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.

Dong-gull Lee

CEO

Past deals in Growth Stage

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.

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.

H Energy

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Medistream

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

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.

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.

Caring

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Genesis Lab

Series B in 2022
Genesis Lab, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven behavior analysis solutions aimed at enhancing human-machine communication. The company offers a range of products, including Viewinter.ai, a non-verbal behavior analysis tool designed to help job seekers prepare for video interviews, and Genesis Drive, which monitors driver drowsiness and distractions while assessing the emotional state of both drivers and passengers to enhance interactions and services. Additionally, Genesis Lab provides the Genesis Emotion AI SDK/API, enabling various industries to integrate emotion recognition technology into their applications. The company's mobile offerings include OREO, an application that humorously analyzes emotions, age, and gender from photos, and EMO, a gaming app that allows users to express and mimic emotions through facial expressions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Genesis Lab continues to innovate in the realm of AI behavior analysis.

E Green Global

Series C in 2022
E Green Global is an agri-tech company that specializes in the mass production of seed potatoes using proprietary tissue culture technology. This innovative approach allows the company to produce high-quality seed potatoes on a commercial scale, addressing the limitations of the traditional seed potato supply system. By employing this technology, E Green Global enables customers to access agricultural products that are free from viruses, nematodes, bacteria, and diseases, thereby enhancing food safety and crop yields.

CONTEC

Series C in 2022
CONTEC is providing ground station services, satellite image processing, and application services. The company's ground station network supports VHF, UHF, S-Band, and X-Band frequencies for TT&C via high-performance receivers for high data rate reception. They especially focus on applications for urban change detection of smart cities and aim to provide the best service possible for local governments and therefore contribute to urban development. Contec's main goal of building a global ground station network and operating its own Earth observation satellites.

Rznomics

Series C in 2022
Rznomics is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab, focusing on the development of innovative gene therapy products aimed at treating liver cancer and other serious medical conditions. The company specializes in ribonucleic acid-based therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, particularly in the areas of cancer, degenerative neurological disorders, and hereditary diseases. By creating new biopharmaceuticals, Rznomics aims to provide medical practitioners with effective treatment options for challenging health issues, including various types of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The company has garnered recognition for its technological excellence, having been selected for the TIPS program, which highlights its commitment to advancing medical science.

WonderWall

Series C in 2022
Wonderwall is an online art learning platform that connects artists and facilitates the sharing of practical knowledge. It offers a virtual learning environment where users can access a variety of online videos covering diverse subjects, including music, acting, directing, art, photography, design, and cooking. This platform enables individuals to enhance their skills and learn from experienced professionals in the comfort of their own homes.

Apartmentary

Series C in 2022
Apartmentary specializes in providing apartment remodeling services that focus on enhancing the living experience of its customers. The company offers a variety of services, including kitchen design, cabinet design, room color selection, folding doors, and floor and wall design. Apartmentary employs a personalized approach to home improvement, aiming to create spaces that reflect individual lifestyles and preferences. By collaborating with domestic and international manufacturers known for their technological expertise, Apartmentary delivers customized home design solutions that make living spaces both beautiful and functional. Through its mentoring framework, the company encourages customers to articulate their stories and visions, contributing to a unique and aesthetically pleasing home environment.

Amyloid Solution

Series C in 2022
Amyloid Solution Inc., headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for Alzheimer's disease. The company focuses on understanding and targeting the underlying pathophysiological events driving disease progression to discover novel, disease-modifying treatments. Their mission is to provide effective solutions for patients with Alzheimer's disease at various stages and pathological alterations.

Jaranda

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

OnePredict

Series C in 2022
Established in 2016, OnePredict is a prominent provider of industrial AI technology, recognized for its innovative solutions in machine digitalization and intelligence. The company has won the Global PHM Data Challenge nine times, highlighting its expertise in this field. OnePredict's product line, including the GuardiOne® Series, Cells, Edge, and Cloud solutions, focuses on delivering advanced AI applications for various industrial components such as bearings, turbines, wind farms, transformers, robots, and motors. Its software is designed to transform data into actionable insights through predictive analytics, helping businesses assess the risk of failure and determine the remaining lifespan of critical equipment. By enabling accurate and timely decision-making, OnePredict supports companies across diverse industries in enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Sir.Loin

Series C in 2022
Sir.Loin is an e-commerce platform specializing in Korean beef, providing customers with direct access to high-quality meat products. The company oversees the entire supply chain, including feeding, breeding, aging, and processing, ensuring that customers receive premium meat without complications. By managing this comprehensive process, Sir.Loin focuses on delivering a seamless customer experience while maintaining high standards of quality in its offerings.

Deargen

Series B in 2022
Deargen is a company focused on advancing drug discovery through the use of artificial intelligence. It offers a platform that enhances the efficiency of new drug development, particularly targeting rare and difficult-to-treat diseases. By integrating artificial intelligence with collective intelligence, Deargen specializes in genome data analysis, biomarker prediction, and the selection and optimization of molecules. This approach enables clinicians to implement precision medicine by designing small molecules for new drug therapies, ultimately contributing to more effective treatments for patients.

Pin Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
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.

MORAI

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

FOODPANG

Series B in 2022
Food Pang is a food ordering app.

Dealicious

Series C in 2022
Dealicious operates as an online marketplace designed to connect fashion wholesalers and retailers on a global scale. By facilitating direct access to a vast selection of quality merchandise, including clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories, Dealicious streamlines the wholesale purchasing process. The platform primarily focuses on the Dongdaemun fashion district in South Korea, renowned for its concentration of fashion manufacturing and distribution within a compact area. With approximately 11,000 registered wholesale stores, Dealicious enables retailers to browse and order from a diverse array of items, with 24,000 new products added daily. This approach eliminates the need for retailers to visit physical markets, allowing them to save valuable time and resources. Dealicious is committed to enhancing the user experience by continuously developing customer-centric services that ensure seamless access to high-quality products in the Korean fashion market.

RecensMedical

Series C in 2021
Recens Medical develops a precision cooling device designed to rapidly and accurately cool the surface of the eye. This innovative technology offers precise temperature control for various medical applications, facilitating rapid anesthesia of ocular surfaces and providing therapeutic benefits for dermatologic and orthopedic conditions. By minimizing tissue damage, Recens Medical's device aims to enhance patient comfort and efficiency during medical procedures, presenting new treatment alternatives and improving overall outcomes.

S.LAB Asia

Series B in 2021
S.LAB is a platform for supply chain logistics for an efficient and cost-saving end to end transportation service. Through its cold chain technology, the company significantly reduces the cost during the first mile and middle mile delivery. Real-time tracking service will collect all the data to actively respond to the incident and keep the customer satisfied. With the data, S.LAB optimizes the temperature, packaging, and routing to increase the efficiency in cold chain delivery per country.

SM Lab

Series C in 2021
SM Lab provides develops and produces anode and cathode materials for secondary batteries.

Organoid Sciences

Series B in 2021
Organoid Sciences is a drug development company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in 2018. The company specializes in organoid-based treatments and utilizes cannabinoid-based technology to create drugs aimed at addressing various incurable diseases. In addition to drug development, Organoid Sciences provides drug screening services and focuses on regenerative medicine, contributing to advancements in healthcare solutions.

Livicon

Series C in 2021
Livicon is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in polymer-dispersed liquid crystal displays. The company provides a range of display panels, including normal film products, glass lamination, and self-adhesive options. Livicon focuses on responding to rapidly changing environments and competitive conditions by adhering to stringent quality control measures during production. This commitment allows clients to obtain display panels that meet their needs at a low cost, ensuring affordability without compromising quality.

Brandi

Series C in 2021
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.

Rocket Punch

Series B in 2021
Rocket Punch (로켓펀치) is a Korean digital marketing team that provides planning and designing services.

Travel Wallet

Series B in 2021
Travel Wallet offers a mobile-based foreign currency payment service designed to facilitate seamless transactions for travelers. Through its application, users can access various features including currency exchange services, real-time exchange rates, and an exchange rate calculator. The platform also provides local cash pick-up and the option for physical card issuance, allowing for convenient overseas payments without commission. Travel Wallet aims to deliver competitive rates compared to traditional retail banks, catering to both tourists and business travelers. The company operates under a license for small overseas remittance and electronic financial services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Fount

Series C in 2021
Fount Inc. is an asset management Robo-Advisor company established in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in providing customized financial portfolios through its advanced Robo-Advisor engine, Bluewhale, which utilizes AI technology and asset allocation theories to determine the optimal mix of assets. Fount's investing algorithm, driven by big data, assists clients in planning for various life events by promoting passive investing strategies that align with individual risk tolerance and time horizons. The company's tools enable clients to monitor financial markets and adjust their asset allocations in response to market fluctuations.

S2W

Series B in 2021
S2W specializes in cybersecurity data analysis with a focus on cyber threat intelligence. The company has developed a data intelligence technology that aims to mitigate the impact of cyber threats and cybercrime. Its AI-based multi-domain analytic engine is designed to combat various forms of cybercrime, including the illegal trading of sensitive information like credit card details and personal identification documents. This technology enhances the capabilities of network security researchers, providing them with advanced tools to prevent cyber threats and improve overall cybersecurity measures.

Mom-sitter

Series B in 2021
Mom-sitter is a childcare platform based in Seoul, Korea, designed to connect parents with caregivers for children aged 0 to 13 years. The platform facilitates the matching process by providing detailed information about caregivers, including their specialties and legal backgrounds, to ensure that parents can make informed decisions. By assessing the needs of families seeking childcare services, Mom-sitter aims to match them with qualified babysitting professionals, thereby enhancing trust and safety in the babysitting experience.

Cloudike

Series B in 2021
Cloudike powers cloud storage. Cloudike helps OEMs, mobile and Internet service providers acquire, retain, and upsell their customers by offering a compelling personal cloud experience under their own brand.

Makestar

Series C in 2021
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.

Dohands

Series B in 2021
Dohands Corporation is a logistics service provider based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in customized solutions for e-commerce sellers. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of services including overseas shipping, logistics consulting, inventory management, and tailored delivery options. Dohands focuses on short-term delivery, providing effective logistics alternatives for crowdfunding, pre-orders, and promotional activities, thereby enabling businesses to transport and deliver their products in a cost-efficient manner. Through its innovative approach, Dohands aims to simplify the logistics process for e-commerce companies.

H2O Hospitality

Series C in 2021
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.

H2O Hospitality

Series C in 2021
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.

Laundrygo

Series C in 2021
Laundrygo is an on-demand laundry service that offers subscription-based laundry cleaning solutions. The company focuses on delivering a convenient and efficient alternative to traditional laundry services by ensuring that customers receive their cleaned laundry within one day. By providing this rapid turnaround at a lower cost than conventional laundry shops, Laundrygo aims to enhance the customer experience and eliminate the hassle often associated with laundry tasks.

DeepBrain AI

Series B in 2021
DeepBrain AI specializes in advanced conversational artificial intelligence technology, particularly in content creation. The company offers a platform that transforms text into videos using AI and conversation processing technology, allowing businesses to quickly convert ideas into visual content. Its technology has applications across various sectors, including broadcasting, education, and the service industry. Recognized for its innovative capabilities, DeepBrain AI has attracted significant investment, accumulating $9.5 million to date, with notable partnerships including Microsoft and SK Telecom. As the demand for its differentiated technology continues to grow, the company is poised for expansion into global markets, leveraging its proven performance and strategic collaborations.

WeKeep

Series B in 2021
WeKeep is an online platform that offers e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

Orum Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Orum Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the research and development of therapeutic antibodies through its innovative cell-penetrating antibody platform, Oromab™. This platform is designed to target cytosolic proteins, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer and rare genetic diseases. Orum's unique approach allows for the intracellular delivery of active antibody therapeutics or payloads, enabling the inhibition of drug targets that have been previously considered undruggable by conventional small molecules or antibody therapies. Orum's technology is adaptable to various cell types and intracellular proteins without requiring chemical modifications, aiming to develop effective treatments with improved specificity and reduced toxicity.

Motov

Series B in 2021
Motov is a digital advertising agency that specializes in connecting advertisers with audiences through innovative geofenced ad campaigns. The company operates a real-time location-based taxi tower system that serves as a unique platform for advertising. This system not only facilitates targeted advertising but also provides an advertiser center, which offers real-time insights into ad exposure in taxis. By utilizing aggregated public data, Motov delivers valuable information regarding demographics and the floating population, effectively enhancing the advertising experience. Additionally, the platform creates opportunities for taxi drivers to generate extra income while enabling local governments to improve public services through the data collected from street activities.

SI Analytics

Series B in 2021
SI Analytics is a provider for satellite image analytics based on deep learning technology and GEO-information solution.

Musicow

Series C in 2021
Musicow, Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that operates an online platform facilitating the investment in music copyrights. Founded in 2017, Musicow allows musical artists to share their copyright with fans, enabling fans to invest in K-Pop songs through a public auction or an online marketplace. The platform offers users the ability to buy and sell fractional ownership of music rights, thereby creating opportunities for fans and investors to earn royalties based on the streaming and usage of the songs. Additionally, Musicow features a secondary marketplace for music copyright trading and project financing, enhancing participation in the music industry and allowing for potential returns on investments.

FuriosaAI

Series B in 2021
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.

DEEPX

Series B in 2021
DEEPX is a South Korean company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions, focusing on both software and hardware systems. It develops advanced neural networks that enhance AI silicon for deep learning operations. By maximizing memory bandwidth, DEEPX's technology allows edge devices to operate efficiently, supporting the latest AI applications while promoting sustainable power usage. This approach enables businesses to implement energy-efficient on-device AI technology, streamlining their operations and improving performance.

Logispot

Series C in 2021
Logispot is a South Korean company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital logistics and freight transport services. It operates a platform designed to streamline the fragmented cargo transportation market by offering integrated transport management and efficient handling of incoming and outgoing shipments. The platform also facilitates seamless integration with customers' internal systems, ensuring a hassle-free experience in the movement of goods and services. By providing systematic functions, Logispot aims to enhance the efficiency and convenience of logistics operations for its clients.

Epibiotech

Series B in 2021
Epibiotech is a healthcare center that provides hair loss treatment solutions.

Kmong

Series C in 2021
Kmong Inc. is a South Korean company that operates a freelance and micro-job marketplace, facilitating the exchange of services between individuals. Established in June 2012, the platform allows users to buy and sell a wide range of services across various categories, including design, IT and programming, marketing, consulting, translation, writing, and more. Freelancers can list their services with price quotes, making it easier for potential clients to find and engage with them. Kmong's services extend beyond traditional categories to include offerings like private lessons and unique personal services. The company is based in Seoul and provides a mobile application for Android devices, enhancing accessibility for users.

OPENEDGES Technology

Series C in 2021
OPENEDGES Technology researches AI acceleration technology to contribute to democratizing AI innovation. The company provides IP technology for smart computing, enabling Internet of Smart Things. The company provides IPs in two technology sectors of smart computing highly efficient AI acceleration and high-performance memory subsystem including DDR memory controller and on-chip interconnect IP. The company offers the needed boost to performance, efficiency, and reliability. OPENEDGES Technology was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

Nexel

Series B in 2021
Nexel is a biotechnology research firm focused on advancing drug discovery and biotherapeutics. The company specializes in developing high-quality induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) products using embryonic stem cell technology. By providing innovative solutions and drug discovery pipelines, Nexel aims to address unmet medical needs and enhance therapeutic options for various diseases.
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