ES Investor, established in 2000 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is a venture capital firm. It invests in growth-stage companies within the information technology sector, having previously supported them from their early stages. The firm's mission is to foster the growth of Korean SMEs and startups by providing operational and strategic consulting, marketing support, and professional services, aiming to maximize the value of its portfolio companies.
Worksmate is a job search matching platform specifically designed for daily workers in the construction and architecture sectors. It offers a non-face-to-face brokerage application that connects construction contractors with available workers, streamlining the hiring process and saving time for both parties. By focusing on the construction workforce, Worksmate aims to enhance workforce management and facilitate job opportunities for individuals in these industries.
XORBIS
Series B in 2024
XORBIS offers software, media hardware integration, and media management solutions for public and cultural spaces.
SSenStone
Venture Round in 2024
SSenStone Inc., founded in November 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing security and authentication solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy and transaction security. The company's flagship product, StonePASS, is an integrated user authentication system certified by FIDO, designed to facilitate a password-less login process that minimizes the risk of privacy information leakage. In addition to StonePASS, SSenStone offers StoneAUTH, a user random code login solution, a Digital e-ID, and VOTC, an innovative credit card designed to prevent fraud in card transactions. Through its advancements in authentication technology and secure payment solutions, SSenStone aims to significantly improve the security landscape for users and businesses alike.
Black Circle
Series B in 2024
Black Circle is an online marketplace specializing in car-related products, including tires, batteries, tools, and equipment. The company aims to streamline the purchasing process for automotive needs by offering a comprehensive selection of products along with essential information such as pricing, specifications, and stock availability. This approach enables customers to efficiently meet their automotive requirements in a single location.
ReadyPost
Seed Round in 2024
ReadyPost is a general meeting service platform that provides services for real estate general meetings.
Zim Carry
Series A in 2023
Zim Carry is a hotel services company specializing in same-day luggage transportation and storage solutions. It provides a range of services, including luggage management through IoT-enabled unmanned lockers, as well as pick-up services at airports and train stations. By offering efficient and accurate luggage delivery, Zim Carry allows travelers to avoid the hassle of transporting their bags, ensuring that their luggage can be delivered to any desired location as needed.
Plandocs
Series A in 2023
Plandax is a distributor specializing in cosmetic products and services, streamlining the sourcing process for businesses. In addition to cosmetics, it offers a range of medical supplies, including devices, equipment, and pharmaceuticals, all accessible through its user-friendly platform, facilitating swift and convenient purchases.
mangrove
Venture Round in 2023
mangrove is a real estate and rental services provider.
Sweet Spot
Series B in 2023
Sweet Spot operates a platform designed to assist companies and retailers in finding suitable spaces for marketing and sales. The platform provides a comprehensive service that allows users to search for available properties and spaces, facilitating easy registration through the same application. By streamlining the process of locating and securing space, Sweet Spot enables clients to efficiently identify options that align with their business needs.
Stoic Entertainment
Series A in 2023
Developer of online gaming platform designed to enjoy virtual reality content. The company's platform develops VR and metaverse games that provide the desired experience by moving to the desired time and space beyond any time, space, and situation, enabling gamers to enjoy themselves in their leisure time.
AulBio
Series A in 2022
AULBIO is a biotechnology company based in Suwon-si, South Korea, engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative drug delivery technologies. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on formulating biopharmaceutical products that enhance patient well-being by reducing the frequency of dosing. AULBIO’s key product, Extenna, is a microsphere drug delivery system designed to improve the efficacy and safety of peptide and protein drugs, allowing for less frequent injections. The company also offers AUL001, a once-a-month injectable microsphere product that utilizes biodegradable polymers to sustain drug release over time. AULBIO aims to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly those managing diabetes and obesity, by providing more convenient and effective treatment options.
Kodebox
Series B in 2022
A blockchain technology company on a mission to create and enable smarter asset management systems.
Acon3D
Series A in 2022
Carpenstreet provides ACON and ABLER to reduce production time for digital content creators. ACON is an e-commerce platform that connects 2D/3D asset sellers and content creating buyers. ABLER is a software that helps content creators easily edit and utilize 3D assets to make creative scenes efficiently.
Ronfic
Series A in 2022
Ronfic is a manufacturer of innovative fitness and healthcare solutions that focus on the integration of robotics and personalized exercise coaching. The company develops advanced exercise machines equipped with smart technology that creates customized workout programs by analyzing individual body metrics and exercise history. This approach enables users to perform precise exercises tailored to their specific health and fitness needs, promoting effective and safe physical activity. Ronfic's commitment to people-centered technology aims to enhance overall well-being through intelligent fitness solutions.
HighScore Games
Venture Round in 2021
HighScore Games is a developer of hyper-casual mobile games, focusing on multi-genre casual gaming experiences. The company creates sports, adventure, and arcade games characterized by simple graphics, making them accessible for leisure play on both Android and iOS platforms. HighScore Games aims to provide entertainment for users at any time, catering to a broad audience seeking engaging and straightforward gaming options.
OKHOME
Series A in 2021
OKHOME is a technology-driven lifestyle platform that specializes in on-demand home and business cleaning services. The company offers a range of services, including home cleaning, air conditioning maintenance, fogging, hydro cleaning, and car washing. Through its user-friendly application, clients can conveniently book guaranteed services in advance, positioning OKHOME as a comprehensive assistant for various home needs. Additionally, the platform provides visitor surveys, subscription packages, and area cleaning services, catering to the diverse requirements of individuals and businesses alike.
Poled
Series A in 2021
Poled specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced car seats that prioritize the safety of infant passengers. The company’s products are designed to enhance security during car travel by utilizing an intelligent safety device that preemptively engages the car seat belt in response to potential hazards, such as sudden braking or sharp turns. This innovative approach aims to mitigate the risks associated with car accidents, ensuring a safer journey for families. Poled's car seats have successfully undergone rigorous real vehicle crash tests, demonstrating their commitment to safety and reliability in automotive child passenger protection.
Neurophet
Series B in 2021
Neurophet, Inc. is a neuroscience company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing innovative software solutions for brain stimulation and treatment of neurological disorders. The company's flagship product, Neurophet tES Lab, is a simulation software that calculates and visualizes the effects of brain stimulation by utilizing individual brain structures and specific stimulation conditions. Neurophet employs its proprietary Segengine technology, which can automatically segment brain magnetic resonance images into 107 distinct regions within a minute. This technology aids in predicting and investigating stimulation effects for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, providing clinicians with a three-dimensional brain model and stimulation parameter guidance. By leveraging deep learning and numerical optimization techniques, Neurophet enables healthcare professionals to focus interventions on targeted regions of the brain, enhancing treatment efficacy for patients with brain diseases.
ArtNGuide
Series A in 2021
ArtNGuide conducts online auctions and art fairs.
Super Kitchen
Series B in 2021
Super Kitchen is a food store chain that specializes in offering a variety of products, including beef soups, tomato meatballs, and altari pickles. The company focuses on providing fresh and healthy ingredients along with refrigerated foods designed for side dishes. By curating recipes and meal options, Super Kitchen aims to enhance the dining experience for its customers, allowing them to enjoy new and flavorful delicacies each day.
Atney
Series A in 2021
Atney is a retailer of bags, shoes, and clothes.
Upstairs
Series A in 2021
Upstairs is an online platform or B2B marketplace for customers to buy or sell previously used and owned mobile phones.
Sol Bio
Series A in 2021
SOL Bio is a biotechnology company focused on cancer diagnostics, specializing in the research and development of in vitro diagnostic products. Utilizing exosome isolation technology, the company aims to create early diagnostic tools for various cancers and chronic diseases. Its platform is designed to facilitate the immuno-isolation and analysis of exosomes, providing researchers and healthcare professionals with innovative solutions to address unmet medical needs. Through its advancements, SOL Bio seeks to enhance access to novel therapies and improve patient outcomes in the field of oncology.
WASHSWAT
Series B in 2021
Washswat Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2015 that specializes in on-demand mobile laundry services. Based in Seoul, it operates through a network of specialized facilities and personnel that handle washing and drying. Initially launched in the Gangnam area, known for its concentration of high-end cleaners, Washswat has strategically expanded its services to various regions, including Seongnam, Hanam, Goyang, Gwangmyeong, Yongin, Suwon, Anyang, and Gwacheon, becoming a leader in mobile laundry services in Korea. The company utilizes IT technology to enhance its offerings, providing customers with a mobile application that allows them to track their laundry process and schedule pickups and deliveries from their doorstep. Washswat's meticulous approach ensures that every item is carefully recorded to prevent loss, thereby delivering a reliable service tailored to meet customer needs.
ImpriMed
Series A in 2021
ImpriMed, Inc. is a company that specializes in drug testing services, focusing on the responses of live cancer cells from pets, particularly those with lymphoma. Based in Palo Alto, California, with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea, ImpriMed uses individualized drug response prediction technology to assist veterinary oncologists in selecting appropriate anticancer treatments. By collecting genetic and cellular information from pet cancer cells, the company creates a patient-derived database that not only aids in veterinary oncology but also holds potential for applications in human cancer care. This data-driven approach enables veterinarians to make informed decisions on final treatment regimens, ultimately enhancing precision medicine in both animal and human oncology. ImpriMed was incorporated in 2017.
Makestar
Series B in 2020
Makestar is a platform dedicated to K-culture content, connecting Hallyu stars with fans across the globe. It serves as a music crowdfunding platform that supports various projects related to Korean pop music, allowing artists and production companies to share their creative visions. By fostering interactions between fans and celebrities, Makestar enables fans to engage directly in the content creation process and facilitates the international advancement of K-pop artists. This unique model not only strengthens the bond between fans and artists but also enhances the global reach of Korean entertainment.
Pet Friends
Series B in 2020
Pet Friends is an online pet care platform that specializes in the rapid delivery of pet supplies. The company operates an innovative logistics and delivery system designed to meet the needs of pet owners, allowing them to receive essential products within one hour. In addition to its delivery services, Pet Friends provides consultations and free snack sampling tests, making it easier for busy pet owners to care for their pets. By streamlining access to pet-related products and services, Pet Friends enhances the overall pet ownership experience.
Acon3D
Seed Round in 2020
Carpenstreet provides ACON and ABLER to reduce production time for digital content creators. ACON is an e-commerce platform that connects 2D/3D asset sellers and content creating buyers. ABLER is a software that helps content creators easily edit and utilize 3D assets to make creative scenes efficiently.
WeddingBook
Series C in 2020
WeddingBook helps users find the wedding reception sites, hotels for wedding guests, caterers, photographers, florists, bands, DJ's, videographers, dresses, cakes and other vendors to make wedding planning simple and wedding reception perfect.
Yam table
Series B in 2020
Yam table is an online seafood market.
Acon3D
Seed Round in 2020
Carpenstreet provides ACON and ABLER to reduce production time for digital content creators. ACON is an e-commerce platform that connects 2D/3D asset sellers and content creating buyers. ABLER is a software that helps content creators easily edit and utilize 3D assets to make creative scenes efficiently.
Fleximind
Seed Round in 2020
Fleximind is a mobile game production company that focuses on creating engaging video content, particularly in the form of webtoons. The company specializes in the comprehensive planning, production, and distribution of both games and webtoons, aiming to deliver enjoyable entertainment experiences to gamers and audiences alike. Through its innovative platform, Fleximind seeks to enhance the gaming landscape by blending traditional gaming with dynamic storytelling elements found in webtoons.
Super Kitchen
Series A in 2020
Super Kitchen is a food store chain that specializes in offering a variety of products, including beef soups, tomato meatballs, and altari pickles. The company focuses on providing fresh and healthy ingredients along with refrigerated foods designed for side dishes. By curating recipes and meal options, Super Kitchen aims to enhance the dining experience for its customers, allowing them to enjoy new and flavorful delicacies each day.
AulBio
Series A in 2020
AULBIO is a biotechnology company based in Suwon-si, South Korea, engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative drug delivery technologies. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on formulating biopharmaceutical products that enhance patient well-being by reducing the frequency of dosing. AULBIO’s key product, Extenna, is a microsphere drug delivery system designed to improve the efficacy and safety of peptide and protein drugs, allowing for less frequent injections. The company also offers AUL001, a once-a-month injectable microsphere product that utilizes biodegradable polymers to sustain drug release over time. AULBIO aims to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly those managing diabetes and obesity, by providing more convenient and effective treatment options.
mangrove
Series A in 2020
mangrove is a real estate and rental services provider.
Allo
Seed Round in 2020
Allo is a developer of a visual workspace platform aimed at improving collaboration among internal teams and external partners. The platform is designed to adapt to various workflows, facilitating activities such as brainstorming, project management, and team alignment. By leveraging technology, Allo offers a unique collaboration experience that includes web-based invitations and the integration of features from other applications. This approach enables organizations to enhance communication and cooperation among their teams, ultimately leading to more effective collaboration.
Neurophet
Series A in 2019
Neurophet, Inc. is a neuroscience company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing innovative software solutions for brain stimulation and treatment of neurological disorders. The company's flagship product, Neurophet tES Lab, is a simulation software that calculates and visualizes the effects of brain stimulation by utilizing individual brain structures and specific stimulation conditions. Neurophet employs its proprietary Segengine technology, which can automatically segment brain magnetic resonance images into 107 distinct regions within a minute. This technology aids in predicting and investigating stimulation effects for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, providing clinicians with a three-dimensional brain model and stimulation parameter guidance. By leveraging deep learning and numerical optimization techniques, Neurophet enables healthcare professionals to focus interventions on targeted regions of the brain, enhancing treatment efficacy for patients with brain diseases.
ONDA
Series A in 2019
ONDA is a hospitality technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in reservation management solutions for small to mid-size hotels and guesthouses both locally and internationally. The company offers a suite of products, including ONDA Plus for reservation management, ONDA Wave for integrated scheduling, and ONDA Star, a comprehensive property management system. Additionally, ONDA Easysell serves as a hotel extranet platform to enhance distribution capabilities. With a focus on optimizing hotel operations and increasing online visibility, ONDA aggregates real-time data from over 40,000 properties and distributes it across 50 online channels, enabling hotels to expand their reach and boost bookings. The company also publishes Magazine ON, which features interviews with accommodation owners and industry insights.
Sharetreats
Series A in 2019
Sharetreats Innovation is a company based in Makati, Philippines, that has developed a platform enabling consumers to send and receive vouchers redeemable at select branches. After a payment is completed, treat codes are delivered via SMS, facilitating a straightforward gifting process. Additionally, Sharetreats promotes a cultural movement encouraging social interaction through casual gifts, offering a variety of stickers and greetings suitable for various occasions. This combination of digital vouchers and personalized greetings enhances the gifting experience for users.
Modusign
Series A in 2019
Modusign is a company that specializes in electronic contract services, aimed at streamlining the contract signing process. It offers a web-based platform that allows users to sign contracts digitally, eliminating the necessity for in-person meetings. This technology helps businesses save both time and money by simplifying the contracting process, making it easier for organizations to manage their agreements efficiently.
Tenping
Venture Round in 2019
Tenping is a South Korean company founded in 2015 that specializes in mobile advertising networks aimed at enhancing the visibility of advertisements across various platforms, including mobile messengers, social networking services, and community websites. The company offers a performance marketing platform that allows advertisers to release content in a native format, enabling it to be distributed on social networks, blogs, and mobile applications. Tenping's service has been utilized by over 100 advertising companies, resulting in the release of more than 600 advertising contents. Its platform provides real-time measurement and evaluation of advertising performance, allowing marketers to manage advertising efficiency effectively by analyzing audience behavior and monitoring the activity status of individual marketers.
Ghost Kitchen
Series A in 2019
Ghost Kitchen is a shared kitchen company that offers dedicated spaces for food preparation, catering primarily to the growing demand for delivery services. The company develops a restaurant management platform that aids owners in efficiently operating their kitchens. This platform enhances delivery and order management by offering valuable insights into delivery trends, which can help restaurant owners optimize their operations. By providing these resources at no cost, Ghost Kitchen enables restaurant businesses to scale effectively and improve overall management.
Tripbtoz
Seed Round in 2019
Tripbtoz, Inc. operates an online hotel booking platform that also functions as a social travel agency. Founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company allows travelers to engage with their experiences through video, sharing and discovering different types of travel in real time. Users can search for hotels worldwide, book flights, rent cars, and access personalized recommendations for vacation packages. Additionally, the platform incentivizes participation by offering trip cash for engaging in activities that enhance the travel experience. Tripbtoz continuously evolves by incorporating feedback and preferences from its community of travelers.
Mr.Pic
Venture Round in 2018
Mr.Pic is an online information portal based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in new and used cars. Launched in February 2014, the platform provides comprehensive details about vehicles, including specifications, engine ratings, safety statistics, and dealership performance. This comparative estimation service aims to assist individuals in making informed purchasing decisions by offering essential information about various vehicles and their features, as well as insights into the automotive market. In addition to automotive data, Mr.Pic also covers topics related to lifestyles and games, broadening its appeal to a wider audience.
Riiid
Series B in 2018
Riiid is a global innovator in AI-powered education solutions, specializing in adaptive assessment platforms that personalize learning experiences for students worldwide. Launched in 2017 with Santa TOEIC, its flagship product has reached over one million users in Korea alone, demonstrating proven efficacy. Expanding globally, Riiid operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and offers Santa SAT in Vietnam. Its scalable AI technology provides each student with a personalized tutor, enhancing learning outcomes while reducing costs compared to traditional methods. By democratizing educational opportunities, Riiid is rapidly transforming the learning landscape.
Scatter Lab
Series B in 2018
Scatter Lab is a company focused on developing AI-based mobile applications that create social AI chatbots, aimed at facilitating human-like conversations. The application leverages chat content to assess user mood, lifestyle, and mental status, offering tailored conversational suggestions. By utilizing proprietary mobile messaging data for pre-training, Scatter Lab emphasizes social interaction in its large language models, allowing clients to engage in more interactive experiences.
Eastend
Venture Round in 2018
Eastend is an e-commerce company specializing in the fashion sector. It operates a platform that features a diverse range of small designer brands, allowing retailers to reach a broad audience. By adapting to both online and offline trends, Eastend supports the marketing of apparel and fashion clothing, helping designers gain visibility and connect with consumers.
Monolith
Seed Round in 2017
Monolith Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Jeju, South Korea, specializes in the development of mobile games. Additionally, the company focuses on creating smart parks that integrate technology with play spaces for children, offering innovative recreational solutions. Through its dual approach, Monolith aims to enhance children's play experiences while leveraging technological advancements in its gaming and park designs.
Riiid
Series B in 2017
Riiid is a global innovator in AI-powered education solutions, specializing in adaptive assessment platforms that personalize learning experiences for students worldwide. Launched in 2017 with Santa TOEIC, its flagship product has reached over one million users in Korea alone, demonstrating proven efficacy. Expanding globally, Riiid operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and offers Santa SAT in Vietnam. Its scalable AI technology provides each student with a personalized tutor, enhancing learning outcomes while reducing costs compared to traditional methods. By democratizing educational opportunities, Riiid is rapidly transforming the learning landscape.
H2O Hospitality
Series A in 2016
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.
WeddingBook
Series B in 2016
WeddingBook helps users find the wedding reception sites, hotels for wedding guests, caterers, photographers, florists, bands, DJ's, videographers, dresses, cakes and other vendors to make wedding planning simple and wedding reception perfect.
ONOFFMIX
Series A in 2016
ONOFFMIX Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a leading event management and promotion platform that facilitates both online and offline events. The company's platform allows organizations to host and manage various types of events, including conferences, seminars, fundraisers, and lectures. ONOFFMIX provides tools for setting up event websites quickly, managing online registrations, and promoting events through diverse channels. With a focus on the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, ONOFFMIX leverages social media to help clients build meaningful connections and effectively manage their events.
Sendy
Sendy Corp. is a cargo delivery and logistics consulting service that simplifies transportation management for its users. Founded in 2013 and based in Busan, South Korea, the company offers an online platform that allows customers to book shipments, make payments, and inquire about shipping details in real-time. Users can choose from various vehicle types to suit their needs, whether for personal or corporate transportation. By providing features such as fare estimation and real-time status updates, Sendy enhances the overall logistics experience, making it more accessible and efficient for customers.
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