Apposter is a South Korean company specializing in interactive solutions. It offers UI development, app development, and mobile business consultancy services to its clients. The company has released several enterprise-level mobile apps and solutions.
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.
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.
Tapas Media
Series B in 2019
Tapas Media, Inc. operates Tapastic, an online platform and community designed for independent comic artists and visual storytellers. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a space for over 50,000 creators to publish serialized webcomics and novels, attracting more than 2 million unique monthly readers. Users spend a combined total of 70 million minutes on the platform each month, contributing to over 5 billion readings of stories to date. Tapas Media also collaborates with top creators to co-produce original intellectual properties that can be adapted into television series, films, games, or physical books. The platform's audience consists predominantly of female millennials, primarily located in the United States, and the Tapas app has surpassed 2 million downloads, ranking as one of the top-grossing comics apps on both iOS and Android.
Reach Robotics UK (closed)
Series A in 2017
Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.
Cashtree is a mobile advertising platform focused on the Indonesian market, utilizing the lock screen of Android devices to deliver content and advertisements. The company specializes in facilitating various advertising campaigns, including cost-per-install, cost-per-click, and cost-per-action models. By offering users the opportunity to earn phone credits through the installation of advertisements, Cashtree effectively enables brand owners to promote their products and engage with their target audience. This innovative approach to advertising not only benefits advertisers but also provides users with tangible rewards for their interaction with ads.
Seriously
Series A in 2015
Seriously Digital Entertainment Ltd. is a mobile game developer founded in 2013, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating engaging mobile games for iOS and Android platforms, focusing on building global entertainment franchises that resonate with users. Seriously combines a talented creative team with a mobile-first approach to develop immersive brands, exemplified by their popular title "Best Fiends." The company enhances the gaming experience through animated content, characters, stories, and music, allowing players to enjoy a variety of online games. As of August 2019, Seriously operates as a subsidiary of Playtika Ltd.
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."
LOC&ALL
Venture Round in 2013
LOC&ALL, established in May 2010 in Seoul, Korea, specializes in solutions, services, and systems for internet-connected smartphones, focusing on enhancing user experiences through location-based services. The company offers a car navigation application that transforms smartphones into touchscreen navigation devices, compatible with both iOS and Android platforms. Through its innovative approach, LOC&ALL aims to create enjoyable and efficient smartphone experiences for users.