Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Established in 1986, KIP focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, media, financial technology, and information technology. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, and YG Entertainment. KIP manages more than 20 venture and private equity funds, with total assets under management amounting to approximately $1.8 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Seoul, KIP operates offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, showcasing its commitment to global investment opportunities.

Yer-hyun Baek

CEO and President

Young-bong Cho

Executive Director, Head - Growth Investment Team

Steve Hong

Manager

Sang Hyuk Jang

Associate

Hyeong-sun Jeon

Principal

Dong-yeob Kim

Executive Director

Min-kyu Kim

Director

Yong-Jae Kim

Head of Management Support, MD

Kun-ho Kim

Principal

Won-Bae Lee

Executive Director

Ke Liu

Principal

Yeo-hyun Paek

Chief Executive Officer and President

Minsik Park

Director

Jin-han Park

Senior Principal

Hyeong-jun Park

Principal

Young-ho Park

Senior Principal

Deok-joon Shin

Director

Sung-wook Yoo

Principal

Past deals in Asia Pacific

Jenfi

Funding Round in 2023
Jenfi Pte Ltd is a financial technology company based in Singapore that specializes in providing revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia. Founded in 2019, Jenfi focuses on assisting digitally-enabled businesses, including e-commerce ventures and high-growth startups, by offering funds to enhance their sales velocity. The company enables these businesses to finance their marketing efforts, inventory needs, and growth initiatives, thereby supporting their development and expansion in a competitive market.

Xpanner

Series A in 2023
Xpanner(Builtworlds Top 50), digital contech site solution, not only can bring productivity improvement(by 15% average), management efficency, safety and ESG improvement through our smart integration of conTech disparate products.

Innospace

Series B in 2022
Innospace is an aerospace and defense company focused on developing hybrid rocket-powered small satellite launch vehicles. The company aims to provide cost-effective, low-latency, and environmentally friendly launch services tailored for the small satellite market. By utilizing innovative hybrid rocket technology, Innospace is committed to delivering reliable solutions for satellite deployment, catering to the increasing demand for efficient access to space.

NRISE

Series B in 2022
NRISE is develops MOCI and WIPPY services. NRISE research and develops social media services to bring people the joy of communication.

XYZ

Series A in 2022
LoungeLAB is a Retail-tech startup that augments space with technology, using the state-of-the-art technologies such as AI and Robotics technology. LoungeLAB focuses on enhancing the product value and services, and we develop in the field rather than on the desk. We Invent Everyday Technology for All.

Apposter

Series B in 2022
Apposter is a Korean-based interactive solutions company engaged in providing UI development, app development, and mobile business consultancy solutions to its customers. Apposter has released many mobile apps and solutions to the enterprise market including, Fotofly, Life Valley, and Tok Song.

Innogen Pharmaceutical

Venture Round in 2022
Innogen Pharmaceutical Technology is a high-tech, innovation-driven international pharmaceutical manufacturing, and R&D company.

Interior Teacher

Series A in 2022
Interior Teacher is solidifying its position as a premium home styling service.

LumanLab

Seed Round in 2022
LumanLab develops digital therapeutics to solve developmental delay problems.

Genieworks

Series B in 2022
Genieworks is pioneering new business with creative ideas and technology.

Toffee Pie

Series B in 2022
Toffee Pie is a retailer of bras in different sizes. They develop bras of different sizes and shapes, enabling customers with different needs to access suitable underwear. They offer a large-cup underwear brand that researches and develops bras for big-breasted girls.

RECON Labs

Series A in 2022
RECON Labs is a creator of a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform that makes it easier to transform 2D photographs into 3D ones. The business' virtual reality-based technology transforms photos into 3D models automatically to get a new method of buying, allowing customers and merchants to experience the online commerce sector to boost their happiness and lead to increase sales.

Jaranda

Series B in 2022
Jaranda Co., Ltd. owns and operates a platform that integrates teachers, parents, and students. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Catch Table

Series C in 2022
Operator of a restaurant management platform intended to provide restaurant reservation services. The company's platform helps to book tables in restaurants to manage reservations, enabling customers to search by desired conditions such as date, time, and number of people and make real-time reservations.

Doosan Mobility Innovation

Venture Round in 2022
Doosan Mobility Innovation focuses on the mobile applications of fuel cell technology.

Mighty Jaxx

Series A in 2022
Mighty Jaxx International Pte Ltd designs and manufactures toy collectibles and lifestyle products. It offers three-dimensional art figures. The company also develops a blockchain-based online platform for issuing and validating tamper-resistant and permanent certificates to designer toys and collectibles. It also offers monetary rewards through Mighty Assembly VIP Programme. The company offers its products through retailers, stores, and an online portal. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Singapore.

Fast Forward

Series A in 2022
Fast Forward is an app development company that operates DOMINO, an investment management app.

Torder

Seed Round in 2022
Torder is a technology company that has transitioned from its original focus on a tablet ordering and advertising platform to a broader aim of facilitating unattended control of devices from any location. By utilizing a glass panel rather than traditional plastic touch panels, Torder enhances the user experience while optimizing operational efficiency. The company’s innovative approach allows clients to lower their monthly expenses while providing a comfortable interface for consumers. This evolution positions Torder as a next-generation leader in the tech space, dedicated to streamlining device management and enhancing user accessibility.

Mighty Jaxx

Series A in 2022
Mighty Jaxx International Pte Ltd designs and manufactures toy collectibles and lifestyle products. It offers three-dimensional art figures. The company also develops a blockchain-based online platform for issuing and validating tamper-resistant and permanent certificates to designer toys and collectibles. It also offers monetary rewards through Mighty Assembly VIP Programme. The company offers its products through retailers, stores, and an online portal. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Singapore.

Newlinks Technology

Series E in 2022
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

Loadcomplete

Series B in 2022
Loadcomplete (로드컴플릿) is a social and mobile game developer in Korea. It develops games such as Tap Tap Heroes, Disco Panda, Bumping Bears, Play Kale, Trino, and Blue Heart for iOS and Android devices. Loadcomplete was founded in December 2009.

Kangdesai Medical Technology

Seed Round in 2021
Kandesai is a personalized tumor immunotherapy developer, focusing on the development of immunotherapy platforms based on tumor neoantigens. It has independently developed 3 tumor drug pipelines based on neoantigens and innovative pipelines for liver cirrhosis with independent intellectual property rights. Help patients suppress tumor recurrence and metastasis.

Contents Lab. Blue

Series A in 2021
Contents Lab. Blue is a webtoon production company that makes 'novel comics' based on Internet novels, upcycles comic books into webtoons, develops Internet novels as a source for other media adaptations, and translates and localizes popular webtoons for many different countries.

ONDA

Series B in 2021
T Port Inc. is an accommodation management platform. T Port Inc.'s real-time reservation management book can easily manage all bookings on the computer or smartphone anytime, anywhere.

Gametales

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of mobile games platform designed to organize gaming leagues for amateur as well as professional players. The company's gaming platform offers a virtual reality experience and a variety of games and gaming tournaments online, enabling game enthusiasts to showcase their skills and win prizes.

Autonomous a2z

Series A in 2021
Autonomous a2z Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving solutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, the company focuses on developing technologies that enable vehicles to recognize surrounding conditions, assess driving strategies, and execute automatic vehicle control. Through its advanced driving mobility platform, Autonomous a2z aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of autonomous transportation.

Mighty Jaxx

Series A in 2021
Mighty Jaxx International Pte Ltd designs and manufactures toy collectibles and lifestyle products. It offers three-dimensional art figures. The company also develops a blockchain-based online platform for issuing and validating tamper-resistant and permanent certificates to designer toys and collectibles. It also offers monetary rewards through Mighty Assembly VIP Programme. The company offers its products through retailers, stores, and an online portal. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Singapore.

S-Alpha Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
S-Alpha Therapeutics Inc., a digital therapeutics company, researches and develops health applications and platform technologies that enable digital devices to treat different diseases. Its products include SAT-001, an ophthalmology related application for eye disease treatment; SAT-002, neurology application for treatment of nervous system disease; SAT-003, oncology application for recovery and treatment of cancer patients; and SAT-008, a public crisis application for overcoming social problems. Additionally, it also develops therapeutic devices. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

MAXVAX

Series A in 2021
MAXVAX focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative vaccines targeting viral diseases, including rotavirus, shingles, and herpes. By leveraging advanced vaccine technology, the company aims to enhance treatment options within the biotechnology sector. MAXVAX's goal is to provide healthcare professionals with effective tools to improve patient care and outcomes in the fight against these viral infections.

Fast Forward

Seed Round in 2021
Fast Forward is an app development company that operates DOMINO, an investment management app.

Fast Five

Series E in 2021
Fast Five is a premium SOHO office business center that aims to become an offline social network based on Fast Five membership. FAST FIVE is a membership-based premium SOHO office that offers a great business space at a reasonable price without deposit. At FAST FIVE, they aim to become an offline social network that creates a strong bond through a community manager who resides to create friends and partners with famous people from various fields such as founders, investors, professionals, and freelancers.

Inflearn

Series A in 2021
Operator of an online education platform intended for sharing and teaching IT knowledge. The company's platform has lectures conducted by expert IT personnel on various topics like python and data analytics, enabling students to reach out to IT experts who are willing to share their domain expertise.

Innogen Pharmaceutical

Venture Round in 2021
Innogen Pharmaceutical Technology is a high-tech, innovation-driven international pharmaceutical manufacturing, and R&D company.

Tribe

Venture Round in 2021
Tribe Accelerator, based in Singapore, is the first government-supported blockchain accelerator in the country. It aims to foster collaboration and growth within the blockchain ecosystem by providing a platform for promising startups to develop innovative solutions. Tribe Accelerator focuses on product development and offers support in business development, marketing strategies, and fundraising. It is backed by prominent organizations, including multinational corporations and top blockchain companies, which enhances its ability to connect startups with valuable resources and expertise. As a part of Tribe Group, it serves as a neutral facilitator for startups to engage with global corporations and government agencies, driving the advancement of blockchain technology.

Aloha Factory

Seed Round in 2021
Aloha Factory develops hyper-casual games, that are easy and intuitive, so anyone can play them.

Algorithm LABS

Series A in 2021
Developer of artificial intelligence platform designed to educate industry experts on how to plan and research and develop projects. The company's platform provides industry-specific artificial intelligence training through lectures and practical content with AI cognitive interaction system applied, enabling businesses to solve problems in planning to commercialization and improve their productivity.

NRISE

Seed Round in 2020
NRISE is develops MOCI and WIPPY services. NRISE research and develops social media services to bring people the joy of communication.

Yibai Technology

Series A in 2020
Yibai Technology is a specialist in healthcare-based software-as-a-service.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. owns and operates online community platforms and services for gamers. The company offers e-sports platform Battle.dog, which analyzes the viewing data of e-sports competitions; and Twip an online sales channel for creators and streamers; and Twitch, an online social community for games. It also offers community and payment services for game video streaming services. EJN Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Virogin Biotech

Series C in 2020
Virogin Biotech Ltd. ("Virogin") was founded in 2015, with the headquarters located in Vancouver, Canada. They are dedicated to developing the next generation of oncolytic virus (OV) therapeutics using their novel Synerlytic™ technical platform for improved cancer treatment. By exploring innovative approaches to immunotherapy, Virogin is committed to becoming a world leader in the field of immuno-oncology.

Virogin Biotech

Series C in 2020
Virogin Biotech Ltd. ("Virogin") was founded in 2015, with the headquarters located in Vancouver, Canada. They are dedicated to developing the next generation of oncolytic virus (OV) therapeutics using their novel Synerlytic™ technical platform for improved cancer treatment. By exploring innovative approaches to immunotherapy, Virogin is committed to becoming a world leader in the field of immuno-oncology.

Gaussian Robot

Series B in 2020
Gaussian Robot, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development and manufacture of commercial automatic sweeping robots. The company offers a range of products, including commercial cleaning robots, unmanned sanitation vehicles, security robot solutions, and building distribution robots. Gaussian Robot utilizes advanced technologies, such as simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), to enhance the capabilities of its autonomous robots. These innovations cater to various commercial applications, providing effective solutions for cleaning, surveillance, and facility management within the robotics industry.

Newlinks Technology

Series D in 2020
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

Newlink

Series D in 2020
Newlink primarily operates as a digital energy service provider. It promotes energy change, the energy Internet of Things EIoT, and an energy new retail platform. It is a dual-material unicorn at home and abroad, one of the world's top 500 new energy companies, with more than 3,000 employees. Covering oil, electricity, hydrogen, and gas multiple energy categories, opening up the upstream and downstream of the energy industry chain, and digitally reconstructing the energy ecology.

Oasis Market

Venture Round in 2020
Oasis Co., Ltd. operates as an online grocery delivery platform. It offers convenience food, agricultural products, livestock, aquatic products, health/beverage, seasoning, general food, and side dishes. The company also operates offline stores and provides early morning delivery. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. Oasis Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of GaeaSoft Corp.

JF Chuxing

Seed Round in 2020
JF Chuxing is a chinese personalized car rental service platform.

Laundrygo

Series B in 2020
Laundrygo is a on-demand laundry service.

Haoxinqing

Series A in 2020
Haoxinqing is an online medical service platform focusing on the fields of mental psychology and chronic disease management.

Rabbit Care

Series B in 2020
Rabbit Care is your first choice for insurance and banking advise. We provide great customer experience through our digital platform and customer care center.

Jenfi

Seed Round in 2020
Jenfi Pte Ltd is a financial technology company based in Singapore that specializes in providing revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia. Founded in 2019, Jenfi focuses on assisting digitally-enabled businesses, including e-commerce ventures and high-growth startups, by offering funds to enhance their sales velocity. The company enables these businesses to finance their marketing efforts, inventory needs, and growth initiatives, thereby supporting their development and expansion in a competitive market.

Zhenge Biotech

Series A in 2020
Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. researches and develops drugs. It also engages in mammalian cell line development, upstream development, downstream development, and formulation development for various protein therapeutics. In addition, the company provides contract development and manufacturing services; and offers IND and BLA filing services. Further, it provides platform for research and development of antibodies, transient infection, process development, N-Glycosylation, and CAR-T. Shanghai ZhenGe Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. was founded in 2017 and is based in Shanghai, China.

Seculetter

Series B in 2020
SecuLetter Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets cyber security appliances to detect unknown attacks with hybrid approaches. Its products include SecuLetter Email (SLE), a threat analysis protection solution for email that blocks cyber attacks which use malicious code; and SecuLetter FileServer (SLF), a threat analysis protection solution for fileserver that blocks the attack via attachment which targets organization that shares files server for co-work. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

ExcelMab

Series A in 2020
Guangzhou Excelmab Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd. develops anti-tumor bispecific antibody drug. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Guangzhou, China.

Longmao Data

Series B in 2020
Longmao Data specializes in offering data services intended for artificial intelligence platforms. It collects images, texts, voices, and videos then utilizes crowdsourcing to annotate the data. The big data is then provided to clients that are in the artificial intelligence field, enabling them to train their AI models. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Supertree

Series A in 2020
Supertree Co., Ltd. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that develops an innovative online gaming platform utilizing meta-blockchain technology, including Ethereum and EOS. Established in 2017, Supertree aims to create a next-generation gaming experience by focusing on three key elements: decentralized identity, decentralized ledger, and decentralized content delivery network (CDN). This approach is designed to enhance user experience and ensure a truly decentralized service in the gaming industry.

Happyeasygo

Series B in 2019
HappyEasyGo is an India based local Online Travel Company. We are providing best air tickets and hotels with the lowest Price. Now you can book various airline tickets such as IndiGo, Jet airways, Go air, Spice Jet, air Asia, Vistara and Air India. We also provide you updated and verified Happy Easy Go instant discount hotels and special offers on flight tickets.

Seculetter

Series B in 2019
SecuLetter Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets cyber security appliances to detect unknown attacks with hybrid approaches. Its products include SecuLetter Email (SLE), a threat analysis protection solution for email that blocks cyber attacks which use malicious code; and SecuLetter FileServer (SLF), a threat analysis protection solution for fileserver that blocks the attack via attachment which targets organization that shares files server for co-work. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea.

Newlinks Technology

Series C in 2019
Newlinks Technology is a car refueling service provider, mainly providing one-button cardless refueling service. The application recommends a gas station for the user and offers membership subscription, discounts, and more. In addition, it also provides car maintenance, 4S services, tire services, auto insurance, car care, and other services. Newlinks Technology was founded on 2016.

Newlink

Series C in 2019
Newlink primarily operates as a digital energy service provider. It promotes energy change, the energy Internet of Things EIoT, and an energy new retail platform. It is a dual-material unicorn at home and abroad, one of the world's top 500 new energy companies, with more than 3,000 employees. Covering oil, electricity, hydrogen, and gas multiple energy categories, opening up the upstream and downstream of the energy industry chain, and digitally reconstructing the energy ecology.

Haitun Dingnai

Series A in 2019
Dolphin ordering milk is a mobile-based application platform that allows its users to order domestic milk. Its software platform integrates consumer demand for milk it connects domestic and foreign milk production enterprises.

Gushcloud Pte Ltd

Venture Round in 2019
Gushcloud Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company established in 2011 that operates as a talent agency and digital marketing platform. It specializes in providing marketing services aimed at connecting brands with audiences through influencers and content creators. The company offers talent management, brand strategy, marketing, and activation services, enabling clients in the marketing and entertainment sectors to effectively promote their brands. Gushcloud also implements a unique advertising model that rewards consumers for their engagement, enhancing brand awareness and traffic generation. As a subsidiary of Yello Digital Marketing Inc., Gushcloud continues to build a reputation for delivering improved marketing performance for its clients.

Cocktail Funding

Series A in 2019
Operator of a P2P lending platform inteded to specialize in asset securitization products such as real estate, stocks, and trade receivables. The company's platform focuses on small and medium-sized PFs which have good business potential but is difficult for financial institutions to invest in, enabling companies and businesses to procure funding and investors to invest in upcoming business models and real estate.

Rever.vn

Series A in 2019
Rever Real Estate Technology Co., Ltd operates as a tech-enabled real estate brokerage company in Vietnam. The company develops an online real estate distribution system based on the map, providing the brokerage service, creates a process of buying, selling, renting real estate, based on a combination of technology and commodity consultants. Rever Real Estate Technology Co., Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Moguyun

Series A in 2019
Mushroom Cloud is a model that uses gamification to solve the financial needs of young people. Mushroom Cloud” is a model that uses the “game-based investment theme operation + wealth management small shop small program” a model to provide brokers with WeChat small programs, H5, and other financial services providers for game-based cloud services.

Humanscape

Venture Round in 2019
Humanscape, Inc. is a health-tech company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2016. The company specializes in developing blockchain software to gather and process health information from patients with intractable and rare diseases. By collecting comprehensive patient health data, including genotype, clinical, and phenotype information, Humanscape creates a complete and ready-to-use dataset. This systematic compilation of data significantly aids pharmaceutical companies and researchers in accelerating drug development processes, ultimately enhancing the chances of finding effective treatments for patients with rare diseases.

Shawya

Series A in 2019
Shawya is a skin care brand operator, which has a variety of product lines such as skin care, beauty, maternal and child, to meet the needs of users.

Adriel

Series A in 2019
Adriel Co., Ltd. specializes in designing and developing digital marketing and advertising software solutions, utilizing machine learning to automate marketing processes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Adriel serves a variety of sectors, including shopping malls, educational services, real estate, and travel agencies. The platform is particularly geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, allowing users to create and manage ads across multiple platforms, such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram, with minimal effort. By simplifying access to digital advertising through a pay-as-you-go model, Adriel enables even the smallest businesses to effectively market their products and reach target customers, continually optimizing ad performance over time. With a growing global presence, Adriel has attracted thousands of customers who rely on its automated solutions to enhance their marketing efforts.

Happyeasygo

Series B in 2019
HappyEasyGo is an India based local Online Travel Company. We are providing best air tickets and hotels with the lowest Price. Now you can book various airline tickets such as IndiGo, Jet airways, Go air, Spice Jet, air Asia, Vistara and Air India. We also provide you updated and verified Happy Easy Go instant discount hotels and special offers on flight tickets.

GlowRoad

Series B in 2019
GlowRoad is a social selling platform that provides earning opportunities for Indian women and small businesses. The mobile app allows online retailers and SMEs to earn money by promoting selected goods and services in their online and offline social network.

Hisense Bio

Series B in 2019
Hisense Bio offers treatment for intractable dental diseases. They provide research on original technology for tooth development and dentin regeneration. They developed physiological dentin regeneration technology and periodontal ligament regeneration technology based on basic dental research . They offer treatment of intractable dental diseases such as tooth decay, dental hypersensitivity, tooth decay, dental caries, and periodontal disease.

wadiz

Series C in 2019
Wadiz Corp. operates a crowdfunding platform for start ups. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Seongnam, South Korea.

Bifrost

Seed Round in 2019
Bifrost is a full developer suite for multichain DApp development, liberating blockchain developers from currently constrained infrastructure for specific blockchain networks.

M.Monstar

Series C in 2019
Developer of a corporate SI platform designed to offer a modular tool. The company offers omnichannel and mobile SCM to build SI large shopping malls in a short period, enabling clients to integrate shopping mall management.

Halodoc

Series B in 2019
PT HaloDoc is a digital healthcare platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016. It connects patients with a network of 19,000 licensed doctors and 1,000 certified partner pharmacies through its services. Users can engage with medical professionals via video calls, voice calls, and chat, facilitating real-time online consultations. The platform also allows patients to order laboratory tests that can be conducted at home and helps them locate nearby hospitals and clinics. Additionally, HaloDoc provides access to licensed medical laboratory services and a medical delivery service known as ApotikAntar, further enhancing the convenience and accessibility of healthcare for its users.

Fresh Your Life

Series B in 2018
Beijing Xianlife E-Commerce is a private company engaged in business-to-consumer food e-commerce. The company is based in China.