Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners is a Seoul-based venture capital and private equity firm with more than three decades of investing experience. It operates globally from its Seoul headquarters with offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Sunnyvale, and manages multiple funds that invest across a broad spectrum of sectors including business-to-business services, media, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, life sciences, oncology, mobile and gaming, augmented reality, industrials, real estate technology, mortgage technology, advertising technology, advanced manufacturing, the Internet of Things and mobility technologies. The firm has backed notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, YG Entertainment, Osstem Implant, Bodyfriend and Didi Chuxing, reflecting its emphasis on innovative entrepreneurs and large-scale opportunities.

Jihyun An

Principal

Shane Ang

Investor

In Jae Baek

Principal

Yer Hyun Baek

President

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Past deals in Industrial Automation

viACT

Series A in 2025
viAct is an innovative AI company that specializes in providing scenario-based vision intelligence solutions tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Established in 2016, viAct has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing its proprietary AI algorithms to deliver detailed insights into job sites. The company's suite of over 30 pre-built AI modules empowers stakeholders to enhance personnel safety, minimize accidents, optimize operational costs, and monitor compliance with environmental regulations. By tracking site activities and assessing safety measures, viAct plays a crucial role in improving efficiency and safety standards within the construction sector.

Apptronik

Series A in 2025
Apptronik specializes in developing humanoid robots designed for various real-world applications. Their robots are capable of handling tasks typically performed by humans, such as case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and heavy lifting. This enables industries to address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction, and enhance efficiency.

Inter X

Series B in 2024
Inter X is an industrial AI and big data analysis company.

ENERZAi

Series A in 2023
ENERZAi is a Seoul-based artificial intelligence technology company that develops hardware- and software-enabled AI solutions. It provides MCU, CPU, and application processor services to enable AI on edge devices, including smart sensors, wearable devices, and robotics. The technology supports autonomous supervision, monitoring, and control of physical processes with real-time processing, and is designed to help customers migrate from expensive GPU instances by reducing model size, inference time, and operating costs. ENERZAi's offerings span software and lightweight hardware platforms for embedded applications in industrial, consumer, and automation contexts.

Inter X

Venture Round in 2023
Inter X is an industrial AI and big data analysis company.

SuperBin

Series B in 2022
SuperBin Co., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializes in the development of Nephron, an advanced circular resources collection robot. This innovative robot employs artificial intelligence to autonomously identify, sort, collect, and process waste materials, specifically targeting plastics and aluminum cans. SuperBin aims to foster a culture of recycling and sustainable growth by incentivizing users with financial rewards for their recycling efforts. Through its technology, the company seeks to promote the value of circulating resources and encourage a collective commitment to environmental responsibility.

Mobyus & Value Chain

Series A in 2022
Mobyus & Value Chain is a logistics automation solution company that offers warehouse management systems and consulting services.

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.

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.

Doosan Robotics

Venture Round in 2022
Doosan Robotics is a company specializing in the manufacturing of collaborative robots, or cobots, which are designed to work safely alongside humans in various industrial settings. The company aims to overcome the limitations of traditional industrial robots, which can be risky, complex to operate, and expensive. Doosan Robotics provides a comprehensive suite of services, including manuals, technical data, training materials, and partner support, essential for building effective robotic systems. With a focus on innovation and engineering excellence, the company offers industry-leading technology that enhances user experience and operational efficiency. Its products are utilized in diverse applications globally, reflecting Doosan Robotics' commitment to driving growth and innovation within the robotics industry.

Doosan Robotics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Doosan Robotics is a company specializing in the manufacturing of collaborative robots, or cobots, which are designed to work safely alongside humans in various industrial settings. The company aims to overcome the limitations of traditional industrial robots, which can be risky, complex to operate, and expensive. Doosan Robotics provides a comprehensive suite of services, including manuals, technical data, training materials, and partner support, essential for building effective robotic systems. With a focus on innovation and engineering excellence, the company offers industry-leading technology that enhances user experience and operational efficiency. Its products are utilized in diverse applications globally, reflecting Doosan Robotics' commitment to driving growth and innovation within the robotics industry.

Aulton New Energy

Series B in 2021
Aulton New Energy Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing battery swapping technology for electric vehicles in China. Headquartered in Shanghai, with an additional office in Guangzhou, the company manufactures equipment for quick battery exchanges and manages power stations that facilitate the installation of batteries in taxis and vehicles used for car-hailing services. Aulton also offers energy management services and has created an automated chassis replacement system that allows for the disassembly and installation of batteries in a fully automated environment, significantly reducing the time required for battery replacement to just a few minutes.

Saige Research

Series A in 2020
Saige Research specializes in AI solutions for industrial inspection and quality control. It offers a deep learning vision inspection platform tailored for manufacturers, enhancing inspector efficiency through power detection, speed detection, wide versatility, and convenient development.

Gaussian Robot

Series B in 2020
Gaussian Robot is a company based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of commercial automatic sweeping robots. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products designed for various applications, including commercial cleaning robots, unmanned sanitation vehicles, security robot solutions, and building distribution robots. Additionally, Gaussian Robot provides autonomous positioning navigation modules to enhance the functionality of its robotic solutions. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in commercial cleaning and service automation.

MACHBASE

Series C in 2020
Machbase Inc specializes in providing a columnar database management system designed to process time series log data generated by various machines within IT infrastructures, particularly in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). The company offers different editions of its software, including an embedded edition for applications such as unified threat management and factory automation, and a standard edition focused on real-time data analysis for security management and energy management systems. Machbase's solutions enable the collection, storage, indexing, retrieval, analysis, and visualization of big data in real-time, catering to industries such as steel, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Machbase aims to enhance corporate productivity by delivering integrated information management solutions that support quick adaptation to process innovations and operational changes.

Laserssel

Series C in 2020
Laserssel Co Ltd specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced optical technologies, including beam-shaping optics, optical lasers, laser selective reflow systems, and laser compression bonders. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, such as semiconductor manufacturing, high-end displays, automotive applications, consumer electronics, military technologies, and industrial processes. By providing innovative solutions in laser technology, Laserssel supports the growing demands of these industries with its cutting-edge products.

Neuromeka

Series C in 2018
Neuromeka is a robotics company specializing in the development of collaborative robots tailored for manufacturing environments. The company focuses on creating a robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform that facilitates the adoption of robotic automation for small and medium-sized enterprises. Neuromeka's robots are designed for safe interaction with human operators, ensuring user-friendly operation without the requirement for specialized expertise. By establishing a comprehensive ecosystem, Neuromeka aims to simplify the integration and management of robotic systems, making automation accessible and secure for various industries.

Rainbow Robotics

Series A in 2017
Rainbow Robotics is a specialized company focused on advanced robotic system engineering and mechatronics technology. It develops and manufactures a range of industrial robots, leveraging unique technologies acquired through ongoing research and development. The firm is committed to commercializing innovative robots, including a pioneering disaster relief robot and collaborative robots developed in-house, aimed at enhancing various industrial applications.

ENERZAi

ENERZAi is a Seoul-based artificial intelligence technology company that develops hardware- and software-enabled AI solutions. It provides MCU, CPU, and application processor services to enable AI on edge devices, including smart sensors, wearable devices, and robotics. The technology supports autonomous supervision, monitoring, and control of physical processes with real-time processing, and is designed to help customers migrate from expensive GPU instances by reducing model size, inference time, and operating costs. ENERZAi's offerings span software and lightweight hardware platforms for embedded applications in industrial, consumer, and automation contexts.
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