Korea Investment Partners

Established in 1986, Korea Investment Partners is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul. With over three decades of experience, the company invests globally in innovative startups across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Notable investments include Kakao, Naver, YG Entertainment, and Didi Chuxing. The firm manages multiple funds with total assets under management exceeding US$1.8 billion.

Jihyun An

Principal

Shane Ang

Investor

In Jae Baek

Principal

Yer Hyun Baek

President

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Past deals in South Korea

Eastern Edition

Series A in 2025
Eastern Edition is a furniture brand specializing in home decor products that blend traditional Korean aesthetics with modern design principles. The company manufactures a range of items, including stools, sofa chairs, mirror lounges, and ceramic sets, using natural materials like wood, rock, and metal. Each piece is crafted to balance form and function, allowing customers to add cultural depth and sophistication to their living spaces.

Panmnesia

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

RideFlux

Series B in 2024
RideFlux is a South Korean self-driving software company focused on safe and reliable autonomous transportation. The firm develops autonomous driving software and pilot services, including remote vehicle control and high-precision map operation, to enable safe, efficient mobility. Founded in 2018, RideFlux conducts development and testing in Jeju Island, leveraging its varied road environments and weather conditions to advance urban autonomy. The company aims to provide integrated software and services that support autonomous driving for consumer and mobility services, emphasizing safety and reliability in autonomous transportation.

Trenbe

Series E in 2024
Trenbe Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2016, Trenbe focuses on footwear products while offering a diverse range of related fashion items to cater to its customers' needs.

Syntekabio

Post in 2024
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in genome analysis and the integration of bio data, utilizing advanced algorithms to create personal genome maps that facilitate disease prevention and the development of customized medications. Syntekabio also offers a technology for collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data, which is instrumental in analyzing diseases, including rare conditions. Their MAHA supercomputer significantly reduces data-processing costs and enhances genome-based diagnostics. The company focuses on gene-related research and technology development, leveraging a genome big data platform and artificial intelligence for drug development and genetic analysis.

Camfit

Convertible Note in 2023
Camfit is a travel and leisure company focused on the Korean camping industry. It operates a platform that facilitates real-time reservations for camping sites, enhancing the camping experience for users. In addition to standard camping options, Camfit provides innovative experiences such as glamping, which caters to those seeking a more luxurious outdoor experience. The company also emphasizes community engagement and commerce, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for outdoor enthusiasts. By removing barriers to camping, Camfit enables families and individuals to enjoy nature in a convenient and accessible manner.

Adler

Pre Seed Round in 2023
With lightweight and fast 3D engine, Adler’s 3D Web will usher into an era where virtual reality becomes an everyday part of life, accessible from anywhere in the world. Adler specializes in the 3D Web, offering its own 3D engine and programming language known as "Adler XRML." Based on Web, this engine guarantees seamless compatibility with PCs, mobile devices, Meta Quest, and Apple Vision Pro, without the hassle of separate app installations. Adler recently launched its own technology-driven social media platform. In 2022, Adler secured a significant investment of 2.1 million USD from prominent institutional investors, including Korea Investment Partners, the top-ranked investment firm in Korea based on AUM rankings, reaffirming its technological prowess. Last September, Adler took center stage as an official technology partner at the prestigious Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, during the Focus Art Fair. Yurica Ovaerenu, the CEO of Adler, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16 while studying in the second year of Seoul Science High School. She chose to drop out of Seoul National University, the top-ranked university in Korea. At the age of 27, she became a serial entrepreneur who underwent a gender transition. Inspired by her extensive experience playing 3D games like Overwatch and Mabinogi before her transition, she had a vision to create a virtual reality where individuals can truly be themselves.

DotDotDot

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

Genesis Lab

Series B in 2022
Genesis Lab, Inc. is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2017, specializing in the development of artificial intelligence behavior analysis engines. The company offers a range of innovative products, including Viewinter.ai, a non-verbal behavior analysis tool designed to assist job seekers in training for video interviews. Additionally, Genesis Lab provides Genesis Drive, a solution that monitors driver drowsiness and distractions while detecting the emotions and behaviors of both drivers and passengers to enhance interactions and services. The Genesis Emotion AI SDK/API allows various industries to implement emotion recognition technology into their applications. The company also develops mobile applications, such as OREO, which humorously analyzes emotions, age, and gender from photos, and EMO, a gaming app that enables users to express emotions through facial mimicry. Overall, Genesis Lab aims to improve human-machine communication through its advanced AI technologies.

Robo Arete

Series A in 2022
Robo Arete is a robotics company specializing in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, established with the goal of innovating humanity's culinary culture and F&B business through the Robotics Kitchen. Comprising experts in robotics who directly execute development, deisgn, programming, and assembly of robotics automation systems, the team possess a comprehensive understanding of robotics. As a first project, we developed a robotics system equipped with the capability to automatically fry a variety of menu items, ranging from chicken to French fries. Since 2020, we have been operating our own chicken brand, "Robert Chicken," testing and continously enhancing the system in diverse environmnets, including delivery-focused stores, restaurants with dine-in options, shared kitchens, food trucks and others. The Robo Arete frying robot solution has been successfully implemented in various brands, including GS25, BHC, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, and ORG. The Robert Chicken familiy is expanding not only in South Korea but also in several countries. Franchise stores of Robert Chicken are set to open in the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, and other countries in the first half of 2024, as part of an active pursuit of global market expansion. Robo Arete is also in the process of developing automation solutions for various cooking processes beyond frying, including hamburger patties and noodles. Additionally, we have developed robotic bartender for soju cocktails, currently being installed at the flagship Robert Chicken store in New York, with plans for public unveiling in the first half of 2024.

Monday OFF

Series A in 2022
Monday OFF is a mobile game developer and publisher located in South Korea.

Glorang

Series A in 2022
Glorang is a Korean Ed-Tech company that operates GGuge, a real-time online live class platform for K-12 students. It is a leading AI-enabled Ed-Tech provider with a global diagnostic solution and expansion into the APAC market, and it has claimed a dominant position in Korea’s assessment and psychology test market, capturing about 80% of that market. The platform connects veteran teachers with students to deliver live instruction and keeps learners informed about education trends to help them develop their talents and abilities, aiming to overcome limitations of traditional education through scalable, AI-enhanced assessments and access to experienced educators.

t'order

Seed Round in 2022
t'order is an information technology company that designs and operates tablet-based ordering and advertising platforms for food service brands. Its flagship table ordering service enables dine-in experiences with integrated POS compatibility, customizable tablet stands, real-time menu and sales management through a mobile app, and extended support hours to improve efficiency. The platform also provides targeted advertising opportunities and converts customer interaction data into actionable insights for restaurants and cafés, supporting optimization of service and growth. The company has deployed more than 250,000 tablets and serves over 25 million monthly active users, with a strong footprint in South Korea and ongoing international expansion to transform digital interactions in the food and beverage industry.

Dr.Diary

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, Dr.Diary is a South Korean company specializing in diabetes management solutions. Its flagship application helps users monitor blood sugar levels, track exercise routines and food intake, receive personalized health insights, and communicate with healthcare professionals.

PiLab Technology

Series A in 2022
PiLab Technology is a research-focused blockchain company that specializes in developing multipurpose software to facilitate communication and data management across various platforms. The company operates a multichain middleware platform designed to decentralize digital contracts, ensuring that private keys are securely maintained in one location. Its technology enables synchronization with existing digital wallets and supports secure cross-currency transactions, allowing users to transact seamlessly across multiple portals. Additionally, PiLab Technology creates programming languages and language applications aimed at enhancing the flexibility and security of smart contracts, thus enabling clients to automate the testing and deployment processes. Through its innovative solutions, PiLab Technology strives to make blockchain and software accessible to a broader audience.

SemiFive

Series B in 2022
SemiFive is a processor design company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializing in custom silicon solutions. It develops RISC-V core intellectual property and cloud-based SoC design platforms to create custom systems for consumer and industrial IoT. The company offers end-to-end SoC design capabilities, including platform-based approaches that leverage configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated IP pools to accelerate development and reduce cost and risk. It collaborates with foundry partners, notably Samsung Foundry as a SAFETM DSP partner, to provide a one-stop solution for silicon designs. SemiFive aims to help customers realize AI-enabled and data-center oriented workloads through scalable, low-cost silicon solutions.

MORAI

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

Loadcomplete

Series B in 2022
Loadcomplete is a South Korean developer of social and mobile games, founded in December 2009. The company specializes in creating engaging games for light-core to mid-core audiences, utilizing the latest technologies to foster a social gaming environment. Its notable titles include Tap Tap Heroes, Disco Panda, Bumping Bears, Play Kale, Trino, and Blue Heart, all available on iOS and Android platforms. Through its innovative approach, Loadcomplete aims to provide enjoyable gaming experiences that resonate with enthusiasts.

Contents Lab. Blue

Series A in 2021
Contents Lab. Blue is a webtoon production company focused on promoting Korean webtoons in the global market. The company specializes in creating 'novel comics' derived from Internet novels and upcycling existing comic books into webtoons. Additionally, it develops Internet novels to serve as sources for various media adaptations. To cater to a diverse audience, Contents Lab. Blue also translates and localizes popular webtoons for multiple countries, allowing for a broader reach and engagement with animated narratives.

ONDA

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

Bankware Global

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, Bankware Global specializes in the development of banking and financial software systems tailored for various sectors, including retail, corporate, private, treasury, and microfinance banks. With a presence in three countries and four offices, the company serves over 100 financial institutions across seven countries in the Asia Pacific region. Bankware Global is recognized for its expertise in core banking solutions, having supplied its software to five digital banks in markets such as Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. The company is distinguished as a leading provider of core banking solutions in Korea, focusing on delivering innovative financial institution products and transaction software to both domestic and international clients.

SodaGift

Venture Round in 2021
SodaGift is an international gifting service platform that simplifies cross-border gift giving. It offers a seamless user experience and supports multiple languages, enabling users to send gifts from popular brands in the US, South Korea, and Canada to recipients worldwide.

DotDotDot

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

Sky Labs

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

Barogo

Series C in 2021
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2014, Barogo operates a last-mile delivery platform that connects businesses and customers. It specializes in two-wheeled logistics, primarily focusing on food delivery services by partnering with various food outlets.

Spendit

Series A in 2021
Spendit is a B2B fintech company in Seoul, Korea.

Studio Samick

Seed Round in 2021
Studio Samick Co Ltd is a South Korean company based in Seoul that specializes in e-commerce services for home and office furnishings. It offers a diverse range of products, including beds, mattresses, sofas, wardrobes, and body pillows, which are designed and planned in-house. The company focuses on online distribution and manages the logistics of its supply chain, ensuring a streamlined delivery process by coordinating between manufacturing partners and logistics providers. This approach allows Studio Samick to maintain just-in-time production and timely delivery for its customers.

Glorang

Seed Round in 2021
Glorang is a Korean Ed-Tech company that operates GGuge, a real-time online live class platform for K-12 students. It is a leading AI-enabled Ed-Tech provider with a global diagnostic solution and expansion into the APAC market, and it has claimed a dominant position in Korea’s assessment and psychology test market, capturing about 80% of that market. The platform connects veteran teachers with students to deliver live instruction and keeps learners informed about education trends to help them develop their talents and abilities, aiming to overcome limitations of traditional education through scalable, AI-enhanced assessments and access to experienced educators.

Monday OFF

Seed Round in 2021
Monday OFF is a mobile game developer and publisher located in South Korea.

Trenbe

Series B in 2021
Trenbe Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2016, Trenbe focuses on footwear products while offering a diverse range of related fashion items to cater to its customers' needs.

MegazoneCloud

Series B in 2020
MegazoneCloud, established in 2018 as a spin-off from Megazone Corporation, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in providing a wide array of cloud adoption and consulting services, including implementation, enterprise support, management, cost optimization, and education. With a strong partnership with Amazon Web Services and over 100 global technology partners, MegazoneCloud has built a reputation as the largest premier consulting partner of AWS in the Asia Pacific region. The company has successfully served more than 1,500 clients, including major enterprises such as Samsung, LG, and Lotte Group, by facilitating their digital transformation through tailored cloud solutions. Additionally, MegazoneCloud operates offices in Palo Alto, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Hanoi, reflecting its commitment to expanding its global presence and supporting businesses in optimizing their processes and managing their cloud needs effectively.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. is an IT company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in online community platforms and services tailored for gamers. Established in 2016, the company operates several key platforms, including Battle.dog, an e-sports platform that analyzes viewing data from competitions, and Twip, an online sales channel designed for creators and streamers. Additionally, EJN provides community and payment services for game video streaming, enhancing the overall experience for both gamers and content creators. Through its innovative offerings, EJN aims to foster engagement and support within the gaming community.

Wave

Series B in 2020
Wave Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in South Korea, develops a mobile video chat application designed to enhance social interactions among users. The application enables individuals to create chat rooms where they can engage in group video chats, play live party games, watch video clips, read webtoons, and share photos. By facilitating these activities, Wave aims to reduce the distance between people, allowing friends to connect and interact in a more engaging and entertaining manner.

Evidnet

Series A in 2020
EvidNet is a healthcare IT company focused on providing Real World Evidence (RWE) solutions that leverage hospital data to enhance research and decision-making in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The company collaborates with over 50 university and tertiary hospitals in Korea to generate Real World Data (RWD) using the OMOP-CDM standard. Its FeederNet® data platform facilitates multi-institutional research and allows for AI-driven federated machine learning, ensuring privacy and security are maintained. EvidNet's platform is designed to support precision and predictive medicine by creating an interoperable, real-time healthcare data network. This network offers tailored statistical analysis to meet the specific needs of hospitals and healthcare providers, enabling easier access to vital health information for both professionals and patients.

Trost

Series A in 2020
Trost Company, established in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in mental healthcare services. The company offers an array of online counseling options, including an employee assistance program (EAP) designed to support organizations in promoting mental well-being among employees. Utilizing a mobile application named TROST, the company connects users with qualified counselors who provide diagnosis and treatment through virtual consultations. Additionally, Trost offers various self-analysis tests, covering areas such as psychological health, personality assessment, depression, self-esteem, and job-related stress. Through its services, Trost aims to enhance access to mental health resources and foster psychological well-being.

Norma

Series B in 2019
Norma Inc. is a computer network security company based in Korea that specializes in cyber asset security and information asset security consulting services. The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions to protect organizations from cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of their information assets. By leveraging advanced security technologies and expertise, Norma aims to address the evolving challenges in the cybersecurity landscape, helping clients enhance their security posture and mitigate risks associated with digital assets.

Trenbe

Series A in 2019
Trenbe Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2016, Trenbe focuses on footwear products while offering a diverse range of related fashion items to cater to its customers' needs.

Crowdworks

Series B in 2019
CrowdWorks, Inc. is a South Korea-based company that operates an online crowdsourcing platform specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI). The company focuses on enhancing machine learning processes by collecting, structuring, and strengthening training data. It provides services that include the analysis and classification of various types of data, such as images, text, audio, and survey responses. By utilizing a pool of approximately 500,000 qualified labelers, CrowdWorks aims to improve the accuracy of human-powered data, thereby streamlining the AI model training workflow. The platform's Auto-ML features facilitate efficient data preparation, making it an essential resource for over 430 leading AI companies seeking to rapidly develop and deploy advanced AI solutions.

Wadiz

Series C in 2019
Founded in 2012, Wadiz is a South Korean crowdfunding platform headquartered in Seongnam. It facilitates venture capital, equity, and product crowdfunding across various industries.

Trenbe

Series A in 2019
Trenbe Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2016, Trenbe focuses on footwear products while offering a diverse range of related fashion items to cater to its customers' needs.

PiLab Technology

Seed Round in 2019
PiLab Technology is a research-focused blockchain company that specializes in developing multipurpose software to facilitate communication and data management across various platforms. The company operates a multichain middleware platform designed to decentralize digital contracts, ensuring that private keys are securely maintained in one location. Its technology enables synchronization with existing digital wallets and supports secure cross-currency transactions, allowing users to transact seamlessly across multiple portals. Additionally, PiLab Technology creates programming languages and language applications aimed at enhancing the flexibility and security of smart contracts, thus enabling clients to automate the testing and deployment processes. Through its innovative solutions, PiLab Technology strives to make blockchain and software accessible to a broader audience.

TEMCO Labs

Seed Round in 2018
TEMCO Labs Pte. Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based supply chain management platform. The company aims to revolutionize the supply chain process by leveraging innovative technology, including blockchain and smart contracts, to enhance transparency and reliability. TEMCO's platform offers a business intelligence tool designed to assist companies in making informed strategic decisions, as well as providing real-time supply chain information. Additionally, it features an e-commerce platform that includes a cryptocurrency payment option for consumers, thereby facilitating seamless transactions. Through these offerings, TEMCO Labs seeks to empower both businesses and consumers by delivering trustworthy information and improving overall supply chain efficiency.

Gencurix

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2011, Gencurix is a South Korean company specializing in the development of molecular diagnostic products to support precision medicine. Its portfolio includes prognostic tests for breast cancer (GenesWell BCT) and lung cancer (GenesWell ddEGFR Mutation Test), as well as companion diagnostics for lung cancer.

Market Kurly

Series C in 2018
Market Kurly is an online grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in the delivery of fresh and premium food products. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to order a wide range of items, including vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Market Kurly focuses on providing high-quality ingredients and offers next-day delivery, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly. The service also includes non-perishable items, enabling shoppers to conveniently access a variety of groceries. Through its innovative logistics and delivery system, Market Kurly aims to enhance the grocery shopping experience by transforming the way food is produced and distributed.

TIE

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

Genome

Series B in 2018
Genome & Company, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, specializes in researching microbes and probiotics to develop dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, and novel drugs targeting conditions such as obesity, diabetes, acne, atopic dermatitis, and cancer-related therapies.

Norma

Series A in 2018
Norma Inc. is a computer network security company based in Korea that specializes in cyber asset security and information asset security consulting services. The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions to protect organizations from cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of their information assets. By leveraging advanced security technologies and expertise, Norma aims to address the evolving challenges in the cybersecurity landscape, helping clients enhance their security posture and mitigate risks associated with digital assets.

StyleShare

Series C in 2018
StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and developing a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform serves as a real-time space for users to share and receive updates related to these interests, allowing individuals to showcase their daily outfits and recent purchases. With millions of users across 120 countries, StyleShare has established itself as a leading mobile platform in the fashion and beauty sector, earning recognition from prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan. Through its innovative application, StyleShare facilitates a vibrant community where users can connect over their shared passion for fashion.

Kakao VX

Venture Round in 2018
Kakao VX is a subsidiary of Kakao Games Corporation, established in 2012 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. The company specializes in providing integrated golf services that merge sports with information technology. Kakao VX develops an AI-driven indoor golf simulator, offering users a virtual golfing experience complete with detailed golf course structures, a practice mode, and a virtual caddie system. The platform also includes golf training programs, screen golf, and services for golf equipment and course reservations, catering to the growing demand for home training solutions in the golfing community. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, Kakao VX aims to enhance the overall golfing experience and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Genome

Series A in 2017
Genome & Company, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, specializes in researching microbes and probiotics to develop dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, and novel drugs targeting conditions such as obesity, diabetes, acne, atopic dermatitis, and cancer-related therapies.

Wadiz

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2012, Wadiz is a South Korean crowdfunding platform headquartered in Seongnam. It facilitates venture capital, equity, and product crowdfunding across various industries.

ABL Bio

Series B in 2017
ABL Bio Inc. is a biotechnology research company based in Seongnam, South Korea, dedicated to the development of therapeutic drugs aimed at treating immuno-oncology and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's pipeline includes several innovative products, such as ABL001, a bispecific antibody for cancer immunotherapy, and ABL301, designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. ABL Bio also focuses on antibody-drug conjugates and dual immune cell targeting bispecific antibodies, reflecting its commitment to advancing novel therapies in the biotech sector. Through its research and development efforts, ABL Bio aims to improve patients' lives by delivering effective and innovative treatment options.

Market Kurly

Series A in 2016
Market Kurly is an online grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in the delivery of fresh and premium food products. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to order a wide range of items, including vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Market Kurly focuses on providing high-quality ingredients and offers next-day delivery, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly. The service also includes non-perishable items, enabling shoppers to conveniently access a variety of groceries. Through its innovative logistics and delivery system, Market Kurly aims to enhance the grocery shopping experience by transforming the way food is produced and distributed.

Drama & Company

Series B in 2015
Founded in June 2013, Drama & Company specializes in mobile business card solutions. Its flagship product, Profeel.me, allows users to create and share personalized business cards via smartphone, featuring images, profiles, social media links, and seamless sharing across platforms like Kakao Talk. Additionally, the company offers Remember app for scanning, sorting, and storing business cards securely.

SMATOOS JAPAN

Venture Round in 2015
SMATOOS JAPAN is a global educational technology company with current branches in Seoul.

Cocoonbeat

Private Equity Round in 2015
Cocoonbeat is a mobile game studio based in South Korea that specializes in developing slingshot action games. The company is known for its engaging titles, including RPG and CRUSH, which offer users a variety of gaming experiences at affordable prices. By focusing on innovative gameplay mechanics, Cocoonbeat aims to attract a diverse audience of mobile gamers, providing entertainment and enjoyment through its unique game offerings.

It's Skin

Series A in 2015
It'S SKIN Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes skin care products in South Korea and internationally. The company offers skin care products, including eye, sun care, cleansing, mask, and special care products; base and point make up products; nail care and color products; hair and body care products; men and baby care products; and tools, etc.

SMATOOS

Series B in 2015
SMATOOS (스마투스) is a Korean edtech startup that develops educational services including BeNative, BeNative Pro, and CashEnglish. BeNative Pro, launched in 2015, is the #1 English-learning service in Asia. It is currently being used by Samsung, LG, and over 2000 other companies and universities. BeNative, available on both iOS and Android devices, was released in July 2016 as a free download. Users get access to all content for free, while also being rewarded with weekly cash prizes generated from video ads. It's time to be rewarded for learning! The summer of 2016 also saw the release of CashEnglish and CashSpanish. These apps gamify language learning by also rewarding users with cash rewards. No risks involved. Just Play, Learn, Win! SMATOOS is a portmanteau of Koreanized English words meaning to "study smarter."

Eight Panda

Series A in 2015
Eight Panda is a developer of online mobile games, specializing in creating innovative role-playing games (RPGs) tailored for mobile platforms. The company is composed of a team of experienced developers who have spent over a decade in the game development industry, focusing on the entire process from initial concept to final service. With a strong background in developing major online games in Korea, Eight Panda aims to leverage its expertise to deliver engaging gaming experiences to mobile users.

EuBiologics

Series B in 2014
EuBiologics Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and supply of vaccines for epidemic prevention and antibiotic resistance. Its product portfolio includes Euvchol, an oral cholera prevention vaccine, and CRM197, a diphtheria toxin mutant vaccine. The company also offers customized services for mammalian and microbial cell-derived biopharmaceuticals, supporting clients from cell line development to GMP production, along with regulatory support. Additionally, EuBiologics provides contract testing services, process and formulation development, and licensing consulting services, contributing to human health across various stages of life.

Action Square

Series A in 2013
Founded in 2012, Action Square is a South Korean game development company specializing in mid-core action games for mobile platforms.

Four33

Series A in 2013
4:33 Ltd. (네시삼십삼분) is a Korean social entertainment media company with over 10 years of experience in mobile and online game development.

Kakao Corp

Post in 2011
Kakao is a mobile lifestyle platform company with services spanning messaging, mail, search, news, advertising, gaming, e-commerce, music, maps and more. Its content platform offers a diverse array of content that can be enjoyed by users of all interest range. Daum News offers tens of thousands of news articles from top news outlets every day, and Story Funding, the country’s first crowdfunding service, is building a healthy platform for new information in hand with users. Kakao Music, Kakao Page, Daum Webtoon and more, enrich user's daily lives enabling users to easily share and enjoy music, cartoons, novels and more. Kakao Game is a mobile gaming platform that allows users to compete with friends on their social graph. Its popularity has resulted in explosive growths for the Korean mobile gaming industry while establishing mobile games as a mainstream phenomenon. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jeju, South Korea.
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