Korea Development Bank

Korea Development Bank (KDB) is a South Korean banking institution established in 1954, headquartered in Seoul. It offers a wide range of banking products and services, both domestically and internationally. KDB's core services include deposit products, corporate banking, investment banking, and international banking. It provides corporate loans, equity investments, debt guarantees, and various funding services. Additionally, KDB offers consulting services for business areas such as project development, corporate management, and financial advisory. The bank serves individual and corporate customers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, through 74 domestic branches, 9 overseas branches, and 9 representative offices. KDB's mission is to support Korea's economic growth and development by providing long-term financing for major industrial projects and extending guarantees to its clients.

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Breezm

Series B in 2025
Breezm specializes in the production of custom eyewear tailored to individual facial features. Utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning, along with big data analysis, the company creates personalized frames that ensure a comfortable fit. Breezm's eyewear products are crafted based on detailed facial measurements and can be customized according to the customer's preferred design and color. The company markets its offerings directly to consumers through both physical retail locations and online platforms, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its clientele.

RECO

Series C in 2025
RECO is a waste management platform that combines digital solutions and customized waste hauling services. They provide optimal waste management solutions for each business site. Their services include improving the emission environment, waste collection and transport, management automation, and resource circulation. They manage the entire process, from waste disposal to final treatment. It offers dedicated software (web/app) to assist with waste management automation. The software can easily manage all tasks, from monitoring emissions data to checking real-time rates and waste reporting documents, reducing work hours.

BHSN

Series B in 2025
BHSN is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven contract management solutions. It offers a platform designed to streamline and digitize legal processes, enabling businesses to efficiently manage, analyze, and store contracts. The platform's key features include clause-level analysis, contract data identification, and integration of the entire contract lifecycle, from internal approval to electronic signature and storage.

Seadronix

Series B in 2025
Seadronix specializes in developing autonomous navigation solutions for marine applications, focusing on reducing human intervention while enhancing safety and efficiency. The company employs advanced artificial intelligence techniques to create a navigation control system that integrates multiple learning data sources for effective danger prediction. This technology is designed to be cost-efficient and can be mounted on any vessel, enabling maritime operators to minimize the risk of accidents and improve operational safety. Founded by PhD researchers, Seadronix aims to transform marine navigation through innovative AI-driven solutions.

ProtoPie

Series B in 2025
ProtoPie is a software company that specializes in an interactive prototyping tool enabling designers and engineers to create sophisticated prototypes without the need for coding. Its platform allows users to transform UI and UX design concepts into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, and IoT applications. This intuitive tool facilitates the ideation, iteration, and innovation processes, helping users effectively plan, communicate, and demonstrate their product ideas. ProtoPie's capabilities have garnered recognition and adoption from leading global brands, demonstrating its relevance and effectiveness in overcoming contemporary design challenges.

Pin Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Pin Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and based in South San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing therapeutic products that utilize protein degradation technology to target and break down disease-causing proteins. Pin Therapeutics focuses on treating immune diseases, cancer, and age-related conditions. Its drug discovery efforts include programs centered on novel molecular glue degraders and a PROTAC program, aimed at addressing specific medical needs and enhancing treatment efficacy. The company employs a diverse team of scientists and leaders with experience from global pharmaceutical and biotech firms, and it operates with a notable presence in both the United States and Korea. Pin Therapeutics is committed to advancing drug discovery through innovative screening systems and platforms that improve biological specificity for targeted protein degradation.

XORBIS

Series B in 2024
XORBIS offers software, media hardware integration, and media management solutions for public and cultural spaces.

Ubix Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Ubix Therapeutics, Inc. is a research and development company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on creating anti-cancer drugs through its innovative proteolysis targeting chimera platform technology. This approach employs inhibitor technology to degrade specific target proteins within cells, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy for various cancers. By binding to proteins associated with targeted diseases, Ubix Therapeutics seeks to provide effective and life-saving treatments for patients, thereby supporting medical professionals in their efforts to combat cancer.

JOINANDJOIN

Seed Round in 2024
JOINANDJOIN is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing sustainable desserts and ingredients. The company focuses on creating innovative food concepts for consumers, using natural raw materials to ensure high-quality products. By offering alternatives that prioritize better food choices, JOINANDJOIN seeks to enhance the dessert experience while promoting healthier options for its customers.

Meissa

Series C in 2024
Meissa is a drone-based construction technology startup that specializes in real-time 3D mapping and modeling. The company has developed a construction data platform that enhances safety and convenience in construction projects. By utilizing drones, Meissa digitalizes construction sites, providing spatial data for design level comparisons and the overlay of floor plans. This innovative approach allows construction companies to streamline their processes and complete projects more efficiently.

EMCRAFTS

Convertible Note in 2024
EMCRAFTS specializes in the manufacturing and designing of scanning electron microscopes.

Makestar

Series D in 2024
Makestar is a platform dedicated to K-culture content, connecting Hallyu stars with fans across the globe. It serves as a music crowdfunding platform that supports various projects related to Korean pop music, allowing artists and production companies to share their creative visions. By fostering interactions between fans and celebrities, Makestar enables fans to engage directly in the content creation process and facilitates the international advancement of K-pop artists. This unique model not only strengthens the bond between fans and artists but also enhances the global reach of Korean entertainment.

H Energy

Series C in 2024
H Energy provides optimal operation of distributed resources and power brokerage services.

Mediwhale

Series A in 2024
Mediwhale is a health diagnostics company that focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the prevention of cardiovascular and kidney diseases. It operates a unique AI screening platform that assesses metabolic risks and diagnoses eye diseases through non-invasive retinal scans. The platform comprises several components, including RetiCVD for cardiovascular disease risk assessment, which utilizes coronary artery calcium scores to predict risks based on established guidelines. RetiCKD offers a chronic kidney disease risk assessment with improved predictive capabilities compared to traditional methods. Additionally, RetiEYE identifies common age-related eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma at their referable stages. Mediwhale's retinal-based systemic biomarkers have been clinically validated and are recognized in the medical community, supported by publications in reputable journals. Through its innovative approach, Mediwhale aims to establish a sustainable healthcare model that emphasizes early detection and intervention.

SSenStone

Venture Round in 2024
SSenStone Inc., founded in November 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing security and authentication solutions aimed at enhancing user privacy and transaction security. The company's flagship product, StonePASS, is an integrated user authentication system certified by FIDO, designed to facilitate a password-less login process that minimizes the risk of privacy information leakage. In addition to StonePASS, SSenStone offers StoneAUTH, a user random code login solution, a Digital e-ID, and VOTC, an innovative credit card designed to prevent fraud in card transactions. Through its advancements in authentication technology and secure payment solutions, SSenStone aims to significantly improve the security landscape for users and businesses alike.

Vueron

Series A in 2024
Vueron specializes in advanced LiDAR perception software tailored for automotive and industrial applications, aiming to enhance safety through innovative technology. The company develops high-performance, AI-driven algorithms that allow for efficient object detection around LiDAR sensors while utilizing minimal computing resources. Vueron's solutions are designed for immediate integration into advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies, providing critical data on various elements such as lanes, guardrails, and potential obstacles. Additionally, the company offers a software development toolkit for IoT applications, focusing on security and smart city solutions. By collaborating with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier-1 suppliers, and other industry stakeholders, Vueron delivers practical and cost-effective LiDAR solutions that meet diverse client needs.

READi Robust Machine

Series A in 2024
Ready Robust Machine is a company that makes carbon reduction and fuel cost improvement systems.

ADEL

Series B in 2024
The company is a spin-off from Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan University, with a primary objective of developing therapeutic and diagnostic agents for neurological diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease. In 2016, the company took significant steps toward formalizing its presence in the market by completing its incorporation and business registration processes. The year 2017 proved to be a milestone for the company as it obtained certification as a corporate-affiliated research institute, solidifying its position as a reputable research-driven organization. Additionally, it garnered recognition as a leading university start-up by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, further boosting its credibility and potential for growth. The company has collaborated with Oscotech Co., Ltd. and partnered with various investors, including Kite Entrepreneurship Foundation, Stone Bridge Ventures Co., Ltd., Korea Development Bank, and Stick Ventures Co., Ltd., to jointly develop their projects.

PYLER

Venture Round in 2024
PYLER is an artificial intelligence Martech startup that focuses on enhancing digital marketing through advanced video analysis technologies. The company has developed a platform that employs a vision language model to humanize video content analysis, enabling clients to achieve better advertising performance. PYLER's technology offers brand safety and contextual targeting, allowing global and local clients to analyze video content across seven categories without compromising personal information. By utilizing proprietary capabilities in video understanding and text analysis, PYLER aims to improve the effectiveness of marketing strategies for its clients.

Delivus

Series B in 2024
Delivus is a logistics company that specializes in providing same-day package delivery services in major U.S. cities. It utilizes an AI-based platform to optimize delivery routes, ensuring efficient and timely service at competitive rates comparable to traditional couriers. By offering real-time delivery tracking, Delivus enhances the customer experience for e-commerce companies and brands, allowing them to monitor their shipments and improve sales outcomes. The company's focus on cost-effective, rapid delivery positions it as a valuable partner in the logistics industry.

Gwanak Analog

Series B in 2024
Gwanak Analog is a company specializing in the design and supply of high-performance power and analog system-on-chip (SoC) products. Its offerings cater to various sectors, including industrial, telecommunications, automotive, and consumer applications. By integrating advanced power semiconductor design technology with digital signal processing, Gwanak Analog develops efficient analog and power system semiconductors. This approach helps clients minimize energy consumption in their systems while providing environmentally friendly and compact solutions.

Mobyus & Value Chain

Series B in 2024
Mobyus & Value Chain is a logistics automation solution company that offers warehouse management systems and consulting services.

Kraton Performance Polymers

Post in 2024
Kraton Performance Polymers develops, manufactures, and markets biobased chemicals and specialty polymers that deliver value and enhance the lives of people all over the world. It offers value-enhancing products that are used in a wide variety of applications including consumer and personal care items, adhesives and coatings, electronics, medical supplies, automotive components, polymer modification, compounding solutions, and paving, and roofing materials.

bitsensing

Series B in 2024
Bitsensing is a South Korean startup founded in 2018 that specializes in radar technology with a focus on developing innovative solutions for smart cities. The company offers a range of products, including Traffic Radar, which provides real-time traffic information such as vehicle counts and speed, and Virtual Fence, a device designed to detect intrusions without the need for physical barriers. Additionally, Bitsensing has developed a 4D Imaging Radar that enhances autonomous driving capabilities by offering high-resolution, point-cloud-based tracking in diverse environmental conditions. By integrating artificial intelligence with its radar sensors, Bitsensing aims to create reliable and intelligent solutions that enhance the quality of life for urban residents.

Glorang

Series A in 2024
Glorang is a prominent education technology company based in South Korea, known for its real-time online class platform, GGuge, which serves K-12 students. The platform aims to address the limitations of traditional public and private education systems by offering live instruction from experienced teachers across various subjects. Glorang has established itself as a market leader, commanding 80% of the assessment and psychology test market in Korea. The company has recently experienced significant growth, fueled by a successful Series A2 funding round, totaling approximately $20 million. In addition to its strong domestic presence, Glorang is expanding into the Asia-Pacific market with the introduction of a global AI diagnostic solution, positioning itself as a leading player in the AI-driven education sector.

Nota AI

Series C in 2024
Nota AI is a technology startup specializing in artificial intelligence model optimization. The company has developed a proprietary platform, NetsPresso, which is designed to optimize AI models for specific hardware, thereby reducing the time and resources needed for development. This optimization allows various industries, such as intelligent transportation systems and low-powered driver monitoring systems, to implement enhanced AI solutions tailored to their specific needs. Through its innovative approach, Nota AI aims to facilitate the efficient deployment of AI technologies across diverse applications.

Black Circle

Series B in 2024
Black Circle is an online marketplace specializing in car-related products, including tires, batteries, tools, and equipment. The company aims to streamline the purchasing process for automotive needs by offering a comprehensive selection of products along with essential information such as pricing, specifications, and stock availability. This approach enables customers to efficiently meet their automotive requirements in a single location.

NaraSpace Technology

Series B in 2024
NaraSpace Technology specializes in the design, development, integration, and testing of CubeSats and small space systems.

Dewcell Biotherapeutics

Series B in 2024
Dewcell Biotherapeutics specializes in the development of synthetic platelets using advanced biomimetic technology. The company focuses on human-derived stem cell-induced differentiation to convert stem cells into megakaryocytes, which are responsible for producing platelets. By harnessing this technology, Dewcell aims to mass-produce artificial platelets, addressing the critical shortage of blood-derived platelets. This innovative approach has the potential to enhance the availability of platelets for medical applications, thereby improving patient care and outcomes.

Upstage

Series B in 2024
Upstage AI is a startup that specializes in providing customized artificial intelligence services to businesses. The company develops tailored AI models designed to address specific challenges faced by its clients, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and fostering innovation. By enabling organizations to focus on their core tasks, Upstage AI helps them leverage AI technology to solve problems and advance their business processes effectively.

Artblood

Series A in 2024
Artblood is a cell-based artificial blood production company.

Medistream

Series C in 2024
Medistream operates an integrated platform for oriental medicine.

t'order

Series B in 2024
T'order is an information technology company specializing in tablet ordering and advertising platforms for food and beverage brands. As a market leader in tablet-based ordering systems, T'order has deployed over 250,000 tablets, engaging more than 25 million monthly active users. The company's innovative digital solutions go beyond standard digital menus, providing a comprehensive platform that enhances customer experiences and creates targeted advertising opportunities. T'order effectively transforms customer interaction data into actionable insights, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between establishments and their guests. With a strong presence established in South Korea, T'order is actively expanding its operations internationally, leveraging its advanced technology and data-driven approach to drive the digital transformation of the F&B industry. The company’s products include a unique glass panel design instead of conventional plastic touch panels, offering superior performance while helping clients reduce monthly operating costs.

AGL

Series B in 2024
AGL is a golf technology company that focuses on connecting golf courses through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. This platform facilitates real-time tee-time bookings, thereby increasing convenience for golfers and driving digital innovation within the golf industry. AGL offers integrated solutions that include a Global Distribution System (GDS), payment processing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tailored for both domestic and international golf courses. With partnerships established with over 1,000 golf courses across more than 30 countries, AGL provides cloud-based information technology solutions that enhance the management of golf facilities. Its user-friendly interface minimizes the need for face-to-face interactions and supports wireless payment options, ultimately helping golf clubs to boost their revenues while improving the overall golfing experience for players.

AGL

Series B in 2024
AGL is a golf technology company that focuses on connecting golf courses through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. This platform facilitates real-time tee-time bookings, thereby increasing convenience for golfers and driving digital innovation within the golf industry. AGL offers integrated solutions that include a Global Distribution System (GDS), payment processing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tailored for both domestic and international golf courses. With partnerships established with over 1,000 golf courses across more than 30 countries, AGL provides cloud-based information technology solutions that enhance the management of golf facilities. Its user-friendly interface minimizes the need for face-to-face interactions and supports wireless payment options, ultimately helping golf clubs to boost their revenues while improving the overall golfing experience for players.

DESILO

Venture Round in 2024
Desilo Inc. is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing machine learning solutions leveraging homomorphic encryption. This innovative technology allows data to be processed while remaining encrypted, ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed. Desilo aims to create a secure data collaboration platform that promotes a safe and unrestricted data ecosystem. By prioritizing data privacy and regulatory compliance, the company provides tools for digital property protection and safeguards against potential security breaches and data leakage. Ultimately, Desilo enables data analysts to explore new opportunities in data-oriented businesses without compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data they handle.

Caring

Series B in 2024
Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.

BrownBag

Series A in 2024
Brown Bag is an online portal for coffee and cafe supplies.

Nventric

Series B in 2024
Nventric is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for neurovascular, coronary heart, and peripheral vascular applications. The company's primary product is designed to remove blood clots that lead to ischemic strokes. This device utilizes a stent retriever that can be inserted into the artery in the leg, allowing physicians to effectively access and remove blood clots responsible for arterial occlusion. By enhancing the treatment process for ischemic stroke, Nventric aims to improve patient outcomes and advance medical care in vascular conditions.

HeyDealer

Venture Round in 2024
HeyDealer is a price comparison platform for used cars.

Genedit

Series A in 2024
GenEdit Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on advancing gene therapy through its innovative genome editing tools, particularly the CRISPR/Cas9 system. The company aims to address the challenges associated with gene therapy delivery by utilizing its proprietary NanoGalaxy™ platform, which systematically screens a library of nanoparticles to enhance the safety and efficiency of delivering genetic material to target tissues. GenEdit's technology is designed to facilitate therapeutic gene editing, offering a solution that is easier, faster, and more accurate than traditional methods. This positions GenEdit to potentially enable the treatment of previously incurable genetic diseases, significantly contributing to the future of non-viral, gene editing-based therapeutics.

bHaptics

Series C in 2024
bHaptics is a developer of advanced haptic devices that enhance the virtual reality experience by providing a sense of touch. The company offers a full-body haptic vest equipped with 40 feedback points, delivering precise and lag-free wireless interaction. This vest is designed to be compatible with various platforms, enabling users to experience haptic feedback while listening to music, watching movies, or playing games, even those without native support. Additionally, bHaptics produces wearable haptic gloves, further bridging the gap between the virtual world and the user's physical sensations. By integrating these technologies, bHaptics aims to create a more immersive and emotionally engaging experience for gamers and users alike.

Pion Electric

Series A in 2024
Pion Electric is focused on transforming the energy industry through innovative technology. The company has developed a grid-forming technology aimed at stabilizing power systems. This technology consists of a power conversion device that enhances the stability of the power grid by enabling inverters connected to renewable energy sources to independently regulate voltage and frequency. By addressing the challenges associated with unstable renewable energy, Pion Electric provides industries with effective solutions to better manage energy control and improve overall grid reliability.

Mobilint

Series B in 2024
Mobilint specializes in artificial intelligence-powered chip technology aimed at enhancing deep neural networks and AI applications. The company focuses on delivering integrated sensor fusion and deep learning system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. By vertically integrating co-optimized algorithms, software, and hardware technologies, Mobilint offers accelerated AI solutions that improve performance and programmability. This approach enables clients to achieve end-to-end acceleration in integrated semiconductor services, particularly for applications related to autonomous driving.

GenGenAI

Seed Round in 2023
GenGenAI develops synthetic data generation technologydesigned to advance AI learning.

MOP Materials

Series B in 2023
MOP is a representative natural manufacturing process product.

OKESTRO

Series B in 2023
Okestro offers cloud and AIOps software solutions through its integrated management platform, which is designed to enhance multi-hybrid cloud operations. The platform focuses on optimizing IT functions by utilizing data collection and analysis, artificial intelligence for learning and predictions, and techniques for cloud optimization and anomaly detection. This enables a variety of clients, including cloud service providers, managed service providers, and public-private partnerships, to improve their operational efficiency and effectively manage their cloud environments.

Lucentblock

Series B in 2023
Lucentblock is a FinTech and blockchain-based digital real estate securities platform company.

ImpriMed

Series A in 2023
ImpriMed, Inc. is a company that specializes in drug testing services, focusing on the responses of live cancer cells from pets, particularly those with lymphoma. Based in Palo Alto, California, with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea, ImpriMed uses individualized drug response prediction technology to assist veterinary oncologists in selecting appropriate anticancer treatments. By collecting genetic and cellular information from pet cancer cells, the company creates a patient-derived database that not only aids in veterinary oncology but also holds potential for applications in human cancer care. This data-driven approach enables veterinarians to make informed decisions on final treatment regimens, ultimately enhancing precision medicine in both animal and human oncology. ImpriMed was incorporated in 2017.

KRISTIN

Series A in 2023
KRISTIN is a supplier of flat, sneakers, and boots.

Class 101

Series B in 2023
Class101 Inc. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in providing hobby classes and materials. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of online courses, including crafting, yoga, calligraphy, drawing, and cooking. Its platform allows users to acquire new skills and explore personal interests from experienced practitioners in their respective fields. By facilitating access to various hobby-related educational resources, Class101 enables individuals to learn at their own pace and convenience, making it easier to integrate education into their daily lives.

MUSINSA

Series C in 2023
MUSINSA is a fashion business company that offers personalized curation and storytelling for various brands and products. Its platform helps brands and consumers' lifestyles by designing, creating, enjoying, and interacting with fashion. It also delivers fashion trends and information to help customers engage and interact.

Pablo Air

Debt Financing in 2023
Pablo Air specializes in innovative unmanned mobility solutions, focusing on long-distance drone delivery and logistics systems. The company employs advanced technologies such as swarming and acrobatic formation flight to enhance its services. Its offerings include integrated ground control systems and intelligent information acquisition tools, allowing clients to effectively monitor and control multiple drones in real time. Additionally, Pablo Air explores diverse applications, including military unmanned aerial systems, drone art shows, and urban air transportation, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving drone industry.

Daekyung O&T

Venture Round in 2023
Daekyung O&T is a company that specializes in the production of vegetable and animal oils and fats for the biodiesel industry. It engages in refining, rendering, and trading, primarily utilizing used oils sourced from restaurants, schools, and public offices. By focusing on the recycling of these materials, Daekyung O&T aims to deliver high-quality products while promoting sustainable practices within the biodiesel sector. The company's operations also include inland transport services, ensuring efficient distribution of its products to clients.

Solidvue

Series B in 2023
Solidvue develops advanced LiDAR sensors that facilitate precise and reliable 3D spatial recognition. The company's sensors are designed to deliver dependable time-of-flight measurements, even in challenging and noisy environments. Key features of these sensors include multi-event recording, on-chip histogramming, and inter-LiDAR interference filtering, all integrated into a single chip. This innovative technology allows businesses to easily incorporate autonomous sensors into their products, enhancing their detection capabilities and overall performance.

Autonomous a2z

Series B in 2023
Autonomous a2z Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2018, specializing in artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving solutions. Headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, the company focuses on developing technologies that enable vehicles to recognize their surroundings, assess driving conditions, and execute automatic vehicle control. Its innovative platform supports the commercialization of specialized vehicles, including cleaning trucks, container trucks, and tractors, by providing essential algorithms and services for testing self-driving technologies across Korea. Through its advancements in judgment, control, and recognition technologies, Autonomous a2z aims to enhance mobility and transform the driving experience for general consumers.

Sky Labs

Series C in 2023
Sky Labs is focused on developing innovative wearable technology for continuous health monitoring, specifically targeting atrial fibrillation, a common but often undiagnosed heart condition. The company’s flagship product, the Cardio Tracker (CART), is a cuffless, ring-type device that allows users to monitor their heart health effortlessly by simply wearing it on their finger. This device is designed to be comfortable and practical for daily use, being waterproof and dustproof so that it can be worn continuously, even during activities like showering. The CART operates without requiring user intervention, automatically detecting and recording instances of atrial fibrillation to provide users with real-time health data accessible via a smartphone app. This capability not only helps users manage their heart health but also assists healthcare professionals in diagnosing atrial fibrillation based on the data collected. Sky Labs is currently engaged in clinical trials with Seoul National University Hospital to validate the device's performance and is collaborating with Bayer to enhance its healthcare offerings. The initial target market includes atrial fibrillation patients in Finland, with a broader goal of reaching millions globally.

Brexogen

Series C in 2023
Brexogen is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of cell therapies aimed at treating incurable diseases through the use of stem cell exosomes. The company specializes in creating optimized parental cells that enhance exosome production, exhibiting superior proliferation and secretion capabilities compared to traditional stem cells. This innovation allows for a more effective system for mass production of exosomes, which is essential for advancing their commercialization. Brexogen’s work aims to provide new therapeutic options for patients suffering from challenging medical conditions.

Pillyze

Series A in 2023
Pillyze develops a nutrition analysis platform designed to help individuals manage their intake of healthy functional foods and pharmaceuticals. The platform offers tools for analyzing, searching, and managing food options tailored to individual health needs, promoting healthier lifestyle choices. By focusing on the intersection of nutrition and wellness, Pillyze aims to empower users to make informed dietary decisions that support their overall health.

Select Star

Series A in 2023
Select Star is a data platform for AI technology that offers dataset building, storage, and analysis services.

FuriosaAI

Series C in 2023
FuriosaAI delivers the performance for real-time AI services while achieving energy efficiency for the lowest operation cost at scale. They build the entire product on a solid core foundation because AI chips on the ground are doomed to fail when it comes to addressing the complex and rapidly changing requirement metrics of hyper scalers and enterprises.

Sendy

Series B in 2023
Sendy Corp. is a cargo delivery and logistics consulting service that simplifies transportation management for its users. Founded in 2013 and based in Busan, South Korea, the company offers an online platform that allows customers to book shipments, make payments, and inquire about shipping details in real-time. Users can choose from various vehicle types to suit their needs, whether for personal or corporate transportation. By providing features such as fare estimation and real-time status updates, Sendy enhances the overall logistics experience, making it more accessible and efficient for customers.

Catch Table

Series D in 2023
Catch Table is a restaurant reservation management platform that offers online reservation services to customers. It allows users to filter restaurant options based on various criteria, including date, number of guests, cost, food category, and table type. The platform also provides additional information such as valet parking and corkage services, making it easier for customers to find the right dining experience. By enabling real-time reservations, Catch Table streamlines the process of booking tables in restaurants, facilitating a more efficient dining experience for both customers and restaurant operators.

Everon

Series B in 2023
Everon is an electric vehicle charging platform that provides maintenance, repair, and control services for electric vehicles and chargers.

EVAR

Series B in 2023
EVAR is focused on advancing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions through the development of autonomous robotic chargers. The company addresses social and environmental concerns related to EV charging by offering a comprehensive system that includes both chargers and autonomous recharging robots. These robots are designed to navigate independently, detect hazards, and recognize vehicles in need of charging through license plate or QR code identification. This innovative approach provides electric car owners with a convenient and flexible charging infrastructure, allowing them to recharge their vehicles at any time and place.

Beyond Honeycomb

Series A in 2023
Beyond Honeycomb is a food-tech company focused on developing artificial intelligence-driven kitchen robots that replicate gourmet dishes. The robots utilize advanced AI and molecular sensor technology to analyze the cooking process at a molecular level, capturing detailed information about heat sources and temperature control used in professional kitchens. This innovative approach allows Beyond Honeycomb to recreate the texture and taste of high-quality chef-prepared meals, making gourmet dining experiences more accessible to a broader range of customers.

Pilleye

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

Wrtn Technologies

Series A in 2023
Wrtn Technologies develops an AI-based content creation platform that utilizes natural language processing to assist users in writing. Aimed at addressing the challenges associated with declining writing skills, the platform enables a collaborative approach where AI and humans work together. This innovative tool is designed particularly for Gen-Z, helping them enhance their creativity and productivity in writing. By leveraging advanced AI technology, Wrtn Technologies provides a unique solution that empowers clients to improve their writing capabilities and overcome obstacles in the creative process.

Foresys

Series A in 2023
Foresys specializes in providing engineering services focused on marine, offshore, and subsea infrastructure, with an emphasis on sustainability. The company addresses challenges related to marine debris in civil engineering, port operations, and marine environments. Its expertise includes fluid-structure soil interaction, structural services for both onshore and offshore projects, offshore pipeline evaluation, and investigations into extreme weather conditions. Additionally, Foresys offers consulting services related to water debris removal and other critical areas of marine engineering. Through its comprehensive approach, Foresys aims to support marine-based enterprises in protecting and maintaining their assets efficiently.

Fitpet

Venture Round in 2023
Fitpet is a developer of a veterinary application aimed at enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and their caregivers. The application utilizes technological advancements to monitor a pet's health status in real time through a comprehensive analysis of various parameters. This enables pet owners to better understand and manage their pets' health needs effectively. Fitpet's mission is to foster a sustainable and wholesome society for pets worldwide.

Wefun

Series C in 2023
Wefun is a company focused on managing office snacks, offering a diverse selection to meet the tastes of employees. They employ a dedicated snack curator who conducts personalized consultations to understand client preferences and recommend new products. This tailored approach allows businesses to order weekly snacks that align with the specific tastes of their workforce, enhancing the overall workplace experience.

MangoBoost

Series A in 2023
MangoBoost specializes in advanced system solutions aimed at enhancing AI data center efficiency. The company's flagship product, the MangoBoost DPU, is designed to optimize AI infrastructure by ensuring compatibility with various GPUs, accelerators, and storage products. This solution effectively utilizes legacy infrastructure while providing a user-friendly network system. Founded in 2022, MangoBoost leverages a decade of prior research recognized at leading conferences, and its team comprises over 80 professionals, including system architects, software engineers, and FPGA/SoC engineers, many of whom possess PhDs from prestigious institutions and significant experience in the tech industry. The company has raised over 60 million dollars in funding and is actively expanding its operations in the United States, Canada, and South Korea.

Root Energy

Series A in 2023
Root Energy Inc. is a renewable energy investment platform based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2014. The company operates a crowdfunding platform that connects individuals with opportunities to invest in the construction and operation of renewable energy power plants, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems. Root Energy facilitates direct investments in power generation projects and offers construction management and operational services. Its aim is to enable a wider audience to participate in and benefit from renewable energy initiatives, while also connecting energy generators with suitable locations for project implementation.

N.Light

Series A in 2023
N.Light is a Metaverse 3D design software that allows individuals to effortlessly turn their ideas into reality.

VRISM

Series A in 2023
Vrism specializes in creating advanced 3D, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) content and platforms, focusing on enhancing the online shopping experience. The company is currently developing REALVU, a web and mobile tool designed for 3D visualization, which supports both AR and VR technologies. This innovative platform utilizes 3D scanning-based hyperreal digital twin production technology, allowing for precise reproduction of the shape and texture of fashion items. By leveraging this technology, Vrism aims to provide brands with enhanced extended reality content, thereby transforming the way consumers interact with products in the digital space.

Agreable

Series C in 2023
Agreable is a brand commerce startup that manufactures and distributes lifestyle products.

Sweet Bio

Series B in 2023
Sweet Bio is a food-based biotech company focused on enhancing global health and well-being through its innovative dairy products. The company specializes in producing organic and natural liquid milk and yogurt, utilizing sustainable manufacturing practices. By prioritizing health and quality, Sweet Bio aims to offer affordable, nutritious food options to consumers.

Mildang PT

Venture Round in 2022
Mildang PT is an ed-tech platform that provides lectures, management, evaluation, and content through online mode.

LBox

Series B in 2022
LBox is a developer of a platform designed to simplify online legal information lookup. Its digital platform functions as a search engine, allowing legal professionals to efficiently access and analyze case law, legal papers, and publications for case-related information.

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Epikar

Series A in 2022
Epikar is an e-commerce platform focused on enhancing the customer experience in the car sales process. The company develops data-driven digital software that utilizes functional modularity to streamline various aspects of car sales, from bookings to test drives. This approach eliminates the need for additional installation costs and offers mobile services that improve convenience for both consumers and auto dealers. By enabling dealers to reduce operating costs, Epikar aims to transform the consumer paradigm in the automotive industry.

Onconic Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Onconic Therapeutics is dedicated to the research and development of innovative cancer treatments. The company focuses on creating next-generation anti-cancer therapies that target the mechanisms involved in cancer cell growth and DNA damage repair. By simultaneously suppressing key signal delivery agents and repair enzymes, Onconic aims to provide healthcare professionals with effective therapeutic options for treating various cancers.

THE PIRATES

Series C in 2022
The Pirates Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and operation of a mobile application that serves both wholesale and retail markets for seafood products. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an aquatic market news platform that delivers information on fresh seafood offerings. This platform connects consumers with suppliers, providing essential insights into the quality of marine products and facilitating informed purchasing decisions. Through its innovative approach, The Pirates aims to enhance the seafood purchasing experience by bridging the gap between consumers and the fish market.

Hodoo Labs

Series B in 2022
Hodoo Labs Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing educational games, particularly focusing on English language learning. One of its flagship products, Hodoo English, is a quest-based MMORPG designed to enhance conversational skills in English through immersive gameplay. The game features over 300 non-player characters, allowing players to engage in meaningful conversations and complete quests, thereby addressing the issue of "mute English," where students may struggle with speaking despite having reading and writing skills. By incorporating advanced technologies such as speech recognition and machine learning, Hodoo Labs aims to create an engaging learning environment for elementary school children, fostering their development into lifelong learners.

Anipen

Series B in 2022
Anipen is a South Korean company focused on developing a 3D content platform that leverages augmented reality and deep learning technologies. The company specializes in creating applications for short video platforms and video games, enabling businesses to produce augmented reality web TV shows, social media promotional videos, and animated clips accessible on mobile devices. Anipen's innovative solutions facilitate the development of video communication and entertainment platforms, allowing enterprises to effectively promote their products and engage with their audiences.

SuperBin

Series B in 2022
SuperBin Co., founded in 2015 and based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, develops innovative waste recycling robots, notably the Nephron model. This robot employs artificial intelligence to autonomously identify, sort, collect, and process recyclable materials. SuperBin aims to promote sustainable living and the importance of recycling by incentivizing users to recycle plastics and aluminum cans with financial rewards. Through its technology, the company fosters a culture of resource circulation, encouraging communities to engage in environmentally responsible practices while benefiting economically from waste materials.

Hanwha Energy Australia

Secondary Market in 2022
Hanwha Energy Australia operates in renewable energy.

Seoul Robotics

Series B in 2022
Seoul Robotics specializes in developing advanced Lidar perception software and 3D computer vision devices aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart city applications. The company’s technology enables these systems to detect, classify, track, and predict the behavior of various targets and objects within their environment. By integrating sophisticated sensors and platforms, Seoul Robotics facilitates a deeper understanding of surroundings for self-driving cars and autonomous robots, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient navigation and operation in complex settings.

Superb AI

Series B in 2022
Superb AI is a comprehensive training data platform that automates data preparation, facilitating rapid and systematic dataset creation and management. Founded in 2018 by a team of data scientists, academics, and machine learning engineers, the company focuses on transforming how organizations label, manage, curate, and deliver training data. With a strong foundation in computer vision and deep learning, supported by extensive academic research and numerous publications, Superb AI enables businesses to streamline their AI projects. The platform includes features for data annotation, curation, model training, and deployment, allowing companies to develop and implement computer vision applications more efficiently.

FASSTO

Series C in 2022
FASSTO is a consulting company that specializes in providing fulfillment services for online merchants. The company focuses on packaging, delivery, logistics, and shipping solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses, particularly those with limited resources. By leveraging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, FASSTO creates a user-friendly environment that allows small-scale sellers, including one-person operations and those shipping individual items, to efficiently manage their shipping processes. This approach helps clients save time and money, enabling them to concentrate on other critical areas of their business.

Brandi

Venture Round in 2022
Brandi is a vertical commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates a retail platform specializing in the fashion and beauty sectors, providing both B2C and B2B shopping experiences. Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company focuses on creating a connected ecosystem that links manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, thereby aiding young individuals in engaging with current fashion trends. Through its platform, Brandi aims to make various clothing brands accessible to customers at affordable prices.

Mycel Project

Seed Round in 2022
Mycel Project focuses on developing and manufacturing innovative biomaterials derived from fungi, specifically mycelium, to serve as sustainable alternatives to leather and traditional protein sources. The company aims to create lifestyle products that foster a connection to nature while promoting environmental sustainability. By exploring the potential of mycelium, Mycel Project collaborates on various initiatives to facilitate the transition to renewable systems, reducing reliance on animal and synthetic materials. This commitment positions the company as a leader in the movement toward more sustainable consumer products.

Luca AICell

Venture Round in 2022
Luca AICell is a manufacturer of biomaterials and medical devices.

Anipen

Series C in 2022
Anipen is a South Korean company focused on developing a 3D content platform that leverages augmented reality and deep learning technologies. The company specializes in creating applications for short video platforms and video games, enabling businesses to produce augmented reality web TV shows, social media promotional videos, and animated clips accessible on mobile devices. Anipen's innovative solutions facilitate the development of video communication and entertainment platforms, allowing enterprises to effectively promote their products and engage with their audiences.

Human IT Solutions Company

Series A in 2022
Human IT Solutions Company is an integrated healthcare platform that offers VR-based rehab training and dementia screening for seniors.

Floatic

Seed Round in 2022
Floatic is focused on creating robotic solutions aimed at automating warehousing and retrieval processes in logistics centers. The company specializes in developing autonomous movement technology and multi-robot control software designed to enhance operational efficiency in warehouses, particularly in the e-commerce sector. By streamlining workflows, Floatic's systems enable clients to improve productivity while reducing the labor intensity faced by workers in these environments.

Brandi

Venture Round in 2022
Brandi is a vertical commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates a retail platform specializing in the fashion and beauty sectors, providing both B2C and B2B shopping experiences. Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company focuses on creating a connected ecosystem that links manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, thereby aiding young individuals in engaging with current fashion trends. Through its platform, Brandi aims to make various clothing brands accessible to customers at affordable prices.

Rebellions

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

Cardoc

Series D in 2022
Cardoc Inc. is a mobile application company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in car body repair services. Founded in 2013, the application allows users to upload photographs of their vehicle's exterior damage to receive real-time repair estimates and consultations from selected car body shops. Cardoc facilitates a user-friendly experience, enabling customers to obtain their first repair estimate within an average of seven minutes and compare multiple estimates without requiring personal information. Over a service period of 15 months, the company processed transactions worth $3.5 million, with participating repair shops experiencing significant monthly growth. Additionally, Cardoc offers a range of vehicle management services, including regular automobile inspections, car washes, and renewal services, which can be reserved online or at car centers. The founding team comprises automotive enthusiasts who received backing from a startup incubation organization, enhancing their growth and development in the automotive repair sector.
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