KDB Capital

KDB Capital Corp. is a credit specialty company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1972. As a subsidiary of Korea Development Bank, it engages in various financial services, including corporate loans, leasing, auto finance, and commercial cards. The company provides a range of financing options such as working capital, structured and project financing, factoring, and policy loans. KDB Capital also specializes in equipment leasing for sectors like machinery, medical equipment, and transportation. In addition to these services, it offers venture capital investments in diverse industries, including technology, biotechnology, and entertainment. Furthermore, KDB Capital assists distressed companies through corporate restructuring services, encompassing mergers and acquisitions, business consulting, and financial support for operational reinforcement.

Past deals in South Korea

Good Choice Company

Venture Round in 2022
Good Choice Company is a hotel and travel booking platform that connects hotel guests and accommodations. It aims to solve the accommodation journey's inconvenience and build a reliable accommodation environment.

MONITORAPP

Private Equity Round in 2022
MONITORAPP is a company that performs R&D for various application acceleration technology and application security technology based on high-performance application proxy technology to ensure fast and safe application delivery. MONITORAPP's APPLICATION INSIGHT WAF is used by the most companies and public institutions in the Korean web application firewall area, and customers to protect their web application systems using APPLICATION INSIGHT WAF are increasing in the offshore market including Japan and China. In addition, for the complete database protection, APPLICATION INSIGHT DFW which is the nation’s first developed database security gateway in one body type with equipment completely protects the company’s database and application data from various paths through interworking with APPLICATION INSIGHT WAF.

D'CENT

Series A in 2021
D'CENT provides cryptocurrency hardware wallet for keeping crypto assets secure.

Orum Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
ORUM THERAPEUTICS, INC. engages in the research and development of therapeutic antibodies using cell penetrating antibody platform. Its platform targets specific cell types and adapts to different cell types and different intracellular proteins without chemical modifications. The company develops products for treatment of genetic diseases and cancer. ORUM THERAPEUTICS, INC. was founded in 2016 and is based in Daejeon, South Korea.

Mathpresso, Inc.

Series C in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

Soomgo

Series C in 2021
Soomgo is service marketplace where customers and local professionals for over 950+ services come together. Their services range from private music lessons and home cleaning to wedding planning and web development among many more. Their team consists of seasoned serial entrepreneurs, and the company is backed by leading institutions in both South Korea and the United States including Primer, Bon Angels, and Y Combinator (W17).

Trost

Series A in 2021
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.

LISCure Biosciences

Series B in 2020
LISCure Biosciences is a developer of bacteria-mediated immunotherapy designed to treat tumors as well as degenerative neurological, autoimmune and metabolic diseases. The company currently has seven pipelines of medicine and two pipelines of health-functioning food and is considering the introduction of two more pipes.

Innopharmascreen

Series A in 2020
Innopharmascreen is a ICT based drug discovery company.

PeLeMed

Series A in 2020
PeLeMed is a drug development company working on the discovery of anti-cancer drugs. The company's innovative therapeutic candidates through type 1 kinase inhibitor development platform.

Skelter Labs

Series B in 2020
Skelter Labs Inc. develops artificial intelligence based applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

UPPTHERA

Series A in 2020
UPPTHERA is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in drug development using targeted protein degradation technology.

GeneCast

Series B in 2020
Genecast co., ltd. develops oncology kits. The products include EGFR Mutation Test Kit, BRAF Mutation Test Kit, and JAK2 Mutation Test Kit. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

SOS LAB

Series A in 2020
SOS Lab. Co., Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures optical measurement sensors based on LiDAR technologies for autonomous vehicles. The company's products include SL-1 for self driven cars; GL-3 for drones, robots, or industrial automation systems; and TL-3 for subway screen doors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Gwangju, South Korea.

Seoul Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Seoul Robotics Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2017 that specializes in lidar perception software for 3D object detection and computer vision. The company develops software solutions, including its flagship product SENSR, which facilitates the detection, classification, tracking, and prediction of objects in the environment. Seoul Robotics aims to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and robots by providing advanced AI technology that enables these systems to effectively perceive and interpret their surroundings. Through its innovative software, the company supports the growing demand for reliable and efficient autonomous systems.

Skelter Labs

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

FuriosaAI

Series A in 2019
FuriosaAI develops system semiconductors optimized for AI, enabling efficient processing of large amounts of data in a short period of time.

The Clozet

Series A in 2019
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.

Spotlightly

Series A in 2019
Operator of a brand commerce company intended to develop and expand various brands. The company develops and sells professional brands based on the superiority of its products, providing consumers with several products and services.

ExoCoBio

Series B in 2018
ExoCoBio Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of biopharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals utilizing stem cell-derived exosomes. These nano-vesicles play a crucial role in intercellular signaling, which is essential for skin and tissue regeneration. The company focuses on creating innovative therapeutics and cosmetic products aimed at enhancing cellular tissue regeneration, thereby promoting overall health and well-being. ExoCoBio's research and development efforts are geared toward providing effective alternatives for clinicians and improving the quality of life through advanced regenerative medicine solutions.

SOS LAB

Series A in 2018
SOS Lab. Co., Ltd. designs, develops, and manufactures optical measurement sensors based on LiDAR technologies for autonomous vehicles. The company's products include SL-1 for self driven cars; GL-3 for drones, robots, or industrial automation systems; and TL-3 for subway screen doors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Gwangju, South Korea.

bitsensing

Seed Round in 2018
Bitsensing is a South Korean startup founded in 2018 that specializes in radar technology, aiming to enhance urban living through innovative smart city solutions. The company develops several key products, including Traffic Radar, which provides real-time traffic monitoring by tracking vehicle counts, speeds, and emergency situations. Additionally, Bitsensing offers the Virtual Fence, a device designed to detect intrusions without the need for physical barriers. Their 4D Imaging Radar technology supports advancements in autonomous driving. By leveraging radar technology, Bitsensing seeks to improve safety and efficiency in urban environments.

Urbanbase

Venture Round in 2017
We provide a platform of VR and AR tools for architecture and interior design. Urbanbase has patented technology of creating 2D floorplans in 3D, AR and VR, in just a few seconds. Urbanbase offers B2C VR home furnishing platform and AR mobile application for revolutionary interior design experience, as well as B2B sales tool based on internally developed 3D, AR, VR APIs for various types of businesses such as real estate, home designing, retail and many more. Current clients include LG, iLoom, Daelim and over 40 interior / furniture companies.

Urbanbase

Series A in 2017
We provide a platform of VR and AR tools for architecture and interior design. Urbanbase has patented technology of creating 2D floorplans in 3D, AR and VR, in just a few seconds. Urbanbase offers B2C VR home furnishing platform and AR mobile application for revolutionary interior design experience, as well as B2B sales tool based on internally developed 3D, AR, VR APIs for various types of businesses such as real estate, home designing, retail and many more. Current clients include LG, iLoom, Daelim and over 40 interior / furniture companies.

Vroong

Series B in 2016
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.

SMARTSTUDY Co., Ltd.

Series A in 2015
SMARTSTUDY Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in creating mobile applications for children, focusing on areas such as education, games, and entertainment. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, the company is well-known for its brand Pinkfong, which produces engaging content designed to both entertain and educate young audiences. As of December 2017, SMARTSTUDY offered over 4,000 songs, stories, and games through 125 mobile apps, which have collectively been downloaded 150 million times across 164 countries. The company also maintains five YouTube channels in multiple languages, amassing over 5 billion views. In addition to educational content, SMARTSTUDY develops mobile games for various age groups, including the acclaimed RPG Monster Super League, which won recognition as Google Play's Best Game of 2016. With additional offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai, SMARTSTUDY continues to expand its global reach and impact in children's entertainment.

IGAWorks

Series B in 2012
IGAWorks is an full stack ad-tech company founded on 2006, and we are a group of industry-leading global services for the smart success of digital marketing and mobile businesses. We provide full-stack of ad-tech services which follows: ‘Tradingworks’, agency trade desk offering media, audience, performance as total advertisement service; ‘adbrix’, an all-in-one data platform which leads the growth of mobile businesses with data based on the ad performance and user data; ‘adPOPcorn’, the biggest ad network in Korea; ‘Mobile Index‘, mobile app market analytics platform; ‘Campaign Intelligence’, reporting tool which dramatically lessens marketer’s reporting workload. Today, more than 30,000 mobile apps are utilizing the solutions of IGAWorks for their growth of businesses.

CLO Virtual Fashion

Seed Round in 2011
CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. specializes in three-dimensional (3D) visualization technologies tailored for the fashion industry. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with an office in Munich, Germany, the company offers CLO3D, a software solution for garment simulation, and CLO Innovation, which enhances interdepartmental collaboration through 3D technology. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including licensed sportswear brands and luxury leather goods manufacturers. CLO Virtual Fashion's product range includes CLO for apparel designers, Marvelous Designer for gaming and animation character artists, Benefit by CLO for virtual fittings, and CLO-SET for communication and archiving of virtual garments. By continuously advancing its 3D and garment design capabilities, the company aims to revolutionize the production and consumption of both physical and virtual garments, facilitating improved collaboration and reduced lead times in the digital product lifecycle.
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