Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures, founded in 2012 and based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in tech-enabled startups. The firm focuses on seed to growth-stage companies, particularly in advanced technology, deep tech, mobile, service, and gaming sectors. Kakao Ventures is committed to supporting smart entrepreneurs and aims to back startups with a competitive edge that address real-world challenges. By providing access to a network of portfolio companies, Kakao Ventures fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and growth among its invested startups.

Jung Ah

Partner

Anne Ahn

Senior Associate

Eddie Chang

Executive Director

Kim Chi-won

Executive Director, Managing Director and Partner

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Shin-ah Chung

CEO and Partner

Jade Chung

Senior Associate

Dongwook Jang

Director

Brian Jang

Director

Aiden Jang

Principal Associate

Jade Jung

Senior Associate

Kim Ki-Jun

CEO and Partner

Jacob Kim

Principal Associate

Jun Kim

CEO / Partner

Zero Kim

Associate

Inbae Lee

Principal

Justin Shin

Senior Associate

Ryan Won

Managing Director

Seung-woon Yu

CEO

Past deals in South Korea

Datumo

Series A in 2022
Datumo, formerly known as SelectStar Inc., specializes in a cloud-based artificial intelligence data production platform. The company has developed an application called Cash Mission, which collects and analyzes data while rewarding users for their contributions. By connecting corporate clients with a network of crowd-workers, Datumo aims to address the challenges of obtaining accurate data for AI applications. The platform not only facilitates this connection but also emphasizes the importance of quality and cost-efficiency in data production. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South Korea, Datumo continues to innovate in the field of mobile crowd-sourcing to enhance data collection processes for enterprises.

Rebellions

Series A in 2022
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

Rebellions

Series A in 2022
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

Loonshot

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a commerce platform intended for camping supplies and camping cars. The company's platform creates a shopping space just for campers and allows users to easily rent a camping car, providing users with a curation service with information on places to travel in a camping car.

21market

Series A in 2022
21market is a platform that purchases used electronics, inspects them, and upcycles the products. It repairs secondhand electronics and sells refurbished items. 21market is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Recon Labs

Series A in 2022
RECON Labs is a creator of a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform that makes it easier to transform 2D photographs into 3D ones. The business' virtual reality-based technology transforms photos into 3D models automatically to get a new method of buying, allowing customers and merchants to experience the online commerce sector to boost their happiness and lead to increase sales.

Pilleye

Seed Round in 2022
Medility, also known as Pilleye, is a mobile application that lets users count and keep track of pills.

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, operates a childcare and education platform that connects teachers, parents, and students. The platform is designed to enhance the educational experience for children by utilizing analytics to match students with appropriate teachers. It offers a range of services, including one-on-one play and learning sessions tailored to the needs of working parents, thereby promoting children's happiness and development. Additionally, Jaranda provides regular visits and lifecycle management services, ensuring that children and pre-teens receive proper educational support in a convenient manner.

SwatchOn

Venture Round in 2022
SWATCHON.COM was launched under the motive to provide a variety of unique, high-quality wholesale fabrics at a reasonable price. Their team is composed of young, creative, professional and motivated individuals crazy and passionate about fashion fabric. And they are here to help you find the perfect fabric for your collection. They assure that you will have great experiences with their personalized approach to each and every client.

Medb Korea

Seed Round in 2022
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.

Emocog

Seed Round in 2022
Emocog is a company focused on developing a digital therapeutic platform aimed at addressing cognitive impairment, particularly in dementia patients. The platform offers customized cognitive training to enhance memory and cognitive abilities for individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Emocog's technology incorporates offline capabilities and artificial intelligence-based speaker services to encourage behavioral and lifestyle changes among patients. Additionally, it provides medical professionals with software-based cognitive training regimens and diagnostic tools, facilitating a more effective approach to dementia treatment. By focusing on personalized cognitive interventions, Emocog aims to improve the quality of life for patients dealing with cognitive challenges.

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of movie and television show-based recommendation platform designed to help viewers choose what to watch. The company's OTT integrated application uses features like personalized recommendations based on traffic light evaluation and reviews and tells viewers which OTT platform is showing the searched media when they search for movies, dramas, animations and TV programs, enabling viewers to find the content that is right for them without wasting time searching each OTT platform.

Tidesquare

Venture Round in 2022
TIDESQUARE presents new standards of Life & Travel via outstanding human resources, infrastructure and premium service.

MORAI

Series B in 2022
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to create three-dimensional virtual environments that closely mimic real road conditions. This platform is utilized to test and enhance autonomous driving algorithms, providing essential verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Additionally, MORAI offers datasets that support the development of advanced driving algorithms. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an office in San Francisco, California.

Lunit

Venture Round in 2021
Lunit Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing advanced algorithms for medical image analysis and general object detection using machine learning technology. The firm focuses on areas such as digital chest X-ray, digital mammography, digital pathology, and fundus photography. By leveraging cutting-edge deep learning techniques, Lunit aims to assist physicians in making accurate and efficient clinical decisions. The company has demonstrated its expertise in image recognition, having ranked among the top five in the ImageNet Challenge, a prominent competition in the field. Lunit's technology is notable for its ability to utilize weakly labeled data, enhancing its pattern recognition capabilities. Supported by significant venture capital investments, Lunit is actively engaged in large-scale research collaborations with major university hospitals in South Korea, reflecting its strong reception within the medical community.

Neutune

Seed Round in 2021
A.I. Music Technology Company based in Seoul, South Korea

ARGO

Series A in 2021
ARGO provides a one-stop logistics system. ARGO not only manages orders and inventories but also foresees future demand to enhance efficiency for e-commerce operators.

Karrot

Series D in 2021
Carrots Market is a second-hand direct app for residents near you.

Cenacle

Series B in 2021
Developer of cloud-based healthcare technologies designed to provide healthcare experience. The company's technologies create a suitable environment for doctors without the need for external programs through an interlocking system where hospitals using cloud electronic medical records (EMR) and individuals using personal health records (PHRs) services are connected in their daily lives, enabling hospitals to become the center of the healthcare ecosystem where various partners can collaborate with each other.

Rebellions

Funding Round in 2021
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

Recon Labs

Seed Round in 2021
RECON Labs is a creator of a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform that makes it easier to transform 2D photographs into 3D ones. The business' virtual reality-based technology transforms photos into 3D models automatically to get a new method of buying, allowing customers and merchants to experience the online commerce sector to boost their happiness and lead to increase sales.

Newneek

Series A in 2021
Newneek is a digital media platform that publishes news articles online. It operates primarily through e-mail newsletters, delivering current news topics directly to subscribers on a subscription basis. The platform emphasizes authenticity and humor, aiming to engage its audience while providing access to daily news updates. This approach allows Newneek to connect with readers in a more personalized manner, catering to their preferences for information delivery.

EVR Studio

Series C in 2021
EVR Studio is a virtual reality content development company based in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in creating immersive virtual worlds that blend real-life experiences with imaginative possibilities. It brings together professionals from diverse fields such as game development, visual effects, engineering, fashion, writing, and photography. Currently, EVR Studio is focused on developing virtual reality games, mobile VR streaming solutions, and creative media production, aiming to push the boundaries of VR technology and enhance user experiences.

Emocog

Seed Round in 2021
Emocog is a company focused on developing a digital therapeutic platform aimed at addressing cognitive impairment, particularly in dementia patients. The platform offers customized cognitive training to enhance memory and cognitive abilities for individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Emocog's technology incorporates offline capabilities and artificial intelligence-based speaker services to encourage behavioral and lifestyle changes among patients. Additionally, it provides medical professionals with software-based cognitive training regimens and diagnostic tools, facilitating a more effective approach to dementia treatment. By focusing on personalized cognitive interventions, Emocog aims to improve the quality of life for patients dealing with cognitive challenges.

39 degrees C

Seed Round in 2021
39 degrees C is the Media application development company providing ‘LILAY’ which is a multi-camera live streaming app and ‘feedeo’ which is a video making app with various stylish templates. LILAY, the featured app of our company, shares the camera screens between smartphones to realize a multi-camera without any other equipment. It allows real-time video shooting/transmission by using the mobile built-in technology called WiFi-Direct. It is the unique technology in the world and currently holds a lot of domestic and foreign patent licenses.

Korea Credit Data

Series C in 2021
Korea Credit Data Co., Ltd. is a software development company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in business management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2016, the company offers its flagship product, CashNote, which enables users to manage card payment schedules, conduct customer analyses, monitor customer reviews, and perform tax invoice inquiries. Since its launch in April 2017, CashNote has gained significant traction, serving over 600,000 businesses in Korea and Japan. The platform leverages data and connections to enhance business operations, facilitating efficient transaction management and addressing the everyday challenges faced by its users.

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of movie and television show-based recommendation platform designed to help viewers choose what to watch. The company's OTT integrated application uses features like personalized recommendations based on traffic light evaluation and reviews and tells viewers which OTT platform is showing the searched media when they search for movies, dramas, animations and TV programs, enabling viewers to find the content that is right for them without wasting time searching each OTT platform.

Standigm

Series C in 2021
Standigm, Inc. is a South Korea-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in applying advanced artificial intelligence technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug discovery. The company focuses on drug repositioning, utilizing a sophisticated AI model to predict new indications for existing drugs by analyzing molecular features related to drug responses and uses. Standigm has successfully generated numerous drug candidates targeting various conditions, including cancers, Parkinson's disease, autism, and fatty liver diseases. By leveraging its AI-driven approach, Standigm aims to deliver practical benefits such as reducing time and costs in the drug discovery process while minimizing uncertainties typically associated with the development of new therapies.

Dable

Series C in 2021
Dable, Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2015 that operates an online content discovery platform utilizing big data. The company specializes in providing personalized content recommendation solutions and native advertising services, aiming to enhance user engagement through tailored product and content suggestions. By analyzing behavioral data from both online and offline interactions, Dable's platform enables businesses to create and edit content in real-time across various formats. This innovative approach not only helps clients increase page views and profitability but also seeks to enrich consumers' lifestyles by extending its personalization services beyond the digital realm. With a background in developing successful recommendation platforms, the team is focused on expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of users and businesses alike.

LumanLab

Seed Round in 2021
LumanLab develops digital therapeutics to solve developmental delay problems.

Breezm

Series A in 2021
Manufacturer of eyewear products intended to offer custom frames and comfortable glasses that fit well on the face. The company's products are designed with face data with detailed measurement technology and customized as per recommended design and color, enabling customers to have glasses that suit their looks.

Floatic

Seed Round in 2021
Floatic is developing a robot solution that automates the process of warehousing and retrieving logistics centers.

Watcha

Venture Round in 2020
WATCHA - Launched in AUG 2012, it quickly became Korea’s favorite movie review app - Its core competency lies in personalized recommendation technology - once users rate movie, WATCHA predicts how they will like movies they haven’t yet seen - Now provides the widest and most accurate movie, TV show and book reviews - Launched in Japan in 2015 WATCHA PLAY - Launched in JAN 2016 - Subscription VOD service for movie and TV series available on multiple devices including Web, iOS/Android mobile and tablet, Samsung/LG Smart TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV - Provides extremely accurate personalized content recommendation, powered by WATCHA - 75% of content consumed based on recommendations Comment by Apple, App Store Editor Team “Thanks to its large volume of reliable review data collected from users, WATCHA PLAY can recommend contents that perfectly satisfy my taste. Please don’t waste your time in choosing what to watch. Trust WATCHA PLAY and Enjoy tonight”

ARGO

Venture Round in 2020
ARGO provides a one-stop logistics system. ARGO not only manages orders and inventories but also foresees future demand to enhance efficiency for e-commerce operators.

CHATIE

Venture Round in 2020
CHATIE, developed by Eineblume Co., Ltd, is an application that facilitates communication between users through chat features. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the platform allows individuals to connect and share stories seamlessly. With a focus on user-friendly design, CHATIE enhances the chatting experience, making it accessible for a wide audience. As a tool for social interaction, it caters to the growing demand for digital communication solutions in today's interconnected world.

Rebellions

Seed Round in 2020
Rebellions Inc specializes in developing artificial intelligence semiconductors that serve as full-stack alternatives for AI processing. The company focuses on creating genuine AI accelerators by effectively linking silicon architectures with deep learning algorithms. This is achieved by pushing the boundaries of algorithms to better utilize silicon resources and redesigning AI processors to include advanced deep learning features through dedicated silicon kernels. Rebellions aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, enabling clients to access powerful and energy-efficient AI hardware. Their innovative approach ensures seamless integration and enhanced performance, addressing the limitations of traditional AI chip designs.

MORAI

Series A in 2020
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to create three-dimensional virtual environments that closely mimic real road conditions. This platform is utilized to test and enhance autonomous driving algorithms, providing essential verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Additionally, MORAI offers datasets that support the development of advanced driving algorithms. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an office in San Francisco, California.

Neutune

Seed Round in 2020
A.I. Music Technology Company based in Seoul, South Korea

WeHealed

Series A in 2020
Developer of a workout application designed to improve people's wellness. The company's application offers an artificial intelligence motion coach that guides people on how to exercise, gives feedback to the users and exercises don't require special equipment needed, enabling users to manage their health conditions in their busy lives and share feedback.

Veluga

Seed Round in 2020
Veluga Brewery is a new channel for liquor distribution that connects stores, wholesalers, and suppliers. It is a retailer of subscription-based beer and snacks. It provides midnight delivery of the products every second and fourth Thursday. The products include craft beer, midnight platter, side snack, and beer book.

Datumo

Series A in 2020
Datumo, formerly known as SelectStar Inc., specializes in a cloud-based artificial intelligence data production platform. The company has developed an application called Cash Mission, which collects and analyzes data while rewarding users for their contributions. By connecting corporate clients with a network of crowd-workers, Datumo aims to address the challenges of obtaining accurate data for AI applications. The platform not only facilitates this connection but also emphasizes the importance of quality and cost-efficiency in data production. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South Korea, Datumo continues to innovate in the field of mobile crowd-sourcing to enhance data collection processes for enterprises.

Itemscout

Seed Round in 2020
Itemscout is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing keyword analysis solutions for online sellers and businesses. Established in 2019, it offers a smart sales analysis tool designed to assist clients with item selection, market analysis, and search engine optimization. The platform features product discovery, keyword analysis, rank tracking, and goods tracking, enabling users to evaluate market trends and the competitiveness of specific keywords. Additionally, Itemscout's ranking tracking service allows users to monitor changes in product rankings by keyword or over time, focusing on competitors' products. By delivering insights related to search volume, advertisement costs, competitive intensity, and product exposure rankings, Itemscout supports online sellers in making informed decisions to enhance their market presence.

Return Zero

Series A in 2020
Return Zero, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based voice recognition application that converts phone dialogues into messenger chats. The company through its application provides audio phone messages conversion into messenger text services. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Ssemble

Seed Round in 2020
Vlogr is a SNS platform.

Impressivo

Venture Round in 2020
Impressivo, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing fabric 3D touch sensors aimed at enhancing user interaction with digital devices. These sensors are designed for various applications, including smart wearables, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automotive systems, digital healthcare, and virtual and augmented reality interfaces. Impressivo's technology allows for pressure and multitouch sensitivity, enabling users to engage more intuitively with products and helping brands to create smarter devices.

Lunit

Series C in 2020
Lunit Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing advanced algorithms for medical image analysis and general object detection using machine learning technology. The firm focuses on areas such as digital chest X-ray, digital mammography, digital pathology, and fundus photography. By leveraging cutting-edge deep learning techniques, Lunit aims to assist physicians in making accurate and efficient clinical decisions. The company has demonstrated its expertise in image recognition, having ranked among the top five in the ImageNet Challenge, a prominent competition in the field. Lunit's technology is notable for its ability to utilize weakly labeled data, enhancing its pattern recognition capabilities. Supported by significant venture capital investments, Lunit is actively engaged in large-scale research collaborations with major university hospitals in South Korea, reflecting its strong reception within the medical community.

Skelter Labs

Series B in 2019
Skelter Labs Inc. develops artificial intelligence based applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

ONDA

Series A in 2019
T Port Inc. is an accommodation management platform. T Port Inc.'s real-time reservation management book can easily manage all bookings on the computer or smartphone anytime, anywhere.

Remake Digital

Seed Round in 2019
Remake Digital Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in digital marketing services, particularly in performance marketing. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, the company develops an AI-driven platform known as CROLO, which automates the design of advertisement banners. By utilizing advanced technologies such as computer vision, natural language processing, and data analytics, Remake Digital aims to streamline the ad design process, reducing both time and costs for advertisers while enhancing ad performance through data-driven insights. This innovative approach allows clients to benefit from high-quality, efficient advertising solutions tailored to their needs.

Smart Radar System

Series A in 2019
Smart Radar System is a radar vision technology company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializing in advanced radar solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Founded in 2017, the company is known for its innovative 4D image radar products, including RETINA, which provides precise distance and velocity measurements with high angular resolution. Additionally, Smart Radar System offers the IRISv corner radar module, designed to monitor surrounding objects in a 360-degree view, and the RM68-01 industrial radar evaluation kit, which supports the development of high-performance industrial radar applications. The company also provides customization services for radar modules, along with essential tools such as a Carrier Board for PC integration and Radar PC Software for user interface control. Its technologies are applied across various sectors, including automotive safety, industrial automation, people counting, and vital sign monitoring.

Datumo

Seed Round in 2019
Datumo, formerly known as SelectStar Inc., specializes in a cloud-based artificial intelligence data production platform. The company has developed an application called Cash Mission, which collects and analyzes data while rewarding users for their contributions. By connecting corporate clients with a network of crowd-workers, Datumo aims to address the challenges of obtaining accurate data for AI applications. The platform not only facilitates this connection but also emphasizes the importance of quality and cost-efficiency in data production. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South Korea, Datumo continues to innovate in the field of mobile crowd-sourcing to enhance data collection processes for enterprises.

Breezm

Seed Round in 2019
Manufacturer of eyewear products intended to offer custom frames and comfortable glasses that fit well on the face. The company's products are designed with face data with detailed measurement technology and customized as per recommended design and color, enabling customers to have glasses that suit their looks.

Awexome Ray

Seed Round in 2019
Manufacturer of x-ray generators designed to solve the problem of fine dust. The company's X-ray generators use carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber, a new carbon material to ionize fine pollutants in the air and purify them, enabling clients to achieve customized air purification without generating ozone.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, operates a childcare and education platform that connects teachers, parents, and students. The platform is designed to enhance the educational experience for children by utilizing analytics to match students with appropriate teachers. It offers a range of services, including one-on-one play and learning sessions tailored to the needs of working parents, thereby promoting children's happiness and development. Additionally, Jaranda provides regular visits and lifecycle management services, ensuring that children and pre-teens receive proper educational support in a convenient manner.

Ssemble

Seed Round in 2019
Vlogr is a SNS platform.

Tripstore

Series B in 2019
Tripstore is an O2O platform that makes it easy to search overseas trips. The company has more than one million international travel products from seventy countries around the world, where the users can easily check out their desired overseas travel products.

Standigm

Series B in 2019
Standigm, Inc. is a South Korea-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in applying advanced artificial intelligence technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug discovery. The company focuses on drug repositioning, utilizing a sophisticated AI model to predict new indications for existing drugs by analyzing molecular features related to drug responses and uses. Standigm has successfully generated numerous drug candidates targeting various conditions, including cancers, Parkinson's disease, autism, and fatty liver diseases. By leveraging its AI-driven approach, Standigm aims to deliver practical benefits such as reducing time and costs in the drug discovery process while minimizing uncertainties typically associated with the development of new therapies.

Terra

Corporate Round in 2019
Terra is a price-stable cryptocurrency designed for mass adoption. It builds financial infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Terra is backed by Luna, a decentralized asset that derives its value from transaction fees collected on the Terra network. Much like the moon stabilizes the earth’s rotation, Luna is Terra's eternal guardian of stability.

CHATIE

Venture Round in 2019
CHATIE, developed by Eineblume Co., Ltd, is an application that facilitates communication between users through chat features. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the platform allows individuals to connect and share stories seamlessly. With a focus on user-friendly design, CHATIE enhances the chatting experience, making it accessible for a wide audience. As a tool for social interaction, it caters to the growing demand for digital communication solutions in today's interconnected world.

Lunimedia

Venture Round in 2019
Lunimedia Corporation is a South Korean company that operates a digital distribution platform for PC games, primarily targeting the B2B market of PC cafes. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, Lunimedia's platform, Lunipark, facilitates access to a wide array of PC games for developers, addressing challenges in distributing titles that are hard to reach. By focusing on the concentrated gamer pool within PC cafes, Lunimedia enables users to access these games at low costs, thus providing an efficient solution for both game developers and players.

Open The Table

Venture Round in 2019
Open the Table

MobileToong

Seed Round in 2019
MobileToong

Travel Wallet

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a mobile-based foreign currency platform designed to provide digital travel wallet services. The company's platform includes a currency exchange service, real-time exchange rates, an exchange rate calculator, local cash pick-up, physical card issuance, and an exchange rate graph, enabling tourists and business travelers to get fast and easy money exchange service at a competitive rate compared to retail banks.

Social Bean

Seed Round in 2019
Manufacturing, baby products

Sugarhill

Series B in 2018
Sugarhill is a Korean company that develops a commercial real estate platform called Nemo.

WhaTap

Series A in 2018
WhaTap Inc. is a South Korean company that designs and develops cloud-based software for server and database monitoring. Its platform offers real-time alerts to users, enabling them to identify potential risks or malfunctions across various devices, including PCs, mobile devices, and Apple Watches. The company's focus is on providing a business-to-business service monitoring solution that enhances operational efficiency through proactive management of IT systems.

WhaTap

Series A in 2018
WhaTap Inc. is a South Korean company that designs and develops cloud-based software for server and database monitoring. Its platform offers real-time alerts to users, enabling them to identify potential risks or malfunctions across various devices, including PCs, mobile devices, and Apple Watches. The company's focus is on providing a business-to-business service monitoring solution that enhances operational efficiency through proactive management of IT systems.

Educast

Venture Round in 2018
EdTech

Limese

Venture Round in 2018
Limese Corp. is a South Korean company that specializes in the manufacture and retail of skincare products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, Limese offers a range of items designed to enhance skin health and appearance, including the Limesse Purifying Ampoule, Remese Energizing Ampoule, Limesse Brightening Ampoule, Limesse Super Tasker Cream, and Remesse Face Mask Real Brightening & Glow Up. The company primarily sells its products through online channels, catering to a growing e-commerce market in the beauty and skincare industry.

Skelter Labs

Series A in 2018
Skelter Labs Inc. develops artificial intelligence based applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

LetinAR

Series A in 2018
LetinAR Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The company has introduced innovative technology known as PinMR™ lens, which addresses common limitations of existing AR products, such as bulkiness and inadequate functionality. LetinAR's proprietary pin mirror technology reflects light from a microdisplay and directs it into users' pupils using the pinhole effect, allowing for enhanced optic control during AR experiences. By focusing on creating lightweight, user-friendly designs, LetinAR aims to provide a seamless integration of augmented reality into everyday life, effectively replacing traditional smartphone displays with advanced smart glasses.

Laftel

Venture Round in 2018
Laftel Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2014, that operates a digital comics service platform. It develops a mobile app and web service that gathers and analyzes the comic preferences of its users to provide tailored recommendations for comic works available across various platforms. In addition to its focus on comics, Laftel also offers an online animation video streaming service, featuring a range of animated shows and videos in categories such as action, adventure, music, and sports. This dual approach enables Laftel to cater to diverse entertainment preferences, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.

Logispot

Series A in 2018
LOGISPOT Co., Ltd. provides inland freight transportation services to companies ranging from large enterprises to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Tripstore

Series A in 2018
Tripstore is an O2O platform that makes it easy to search overseas trips. The company has more than one million international travel products from seventy countries around the world, where the users can easily check out their desired overseas travel products.

MYDUTY

Series A in 2018
Developer of task scheduling platform designed to provide shift management of temporary workers. The company's platform permits users to manage and track duties and events for medical workers doing shift work as per a convenient date and time, enabling domestic helpers and nurses to manage their calendars and communicate based on their entered schedules.

VITCON

Series A in 2018
VITCON Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company develops MODLINK, an innovative built-in controller that integrates advanced software and hardware technology. This product allows users, including those without software engineering backgrounds, to easily configure and utilize IoT applications. Additionally, VITCON offers a platform for machine management that leverages artificial intelligence to monitor and control mechanical equipment. This platform enables users to remotely manage machinery in various environments, such as factories and farms, through smartphone applications, providing a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring and control.

Lunit

Series B in 2018
Lunit Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing advanced algorithms for medical image analysis and general object detection using machine learning technology. The firm focuses on areas such as digital chest X-ray, digital mammography, digital pathology, and fundus photography. By leveraging cutting-edge deep learning techniques, Lunit aims to assist physicians in making accurate and efficient clinical decisions. The company has demonstrated its expertise in image recognition, having ranked among the top five in the ImageNet Challenge, a prominent competition in the field. Lunit's technology is notable for its ability to utilize weakly labeled data, enhancing its pattern recognition capabilities. Supported by significant venture capital investments, Lunit is actively engaged in large-scale research collaborations with major university hospitals in South Korea, reflecting its strong reception within the medical community.

RippleAI

Seed Round in 2018
RippleAI is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on developing an artificial intelligence platform that analyzes diverse customer data from online sources, including videos, photos, voices, and emoticons. Founded in 2018, RippleAI's technology leverages emotional artificial intelligence to facilitate interactive advertising by interpreting human emotions through various forms of digital communication. This approach allows clients to gain insights into consumer sentiments and reactions, enhancing their ability to connect with audiences effectively.

Karrot

Series B in 2018
Carrots Market is a second-hand direct app for residents near you.

Tevaluewise

Series A in 2018
TevalueWise Corp. operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on educational services. It provides a variety of courses tailored for different educational levels, including kindergarten, employment preparation, foreign language acquisition, graduate studies, and preparation for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Additionally, TevalueWise is recognized as Korea's leading instructor evaluation platform, specifically for civil servant exam preparation, allowing users to evaluate and select instructors effectively. Through its comprehensive offerings, TevalueWise aims to improve educational outcomes by connecting learners with qualified educators.

Tevaluewise

Seed Round in 2018
TevalueWise Corp. operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on educational services. It provides a variety of courses tailored for different educational levels, including kindergarten, employment preparation, foreign language acquisition, graduate studies, and preparation for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Additionally, TevalueWise is recognized as Korea's leading instructor evaluation platform, specifically for civil servant exam preparation, allowing users to evaluate and select instructors effectively. Through its comprehensive offerings, TevalueWise aims to improve educational outcomes by connecting learners with qualified educators.

NowWaiting

Venture Round in 2018
Developer of a store management platform designed to offer real-time wait management services. The company's platform solves the inconvenience of waiting that creates a digital waiting list, has an artificial voice instead of a vibrating bell and provides smart order service systems, enabling restaurants to streamline operations, increase sales and gain business insight.

SwatchOn

Seed Round in 2018
SWATCHON.COM was launched under the motive to provide a variety of unique, high-quality wholesale fabrics at a reasonable price. Their team is composed of young, creative, professional and motivated individuals crazy and passionate about fashion fabric. And they are here to help you find the perfect fabric for your collection. They assure that you will have great experiences with their personalized approach to each and every client.

Dable

Series B in 2018
Dable, Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2015 that operates an online content discovery platform utilizing big data. The company specializes in providing personalized content recommendation solutions and native advertising services, aiming to enhance user engagement through tailored product and content suggestions. By analyzing behavioral data from both online and offline interactions, Dable's platform enables businesses to create and edit content in real-time across various formats. This innovative approach not only helps clients increase page views and profitability but also seeks to enrich consumers' lifestyles by extending its personalization services beyond the digital realm. With a background in developing successful recommendation platforms, the team is focused on expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of users and businesses alike.

ClosetShare

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of an online renting platform designed to offer high-end luxury bags and clothes. The company's platform offers bags, clutches, dresses, skirts, and other women's accessories for a short time, enabling customers to try new fashion on different occasions without paying the full price for it.

The Clozet

Seed Round in 2018
THE CLOZET is a fashion sharing service aiming to be Airbnb for fashion. THE CLOZET makes profit by connecting its individual customers with fashion items which are not used often and allows them to borrow the items from other users at reasonable prices. THE CLOZET also gives the concierge service such as delivery, cleaning, maintenance which can make it the most seamless fashion sharing service.

Brunt

Series A in 2018
Brunt. Co. Ltd. designs and manufactures Internet of things (IoT) based smart home hardware and software. It manufactures Brunt Blind Engine, a device that transforms standard home blinds into smart electric blinds; Brunt PowerStation, a stationary multifunctional device that supplies electricity in a variety of ways; Brunt Plug, a product that controls the power of various electric devices via smartphone; Brunt WIFI Router, a wi-fi router; and Brunt Cord, a portable USB and AC power strip. The company also develops software solutions, including Brunt Sky, an IoT operating server platform that allows remote smartphone control of devices, analyzes the usage patterns of these devices, and helps them learn and act on their own; and Brunt App, a smartphone application that provides remote control and monitoring functions for connected hardware devices. Brunt. Co. Ltd. was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Kodebox

Seed Round in 2018
A blockchain technology company on a mission to create and enable smarter asset management systems.

Cleaning Lab

Series A in 2018
Provider of home cleaning services intended to connect cleaning agents with clients as per the requirement. The company offers mobile-based home cleaning brokerage services that allow customers to request home cleaning services to get professionally trained managers to clean up the client's space as per quoted cleaning area size, estimated hours, preferred time slots and additional services, enabling customers to keep their space clean at low cost and convenience.

Grepp

Seed Round in 2017
Grepp, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in smart developer recruitment and software training solutions. The company aims to enhance the competitiveness of developers by facilitating educational opportunities, problem-solving exchanges, and career guidance. Grepp supports individuals in understanding the value of software, fostering creative problem-solving skills from an early age. By connecting talented developers with companies, Grepp helps them pursue their career aspirations while enabling organizations to assemble skilled teams capable of delivering high-value software solutions.

Mars Auto

Seed Round in 2017
MARS AUTO INC. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based autonomous navigation software that combines with trucks for freight transport. The company reduces manpower and cost structure of existing freight forwarding business by activating autonomous driving trucks in South Korea. It also collects necessary data for development through ongoing simulation and actual testing. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Sugarhill

Series A in 2017
Sugarhill is a Korean company that develops a commercial real estate platform called Nemo.

Baum

Series A in 2017
Baum, Inc. specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software and solutions aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of semiconductor designs. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, mobile, networking, and server markets, by providing tools that support power and thermal management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, Baum was established by experienced professionals in the semiconductor industry, bringing together expertise in technical development and business strategy. The company focuses on enabling engineering teams to optimize their designs for low power consumption, thereby improving overall efficiency in chip development.

Cochl

Seed Round in 2017
Cochl is a research-oriented company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in Machine Listening technology. Founded in 2017, the company aims to enhance audio signal processing beyond traditional speech recognition, enabling AI systems to comprehend a wide range of non-verbal sounds, such as animal noises, laughter, and alarms. This technology has applications across various sectors, including smart home devices, robotics, automotive industries, and search engines. Cochl's contributions to the field have garnered recognition, including being named a top AI startup in autonomous systems by NVIDIA and achieving accolades in the prestigious IEEE DCASE competition. The co-founders of Cochl include Donmoon Lee, Hyungui Lim, Il-young Jeong, Jeongsoo Park, Subin Lee, and Yoonchang Han.

Bob Games

Seed Round in 2017
A Social casino game developer.

Mini School

Seed Round in 2017
Mini School EduTech

TOROOC

Venture Round in 2017
At TOROOC, we build intelligent biped robots using various A.I. and motion technologies. Since its foundation in 2012, we have prepared the era of 'a robot in every home'. We finally introduce our first robot LiKU, a social robot designed to live with you. Starting with LiKU, we plan to bring more advanced robots to the world to make our lives better.
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