Nextin, Inc. is a South Korean company that focuses on manufacturing defect inspection and metrology systems tailored for the semiconductor and display industries. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Hwaseong-si, the company specializes in advanced technology for defect detection. Its product lineup includes the AEGIS wafer inspection systems, which identify various defects such as bridges, thinning, protrusion, footing, scratches, and particles during semiconductor manufacturing processes. Additionally, Nextin offers the IRIS wafer metrology-inspection system, designed to measure vertical structures and detect pattern defects in advanced 3D semiconductor devices and TSV processing. The TWINS integration module is also part of their offerings, enabling measurement and inspection of edge trimming processes.
Medb Korea is a medical consumer, hospital, and pharmacy-focused online medical care and prescription drug delivery platform.. Medb Korea is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
OKESTRO provides cloud and AIOps software solutions.
Shiftup is a game design and development studio founded in 2013 by art director Kim Hyeong-tae. The company specializes in various aspects of game production and also engages in the creation of promotional videos and music. With a focus on illustration, planning, and programming, Shiftup aims to deliver high-quality gaming experiences and related media content.
LumanLab develops digital therapeutics to solve developmental delay problems.
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2010, specializing in a property listing platform that connects real estate agents with renters. The company offers a user-friendly marketplace for apartment hunting through its mobile and web applications, allowing users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported approximately 6 million users, although this figure includes both active and inactive accounts. The platform aims to simplify the rental process and help users make informed choices while potentially saving money on housing.
Operator of a pharmaceutical venture company aiming to develop new drugs based on protac technology. The company provides a protein degradation platform employing a ubiquitin-proteasome system in the body, enabling patients to recover from metabolic disease and several cancers including hematologic malignancy and others.
OHouse is a all-in-one lifestyle platform that integrates content, community, and commerce. The company believes that beautiful homes can change peoples' lives for the better. Its mission is to help users decorate homes with fun, ease, and confidence. OHouse revolutionizes the lifestyle(home furnishing and remodeling) market in Korea with its user-generated style gallery, which helps users discover their preferred styles before purchasing products. On top of the marketplace for home furnishing products, it provides home remodeling services. As the leading innovators of the home furnishing industry, Ohouse aims to become an lifestyle super application that provides the best customer experience. Ohouse won the Best App Award by Google Play in 2018, and its app is downloaded by more than 20 million users.
Neubility is a company focused on transforming the delivery industry through the use of self-driving delivery robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company utilizes advanced vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to operate autonomous delivery robots. This innovation aims to address the challenges of last-mile delivery, particularly in densely populated urban areas, by providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses and consumers alike. Neubility's robots perform deliveries without human intervention, thereby redefining urban logistics and enhancing the efficiency of parcel delivery services.
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. '
BIORCHESTRA is a biotech company that develops RNA-based therapeutics for treating neuroinflammatory diseases. They focus on changing the therapeutic paradigm from treating the symptoms to providing a fundamental cure for diseases. BIORCHESTRA develops neuroinflammatory disease therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive patient care. BIORCHESTRA's complementary discovery platforms range from diagnosis to treatment monitoring.
Shopl & Company is a SaaS-based software provider focused on enhancing retail management through innovative tools that address employee attendance, performance monitoring, and data collection. Established in 2020, Shopl connects field team employees with back-office personnel, facilitating real-time communication and operational efficiency. The platform offers features such as sales target management, point-of-sale data collection, and inventory status updates, which help clients streamline operations and reduce costs. With a user base of 10,000, Shopl generates revenue by servicing global manufacturing companies, ultimately improving employee engagement and overall business performance in the retail sector.
From Wristworn to Waistworn: WELT, the Smart Belt for Fashion & Healthcare WELT is a 'Smart Fashion Belt' that manages users’ wellness. We encourage users to embrace healthy habits while keeping in style. We promise to help the wearer better track food intake, keep tabs on the activity level, and manage weight. To do this, WELT keeps check on the overall health by measuring (1)Waist size, (2)Steps, (3)Sitting time, and (4)Overeating habits. To help users avoid metabolic risks factors, custom messages to manage these risks are given through the app via BLE. Also, its elegant design makes it look just like a regular, leather belt. Battery is rechargeable, and can stand up to more than 7 days.
Yeoshin is a skin treatment information platform.
ALUX Co., Ltd is a South Korean company that specializes in publishing and providing educational content, particularly in the fields of coding and robotics. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, ALUX offers a diverse range of products, including textbooks, teaching materials, and various themed educational kits that incorporate sensor boards and coding-related publications. The company's platform features an online coding tool designed for children, facilitating a fun and engaging way to learn the fundamentals of coding and robotics. Additionally, ALUX sells merchandise such as gel pens and bags. By focusing on accessible and interactive learning resources, ALUX aims to equip children and technology enthusiasts with the skills needed for the future.
Lunit Inc. is a medical AI software company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in advanced algorithms for medical image analysis and general object detection. The company develops solutions for various medical imaging modalities, including digital chest X-ray, digital mammography, digital pathology, and fundus photography. Lunit aims to enhance clinical decision-making for physicians by leveraging machine learning technology to provide accurate and consistent diagnoses. Its product offerings include Lunit INSIGHT CXR for chest X-rays, Lunit INSIGHT MMG for mammography, and Lunit SCOPE, which includes AI-powered biomarkers for immuno-oncology. Lunit's deep learning technology has been recognized for its capabilities, ranking among the top in prestigious image recognition competitions, highlighting its innovative approach to processing medical imaging data and utilizing weakly labeled data for improved pattern recognition.
42dot is a technology company pioneering frictionless transportation services. 42dot develops technologies and platforms integrating autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. The company provides platforms facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, allowing users to access various transportation modes (e.g., autonomous shuttles, and ride-sharing) through a unified digital interface.
Crowdworks is challenging the current time-consuming Machine Learning workflow and establishing a new paradigm for AI model training. We provide AI training data platform with Auto-ML features and qualified 0.5M labelers to increase human-powered data accuracy. Over 430 AI leading companies have used our solution to rapidly train and deploy cutting-edge AI service.
Hugel, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Chuncheon-si, South Korea, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical products. The company offers a range of Botulinum Toxin products under various brand names, including Botulax and Hugel Toxin, for medical applications such as treating eyelid convulsions, severe wrinkles, upper limb stroke, and specific foot deformities in children. Additionally, Hugel produces hyaluronic acid fillers marketed under brands like Dermalax and Revigance, as well as cosmetics under the Wellage brand. The company is committed to enhancing global health and quality of life through advanced technology and creativity, operating manufacturing facilities in Shinbuk and Geodu. Founded in 2001, Hugel aims to expand its international presence in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Sanigen is a food safety company that provides solutions for food safety on microbial genetic analysis technology.
DeepBrain AI specializes in advanced conversational artificial intelligence technology, particularly in content creation. The company offers a platform that transforms text into videos using AI and conversation processing technology, allowing businesses to quickly convert ideas into visual content. Its technology has applications across various sectors, including broadcasting, education, and the service industry. Recognized for its innovative capabilities, DeepBrain AI has attracted significant investment, accumulating $9.5 million to date, with notable partnerships including Microsoft and SK Telecom. As the demand for its differentiated technology continues to grow, the company is poised for expansion into global markets, leveraging its proven performance and strategic collaborations.
Orum Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the research and development of therapeutic antibodies through its innovative cell-penetrating antibody platform, Oromab™. This platform is designed to target cytosolic proteins, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer and rare genetic diseases. Orum's unique approach allows for the intracellular delivery of active antibody therapeutics or payloads, enabling the inhibition of drug targets that have been previously considered undruggable by conventional small molecules or antibody therapies. Orum's technology is adaptable to various cell types and intracellular proteins without requiring chemical modifications, aiming to develop effective treatments with improved specificity and reduced toxicity.
Soomgo is South Korea's largest local service marketplace that helps connect customers to providers across over 1,000 services. The company is backed by leading investors in both the US and Korea such as Y Combinator (W17), FJ Labs, IMM, Atinum, and more.
MUSINSA is a fashion business company that offers personalized curation and storytelling for various brands and products. Its platform helps brands and consumers' lifestyles by designing, creating, enjoying, and interacting with fashion. It also delivers fashion trends and information to help customers engage and interact.
PlayList is a web drama production company that produces dramas and music content. The company's two flagship web drama series, Love Playlist and A-Teen have gained huge popularity amongst the 18-24 age segment. Playlist dramas have over 10 million subscribers and 1.3 billion views.
Unlimeat is a company that produces plant-based meat. Its plant-based meat can be used in a wide range of dishes, ensuring that its plant-based meats are ideal for both Eastern and Western cuisine. It transforms perfectly edible but unloved produce that would otherwise go to waste due to size, blemishes, or cosmetic imperfections into delectable plant-based foods. The company is proud to be a member of the Upcycled Food Association.
Trenbe is an e-commerce company of footwear products.
Hutom offers a surgical service platform that includes an interactive report that is used to manage patient complications and has a positive impact on the surgeon's surgical methods. Its platform begins with an intuitive, analytical diagnosis of the patient's specificity, followed by a simulated examination of the surgery via surgical video processing, recognition, analysis, and prediction.
BIORCHESTRA is a biotech company that develops RNA-based therapeutics for treating neuroinflammatory diseases. They focus on changing the therapeutic paradigm from treating the symptoms to providing a fundamental cure for diseases. BIORCHESTRA develops neuroinflammatory disease therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive patient care. BIORCHESTRA's complementary discovery platforms range from diagnosis to treatment monitoring.
OliX Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biotechnology company based in Suwon, South Korea, specializing in the development of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics aimed at treating dermal, ophthalmic, and pulmonary diseases. The company's product pipeline includes several innovative treatments such as OLX101 for skin scars, OLX102 for skin whitening, OLX103 for atopic dermatitis, OLX104 for hair loss, and OLX105 for anti-wrinkle applications. Additionally, it is working on OLX106 for diabetic foot ulcers, OLX301 for age-related macular degeneration, OLX304 for retinitis pigmentosa, OLX201 for lung fibrosis, OLX202 for asthma, OLX203 for influenza, and OLX401 for neuropathic pain. The company also has a collaboration with Théa to develop SiRNA therapeutics specifically for ophthalmic diseases. Founded in 2010, OliX Pharmaceuticals leverages its proprietary RNAi technology to regulate the expression of genes associated with various diseases.
OHouse is a all-in-one lifestyle platform that integrates content, community, and commerce. The company believes that beautiful homes can change peoples' lives for the better. Its mission is to help users decorate homes with fun, ease, and confidence. OHouse revolutionizes the lifestyle(home furnishing and remodeling) market in Korea with its user-generated style gallery, which helps users discover their preferred styles before purchasing products. On top of the marketplace for home furnishing products, it provides home remodeling services. As the leading innovators of the home furnishing industry, Ohouse aims to become an lifestyle super application that provides the best customer experience. Ohouse won the Best App Award by Google Play in 2018, and its app is downloaded by more than 20 million users.
Flex is a human relations platform that addresses a wide range of difficulties in enterprises involving people and organizations. Flex is co-founded by Haenam (Justin) Chang.
PinotBio, Inc., based in Suwon, South Korea, is a biotechnology company focused on researching and developing small molecule drugs in the fields of ophthalmology and oncology. The company is engaged in pre-clinical trials for NTX-101, a treatment designed for glaucoma, as well as other technologies targeting anticancer therapies through epigenetics. PinotBio aims to create innovative treatments that assist in managing refractory and relapsed cancers, enhancing the ability of healthcare providers to treat patients with life-threatening conditions. Founded in 2017, the company is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in these critical areas.
Curocell’s OVIS™ technology enhances immune cells to overcome immune suppression in tumor microenvironments.
Founded in 2012, MyRealTrip is Korea’s leading online travel platform, helping Koreans to travel abroad and domestic.
Riiid is a global leading AI Tutor solution provider delivering creative disruption to the education market through its cutting-edge AI technology. Having launched Santa TOEIC in 2017, the firm’s first commercialized AI Tutor solution based on a deep learning algorithm which has garnered 1 million users solely in the Korean market with proven efficacy. Leveraging the firm’s highly scalable and proven AI solution, Rigid is expanding its business to new test areas as well as into new geographical markets. It currently operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has launched Santa SAT in Vietnam. Riiid aims at replacing hard copy textbooks and traditional lectures with AI Tutor. Through the firm's technology, any individual student gains access to a personalized AI tutor that far outpaces human tutors in terms of learning efficacy at a fraction of the cost. Driving the democratization and equalization of educational opportunities, Riiid is transforming learning and the industry landscape in a remarkable and rapid fashion.
Operator of a pharmaceutical venture company aiming to develop new drugs based on protac technology. The company provides a protein degradation platform employing a ubiquitin-proteasome system in the body, enabling patients to recover from metabolic disease and several cancers including hematologic malignancy and others.
42dot is a technology company pioneering frictionless transportation services. 42dot develops technologies and platforms integrating autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and smart city infrastructure. The company provides platforms facilitating Mobility-as-a-Service, allowing users to access various transportation modes (e.g., autonomous shuttles, and ride-sharing) through a unified digital interface.
IDUS is an online store that sells watches, home fabric, shoes, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, phone cases, digital accessories, and home interior products. They enable customers to transact directly with sellers over the Internet via a web browser or a mobile app. Their goods benefit customers.
United Water is a provider of water supply and waste water treatment in China.
Swatch On operates a fabric marketplace designed to facilitate reliable fabric sourcing for fashion designers. Launched with the goal of offering a diverse selection of unique, high-quality wholesale fabrics at competitive prices, Swatch On has developed a comprehensive database of fabrics sourced from Dongdaemun. The company prides itself on its team of young, creative, and motivated professionals who are passionate about fashion fabric. Their personalized approach ensures that clients receive tailored assistance in finding the perfect materials for their collections, enhancing the overall experience of sourcing fabrics for design projects.
H2O Hospitality is the largest vacation rental management company in Japan and Korea. H2O manages accommodation facilities without any on-site human resources by automating all the operational flows through the property management system (“PMS”) H2O developed that links and manages calendars between the guests, rooms, and housekeepers. This allows significant decrease in fixed cost of the operational expenses, increasing the yield of the facility.
Amondz is a jewellery ecommerce platform that provides buyers and sellers with quick access to a production list, price quotations for consumers, and customer support.
Spoon Labs provides the potential of creating material that enriches people's daily lives all across the world.
Wemakeprice (위메프) is a Korean social commerce platform offering e-commerce and internet advertising services. IT was launched in May 2010 in Seoul, Korea.
Rainist is a Korean software company that recommends financial products based on one's life patterns. Its service is BankSalad, a credit card recommendation service based on one's spending patterns.
GROUND provides innovative solutions based on the advanced technologies in the logistics and distribution industry (LogiTech®), aiming to achieve Intelligent Logistics®, its original concept that applies the latest technologies such as AI and robotics.
Orum Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the research and development of therapeutic antibodies through its innovative cell-penetrating antibody platform, Oromab™. This platform is designed to target cytosolic proteins, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer and rare genetic diseases. Orum's unique approach allows for the intracellular delivery of active antibody therapeutics or payloads, enabling the inhibition of drug targets that have been previously considered undruggable by conventional small molecules or antibody therapies. Orum's technology is adaptable to various cell types and intracellular proteins without requiring chemical modifications, aiming to develop effective treatments with improved specificity and reduced toxicity.
Riiid is a global leading AI Tutor solution provider delivering creative disruption to the education market through its cutting-edge AI technology. Having launched Santa TOEIC in 2017, the firm’s first commercialized AI Tutor solution based on a deep learning algorithm which has garnered 1 million users solely in the Korean market with proven efficacy. Leveraging the firm’s highly scalable and proven AI solution, Rigid is expanding its business to new test areas as well as into new geographical markets. It currently operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has launched Santa SAT in Vietnam. Riiid aims at replacing hard copy textbooks and traditional lectures with AI Tutor. Through the firm's technology, any individual student gains access to a personalized AI tutor that far outpaces human tutors in terms of learning efficacy at a fraction of the cost. Driving the democratization and equalization of educational opportunities, Riiid is transforming learning and the industry landscape in a remarkable and rapid fashion.
Soomgo is South Korea's largest local service marketplace that helps connect customers to providers across over 1,000 services. The company is backed by leading investors in both the US and Korea such as Y Combinator (W17), FJ Labs, IMM, Atinum, and more.
SecuLetter is a cutting-edge solution of SecuLetter is able to detect unknown attacks with hybrid approaches,static and dynamic analysis even though cyber criminals recently hide malicious links and attachments to bypass existing email security systems.
Founded in 2012, MyRealTrip is Korea’s leading online travel platform, helping Koreans to travel abroad and domestic.
APR is a global beauty-tech company expands beyond beauty with “Medicube” leading the charge.
Amondz is a jewellery ecommerce platform that provides buyers and sellers with quick access to a production list, price quotations for consumers, and customer support.
MEATBOX is a B2B online commerce platform specializing in livestock products, facilitating direct trading between suppliers and buyers. The platform offers a variety of fresh, packed, and tested meat products at competitive prices. A notable feature of MEATBOX is 'My Box,' a storage space-sharing service designed for restaurants and butcher shops. This service allows customers to store their purchased frozen meat products and request deliveries as needed. By enabling businesses to maintain sufficient inventory while reducing storage costs, My Box enhances operational efficiency, especially during unexpected spikes in demand. The service is accessible via the MEATBOX PC and mobile apps, which enable users to easily request deliveries and confirm receipt of their stored items.
OliPass is a South Korea-based biotechnology company focused on enhancing quality of life through innovative life sciences solutions. The company develops its proprietary OliPass PNA platform, which integrates cationic lipid moieties onto nucleobases to create advanced therapeutic options. Its product pipeline includes treatments for various health conditions, such as injectable solutions, hypercholesterolemia, chemo and radio-sensitizers, and Type II diabetes. By collaborating on research and development, OliPass aims to transform perceptions of biotechnology and contribute to healthier living for individuals globally.
Gentle Monster is a luxury eyewear brand known for its unique approach to design, emphasizing a concept of "weird beauty" through high-end experimentation. The company specializes in designer sunglasses that reflect current fashion trends while providing practical features such as colored flat-tinted lenses and ultraviolet protection. By merging artistic vision with functionality, Gentle Monster aims to offer customers both trendy and safe eyewear options.
Kmong (크몽) is a Korean online talent market that enables individuals to both sell and buy services. Its categories include design, marketing, document, business, computer, music and video, life services, and handmade. Users can post up their services with a price quote on the appropriate category, which will be seen and picked up by prospective buyers. Its mobile application is available for Android devices. Kmong was established in June 2012 in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea.
CARVI offers distinct solutions in the field of mobility Insurtech. Their precise analysis of the driver's future accident probability and current driving habits is the most effective method of reducing car accidents.
is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. It currently manages soloist Lee Hyun and idol group BTS.
Hutom offers a surgical service platform that includes an interactive report that is used to manage patient complications and has a positive impact on the surgeon's surgical methods. Its platform begins with an intuitive, analytical diagnosis of the patient's specificity, followed by a simulated examination of the surgery via surgical video processing, recognition, analysis, and prediction.
OHouse is a all-in-one lifestyle platform that integrates content, community, and commerce. The company believes that beautiful homes can change peoples' lives for the better. Its mission is to help users decorate homes with fun, ease, and confidence. OHouse revolutionizes the lifestyle(home furnishing and remodeling) market in Korea with its user-generated style gallery, which helps users discover their preferred styles before purchasing products. On top of the marketplace for home furnishing products, it provides home remodeling services. As the leading innovators of the home furnishing industry, Ohouse aims to become an lifestyle super application that provides the best customer experience. Ohouse won the Best App Award by Google Play in 2018, and its app is downloaded by more than 20 million users.
Day 1 Company (formerly Fast Campus) is Korea’s fastest-growing Life-Changing Education startup.
StyleShare Inc. is a mobile and web application developed for users to share and discover information related to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the platform has attracted millions of users across 120 countries, establishing itself as a leading source for everyday fashion and beauty insights. Users can share their outfits, purchases, and receive updates, fostering a community centered around fashion discovery. StyleShare has received notable recognition from prominent publications such as VOGUE and Elle Japan, solidifying its status as a top mobile application in the fashion sector.
Cellid is a research and development bioventure company. The company is developing immunotherapeutic vaccines, CeliVax. The CeliVax is a personalized vaccine which uses patient's own cells.
Y-Biologics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics, particularly in the field of immuno-oncology. Established in 2007, the company has developed a unique bispecific antibody platform technology known as AliCE, which retains the structure of the parental antibody to ensure high binding affinity to cancer antigens. Additionally, Y-Biologics has created the Y-max ABL library, which comprises a diverse range of antibodies. The company also offers contract research services, further contributing to its position in the antibody drug market. Through its innovative technologies and research efforts, Y-Biologics aims to advance its portfolio of antibody drugs and strengthen its role in the global immuno-chemotherapeutic landscape.
Founded in 2012, MyRealTrip is Korea’s leading online travel platform, helping Koreans to travel abroad and domestic.
GLOWDAYZ is a Korean-based IT company specialized in providing mobile development solutions to the cosmetic and real-estate sectors. Having established in 2013, the company has released two products to the IT market. Glowmee is a beauty curation service that enables users to receive beauty and cosmetic related content via their mobile phones. The app provides information about latest products, product reviews, and recommendations on popular beauty brands available in the market. Glowmee also offers magazines and beauty box services to its subscribers. Brokery is a mobile app focused on the real-estate market. The app offers its users’ information about available accommodations facilities and connects them directly with brokers in the vicinity.
Bridge Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a virtually-operated, venture-backed clinical stage global biotech company, headquartered in Seongnam, Korea with its subsidiary at JLABS@TMC, engaged in the development of novel therapeutics, focusing on therapeutic areas of high unmet medical needs, such as ulcerative colitis, fibrotic diseases, and cancers.
StyleShare Inc. is a mobile and web application developed for users to share and discover information related to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Founded in 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the platform has attracted millions of users across 120 countries, establishing itself as a leading source for everyday fashion and beauty insights. Users can share their outfits, purchases, and receive updates, fostering a community centered around fashion discovery. StyleShare has received notable recognition from prominent publications such as VOGUE and Elle Japan, solidifying its status as a top mobile application in the fashion sector.
Since a number of smartphone users reached 40 million, a numerous number of fine quality mobile applications came out for them. However, there are few that still being loved. Nowadays, not only strategic planning and development are important, but also mobile app marketing takes a huge part of success. They provide accurate and optimal mobile app marketing plan to advertisers. They extract reliable data from tracking tools, and apply them to a variety of services, such as app marketing consulting, platform management, advertisement planning, etc. They have performed reward marketing, CPI marketing, CPA marketing, and CPM marketing, and also they have worked with major companies with highest sales in commerce, real estate, education, games, and more. They proudly work with their own character as a startup and passionate team members. Together, they have figured mobile app map, mobile app market flow, mobile app trend, successful app revenue model and marketing strategies, and in 2016, they are still growing for brighter future.
Founded in 2012, MyRealTrip is Korea’s leading online travel platform, helping Koreans to travel abroad and domestic.
Bluehole is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games.
TimeTree keeps families and groups organized. It also helps manage busy lives while sharing calendars, events, and more!
ABL Bio Inc. is a South Korean biotech research company dedicated to developing therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's pipeline includes ABL001, a bispecific antibody for cancer immunotherapy, and several antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) such as ABL201-205. Additionally, ABL Bio is working on T cell engagers and dual immune cell targeting bispecific antibodies to enhance immuno-oncology treatments. Another notable product in development is ABL301, designed as a blood-brain barrier-penetrating bispecific antibody. The company emphasizes innovation and collaboration in its mission to improve lives through novel therapies.
Backpackr offers an online app store that enables users to buy a range of smartphone applications.
OHouse is a all-in-one lifestyle platform that integrates content, community, and commerce. The company believes that beautiful homes can change peoples' lives for the better. Its mission is to help users decorate homes with fun, ease, and confidence. OHouse revolutionizes the lifestyle(home furnishing and remodeling) market in Korea with its user-generated style gallery, which helps users discover their preferred styles before purchasing products. On top of the marketplace for home furnishing products, it provides home remodeling services. As the leading innovators of the home furnishing industry, Ohouse aims to become an lifestyle super application that provides the best customer experience. Ohouse won the Best App Award by Google Play in 2018, and its app is downloaded by more than 20 million users.
Genome & Company is a biotechnology company that researches microbes and probiotics and develops dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, and new drugs for obesity, diabetes, acne, atopic dermatitis, and cancer.
Pearl Abyss is the developer of Black Desert Online, the Next-Gen Sandbox MMORPG. Located near Seoul, South Korea, Pearl Abyss is currently a home to one of the most talented and experienced people in gaming industry.
ICM is a gene therapy developer company for incurable diseases.
Wemakeprice (위메프) is a Korean social commerce platform offering e-commerce and internet advertising services. IT was launched in May 2010 in Seoul, Korea.
Kokomo Games is a gaming studio based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2014. The company specializes in designing and developing massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). With a team of experienced professionals who have previously contributed to significant titles like "Lineage2" and "Blade&Soul," Kokomo aims to carve out a niche in the hardcore RPG genre, which they view as an untapped market. Unlike the current trend towards trading card games and midcore RPGs, Kokomo is focused on creating a flagship mobile MMORPG that appeals to gamers in Asia, particularly those with interests similar to the Korean gaming community. The studio's mission is to enhance the gaming experience by developing interactive, narrative-driven games that support multiplayer engagement in real-time.
The Beatpacking Company is the leader of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea with an application called BEAT.
Qualson develops mobile language learning services has succeeded in receiving funding from Samsung SDS, POSCO Capital, Softbank, Capstone, and DSC.
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games. Its vision is to stay a household name in video game development by keeping true to its core value of craftmanship.
HelloMarket allows anyone (mostly in Korea atm) to buy, sell, and exchange their goods and services to anyone else. Beyond making everything much easier than what it was like on a desktop, we are winning the highly developed and sophisticated Korean market by: 1) Focusing on maintaining a clean marketplace not dominated by professional sellers, spam, and fraudsters 2) Going beyond face-to-face transactions by enabling in-app shipping and secure escrow payments 3) Being all-around awesome
Baedal Minjeok Seoul-based restaurant delivery app. Baedal Minjeok, made by Korean startup Woowa Brothers, is similar to GrubHub in the US (which Goldman Sachs also owns a stake in) and FoodPanda in Singapore. Almost all of its transactions take place via mobile device. Users simply browse a list of local restaurant menus and pick out what they want on the app, then the Baedal Minjeok team will order, pick it up, and deliver it to their doorstep.
Woowa Brothers Corp., founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing mobile applications and advertising platforms. The company is primarily known for its on-demand food delivery service, which allows users to order and receive food within a specified time frame. In addition to its food delivery app, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing solutions and web services, including a sports events application. The company has established a significant presence in the mobile technology sector, focusing on enhancing user convenience and experience in food ordering and delivery.
Buzzvil operates as a lock screen ad platform provider. Its platform enables partners and advertisers to interact and grow together, providing something for users. The company is looking beyond the first screen of mobile to spread rewards to a broader audience. Buzzvil is driven to build new premium inventories with a wider variety of UIs and continue to grow as an advertising platform.
Wonbang Tech Co., Ltd. engages in the engineering business in South Korea. Its Construction division constructs industrial cleanrooms, biological cleanrooms, dry rooms, and HVAC and utility facilities. The company’s Engineering division provides HVAC design, outdoor air control unit (OAC) information modeling, energy diagnosis consulting, structure analysis, and thermal/floating analysis services. Its Manufacturing division provides ceiling systems, such as clean equipment, including fan filter units, HEPA/ULPA filters, and blind panels, etc.; OAC units and air handling units; clean equipment; VOC-solvers; desiccant dehumidifiers; TDL and panel type lighting products; water showering systems; plenum moisturizing systems; and sound-proof facilities. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Techcross specializes in the manufacturing of ballast water management systems aimed at protecting the marine environment. The company's innovative systems employ electrolysis technologies to prevent pollution from ship ballast water, addressing the ecological challenges posed by invasive marine species. These systems are designed for use on large vessels, including tankers and container ships, allowing companies to effectively treat ballast water in compliance with international environmental regulations. Through its focus on sustainable maritime practices, Techcross plays a crucial role in safeguarding marine ecosystems globally.
Develops power management solutions that are based on analog-mixed signal power management integrated circuits.
Mocoplex, Inc.,(모코플렉스) founded by CEO Nara Park in 2011, is a Korean mobile advertising platform start up. The company developed and released ‘adlib’, mobile ad platform which mediates advertisers and mobile publishers based on in-depth study to maximize advertising earnings in a simple execution process for the first time in Korea. Especially, mocoplex is identified as the company full of potential due to its leading technology simply realizing functions that user really needs such as ID pairing, RAT(Real time Ad Tracker), picky, personlaized retargeting solution through adlib service and has become one of key influential players in domestic market. As a result, mocoplex succeeded in attracting the investment USD 2.9M in total from domestic VC, Bon Angels Venture Partners, IMM investment and Japanese VC, Cyber Agent. mocoplex, small but strong start-up consisting of experts with more than 10 years’ experience in their fields, plans to spur market expansion in Japan and south east Asia as well as continues to introduce new services based on relentless development of technology.
Woowa Brothers Corp., founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing mobile applications and advertising platforms. The company is primarily known for its on-demand food delivery service, which allows users to order and receive food within a specified time frame. In addition to its food delivery app, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing solutions and web services, including a sports events application. The company has established a significant presence in the mobile technology sector, focusing on enhancing user convenience and experience in food ordering and delivery.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Kokam began as a company focused in manufacturing polymer processing equipment, including polyester film and polarized film manufacturing systems, and breathable (porous) film casting systems. In the late 90’s, Kokam expanded its business to designing and manufacturing Lithium-ion/Polymer secondary batteries and succeeded in developing the world’s first high capacity Lithium Polymer batteries. Since then, Kokam’s state-of-the-art battery solutions have been widely utilized across the world and recognized for its superior characteristics. With over 150 battery related patents and 500MWh of proven field performance, Kokam will continue its endeavors in developing innovative, high-tech battery solutions.
Coupang is an e-commerce company that offers a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, footwear, food items, furniture, and nutritional supplements. The company's business is primarily divided into two segments: Product Commerce and Developing Offerings. The Product Commerce segment generates the majority of Coupang's revenue and encompasses core retail through owned inventory, marketplace offerings from third-party merchants, and Rocket Fresh, which focuses on fresh grocery delivery. Additionally, Coupang provides advertising products related to these offerings, enhancing its overall service portfolio.
Krafton is a game developer for PC and mobile devices that focuses on fantasy games. Its vision is to stay a household name in video game development by keeping true to its core value of craftmanship.
Private Equity Round in 2007
CDNetworks is a full-service content delivery network that specializes in global cloud acceleration, focusing on transforming the Internet into a secure and high-performing application delivery network. With a unique advantage as the only multinational CDN with expertise and infrastructure in China, Russia, and other emerging markets, CDNetworks acts as a trusted partner for local markets while facilitating expansion into global markets. The company accelerates over 40,000 websites and cloud services through its extensive network of 140 Points of Presence (PoPs). Serving a diverse range of industries including finance, travel, e-commerce, learning management, high technology, manufacturing, and media, CDNetworks has been catering to enterprise customers for over 13 years. The company maintains offices in the United States, Korea, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom, providing comprehensive technology, network infrastructure, and customer services for the efficient delivery of Internet content and applications.