORG. The Robert Chicken familiy is expanding not only in South Korea but also in several countries. Franchise stores of Robert Chicken are set to open in the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, and other countries in the first half of 2024, as part of an active pursuit of global market expansion. Robo Arete is also in the process of developing automation solutions for various cooking processes beyond frying, including hamburger patties and noodles. Additionally, we have developed robotic bartender for soju cocktails, currently being installed at the flagship Robert Chicken store in New York, with plans for public unveiling in the first half of 2024.

Good Choice Company

Venture Round in 2022
Good Choice Company is a hotel and travel booking platform that connects hotel guests and accommodations. It aims to solve the accommodation journey's inconvenience and build a reliable accommodation environment.

Kakao Mobility

Corporate Round in 2021
Kakao Mobility specializes in mobility services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions through its mobile application. The company's core offerings include online taxi-hailing, designated driver services, electric bike rentals, parking solutions, and navigation assistance. Kakao Mobility employs advanced technologies such as big data and autonomous driving to enhance user experience and optimize transportation. Key brands under Kakao Mobility include Kakao Taxi, Kakao Driver, and Kakao Navi, which collectively provide a cohesive mobility infrastructure aimed at improving the convenience of travel for users.

Snackfor

Series A in 2021
Snackfor is a B2B company that specializes in curating and delivering snacks to office environments. The company offers subscription-based snack boxes, which are delivered to workplaces at scheduled times. This service allows businesses to outsource their food facilities, ensuring that employees have convenient access to a variety of snacks. By focusing on the needs of companies, Snackfor aims to enhance the workplace experience through quality food offerings.

Yogiyo - RGP Korea

Acquisition in 2021
Yogiyo is a Korean brand of Delivery Hero, an online & mobile food-ordering platform operating in 34 countries, processing 10 million orders each month. Customers can discover their favorite restaurants, place an order and pay with multiple payment options conveniently from home, from work, or on the road - with just a few clicks
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