Kakao Ventures

Kakao Ventures is one of the early-stage VCs in Korea, with a focus on everything mobile and software. Kakao Ventures believes in harnessing the power of startups to change their world. Their mission statement is to be the backers of smart entrepreneurs who set their courses, in the form of startups armed with a competitive edge, to solve real-world problems. Kakao Ventures specializes in helping entrepreneurs from super-early stages. They have a track record of identifying strong contenders and investing in startup teams at their nascency and also provide startups with access to the tightly-knit "Kakao Ventures Family" of portfolio companies that share the sense of camaraderie and DNA of game-changers.

Anne Ahn

Associate

Eddie Chang

Director

Mike Cho

Senior Associate

Shina Chung

CEO/Partner

Brian Jang

Director

Aiden Jang

Principal Associate

Jade Jung

Senior Associate

Jacob Kim

Principal Associate

Jun Kim

Partner

Inbae Lee

Principal

Matthew Park

Associate

Justin Shin

Associate

Ryan Won

Senior Director

Past deals in Seed Round

Pilleye

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

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.

Linq

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Wecover Platforms builds artificially intelligent robots for businesses, including legal firms, financial sectors, insurance companies, and research and marketing sectors.

Sensee

Seed Round in 2021
Sensee is a publishing company focused on creating and selling books tailored for the visually impaired, including tactile and braille books as well as educational materials for children. The company has developed specialized tools such as an editor and braille printer designed to facilitate the production of braille content. Additionally, Sensee offers braille conversion software that includes an automatic error notification feature, which helps clients enhance the quality of their materials while reducing both production time and costs. By prioritizing accessibility and innovation, Sensee aims to improve the reading experience for individuals with visual impairments.

Business Canvas

Seed Round in 2021
Document-Centered Collaborative Productivity Tool

Neutune

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

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.

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.

Business Canvas

Seed Round in 2021
Document-Centered Collaborative Productivity Tool

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.

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.

LumanLab

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

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.

Neutune

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

Veluga

Seed Round in 2020
Veluga is a membership service that provides regular delivery of craft beer and pairing night snack twice a month.

Spider Lab

Seed Round in 2020
Spider Lab Co., Ltd. develops an application that provides a book sharing service. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Vlogr

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.

Consumer Bridge

Seed Round in 2020
Consumer Bridge is an electronics company.

BlueSpace.ai

Seed Round in 2019
BlueSpace.ai,Inc. develops software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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.

Datumo

Seed Round in 2019
SelectStar Inc. develops a cloud-based artificial intelligence data production platform. The company offers Cash Mission, an application that collects and analyze data and enables the users to get rewards for their tasks. Its platform connects the public and the enterprises and allows the users to produce the data accurately. The company caters to corporate clients. SelectStar Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Daejeon, South Korea.

Vlogr

Seed Round in 2019
Vlogr is a SNS platform.

Restream

Seed Round in 2019
Restream, Inc. is a web platform that enables users to stream live video to multiple platforms simultaneously. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Restream serves over a million users across more than 80 countries. The platform offers various features, including analytics, scheduling, shared chat, and monitoring, which enhance user interaction and engagement with viewers. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with encoders, making it a versatile solution for content producers looking to expand their reach and optimize their live streaming experience.

Lunimedia

Venture Round in 2019
Lunimedia Corporation is a South Korean company that operates a digital distribution platform for PC games. Established in 2017 and based in Seoul, the company offers its services through Lunipark, which provides access to PC cafes across the country. This platform serves as a vital resource for PC game developers, facilitating the distribution and promotion of their games in the Korean market.

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

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.

Swit

Seed Round in 2018
Swit Technologies, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing application software for team collaboration. Its suite integrates advanced team communication tools with efficient task management features, allowing organizations to streamline their workflows. By consolidating multiple functionalities into a single platform, Swit enhances team interaction and productivity while simplifying the user experience. The software aims to foster a collaborative work culture, enabling companies to improve their business processes and support their teams effectively.

Spatial

Seed Round in 2018
Spatial Systems, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance collaboration and productivity. The platform enables users to conduct meetings using spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive interaction. It also allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, such as 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites, effectively transforming traditional work environments into dynamic digital workspaces. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Spatial aims to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their creative potential and improve connectivity. The company has attracted investment from notable venture firms and angel investors, underscoring its innovative approach within the augmented reality and virtual reality sectors.

RippleAI

Seed Round in 2018
RippleAI develops an artificial intelligence that understands various kinds of customer data online (videos, photos, voices, emoticons, etc.) and elicits responses. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Ripple AI

Seed Round in 2018
AI-based ad-tech solution developer.

Tevaluewise

Seed Round in 2018
Tevaluewise is the Korea's No.1 instructor evaluation platform. Civil servant exam, How long do you want to listen to your friend, school, and pick a teacher? starteacher.co.kr Korean government officials lecturer evaluation all together! No.1 civil servant teacher evaluation platform in Korea, different teacher

Swatch On

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.

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.

Kodebox

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

OKHOME

Seed Round in 2018
PT. OKHOME MOBILE INDONESIA provides home cleaning service through a mobile application. The company also offers on-demand cleaning services for expatriates in Indonesia. It provides customized services for regular customers depending upon home condition, customer's request. The company's mobile application supports foreign language communication as well as local language. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Restream

Seed Round in 2018
Restream, Inc. is a web platform that enables users to stream live video to multiple platforms simultaneously. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Restream serves over a million users across more than 80 countries. The platform offers various features, including analytics, scheduling, shared chat, and monitoring, which enhance user interaction and engagement with viewers. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with encoders, making it a versatile solution for content producers looking to expand their reach and optimize their live streaming experience.

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.

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

KOODING

Seed Round in 2017
Kooding, Inc. operates an online marketplace that specializes in Korean fashion, offering a wide range of products for women globally. The platform features various clothing items, including tops, dresses, outerwear, and activewear, as well as accessories such as jewelry, hats, and bags. Additionally, Kooding provides phone accessories and stationery. Established in 2013 and based in Irvine, California, the company utilizes a technology-driven approach to connect local fashion brands with a millennial audience worldwide. Kooding addresses challenges faced by local brands in global expansion and facilitates the purchasing process for international customers seeking Korean fashion.

Weekly Shirts

Seed Round in 2017
Weekly Shirts is a clothing rental service startup in South Korea. It was formed to to relieve busy male workers’ stress for outfit. It operates ‘door-to-door delivery’ system that users can get used shirts changed with new shirts by hanging the used one on the door hand. Monthly delivery fee is $49 and the service is available in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. Subscribers have a couple of options. With ‘Weekly Shirts’, they receive various types of dress shirts selected by the Weekly Shirts team. With ‘My Personalized Shirts,’ subscribers receive shirts that tailor to each subscriber’s taste and preferences. Since the launch, the number of subscribers has grown by 40% every month. The service was launched in October 2016.

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.

DeepValidation

Seed Round in 2017
DeepValidation is an artificial intelligence platform.

Trost

Seed Round in 2017
Trost is a mental healthcare service provider based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2016. The company specializes in offering online counseling services and an employee assistance program (EAP), which connects individuals with professional counselors for diagnosis and treatment through a mobile application. In addition to counseling, Trost provides various self-analysis tests that include psychological assessments, personality evaluations, depression screenings, self-esteem assessments, job stress evaluations, and MBTI-related tests. Through these services, Trost aims to enhance mental well-being and support individuals in managing their psychological health.

Nerd Games

Seed Round in 2017
Nerd Games

Skelter Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Skelter Labs Inc. develops artificial intelligence based applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

ForceTeller

Seed Round in 2017
Operator of an astrology platform intended to provide a modern, mobile-based experience for users in predicting fate. The company's platform offers various traditional fortune-telling methods including a daily horoscope, monthly horoscope, and Tarot, access to fate and fortune-telling services through leading characters released by the posters, enabling users to know the flow of their luck in advance to find emotional balance and psychological stability.

LifeLabs

Seed Round in 2017
LifeLabs Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in laboratory-testing services that support physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases. Established in 1969 and based in Toronto, LifeLabs conducts over 100 million laboratory tests annually across Canada, offering a wide range of services including community laboratory tests, specialized clinical tests, and hospital laboratory management. The company also provides professional health services for employers, insurers, and government agencies, encompassing areas such as drug and alcohol screening, employee wellness, occupational health, and cardiac monitoring. With a workforce of more than 5,400 trained professionals and over 360 patient service centers, LifeLabs is committed to innovation and accessibility, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective testing services throughout Ontario and British Columbia.

Exosystems

Seed Round in 2017
Exosystems provides an IoT rehabilitation solution for rehabilitation patients. Exosystems' rehabilitation solution provides optimized exercise program (contents) to patients through analyzing user rehabilitation activity data. It also provides entertaining rehabilitation exercise to encourage the patient's in their quick recovery. Previously, rehabilitation costs were high and rehabilitation programs were available only in limited locations such as hospitals. However, using Exosystems enables rehabilitation to be available at lower cost, while also providing rehabilitation more efficiently by using robotics and data analysis technology.

Korea Credit Data

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Babyfriends

Seed Round in 2016
Babyfrineds develops a community platform for parenting mother. Its platform enables mothers to share, empathize, and support their stories while raising children; connect with various stories of their neighborhood mothers who are raising babies of same age; chat on various topics parenting; and find friends. The company is based on Seoul, South Korea.

Alcacruz

Seed Round in 2016
AlcaCruz, Inc. operates a video streaming company. The company provides SuperStream MultiView, which gives content creators and platforms the ability to stream multiple live or recorded camera feeds, including sports, e-sports, concerts, channel programming, among others simultaneously using intuitive screen and audio controls on any device. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea.

Playsnak

Seed Round in 2016
Playsnak GmbH publishes mobile games. The company publishes self-developed first party games, and second and third party games from mobile game developers worldwide. It also produces virtual reality and puzzle games. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany with operations in Los Angeles, California.

Hyprsense

Seed Round in 2016
Hyprsense provides real-time facial motion capture technology to light up the creation of live animation.

Timetree

Seed Round in 2016
TimeTree, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Shinjuku, Japan, develops a calendar-sharing application aimed at helping families and groups manage their schedules effectively. The application allows users to share calendars with various groups, facilitating communication and collaboration among family members, partners, friends, and colleagues. Users can coordinate events through a single calendar while having the option to create multiple calendars. Additionally, the platform enables users to post schedule messages and photos via links and email, making it easier to accommodate events based on individual interests and availability. TimeTree's focus is on organizing busy lives and fostering connections through shared scheduling.

Dr.Kitchen

Seed Round in 2016
Kitchen Doctor engages in research and development of diet programs for diabetes. Kitchen Doctor is based in Daejeon, South Korea with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea.

PlayHard

Seed Round in 2016
Indie game developer consisting of 2 people; CEO Jung-Hyeok Shin and AD Gi-Ho Jeong. The team has unique way to combine the fun elements into the indie-specific frx-amework.‘Red Bros’ is casual RPG that allows plax-yers to place and defeat a mercenary/native force in battle with touch-friendly drag and drop functionality. The game will coming out this year in 2016.

V8 Games

Seed Round in 2016
V8 Games, founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of mobile games, particularly in the casual social networking game (SNG) genre. The company is comprised of a team of experienced professionals who previously worked at Party Games, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the mobile gaming industry. V8 Games focuses on creating engaging and entertaining gaming experiences for a broad audience, leveraging the growing popularity of mobile platforms to reach players worldwide.

momo

Seed Round in 2016
momo develops movie and web-based drama contents for mobile phones. momo was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Affinity Corporation

Seed Round in 2015
Affinity Corporation is a company specializing in mobile gaming developement designed to optimize the user's gaming experience.

Mutzip

Seed Round in 2015
Mutzip is a fashion tech company that aims to help the development of fashion industry by combining IT technology with fashion industry.

Text Factory

Seed Round in 2015
Text Factory provides MUNBS service, the leading text-based assistant service in Korea and aims at making busy people feel relaxed and allowing them to focus on more important things in their lives. MUNBS supports various customer requests from reservations, purchases, deliveries to information search in cooperation with many suppliers and service providers in the market.

Saltlab

Seed Round in 2015
Saltlab a first person shooting game developer.

BinaryVR

Seed Round in 2015
BinaryVR, Inc. specializes in facial expression tracking technology designed for virtual reality and mobile applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company allows users to create personalized 3D representations of their faces from 2D images, enabling real-time tracking and animation of facial expressions in various computer-generated characters and avatars. By focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer vision, BinaryVR continuously evolves its offerings, balancing research and development with practical applications. In 2020, BinaryVR became a subsidiary of Epic Games, further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

Apple Pie Studio

Seed Round in 2015
Apple Pie Studio is web design and site development company.

UVify

Seed Round in 2015
UVify Inc, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the design and development of unmanned aerial vehicles. The company focuses on creating autonomous drones that cater to a variety of applications, including racing, videography, freestyle flying, and research. With a strong engineering and design background, UVify aims to innovate within the robotics sector by providing intelligently designed drones that enhance user experience and redefine the capabilities of drone technology.

AWAIR

Seed Round in 2015
Awair helps people to stay healthy and safe in all indoor environments. They design products that complement you and your home or office while equipping you with insights and personalized solutions. Though they build technology, their products shouldn’t feel like technology. Their products enable you to have pride in all aspects of your environment. Their suite of connected products provides a full-stack solution to know, conquer, and breathe easy in your environments. The goal is to completely change how we design and build their homes and offices, empowering all of us to make healthier and smarter decisions every day. Awair was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Bratvillage

Seed Round in 2015
Bratvillage develops mobile applications for home repairing services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Paranoid Joy

Seed Round in 2015
The paranoid joy team is led by the chief executive officer ‘Kang Ji Hoon’ who was a former representative of ‘Webzen Ymir games’. The team consists of key members who have worked together at Neowiz Games, Webzen, Ymir, acquired by Webzen. They launched a mobile turn based strategy RPG titled ‘Demigod War’ in late 2014. It is now available in about 132 countries.

Monaissance

Seed Round in 2015
Monet sangseu gangsinjang representatives have the experience and knowledge created 10,000 video

Dable

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Bitruv

Seed Round in 2015
Bitruv

Supreme Games

Seed Round in 2015
Supreme Games is made up of members with more than 10 years of experience in Korea’s top game makers including Webzen, Neowiz, and NC-Soft. With talent from various fields and actual experience in launching and developing well known title game of MMORPG, the team is close to perfection. In addition, the team’s talent is brightest in the art and animation division, which is one of the core competencies in developing Action RPG.

A33 Studio

Seed Round in 2014
A-33 Studio team is led by the chief executive officer ‘Kim Dong Sun’ who was in charge of the development, launch and operation of ‘Counter Strike Online’ which is one of the top 3 online FPS games in Korea. The team consists of developers who have worked together for ‘CS Online’ and ‘Combat Arms’ at Nexon, one of the top online game makers in the world.

BLACK BEARD

Seed Round in 2014
BLACK BEARD (블랙비어드) is a Korean provider of mobiles games and services. Its service portfolio includes content management systems (CMS) that enables its users to collect, analyze, and manage photos for various social media, as well as outsourcing travel and reservation projects. BLACK BEARD was established in November 2013 in Seoul, Korea.

Companimals

Venture Round in 2014
Companimals is a compound word made up of ‘Companion’ and ‘Animal’, which means animals living together with people who think of them as companions. This team consists of animal experts like veterinarians, engineers, designers, and other professionals of various fields, to serve for companion animals and people who care and love them. Companimals is currently developing a pet community service application that is optimal to use on mobile devices

Coinone

Seed Round in 2014
Founded by one of Korea’s most celebrated and global awards-winning white hacker Kevin Cha, Coinone is one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in Korea. Under the vision to ‘Bring Blockchain into the World,’ Coinone aspires to lead the new world of finance through blockchain technology. Coinone currently operates the third largest exchange in Korea (Coinone Exchange) and is scheduled to launch our blockchain-based overseas remittance and payment service, Cross. In 2018, we introduced Coinone Indonesia, our first overseas exchange. Coinone prioritizes the protection of clients’ assets and is dedicated to providing the most secure investing environment. Our outstanding UI/UX offers a swift and safe way of trading, while Prochart provides an easy, advanced method of analyzing market data. Our security protocols implement verified measures that matches those of traditional stock trading systems. Coinone has its own Listing Evaluation Committee which is managed directly by the CEO, and conducts audits with four categories through designated experts in each field. Coinone was the first in Korea to list Ethereum and IOTA. Coinone was also the first exchange to establish the Research Center, publishing in-depth cryptocurrency analysis reports to provide transparency and stability for the market. With such a strong record for setting standards, Coinone is ceaselessly pioneering the industry. Based on strong competence in the exchange industry, Coinone aims to lead the new world of finance through blockchain technology.

Dining Code

Seed Round in 2014
Dining Code Ltd. owns and operates an online search portal that analyzes big data to help users find restaurants in their vicinity. Dining Code Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Zaiseoul

Seed Round in 2014
Zaiseoul, Inc. is a South Korea-based company that provides travel advisory services specifically tailored for Chinese tourists. The firm operates a comprehensive information portal that assists Chinese travelers in planning their visits to South Korea. This platform offers essential details on various aspects of travel, including accommodation options, visa requirements, local payment methods, shopping destinations, attractions, and dining choices. By catering to the unique needs of Chinese tourists, Zaiseoul aims to enhance their travel experience in South Korea.

Lunit

Seed Round in 2014
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.

Stratio, Inc.

Seed Round in 2014
Stratio, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures infrared technologies, with a focus on bringing infrared sensing to the mass market. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company is known for its innovative products, including LinkSquare, a pocket-sized spectrometer, and BeyonSense, the first smartphone-compatible shortwave infrared camera. Stratio's germanium-based shortwave infrared sensors enable the creation of portable and affordable infrared devices. Their products are utilized globally by partners and customers to enhance process efficiency, combat counterfeiting, ensure food safety, and support precision agriculture. Stratio is also committed to advancing its technology through the development of Hyper-Spectral Imaging solutions in the near future.

Cocoon Games

Seed Round in 2014
Cocoon Games is engaged in the development of mobile games.