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.

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Injae Baek

Senior Associate

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Doe-Young Choo

Director of Venture Group 2

Eun Ki Chung

Director of Venture Group 1

Yeong Mok Gil

Senior Principal

Hudson Kyung-sik Ho

Managing Partner and Head, China

Mahn Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Vice President

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Leah Jiang

Investor

Eunjae Jung

Director of Venture Group 2

Jihoon Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Seung-hi Kang

Director of Venture Group 1

Jun-Kyu Kang

Principal

Kun Ho Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Hwa Young Kim

Senior Associate and Venture Partner

Jae Hong Kim

Managing Director

Hee Jin Kyle Kim

Director of Venture Group 1

Chang Ho Kim

Managing Director

Sujin Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

John MJ Kim

Principal

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Managing Director, Investment Operations

Yunjoon Kim

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Yeob Kim

Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

Jaehong Kim

Managing Director

SuChan Kwon

Senior Associate

SU Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Byung Min Lee

Vice President and Director

Young Tak Lee

Director, Private Equity

Ji Soo Lee

Director of Venture Group 1

Michael Lee

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Sangwoo Lee

Director - Investments

Sang-jin Lee

Principal

Dong-yeong Lee

Principal

Min Sik Park

Managing Director

Sang Ho Park

Executive Director

Sangjoon Park

Investor

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Deok Jun Shin

Senior Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Han Kil Son

Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Hyun Song

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Benjamin Song

Principal of Venture Group 2

Dongwon Ellie Sung

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ping Wang

Associate Partner

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in iOS

CashWalk

Series A in 2023
Developer of a healthcare application designed to offer a mysterious pedometer that makes money by walking. The company's platform offers health management solutions to manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, enabling users to have access to live a healthy life and earn rewards by walking.

NRISE

Series B in 2022
NRISE is a company focused on developing software applications that enhance communication and content sharing among users. It has created several applications, including MOCI and WIPPY, which aim to connect individuals and facilitate the sharing of content. Additionally, NRISE offers an application dedicated to home workouts, combining social media features with various types of content videos. Through its innovative services, NRISE aims to provide users with enjoyable and engaging communication experiences.

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.

Fast Forward

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

Fast Forward

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

AlohaFactory

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

NRISE

Seed Round in 2020
NRISE is a company focused on developing software applications that enhance communication and content sharing among users. It has created several applications, including MOCI and WIPPY, which aim to connect individuals and facilitate the sharing of content. Additionally, NRISE offers an application dedicated to home workouts, combining social media features with various types of content videos. Through its innovative services, NRISE aims to provide users with enjoyable and engaging communication experiences.

N3TWORK

Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

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.

AppOnboard

Series B in 2018
AppOnboard is a Los Angeles-based software company empowering creators to build businesses without any programming experience. The company offers two no-code products: Buildbox, the largest no-code mobile game engine, and AppOnboard Studio, a mobile, interactive design studio that enables anyone to create playable ads and app prototypes.

ProtoPie

Series A in 2018
Studio XID, Inc. develops ProtoPie, a prototyping tool for smart devices. Its ProtoPie allows users to compose elaborate interactions and animations, and build sensor-aided prototypes without any coding. The company’s ProtoPie solution comprises ProtoPie Studio, a software package that is installed on computers running Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X to allow users to explore design solutions, communicate designs, and research user feedback; and ProtoPie Player, an app that allows users to test prototypes created with ProtoPie Studio on smartphones. Its solution also supports the import of Sketch files. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

AppOnboard

Series A in 2018
AppOnboard is a Los Angeles-based software company empowering creators to build businesses without any programming experience. The company offers two no-code products: Buildbox, the largest no-code mobile game engine, and AppOnboard Studio, a mobile, interactive design studio that enables anyone to create playable ads and app prototypes.

LOC&ALL

Venture Round in 2013
LOC&ALL, established in May 2010 in Seoul, Korea, specializes in solutions and services for internet-connected smartphones, focusing particularly on location-based offerings. The company has developed a car navigation application that transforms smartphones into touchscreen navigation devices. This application is compatible with both iOS and Android platforms, enabling users to access real-time navigation and location services easily. Through its innovations, LOC&ALL aims to enhance the smartphone experience by integrating enjoyable location-based functionalities.
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