Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures, established in 2012, is a South Korean venture capital firm headquartered in Seongnam-si. As an independent subsidiary of Kakao Corp., it manages external funds from limited partners. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on tech-enabled startups in advanced technology, deep tech, mobile, service, and gaming sectors. Known for its founder-friendly approach, it is one of the most active seed venture capital firms in Korea.

Anne Ahn

Senior Associate

Eddie Chang

Director

Kim Chi-won

Executive Director, Managing Director and Partner

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Andy Choi

Associate

Shin-ah Chung

CEO and Partner

Jade Chung

Senior Associate

Brian Jang

Director

Aiden Jang

Principal Associate

Jade Jung

Senior Associate

Kim Ki-Jun

CEO and Partner

Jacob Kim

Principal Associate

Jun Kim

CEO

Zero Kim

Associate

Inbae Lee

Principal

Justin Shin

Senior Associate

Ryan Won

Managing Director

361 past transactions

Contoro

Series A in 2025
Contoro Robotics is a company focused on integrating artificial intelligence with teleoperation to create advanced robotic solutions. It aims to facilitate the remote control and autonomous operation of robots, allowing clients to manage tasks from anywhere in the world. The company's technology includes capabilities such as telemanipulation, haptic feedback, and human interfaces, enabling robots to perform functions like picking up cases, recognizing text, and palletizing items. By leveraging these innovative methodologies, Contoro seeks to make a significant global impact in the field of robotics.

Taming Lab

Seed Round in 2025
Taming Lab operates an online marketplace for pre-owned luxury watches, offering a curated selection of high-quality timepieces from renowned brands at competitive prices. This enables watch enthusiasts to acquire luxury watches at a more affordable cost, enhancing their personal style.

OQT

Seed Round in 2025
OQT is focusing on developing QPUs utilizing neutral atoms.

Magnendo

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Magnendo is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic systems for neurovascular disease treatment. Their primary product is a magnetically steerable, soft-robotic guidewire designed for minimally invasive procedures, aiming to make brain neurotherapy faster and safer.

Bind

Series A in 2025
Bind is a start-up that operates the mobile and PC version of 'Athler'.

Tect Group

Seed Round in 2025
Tect Group is a global beauty operator, specializing in the development and distribution of skincare and hybrid makeup brands. The company's core business lies in offering personalized skincare solutions, catering to the unique needs of individual customers. By understanding that different people require different skincare products, Tect Group aims to provide tailored solutions, ensuring customers receive suitable products to meet their specific needs.

Kompass

Seed Round in 2024
Kompass is a remote fertility monitoring technology designed to help couples navigate a patient-centered fertility journey.

23rd Century Children

Seed Round in 2024
23rd Century Children is a Virtual entertainment startup. 23rd Century Kids is developing virtual artists for fans to interact with in various environments, using real-time motion capture rendering and toon shading for a cartoon-like feel.

Trillion Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Trillion Labs operates as an AI company.

WADDLE

Seed Round in 2024
WADDLE provides technological solutions that aim to bridge the digital divide between visually impaired and sighted communities.

GPUN

Seed Round in 2024
GPUN is a technology company that operates a game development platform. This platform empowers individuals to create and publish their own games, with a focus on mobile gaming. GPUN's flagship game, a subculture mechanic shooting game, immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity must fight to reclaim Earth from alien invaders, providing engaging and fun gaming experiences.

Goi

Seed Round in 2024
Goi is a company that operates a concierge service for prospective residents who are new to funerals.

Sandy Floor

Seed Round in 2024
Sandy Floor is a multiplayer games platform. It develops of casual fun games.

KinoLights

Series A in 2024
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services, specializing in helping viewers select films and television shows. The company has developed an over-the-top (OTT) integrated application that utilizes personalized recommendations based on a traffic light evaluation system and user reviews. This platform enables users to efficiently discover content by indicating which OTT service is offering the desired movie, drama, animation, or TV program. By streamlining the content search process, KinoLights aims to save viewers time and enhance their viewing experience.

Bungee

Seed Round in 2024
Bungee is a recruitment platform that provides hiring, SEO, content marketing, and performance marketing services.

Vivid Health

Seed Round in 2024
Vivid Health operates a digital platform specializing in obesity treatment management. It offers users easy access to reviews of obesity medicine products, categorized by specific ingredients, aiding in informed decision-making. Additionally, the platform serves as a social community where users can share their weight management experiences and plans to introduce a pharmacovigilance system to monitor drug side effects post-market release, enhancing drug safety and user satisfaction.

Omelet

Seed Round in 2024
Omelet provides support for building and utilizing an AI-Power red decision- making system through OaaSIS.

SqueezeBits

Seed Round in 2024
SqueezeBits develops an ecosystem platform aimed at designing, training, and deploying compressed neural networks. The company specializes in compressing artificial intelligence models through advanced techniques such as quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation, and AutoML. This approach allows clients to access software stacks that facilitate the creation of energy-efficient, lightweight, and fast deep learning models, adaptable to a range of hardware platforms, from edge devices to cloud GPUs.

Four Pillars

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Four Pillars is a technology company that specializes in facilitating the creation and implementation of blockchain projects for businesses. It offers tailored services based on its extensive research and experience in the blockchain space, helping companies successfully integrate this cutting-edge technology into their operations.

Ttukboka

Seed Round in 2023
Ttukboka is a money-making English word quiz app.

Polestar Games

Seed Round in 2023
Polestar Games is a developer of online gaming platforms, specializing in creating massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) that cater to both PC and console gamers. Their flagship project, 'Project N', is an open-world, medieval dark fantasy game. Despite industry skepticism about the feasibility of AAA-level MMORPGs supporting both platforms, Polestar Games aims to bridge this gap, offering a unique and engaging gaming experience for a wider audience.

Runbear

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Runbear is creating a B2B SaaS that effectively enhances work processes from application development to operation by fusing artificial intelligence with the tools used by DevOps professionals. Through task automation, which is the foundation of IT service operation, it seeks to reduce inefficiencies and boost stability and speed. With the use of this investment lure, we intend to aggressively acquire clients.

Rapport Labs

Series B in 2023
Rapport Labs is focused on enhancing the online shopping experience through its 4050 fashion platform, which is specifically designed to assist women in purchasing clothing. The platform features a wide range of apparel from established brands, catering to various age groups. It also offers discounts and includes a dedicated customer experience team that provides real-time support and fashion advice via phone calls and inquiries. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the online shopping process and ensure that users can find their desired clothing efficiently.

Dremo

Funding Round in 2023
Dremo's challenge is to extend the value of gaming to millions of people throughout the world by creating games that are enjoyable for family and friends. It eagerly await your participation in the challenge!

Pilleye

Seed Round in 2023
Pilleye, also known as Medility, is a mobile application designed to assist users in counting and tracking their medication. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate the pill-counting process, effectively reducing the time and effort associated with this task. It can detect and count pills ranging from half to translucent, providing a streamlined experience for users. Additionally, Pilleye includes a pill management dashboard that supports healthcare providers and pharmacists, allowing them to concentrate on enhancing patient care rather than on manual counting processes.

Contoro

Seed Round in 2023
Contoro Robotics is a company focused on integrating artificial intelligence with teleoperation to create advanced robotic solutions. It aims to facilitate the remote control and autonomous operation of robots, allowing clients to manage tasks from anywhere in the world. The company's technology includes capabilities such as telemanipulation, haptic feedback, and human interfaces, enabling robots to perform functions like picking up cases, recognizing text, and palletizing items. By leveraging these innovative methodologies, Contoro seeks to make a significant global impact in the field of robotics.

M3TA Analytics

Seed Round in 2023
M3TA is an AI-Powered Web3 Data Analytics Platform. We focus on making data analytics on emerging blockchains and projects easier through the use of AI tools. Our products include: 1. M3TA Boards: A fully customizable and personalized set of dashboards that allows users to track and analyze projects with ease. The AI enabled Dashboard allows users to interact with a natural language interface building dashboards and charts for users based on their prompts. 2. M3TA Bulletins: M3TA Bulletins uses AI content aggregation and generation tools to give users insightful, digestible, easy-to-read research/articles.

Moyo

Seed Round in 2023
Moyo is an online platform that specializes in comparing and recommending phone plans for users. It analyzes individual communication service usage patterns to provide tailored suggestions for budget-friendly phone rates. By linking directly to the process of opening new plans, Moyo simplifies the decision-making process, allowing users to easily compare various low-cost options and select the most suitable plan for their needs.

Superplastic

Series A in 2023
Superplastic, Inc. is a character-based product and entertainment company founded in 2017 and based in Burlington, Vermont. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, featuring unique characters created in collaboration with renowned artists. Superplastic leverages the principles of effort and scarcity to enhance the value of its offerings, creating exclusive works of art for a select audience. The company also operates a platform that engages customers through various media, including animated videos and music, enabling interactions with its synthetic superstars in innovative ways. Products are primarily sold online, reflecting a modern approach to retail and entertainment.

Enerzai

Series A in 2023
ENERZAi is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing solutions for the oil and gas engineering sector. The company focuses on autonomous drilling systems, providing technology for supervising, monitoring, and controlling physical processes with real-time capabilities. In addition to this, ENERZAi offers services related to microcontroller units, central processing units, and application processors, facilitating AI applications in smart sensors, wearable devices, and robotics. Their technology aims to help clients transition from costly GPU instances, while optimizing model size, inference time, and operational costs.

hilokal

Seed Round in 2023
Hilokal is a language learning platform that connects native speakers with learners to facilitate conversational practice. The platform offers personalized channels and provides recommendations for foreign language trainers. It features voice-to-text conversion and translation functions, supporting the acquisition of multiple languages, including English, Korean, Spanish, and Indonesian. By enabling users to engage in conversations with friendly individuals around the world, Hilokal enhances the language learning experience through social interaction in meetups and parties.

Business Canvas

Series A in 2023
Business Canvas is building Typed, the Art of Organization, empowering you to organize your resources the way you need, freeing up time for what really matters: creating something new.

Care

Seed Round in 2022
Care is a platform connecting certified caregivers with local eldercare job opportunities. Through its mobile app, caregivers receive real-time job alerts tailored to their location and preferences, streamlining the employment process. It enhances the caregiving ecosystem by facilitating efficient hiring for care institutions and providing accessible job information for caregivers.

Bosalpim

Seed Round in 2022
Bosalpim is a supplier of visiting care brokerage services for the elderly. Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Baum

Series A in 2022
Baum, Inc. specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software and solutions aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of semiconductor designs for various sectors, including automotive, mobile, networking, and servers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, the company offers tools that support power and thermal management, allowing engineering teams to optimize low-power consumption in their chip designs. Baum's technology is developed by a team of experienced professionals with backgrounds in semiconductor research and development, as well as business development. As a privately held entity, Baum focuses on providing innovative solutions that address the growing demand for energy-efficient semiconductor technologies.

Bunker Kids

Series A in 2022
Bunker Kids is a startup that provides solutions optimized for achieving personal health goals using data and algorithms.

JNPMEDI

Series A in 2022
JNPMEDI is focused on advancing the Korean medical infrastructure by developing a medical data platform that supports clinical research and trial operations. The company specializes in providing digital solutions that enhance the capabilities of regulatory authorities, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations. By offering clinical cloud alternatives, JNPMEDI enables healthcare professionals to effectively execute, manage, monitor, and audit clinical trials, thereby facilitating the progress of medical research and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

GAZI Iab

Convertible Note in 2022
Design wellness experiences optimized for individuals through accurate and reliable diagnosis and solutions.

Bug City

Seed Round in 2022
Bug City is a Web3 platform that specializes in creating NFT-based social rewards and metaverse experiences. It provides a virtual community where users can engage with various digital assets, including art NFTs and profile picture (PFP) NFTs. The platform features an ID card system that facilitates the mining of currency and streamlines the NFT transaction process for crypto traders. This innovative approach allows for easier buying and selling of digital collectibles, fostering a vibrant ecosystem within the metaverse.

AFI

Series A in 2022
AFI, established in Seoul, South Korea in 2013, is a technology company focused on food safety and quality. It manufactures and sells innovative products, including an electric filter separation technology and a rapid detection system for microbial contamination, serving the food and life science industries. AFI's solutions enable clients to monitor and enhance food safety, responding to diverse client needs such as rapid microbiological testing.

AFI

Series A in 2022
AFI is a server solution that provides the features specific to games and the post-release operating console.

Weflo

Seed Round in 2022
weflo is a company specializing in aircraft diagnostics through innovative drone solutions. It addresses the challenges faced by drone and urban air mobility (UAM) operators by offering flight monitoring services that enhance safety and operational efficiency. The company collaborates with insurance providers to help clients reduce annual premiums by ensuring their aircraft meet safety standards. Additionally, weflo conducts quantitative inspections to assess airframe design and flight stability, leveraging aerospace testing infrastructure. By offering complimentary drone take-off and landing platforms and comprehensive diagnostic services, weflo supports businesses in maintaining the safety and reliability of their aerial operations.

Select Star

Series A in 2022
Select Star is a data platform for AI technology that offers dataset building, storage, and analysis services.

Actnova

Seed Round in 2022
Actnova is a Korean startup focused on developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product for video analysis in animal experiments, specifically targeting behavior tracking. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence-based image processing technology to automate the behavioral system testing process in both clinical and non-clinical settings. By providing tools for observing and evaluating experimental animals, Actnova aims to support researchers in the biotechnology industry and academic institutions conducting animal behavior studies.

Connective

Seed Round in 2022
Connective is a robotics company that develops artificial intelligence-based artificial joint surgery robots.

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.

Nautilus

Seed Round in 2022
Nautilus is an online platform with webtoons for enriched culture and knowledge.

GSIL Co.

Series A in 2022
GSIL Co., Ltd. specializes in safety management technology tailored for the construction industry. The company offers a comprehensive safety solution known as Saint, which utilizes real-time IoT technology to monitor the location and status of workers, as well as to manage equipment through NFC tags. This platform enables safety managers to precheck hazardous factors, analyze the likelihood of accidents, and respond effectively to crises based on accurate data. By addressing the specific needs of field workers, GSIL aims to enhance safety measures, reduce overtime, and ultimately promote a culture of safety in the workplace. Their mission, encapsulated in the phrase "Good Safety in Life," reflects their commitment to providing effective safety solutions that improve the overall well-being of workers in hazardous environments.

Oral Fit

Venture Round in 2022
Oral Fit operates a digital platform that facilitates the production and trading of dental prosthetics between dental laboratories and dentists. The company has developed a dental care application aimed at enhancing the efficiency and profitability of dental labs. Key features of the platform include cloud storage, a settlement system, collection request capabilities, and a chat function, all centered around an online laboratory request form accessible via web and mobile app. This innovation enables users to eliminate traditional paper request forms, streamlining the prosthetic production process and aligning with the needs of the digital dentistry era.

Rebellions

Series A in 2022
Rebellions.ai is a developer of artificial intelligence semiconductor-based solutions focused on creating AI accelerators that connect core semiconductor architectures with deep learning algorithms. The company aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, effectively bridging the gap between silicon technology and advanced AI applications. By re-architecting AI processors to integrate specialized deep learning kernels, Rebellions enables clients to utilize energy-efficient AI hardware that seamlessly integrates into their operations. This approach allows clients to maximize the potential of their silicon resources while enhancing performance in AI-driven tasks.

GAZI Iab

Seed Round in 2022
Design wellness experiences optimized for individuals through accurate and reliable diagnosis and solutions.

Loonshot

Seed Round in 2022
Loonshot Company is a startup focused on transforming the camping experience through innovative technology. It operates a specialized commerce platform that caters to camping enthusiasts by offering a curated shopping environment for camping supplies and vehicles. This platform not only facilitates the rental of camping cars but also provides users with valuable information on travel destinations suitable for camping. Through its digital transformation initiatives, Loonshot aims to enhance the way individuals engage with outdoor adventures, making camping more accessible and enjoyable.

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 developer of a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform that specializes in converting two-dimensional photographs into three-dimensional models. This innovative technology utilizes virtual reality to automate the transformation of images, creating a new shopping experience for both customers and merchants. By enhancing the online commerce landscape, RECON Labs aims to improve customer satisfaction and drive sales growth.

Pilleye

Seed Round in 2022
Pilleye, also known as Medility, is a mobile application designed to assist users in counting and tracking their medication. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate the pill-counting process, effectively reducing the time and effort associated with this task. It can detect and count pills ranging from half to translucent, providing a streamlined experience for users. Additionally, Pilleye includes a pill management dashboard that supports healthcare providers and pharmacists, allowing them to concentrate on enhancing patient care rather than on manual counting processes.

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda Co., Ltd., headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates a digital platform that bridges the gap between teachers, parents, and students. The company's core business is to facilitate access to childcare and education services, addressing the challenge of information asymmetry in this sector. Jaranda's platform employs analytics to match students with suitable teachers, offers regular visit services, and provides lifecycle management, ensuring children and pre-teens receive appropriate education in a convenient manner.

Bungee

Seed Round in 2022
Bungee is a recruitment platform that provides hiring, SEO, content marketing, and performance marketing services.

Swatch On

Venture Round in 2022
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.

Proid

Seed Round in 2022
PROID specializes in AI-driven optical sensor solutions tailored for the medical sector, specifically in the realm of cancer surgery. The company's precision medical imaging devices assist healthcare professionals by providing a clearer understanding of the relationship between cancerous and normal tissue. This capability is crucial during surgical procedures, as it enables medical staff to excise all cancerous tissue effectively. By facilitating quick and accurate assessments, PROID's technology supports timely cryoscopic examination results, thereby enhancing patient outcomes in oncology.

Precious Writing

Seed Round in 2022
Precious Writing is an e-learning platform that offers language education solutions using big data and artificial intelligence.

Iskra

Seed Round in 2022
Iskra is a crypto gaming platform designed to enhance the experience of both players and game developers within the Web3 gaming space. The company provides a social environment where users can explore innovative gaming possibilities while allowing developers to leverage blockchain technology. Iskra enables players to earn rewards, including cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, which can be traded in real markets. By fostering a community-driven approach, Iskra aims to revolutionize blockchain entertainment and create new opportunities for engagement and interaction among users, developers, and investors alike.

Medb Korea

Venture 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.

Asleep

Series B in 2022
Asleep is a sleep technology company that specializes in non-contact sleep monitoring solutions. It has developed an AI-driven software and app that analyze breathing patterns and movement to track sleep stages. By employing Internet of Things technology, Asleep measures various bio-signals to diagnose sleep disorders and stages. The company provides personalized content designed to enhance sleep quality, including light regulation and humidity control features, which aim to help users fall asleep and wake up more naturally. Through its innovative approach, Asleep seeks to improve overall rest quality for its users.

VAGames

Seed Round in 2022
VAGames is a mobile game development company specializing in the subculture genre. It creates character collection-type strategy RPG games, employing 3D cartoon rendering graphic technology to enhance the visual experience. Through a publishing partnership with Smilegate Megaport, VAGames delivers engaging and user-friendly mobile role-playing games that cater to a diverse audience of gamers. The company's focus on innovative graphics and gameplay mechanics positions it uniquely within the mobile gaming market.

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.

Artificial Society

Seed Round in 2022
Artificial Society is an artificial intelligence technology company focused on creating educational content generation platforms. The company develops a platform that leverages generative artificial intelligence to automate the generation, management, and evaluation of educational materials. By integrating technology with healthcare and education, Artificial Society aims to enhance literacy improvement services and streamline content creation processes. This innovative approach allows organizations to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency across various sectors, drawing on the company's extensive experience in the commercialization of generative artificial intelligence within the education field.

KinoLights

Seed Round in 2022
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services, specializing in helping viewers select films and television shows. The company has developed an over-the-top (OTT) integrated application that utilizes personalized recommendations based on a traffic light evaluation system and user reviews. This platform enables users to efficiently discover content by indicating which OTT service is offering the desired movie, drama, animation, or TV program. By streamlining the content search process, KinoLights aims to save viewers time and enhance their viewing experience.

Tidesquare

Venture Round in 2022
Tidesquare is an online travel agency that specializes in offering customized tour packages, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and overseas travel packages. The company aims to set new standards in life and travel experiences by leveraging exceptional human resources and premium service.

Prevenotics

Seed Round in 2022
Prevenotics Co. is an AI medical diagnostics software development company that develops technology for cancer diagnosis.

LinqAlpha

Pre Seed Round in 2022
LinqAlpha is a GenAI-native market intelligence and analytics platform built specifically for hedge funds. Developed by MIT/Harvard PhDs and ex-investment professionals, it automates key aspects of equity research, enabling analysts to efficiently search, analyze, and interpret complex financial data. Already used by several of the top global hedge fund platforms, LinqAlpha enhances decision-making and accelerates research productivity with its finance-specific AI search models.

Conalog

Seed Round in 2022
Conalog specializes in piezoelectric element-based energy harvesting technology, focusing on the development of electronic devices that optimize renewable energy generation. The company offers innovative solutions, including a wireless remote that allows users to turn off lights with a simple plug-in. This device is designed for convenience, enabling users to control connected products from a distance or from their bedside with the push of a button, enhancing the overall consumer experience.

Moyo

Seed Round in 2022
Moyo is an online platform that specializes in comparing and recommending phone plans for users. It analyzes individual communication service usage patterns to provide tailored suggestions for budget-friendly phone rates. By linking directly to the process of opening new plans, Moyo simplifies the decision-making process, allowing users to easily compare various low-cost options and select the most suitable plan for their needs.

kiboko

Seed Round in 2022
kiboko is dedicated to creating a solution that allows edtech startups to build their own LLM model.

MORAI

Series B in 2022
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform to create three-dimensional virtual environments that replicate real-world road conditions for testing autonomous driving algorithms. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, MORAI focuses on verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Its platform allows automotive companies to conduct thorough simulations, enabling engineers to test scenarios that are challenging to replicate on actual roads. This approach not only reduces the costs associated with verifying autonomous driving technology but also enhances the response capabilities of self-driving systems. Additionally, the company provides datasets to support the development of advanced algorithms.

Rapport Labs

Series B in 2022
Rapport Labs is focused on enhancing the online shopping experience through its 4050 fashion platform, which is specifically designed to assist women in purchasing clothing. The platform features a wide range of apparel from established brands, catering to various age groups. It also offers discounts and includes a dedicated customer experience team that provides real-time support and fashion advice via phone calls and inquiries. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the online shopping process and ensure that users can find their desired clothing efficiently.

Maycoders

Seed Round in 2022
Maycoders is a data-driven e-commerce platform focused on transforming the K-beauty trade. The company leverages big data and advanced development techniques to provide tailored e-commerce solutions and facilitate community building. By employing modern web technology, Maycoders enables global distributors to enhance their beauty brands and expand their market presence beyond traditional distribution channels. Its services are designed to meet the specific needs of customers in the beauty industry, promoting effective market activities and fostering digital innovation.

MakeDashy

Seed Round in 2022
MakeDashy AI based business tools analyzes customer lifecycle values, retention rates to increase customer loyalty.

Long Black

Seed Round in 2022
Long Black is a media and content-creating company that provides news, articles, and advertising.

JNPMEDI

Seed Round in 2022
JNPMEDI is focused on advancing the Korean medical infrastructure by developing a medical data platform that supports clinical research and trial operations. The company specializes in providing digital solutions that enhance the capabilities of regulatory authorities, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organizations. By offering clinical cloud alternatives, JNPMEDI enables healthcare professionals to effectively execute, manage, monitor, and audit clinical trials, thereby facilitating the progress of medical research and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

Coactus

Venture Round in 2021
Coactus is a social venture that creates an innovative business to make a better world. They do deaf taxi driver's taxi service, 'Goyohan Taxi'. In order to help communicate with passengers, they developed a communication tool 'Goyohan', which operates in two tablet PC's inside the taxi. Goyohan Taxi has 26 deaf taxi drivers in 5 areas, with 10 taxi companies. Within 2020, they aim to create 100 deaf taxi drivers.

Sensee

Seed Round in 2021
Sensee is a publishing company focused on creating and selling accessible reading materials, including tactile and braille books, particularly for children. In addition to its publishing efforts, Sensee has developed innovative reading technology that addresses the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in accessing educational content. This technology includes real-time braille conversion software, which transforms various types of data into both text and braille formats. These outputs can be utilized with braille printers and displays, allowing users to read books and articles with ease and access essential information effectively. Through its dual approach of publishing and technology development, Sensee aims to enhance reading accessibility for those with visual impairments.

Dogmaster

Seed Round in 2021
Dogmaster is a dog training platform that provides content for the development of a dog problem behaviour diagnosis programme.

Business Canvas

Seed Round in 2021
Business Canvas is building Typed, the Art of Organization, empowering you to organize your resources the way you need, freeing up time for what really matters: creating something new.

UPRISE

Series C in 2021
UPRISE creates self-driving investment services.

Lunit

Venture Round in 2021
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 focuses on developing solutions that aid physicians in making objective diagnoses through machine learning technology. Lunit's expertise encompasses various medical imaging fields, including digital chest X-ray, digital mammography, digital pathology, and fundus photography. The company's products include Lunit INSIGHT CXR for chest X-rays, Lunit INSIGHT MMG for mammography, and Lunit SCOPE, which provides AI-powered biomarkers for immuno-oncology. Lunit aims to enhance clinical decision-making by leveraging data-driven imaging biomarker technology, ultimately improving the accuracy and efficiency of cancer care. The effectiveness of Lunit's deep learning technology has been validated through its recognition in major image recognition competitions, showcasing its capacity to process complex medical imaging data.

Pridge Crew

Seed Round in 2021
Pridge Crew offers a range of services primarily focused on pet care and app development. Their services include pet care shop reservations and customer management, automatic dispatch of reservation guidance through KakaoTalk, electronic consent forms, and notifications. They also provide services related to pet grooming and pet hotels. In addition, Pridge Crew is involved in app development, creating solutions that cater to the needs of their customers in the pet care industry.

Neutune

Seed Round in 2021
Neutune is a music creation company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance content creation in the music and audio industry. It has developed a media AI platform that offers innovative technologies and experiences related to music. The platform facilitates music searching, sharing, and recommendations, allowing creators to refine and express their musical ideas more effectively. By integrating AI into its services, Neutune aims to improve the overall process of music creation and interaction within the media landscape.

TechTaka

Venture Round in 2021
Techtaka is a provider of third-party logistics services aimed specifically at e-commerce sellers. The company has developed a logistics system that enhances operational processes through automation, utilizing real-time data linking and logistics analysis to reduce costs. Techtaka's system supports comprehensive supply chain management, covering all aspects from warehousing to order packing and shipping. This enables e-commerce companies to efficiently transport goods at any time and from any location, thereby streamlining their logistics operations.

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.

Market Stadium

Seed Round in 2021
Market Stadium is a real estate data firm that focuses on optimizing market analysis for commercial real estate investments. The company operates a platform that combines analytics and urban intelligence, providing investors with scores, forecasts, and insights for various investable locations. This enables users to navigate complex property market data efficiently, facilitating deal screening, in-depth market studies, and the identification of new markets. By streamlining these processes, Market Stadium helps investors save time and make informed decisions in the commercial real estate sector.

Goi

Seed Round in 2021
Goi is a company that operates a concierge service for prospective residents who are new to funerals.

Seedn

Seed Round in 2021
SeedN specializes in temperature management solutions for office environments, focusing on improving the energy efficiency of air conditioning systems. The company offers a smart thermostat that integrates an Internet of Things (IoT) device with a mobile application. This technology enables users to remotely control heating and cooling systems while providing data analysis on real-time weather and indoor temperature. By predicting energy demand for different spaces, SeedN's solutions help users reduce electricity consumption and enhance the overall sustainability of their air conditioning operations.

FNB People

Seed Round in 2021
FC like is an operation and management application. Their service categories include communication channels, quality management, operation management, quality control, and quality consulting.

Karrot Market

Series D in 2021
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

Cenacle

Series B in 2021
Cenacle Soft specializes in developing cloud-based healthcare technologies aimed at enhancing the patient experience. The company's innovative solutions create a seamless environment for healthcare professionals by eliminating the need for external programs. This interlocking system connects hospitals using cloud electronic medical records (EMR) with individuals utilizing personal health records (PHR) services, facilitating collaboration within the healthcare ecosystem. By enabling hospitals to serve as central hubs, Cenacle Soft fosters a collaborative environment among various healthcare partners, ensuring that medical practitioners can support their patients effectively anytime and anywhere.

Rebellions

Funding Round in 2021
Rebellions.ai is a developer of artificial intelligence semiconductor-based solutions focused on creating AI accelerators that connect core semiconductor architectures with deep learning algorithms. The company aims to deliver domain-specific AI processors alongside optimized software, effectively bridging the gap between silicon technology and advanced AI applications. By re-architecting AI processors to integrate specialized deep learning kernels, Rebellions enables clients to utilize energy-efficient AI hardware that seamlessly integrates into their operations. This approach allows clients to maximize the potential of their silicon resources while enhancing performance in AI-driven tasks.

Thumb Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Thumb Technologies is a developer of a conversational intelligence platform aimed at enhancing productivity for knowledge workers. The company utilizes advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies to deliver AI-driven conversational analytics specifically tailored for revenue teams. Its platform features a virtual assistant capable of monitoring various communication channels, identifying critical business insights, and automating the distribution of action items into downstream workflows. This approach enables businesses to streamline operations and gain valuable insights, ultimately fostering improved decision-making and efficiency.

DeepMetrics

Seed Round in 2021
DeepMetrics is an AI-driven platform focused on automating intensive care unit processes within the healthcare sector. The company develops advanced machine learning algorithms and statistical data analysis tools designed to address significant challenges in digital healthcare. Its technology estimates arterial blood pressure from pulse wave data and classifies heart valve diseases, providing valuable assistance to medical practitioners. By leveraging data analysis, DeepMetrics aims to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes in critical care settings.

Hobbs

Seed Round in 2021
Hobbs develops data platform software Query Delivery.
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