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Glassdome, Inc. develops cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) gateway for enterprise. The company offers connectivity gateway for commercial and industrial IoT deployments. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Pudgy Penguins is a Web3-based brand that specializes in creating content, goods, toys, and digital collectibles centered around a collection of unique penguin characters. Each character is designed with over 150 hand-drawn traits, resulting in a diverse array of digital art and collectibles that engage customers creatively. The brand focuses on fostering community and positivity, offering a variety of merchandise and interactive experiences that encourage customer connection and self-expression. Additionally, Pudgy Penguins supports causes that align with its values, promoting a sense of belonging and positive change within its community.

RunUp operates a training platform for aspiring actors. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Lomad operates an e-commerce platform that offers buy now pay later financial services. The company is founded in 2020 and has headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.

Lowe is a shared beauty salon platform service that provides a variety of beauty infrastructure such as beauty spaces, facilities and materials, and creates an optimal environment for designers to focus on the essence.

MyBias operates an NFT marketplace platform designed to assist creators. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Developer of mobile games platform designed to organize gaming leagues for amateur as well as professional players. The company's gaming platform offers a virtual reality experience and a variety of games and gaming tournaments online, enabling game enthusiasts to showcase their skills and win prizes.

Developer of NFT reward-related mobile games designed to offer play-to-earn games. The company provides a new pleasure service with a game that utilizes the national character Kakao Friends IP, helping the users to earn money while playing games.

InPock Co., Ltd. is an e-commerce platform based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2018. The company facilitates online sales by allowing users, particularly influencers, to upload product information and sell items directly through social media. InPock collaborates with various influencers to showcase a diverse range of products, including apparel, beauty items, and footwear. This approach helps influencers enhance their sales channels by engaging their followers and subscribers, ultimately increasing their product sale volume.

DotDotDot creates animated video content for social media platforms that uses 3D avatars. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Developer of online games designed for PC and mobile. The company provides games like Goonzu Online, Atlantica Online, Riders of Icarus and for mobiles ICARUS M, Hero, Blade 2, and Fantasy War Tactics, enabling customers to play their favorite games.

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

Wishket Co., Ltd. is an IT outsourcing platform based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. The platform facilitates connections between companies and freelancers, allowing users to post projects, outsource work, and search for job opportunities online. Wishket provides a secure and cost-effective environment for businesses to find qualified freelancers for development tasks. Companies can easily sign up, post their projects, and receive responses from freelancers, while freelancers benefit from access to diverse projects and job opportunities. This streamlined approach aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency in the outsourcing process.

AmazeVR is a virtual concert platform that specializes in creating and distributing high-quality immersive music experiences. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kakao, the company offers an end-to-end solution that includes advanced technologies such as ultra-high-resolution custom cameras and cloud-based creation tools. AmazeVR enables fans to attend live concerts in virtual reality, thereby enhancing the connection between artists and audiences. The platform facilitates both offline distribution through events like the Amaze Tour, which adheres to COVID-19 safety guidelines, and online distribution via the Amaze Music app and other media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. By vertically integrating its distribution channels, AmazeVR aims to expand artists' reach and foster engaging social interactions among fans, who can connect as avatars in a shared virtual space.

Dr. Now is a non-face-to-face medical service or remote medicine that is booming in South Korea since the Ministry of Health and Welfare temporarily authorized telemedicine in Korea.

Xangle collects, verifies, and integrates corporate disclosures from global projects and companies that have issued crypto assets. This information is made public along with on-chain blockchain data, all of which are displayed in a user-friendly format to help the public’s understanding of the crypto assets. One of the key issues concerning on-chain data is the difficulty associated with analyzing raw data. Xangle provides both off-chain corporate disclosures and easily accessible on-chain metrics and analytics to the public.

Operator of a restaurant management platform intended to provide restaurant reservation services. The company's platform helps to book tables in restaurants to manage reservations, enabling customers to search by desired conditions such as date, time, and number of people and make real-time reservations.

Loco, a live trivia game show app. Loco offers an interactive trivia game show that lets users answer 10 multiple choice questions and win money in real time. The game’s prize money is Rs 10,000 and winners can get their reward directly into their Paytm account. The live quiz covers topics such as current events, technology, food, sports, religion, politics, music, movies and history, according to information available on its Google Play store page.

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.

Rizzle is a 60-second video platform that specializes in talk shows and drama, positioning itself as a leading provider of original short-form content. The platform uniquely integrates creation, distribution, and monetization, allowing users to produce and share videos while also enabling sponsorship opportunities. Rizzle's application leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the video-making process and fosters a global community of content creators. Users can connect with friends, family, and social media, engaging in creative expression through short series, videos, and reels, all at no cost. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also cultivates a vibrant hub for creative collaboration.

AIONCO KOREA Co., Ltd., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in global air freight and logistics services. The company offers a range of solutions, including fulfillment services, drop shipments, and global wholesale logistics, catering primarily to cross-border eCommerce clients. AIONCO KOREA is known for its comprehensive Multi-Channel Fulfillment solutions, which streamline the supply chain for both direct-to-consumer and wholesale businesses. Their services encompass planning and implementation, warehousing, distribution logistics, and storage, ensuring efficient handling of products from pallets to elegantly packaged deliveries.

Day 1 Company (formerly Fast Campus) is Korea’s fastest-growing Life-Changing Education startup.

Contents Lab. Blue is a webtoon production company that makes 'novel comics' based on Internet novels, upcycles comic books into webtoons, develops Internet novels as a source for other media adaptations, and translates and localizes popular webtoons for many different countries.

Upland is a blockchain-based metaverse that combines gaming with virtual real estate trading, allowing users to buy, sell, trade, and develop properties linked to real-world addresses. Founded in 2018 by Dirk Lueth, Idan Zuckerman, and Mani Honigstein, the company provides an engaging platform where players can earn money and interact with each other in a user-friendly environment. Upland operates its own in-game economy and currency, driven by user participation and market dynamics. Players enjoy true ownership of their virtual properties through non-fungible tokens, which also enable them to convert their in-game earnings into fiat currency. The company is based in Silicon Valley and receives support from notable organizations in the blockchain and gaming sectors.

Dr. Now is a non-face-to-face medical service or remote medicine that is booming in South Korea since the Ministry of Health and Welfare temporarily authorized telemedicine in Korea.

1939 Games ehf. is an indie game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by former veterans of CCP. The company specializes in creating World War II-themed gaming experiences, with a primary focus on developing a digital collectible card game titled KARDS. This game integrates familiar elements from the card game genre while incorporating classic World War II themes, aiming to deliver an engaging and action-packed experience for players. By blending historical facts with gameplay, 1939 Games seeks to provide a unique role-playing experience that appeals to both card game enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Seller Hub Co., Ltd provides solutions for shopping malls. The company provides solutions such as self contract event, hub X Koolmin card, courier contract, amd hub X coupang. Seller Hub Co., Ltd was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Glassdome, Inc. develops cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) gateway for enterprise. The company offers connectivity gateway for commercial and industrial IoT deployments. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Uh2samarket is an online retailer that sells a wide range of fashion items. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Aloha Factory develops hyper-casual games, that are easy and intuitive, so anyone can play them.

Unlimeat is a company specializing in the production of plant-based meat products that serve as sustainable and environmentally friendly food substitutes. Its offerings include a variety of items such as sliced meat, minced meat, burger patties, and pulled barbecue, all designed to replicate the texture, flavor, and aroma of traditional meat. Unlimeat focuses on utilizing perfectly edible but cosmetically imperfect produce that would otherwise go to waste, aligning with its commitment to sustainability. The company's plant-based meats are versatile, making them suitable for both Eastern and Western culinary applications. As a member of the Upcycled Food Association, Unlimeat emphasizes its dedication to reducing food waste while providing conscientious consumers with eco-friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

KAI Media is a digital entertainment provider focused on the global K-pop culture and its fandoms. The company aims to connect Korean talent with international audiences by delivering K-pop content that is localized to enhance fan engagement while maintaining the authenticity of the genre. By catering to the diverse preferences of K-pop enthusiasts, KAI Media offers entertaining content that resonates with viewers around the world, fostering a deeper connection between fans and their favorite artists.

Wishket Co., Ltd. is an IT outsourcing platform based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2012. The platform facilitates connections between companies and freelancers, allowing users to post projects, outsource work, and search for job opportunities online. Wishket provides a secure and cost-effective environment for businesses to find qualified freelancers for development tasks. Companies can easily sign up, post their projects, and receive responses from freelancers, while freelancers benefit from access to diverse projects and job opportunities. This streamlined approach aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency in the outsourcing process.

Loadcomplete Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the development and publication of social and mobile games. Founded in December 2009 and based in Seongnam, the company targets light-core to mid-core audiences with its engaging gaming experiences. Loadcomplete has created a variety of games, including Tap Tap Heroes, Disco Panda, Bumping Bears, Play Kale, Trino, and Blue Heart, available on both iOS and Android platforms. The company's focus is on fostering a social environment through its games, utilizing the latest technologies to enhance user enjoyment and interaction.