KB Investment

Established in 1990, KB Investment is a prominent South Korean venture capital firm with over USD 2.6 billion in assets under management as of December 2023. It is a subsidiary of KB Financial Group, Korea's leading financial group. KB Investment specializes in supporting early-stage and growth-oriented companies across various sectors, including consumer products, healthcare, information technology, life sciences, and clean tech, primarily in the United States, Southeast Asia, and Israel.

Jiae Lee

Executive Managing Director

Park Deok-gyu

Director

Jung Ho Yoo

Executive Managing Director

Past deals in South Korea

Panmnesia

Series A in 2024
Panmnesia is a Korean startup specializing in the development of advanced chip technology. The company is dedicated to creating intellectual property surrounding a technology known as Compute Express Link, which facilitates the pooling of various devices, including AI accelerator chips, processors, and memory, for large data center operators. By enhancing the interoperability of these systems, Panmnesia aims to enable companies to efficiently harness and integrate a diverse array of system components, optimizing performance and resource utilization in high-capacity computing environments.

Rznomics

Venture Round in 2024
Rznomics is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-based gene therapies and related gene therapy products to treat cancer and other intractable diseases. It aims to create new biopharmaceuticals for cancers, degenerative neurological diseases, and hereditary conditions, including approaches for liver cancer. Originating from Professor Lee Sung-wook’s laboratory, the company has been recognized for technology excellence and was selected by the TIPS program, underscoring its potential in advancing gene therapy.

Stars Tech

Series C in 2024
Traditional de-icers such as salt and calcium chloride are effective, but they also cause economic, health and environmental harms such as iron corrosion, concrete damage, plant sulfurization and respiratory problems. To solve this problem, STAR'S TECH developed and commercialized the world's first eco-friendly de-icing agent using starfish extract. This unique solution provides superior results when compared with other traditional de-icing methods. ECO-ST1 is an eco-friendly de-icing agent made from sea waste starfish. It is developed by researchers at Seoul National University and helps reduce the overhead costs of deicing by up to 90%. 80% of the cost of de-icing is overhead. ECO-ST1 prevents traffic accidents through rapid and continuous melting and minimizes iron corrosion and concrete damage to minimize the cost of repairing roads, bridges, vehicles, and guard rails. It also solves road damage by minimizing plant sulfurization. STAR'S TECH has developed an innovative technology to extract the porous structures from starfish. Unstable chloride ions resulting from deicing are absorbed by these porous structures through electrostatic force. Starfish extract helps control chloride ion concentration, which can otherwise be detrimental to the environment. This technology also enables corrosion inhibitor reaction by using very few anti-corrosion agents. ECO-ST1 is manufactured in a bead form rather than the commonly used flake form. This bead is coated with starfish extract and a diffuser for de-icing. Beads are advantageous because they have greater penetration and de-icing performance. Also, as this starfish-coated bead does not create dust, it does not cause respiratory problems.

Onheal

Series B in 2023
Onheal is a company based in South Korea that specializes in the veterinary sector, focusing on the development and distribution of medicines and medical devices for companion animals. The company operates a healthcare platform aimed at extending the life of pets, offering a range of animal medicines and equipment. Through veterinary research and efficacy tests, Onheal provides essential products that support the health and well-being of companion animals, enabling pet owners to access functional and healthy food options for their dogs and other pets.

Habit Factory

Series C in 2023
Habit Factory is a South Korean company that specializes in application software designed to analyze users' consumption patterns and financial data. By leveraging big data analytics, the company helps individuals understand their spending habits and encourages savings. Habit Factory also offers an insurance analysis platform that allows users to search for insurance policies using their phone numbers or credit card information. This platform aims to enhance the customer experience in financial services by providing personalized insights and recommendations based on users' financial behaviors. Through its innovative solutions, Habit Factory empowers users to make informed financial decisions.

Newen AI

Funding Round in 2023
Newen AI, formerly known as RSN, is a leading company in Korea specializing in the analysis of unstructured data through advanced artificial intelligence technologies. With over 20 years of experience, Newen AI has established a significant market presence, assisting a wide range of clients including large and mid-sized companies across various sectors such as electronics, finance, retail, and education. The company offers customized services that encompass brand and market analysis, consumer psychology insights, and sales demand forecasting, among others. It has successfully completed more than 500 projects, currently serving over 200 ongoing clients, with 73% of its customers maintaining long-term relationships lasting over three years. Newen AI's innovative platform employs real-time data aggregation, sentiment analysis, and predictive modeling, enabling organizations to enhance decision-making and optimize their marketing strategies. The firm has demonstrated robust growth, particularly in sales revenue from private companies.

MangoBoost

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2022, MangoBoost specializes in advanced system solutions that maximize AI data center efficiency. Its flagship product, the MangoBoost DPU, ensures full compatibility with commodity GPUs and storage products while facilitating effective utilization of legacy infrastructure. With a team comprising over 80 experienced engineers, many holding PhDs from top research institutions, MangoBoost aims to provide cost-efficient, standards-based AI infrastructure.

PinotBio

Venture Round in 2023
PinotBio, founded in 2017, is a biotechnology company based in Suwon, South Korea. It specializes in the research and development of new small molecule drugs for ophthalmology and oncology fields.

DotDotDot

Venture Round in 2023
DotDotDot is a South Korean company founded in 2018, specializing in the creation of animated video content for social media platforms. Headquartered in Seoul, the company develops technology that enables users to enhance their communication by incorporating emotions into 3D backgrounds and characters. DotDotDot allows users to share stories through short-form video comics, facilitating a more engaging and interactive way to express ideas compared to traditional photo, video, and text-based social media formats. By focusing on user-generated content and innovative storytelling, DotDotDot aims to transform social interactions in the digital landscape.

Nonce Classic

Seed Round in 2023
Established in 2021, Nonce Classic is a venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in investing in early-stage companies operating within the cryptocurrency and financial technology sectors.

Meraki Place

Venture Round in 2022
Meraki Place is a digital healthcare startup headquartered in Seoul. It offers remote medical services via its mobile application, facilitating patient-doctor matching, non-face-to-face treatment, prescriptions, and safe drug delivery.

People & Technology

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2013, People & Technology specializes in AI-driven indoor geolocation solutions. Its platform, IndoorPlus+, serves diverse sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, defense, smart cities, and public services. With over 100 corporate clients, the company improves productivity, reduces risks, and optimizes procurement through solutions for employee safety, asset tracking, security management, flow optimization, and process efficiency.

a41

Seed Round in 2022
Established in 2021 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, a41 specializes in blockchain infrastructure services.

Aurumplanet

Series B in 2022
Aurumplanet (아우름플래닛) is a Korean online platform that provides IT-related information. It was launched in September 2012 in Seoul, Korea.

Bbodek

Series B in 2022
Bbodek is a Seoul-based company that provides tableware rental and washing services for restaurants and school cafeterias in Korea. It offers children's tableware and hygiene management products and operates a self-developed smart factory to deliver high-quality services, enabling clients to focus on cooking without cleanup. It is expanding into customized washing machine manufacturing and sales.

Draph

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2022, Draph specializes in cloud-based solutions for automated product image optimization. Their services aim to enhance product sales and advertising efficiency by leveraging consumer reaction monitoring.

Novelty Nobility

Series B in 2022
Novelty Nobility is a biotechnology company specializing in the research and development of antibody-based therapeutics targeting novel angiogenesis factors. The company focuses on ophthalmology and oncology, aiming to address unmet medical needs through innovative treatments.

Goodoc

Series A in 2022
Goodoc is a Korean mobile health platform that helps users access medical services by providing information on doctors, hospitals, fees, and contact details. The service also supports hospital and pharmacy search, appointment and queue registration, telemedicine with remote video consultations, and prescription fulfillment, enabling patients to find providers, book visits, receive care remotely, and obtain medications quickly.

Neubility

Series A in 2022
Neubility is a company that specializes in self-driving delivery robots, aimed at transforming urban logistics and last-mile delivery services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, one of Asia's most densely populated cities, Neubility leverages vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to facilitate autonomous deliveries. The company focuses on providing a reliable and cost-effective delivery solution for businesses and consumers, enabling them to streamline their logistics without human intervention. With thousands of deliveries executed every second, Neubility is redefining the delivery landscape in urban settings.

Spark Biopharma

Series C in 2022
SPARK BioPharma Co., Ltd. was established in Seoul National University in January 2016 based on the unique drug molecule diversity technology, the image-based screening technology using the unique fluorescent skeleton probe, and the target protein identification technology in the initial drug development stage. We are currently exploring and developing new drug candidates using these three core technologies, and we will continue to accelerate the development of new drugs and increase the success rate through strategic cooperation research with domestic and overseas research institutes and pharmaceutical institutions. '

MORAI

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2018, MORAI specializes in developing simulation platforms for autonomous vehicle testing. Its core offering is a three-dimensional virtual environment that mirrors real-world road conditions, enabling the testing and enhancement of autonomous driving algorithms. The company also provides datasets to support advanced algorithms.

Streami

Series B in 2022
Streami, Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in solutions that connect and streamline fragmented financial networks worldwide. The firm operates Gofax, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Dask, a cryptocurrency depository. Streami focuses on providing blockchain remittance middleware services designed to establish a robust financial network. Their offerings include secure remittance pathfinding, integration, and risk management, which help financial institutions protect their assets under various conditions while ensuring smooth execution of orders. Through these innovative solutions, Streami aims to enhance the efficiency and security of financial transactions in the digital age.

SK biopharmaceuticals

Series A in 2021
SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, focuses on the research, discovery, and development of pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. The company is advancing several key products, including Cenobamate for epilepsy, Solriamfetol for excessive daytime sleepiness, and Carisbamate for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, with various candidates in different stages of clinical trials. Other investigational drugs include Relenopride for rare neurological diseases and compounds targeting attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy. SK Biopharmaceuticals aims to establish itself as a leading specialty pharmaceutical company by developing innovative treatments and providing high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing services.

Smore

Seed Round in 2021
Doda is a no-code SaaS platform that dramatically increases response completion rates by gamifying forms. Providing a variety of GUI's, such as quiz, chat, and card swipe, Doda transforms digital data collection into interactive content play. Launched in 2021, Doda generates more than 42 million digital interactions annually. Doda is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

ONDA

Series B in 2021
ONDA is a hospitality technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in reservation management solutions for small to mid-size hotels and guesthouses both locally and internationally. The company offers a suite of products, including ONDA Plus for reservation management, ONDA Wave for integrated scheduling, and ONDA Star, a comprehensive property management system. Additionally, ONDA Easysell serves as a hotel extranet platform to enhance distribution capabilities. With a focus on optimizing hotel operations and increasing online visibility, ONDA aggregates real-time data from over 40,000 properties and distributes it across 50 online channels, enabling hotels to expand their reach and boost bookings. The company also publishes Magazine ON, which features interviews with accommodation owners and industry insights.

Habit Factory

Series B in 2021
Habit Factory is a South Korean company that specializes in application software designed to analyze users' consumption patterns and financial data. By leveraging big data analytics, the company helps individuals understand their spending habits and encourages savings. Habit Factory also offers an insurance analysis platform that allows users to search for insurance policies using their phone numbers or credit card information. This platform aims to enhance the customer experience in financial services by providing personalized insights and recommendations based on users' financial behaviors. Through its innovative solutions, Habit Factory empowers users to make informed financial decisions.

DotDotDot

Seed Round in 2021
DotDotDot is a South Korean company founded in 2018, specializing in the creation of animated video content for social media platforms. Headquartered in Seoul, the company develops technology that enables users to enhance their communication by incorporating emotions into 3D backgrounds and characters. DotDotDot allows users to share stories through short-form video comics, facilitating a more engaging and interactive way to express ideas compared to traditional photo, video, and text-based social media formats. By focusing on user-generated content and innovative storytelling, DotDotDot aims to transform social interactions in the digital landscape.

Mesh Korea

Series E in 2021
VROONG, a brand under Mesh Korea, is a prominent player in the last-mile logistics sector, known for its innovative approach to delivery services. It offers a range of solutions including premium delivery services through 'VROONG Prime', an integrated logistics management solution called 'VROONG TMS', fresh food delivery with 'VROONG Fresh', and a delivery magazine known as 'VROONG Collection'. VROONG boasts over 80 stations and a network of 13,000 riders across South Korea, enabling it to provide fast and reliable delivery services. The company leverages its platform to enhance the efficiency of the delivery process, connecting logistics companies, restaurants, and local stores through a streamlined application. This integration fosters a systematic logistics network, positioning VROONG as a key innovator in the industry.

Orum Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Orum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapeutic antibodies using its proprietary cell-penetrating antibody platform. This platform targets specific intracellular proteins for treating genetic diseases and cancer, adapting to different cell types without chemical modifications.

Sky Labs

Series B in 2021
Sky Labs is a technology company focused on developing innovative wearable devices for health monitoring, particularly a cuffless ring-type blood pressure monitor and a device known as the Cardio Tracker (CART). The CART is designed for continuous monitoring of atrial fibrillation, a common and often undiagnosed heart condition affecting many individuals over 40. This device can be worn comfortably on any finger and is both waterproof and dustproof, allowing users to wear it throughout their daily activities without interruption. It operates without user intervention, automatically detecting and recording atrial fibrillation, which users can track via a smartphone application. The device aims not only to assist individuals in managing their heart health but also to provide valuable data to healthcare professionals for accurate diagnosis. Sky Labs is currently conducting clinical trials in collaboration with Seoul National University Hospital to validate the performance of its technology, with an initial focus on the atrial fibrillation patient market in Finland, and an extended target market of millions worldwide. The company is also partnering with Bayer to explore further healthcare innovations.

KB Investment

Series A in 2021
Established in 1990, KB Investment is a prominent South Korean venture capital firm with over USD 2.6 billion in assets under management as of December 2023. It is a subsidiary of KB Financial Group, Korea's leading financial group. KB Investment specializes in supporting early-stage and growth-oriented companies across various sectors, including consumer products, healthcare, information technology, life sciences, and clean tech, primarily in the United States, Southeast Asia, and Israel.

Copin Communications

Series B in 2021
Copin Communications, Inc. is a South Korean company based in Seoul that specializes in developing content, including characters and emoticons, for corporate clients. The firm designs emoticon characters and character manuals, catering to a diverse range of genres, such as fantasy, romance, and BL (Boys' Love) in the webtoon format. Copin Communications places a strong emphasis on customer service, addressing inquiries through both phone and email.

Connectfit

Seed Round in 2021
Connectfit is an app that connects with employees to manage the work schedule and payments. Connectfit is headquartered in Seoul Korea.

Dable

Series C in 2021
Dable is a Seoul-based global content discovery platform founded in 2015 that uses big data to help publishers and advertisers manage, deliver, and optimize content on the open web. The platform enables real-time content creation and editing, supports multiple formats, analyzes visitor behavior, and provides data-driven audience discovery to foster engagement and profitability. Dable has grown to partner with thousands of premium media and handles billions of monthly pageviews, with significant adoption across Asia including Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and notable growth in Taiwan and Malaysia. The company has been recognized in the Financial Times APAC High-Growth list and leads in its media category.

Aurumplanet

Series A in 2020
Aurumplanet (아우름플래닛) is a Korean online platform that provides IT-related information. It was launched in September 2012 in Seoul, Korea.

Copin Communications

Series A in 2020
Copin Communications, Inc. is a South Korean company based in Seoul that specializes in developing content, including characters and emoticons, for corporate clients. The firm designs emoticon characters and character manuals, catering to a diverse range of genres, such as fantasy, romance, and BL (Boys' Love) in the webtoon format. Copin Communications places a strong emphasis on customer service, addressing inquiries through both phone and email.

kukka

Series A in 2020
kukka is a Seoul-based flower company founded in 2014 that provides flower delivery and subscription services for offices, showrooms, ateliers, events, and homes through retail stores and online channels. Its offerings include corporate event flowers, promotional flower boxes, customer-care flowers, and floral decorations, as well as flower subscription, bouquet delivery (including same-day service), and custom flower design. The company serves individual and corporate customers, enabling them to order fresh flowers online and for workplace environments.

Contents First

Series A in 2020
Contents First, Inc., based in Seoul, South Korea, is a company specializing in market research consulting, public relations, social media marketing, and translation services. It is best known for operating Tappytoon, a popular digital platform for comics and webnovels that attracts over 8 million readers from more than 190 countries. Launched in 2016, Tappytoon has gained recognition as a leading app in its category, consistently ranking among the top comics apps by gross revenue across multiple countries. The platform offers a diverse library of content, featuring exclusive translations of works from major Korean publishers and original titles produced in collaboration with various creators. Tappytoon provides premium and free content accessible via web and mobile applications, promoting a rich reading experience while supporting the artists and storytellers behind the works.

Space Walk

Series A in 2020
Space Walk Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the application of big data and artificial intelligence within the real estate development sector. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, the company provides a comprehensive platform known as Landbook, which collects and analyzes extensive data to assist in investment decision-making and address information asymmetries in real estate. Space Walk employs advanced AI engines to plan buildings on land, offering insights into architectural, financial, and social valuations. This innovative approach positions the company as a leader in leveraging technology to enhance land space development.

Spoon Labs

Series B in 2019
Spoon is a personal audio broadcasting platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that enables users to share stories, ideas, and music through voice. The platform allows individuals to create personal broadcasts, conduct voice blogs, and share user-generated content, fostering a community where users can connect and engage with one another about real-life issues. By focusing on voice as the primary medium, Spoon offers a comfortable and accessible way for users to communicate and express themselves creatively.

PinotBio

Series B in 2019
PinotBio, founded in 2017, is a biotechnology company based in Suwon, South Korea. It specializes in the research and development of new small molecule drugs for ophthalmology and oncology fields.

IVWorks

Series B in 2019
IVWorks Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in manufacturing epitaxial wafer products for the semiconductor industry. These products, made from advanced wide bandgap semiconductor materials, cater to diverse markets such as wireless communications, solar power, LED lighting, power switching, and various consumer and industrial applications. IVWorks is renowned for its technological leadership and commitment to innovation, providing high-quality wafer services that enable chip companies to produce cutting-edge chips for high-tech applications. Additionally, the company collaborates with leading research groups and participates in government-funded programs to develop next-generation compound semiconductor technologies.

ONDA

Series A in 2019
ONDA is a hospitality technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in reservation management solutions for small to mid-size hotels and guesthouses both locally and internationally. The company offers a suite of products, including ONDA Plus for reservation management, ONDA Wave for integrated scheduling, and ONDA Star, a comprehensive property management system. Additionally, ONDA Easysell serves as a hotel extranet platform to enhance distribution capabilities. With a focus on optimizing hotel operations and increasing online visibility, ONDA aggregates real-time data from over 40,000 properties and distributes it across 50 online channels, enabling hotels to expand their reach and boost bookings. The company also publishes Magazine ON, which features interviews with accommodation owners and industry insights.

Copin Communications

Series A in 2019
Copin Communications, Inc. is a South Korean company based in Seoul that specializes in developing content, including characters and emoticons, for corporate clients. The firm designs emoticon characters and character manuals, catering to a diverse range of genres, such as fantasy, romance, and BL (Boys' Love) in the webtoon format. Copin Communications places a strong emphasis on customer service, addressing inquiries through both phone and email.

Coinplug

Series B in 2019
Coinplug, Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2013 that specializes in blockchain technology and offers a range of services and solutions. It operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform known as CPDAX, along with an electronic wallet service and an online point-of-sale solution. Coinplug also provides Metadium, a verification platform utilizing blockchain technology, and CP Cube, which serves as a B2B platform for blockchain and public key infrastructure services. Additionally, the company offers SBI Cosmoney, an international remittance service, and CP Solution, a blockchain platform for identity verification. With a strong focus on innovation, Coinplug has developed over 300 blockchain patents and is dedicated to advancing solutions in areas such as identity and authentication, payment processing, and asset management.

Tera Funding

Series B in 2019
Tera Funding is a real estate investment firm based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects small investors with opportunities in the construction sector. The firm facilitates loans for small to mid-sized properties and construction projects, offering mortgaged-backed products across three investment strategies: safe investments, balanced portfolios, and high-risk, high-return options. Tera Funding employs a systematic risk management process to ensure that investments are thoroughly assessed, allowing investors to engage securely in the real estate market. Through its online platform, Tera Funding aims to democratize access to real estate financing, enabling more individuals to participate in the sector.

Orum Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Orum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapeutic antibodies using its proprietary cell-penetrating antibody platform. This platform targets specific intracellular proteins for treating genetic diseases and cancer, adapting to different cell types without chemical modifications.

WHYNOT Media

Series B in 2019
WHYNOT Media is a Seoul-based media company that develops and produces digital entertainment, including content IP, short-form drama, web entertainment, branded content, and transmedia storytelling. It operates a web content production platform that creates adaptable content franchises centered on drama, tailoring output to diverse cultural backgrounds to reach broader audiences. The company emphasizes easy access to entertainment through its platform by developing scalable web dramas and related formats.

Bomapp

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, Bomapp develops an integrated mobile application that enables users to review, compare, and purchase insurance products. Its key features include personalized coverage reports, easy claim filing, and policy lookup services. As of July 2020, the app had over 2.2 million downloads with approximately 1.7 million signed-up users.

Space Walk

Series A in 2019
Space Walk Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the application of big data and artificial intelligence within the real estate development sector. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, the company provides a comprehensive platform known as Landbook, which collects and analyzes extensive data to assist in investment decision-making and address information asymmetries in real estate. Space Walk employs advanced AI engines to plan buildings on land, offering insights into architectural, financial, and social valuations. This innovative approach positions the company as a leader in leveraging technology to enhance land space development.

LetinAR

Series A in 2019
LetinAR Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of augmented reality smart glasses. The company has introduced a groundbreaking technology known as PinMR™ lens, which addresses common limitations of existing augmented reality products, including bulky hardware and inadequate functionality. By utilizing its proprietary pin mirror technology, LetinAR's smart glasses reflect light from a microdisplay and guide it into the wearer's pupils through a pinhole effect. This innovation allows for enhanced optical control and a more immersive augmented reality experience, positioning LetinAR as a significant player in the evolving landscape of augmented reality technology.

SoCar

Series D in 2019
SoCar operates an eco-friendly car-sharing platform in South Korea, connecting users who travel similar routes. Founded in 2012, it offers car booking via website and smartphone apps, with over 1.7 million registered users.

HonestFund

Series B in 2018
HonestFund Co., LTD. is a financial technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. It operates an online financial platform that provides access to a diverse array of investment opportunities, including residential and commercial real estate, infrastructure financing, unsecured personal loans, and various bond investment products. The platform is designed to facilitate a transparent and efficient process for both investors and private issuers, thereby attracting significant investments from prominent financial institutions. HonestFund's unique offering allows individuals and institutional investors to engage in alternative investments, enhancing their portfolio diversification and access to capital.

WhaTap

Series A in 2018
WhaTap is a Korean software company that designs cloud-based monitoring solutions for servers and databases, delivering real-time alerts to proactively warn customers of potential risks or malfunctions across platforms such as PC, mobile, and Apple Watch. The company provides a B2B service monitoring engine and an application monitoring platform that encrypts data between the agent and the server and analyzes performance in real time to support data reliability, redundancy, and recovery capabilities.

WhaTap

Series A in 2018
WhaTap is a Korean software company that designs cloud-based monitoring solutions for servers and databases, delivering real-time alerts to proactively warn customers of potential risks or malfunctions across platforms such as PC, mobile, and Apple Watch. The company provides a B2B service monitoring engine and an application monitoring platform that encrypts data between the agent and the server and analyzes performance in real time to support data reliability, redundancy, and recovery capabilities.

Zipdoc

Series B in 2018
Zipdoc is a South Korean company founded in 2015, specializing in web and mobile applications that provide home interior design ideas and services. The platform offers users access to a wide range of interior decoration information, including professional consultations and quotations tailored to individual needs. By leveraging technology, Zipdoc enables users to efficiently design and decorate their homes, making the process more accessible and user-friendly.

Linkshops

Venture Round in 2018
Linkshops.com is the first multi-lingual B2B marketplace focused on the Dong-dae-moon fashion sector, supported by KTB Network. The company operates an online platform that facilitates wholesale retail store services. It offers daily updates on newly arrived products and includes features such as online ordering, bulk orders, reservation, pick-up, delivery, and invoicing. This comprehensive approach helps businesses streamline operations and reduce costs while allowing consumers to benefit from savings.

kukka

Series A in 2018
kukka is a Seoul-based flower company founded in 2014 that provides flower delivery and subscription services for offices, showrooms, ateliers, events, and homes through retail stores and online channels. Its offerings include corporate event flowers, promotional flower boxes, customer-care flowers, and floral decorations, as well as flower subscription, bouquet delivery (including same-day service), and custom flower design. The company serves individual and corporate customers, enabling them to order fresh flowers online and for workplace environments.

Spoon Labs

Series B in 2018
Spoon is a personal audio broadcasting platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that enables users to share stories, ideas, and music through voice. The platform allows individuals to create personal broadcasts, conduct voice blogs, and share user-generated content, fostering a community where users can connect and engage with one another about real-life issues. By focusing on voice as the primary medium, Spoon offers a comfortable and accessible way for users to communicate and express themselves creatively.

Vendys

Series B in 2018
Founded in South Korea in 2014, Vendys specializes in corporate meal management solutions. It offers a mobile platform for office workers to manage meals, facilitating staff welfare services such as mobile food stamps and canteen meal coupons.

TIE

Series A in 2018
TIE, founded in 2016 and based in Seongnam, Gyeong-Gi, is a manufacturing company dedicated to revolutionizing the mobility of goods and people through innovative drone technology. The company specializes in developing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and personal aerial vehicles (PAVs) to address the challenges of traditional ground transportation. TIE is committed to creating a cost-effective, safe, and reliable drone delivery service utilizing its in-house developed fully autonomous technology. With a team of experts in aviation, robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and logistics, TIE aims to transform daily transportation and enhance mobility solutions. The company's focus on hardware development and engineering projects positions it as a pioneer in next-generation mobility, offering smarter and more stable drone platforms for various applications.

JLK

Venture Round in 2018
JLK, Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven medical and security solutions. It develops advanced AI platforms that support diagnosis and treatment by providing real-time, on-site services integrated with hospital systems. JLK focuses on a range of medical conditions, offering solutions for brain diseases such as ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysm, and Alzheimer's disease, as well as lung diseases, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer. The company also emphasizes digital pathology and data analysis in its offerings. Formerly known as JLK INSPECTION Co., Ltd., JLK, Inc. is headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea.

Orum Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Orum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapeutic antibodies using its proprietary cell-penetrating antibody platform. This platform targets specific intracellular proteins for treating genetic diseases and cancer, adapting to different cell types without chemical modifications.

Habit Factory

Seed Round in 2017
Habit Factory is a South Korean company that specializes in application software designed to analyze users' consumption patterns and financial data. By leveraging big data analytics, the company helps individuals understand their spending habits and encourages savings. Habit Factory also offers an insurance analysis platform that allows users to search for insurance policies using their phone numbers or credit card information. This platform aims to enhance the customer experience in financial services by providing personalized insights and recommendations based on users' financial behaviors. Through its innovative solutions, Habit Factory empowers users to make informed financial decisions.

HonestFund

Series A in 2016
HonestFund Co., LTD. is a financial technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. It operates an online financial platform that provides access to a diverse array of investment opportunities, including residential and commercial real estate, infrastructure financing, unsecured personal loans, and various bond investment products. The platform is designed to facilitate a transparent and efficient process for both investors and private issuers, thereby attracting significant investments from prominent financial institutions. HonestFund's unique offering allows individuals and institutional investors to engage in alternative investments, enhancing their portfolio diversification and access to capital.

Noom

Series C in 2016
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.

Odd Concepts

Seed Round in 2016
Odd Concepts Inc. is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of image recognition and search technologies delivered as a cloud-based API service. The company's innovative platform is designed to meet diverse customer needs by allowing for the tuning and combination of analysis engines to achieve optimal results. Additionally, Odd Concepts develops software for video content searches, facilitating connections between offline retail businesses and online markets. This enables clients to conduct product data analysis and provide personalized product recommendations, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Coinplug

Series B in 2015
Coinplug, Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2013 that specializes in blockchain technology and offers a range of services and solutions. It operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform known as CPDAX, along with an electronic wallet service and an online point-of-sale solution. Coinplug also provides Metadium, a verification platform utilizing blockchain technology, and CP Cube, which serves as a B2B platform for blockchain and public key infrastructure services. Additionally, the company offers SBI Cosmoney, an international remittance service, and CP Solution, a blockchain platform for identity verification. With a strong focus on innovation, Coinplug has developed over 300 blockchain patents and is dedicated to advancing solutions in areas such as identity and authentication, payment processing, and asset management.

C-TRI

Venture Round in 2014
C-TRI is involved in the manufacturing and advancement of pharmaceutical products. C-Tri Co., Ltd., based in Namyangju, South Korea, specializes in the production and development of pharmaceutical products. They offer a wide range of products, including peptides, antiviral drugs, ionic liquids, and more. Additionally, C-Tri Co., Ltd. provides OTC and ETC contract services. The company was established in 1998.
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