Laguna Investment

Laguna Investment is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in making professional entrepreneurial investments, focusing on sectors such as information technology, as well as business and consumer products and services. With a commitment to supporting innovative ventures, Laguna Investment aims to foster growth and development in these key industries.

Hyung-joon Park

CEO

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Markoville

Series A in 2025
Markoville is an entertainment content company that creates a character for animation, game, and comics.

Channel Talk

Venture Round in 2025
Channel Talk is an AI messenger that is focused on helping DTC companies provide VIP-level customer service. We raised $40 million USD in our Series C, and are one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS startups, currently servicing more than 150,000 brands across the world. At Channel Talk, we believe that a good product nurtures growth in a business and that simple conversations with customers can become the driving force for success. We help you stand out by utilizing AI to resolve repetitive inquiries so you have time to build genuine relationships through our powerful CRM and provide excellent support to your customers.

Bakatio

Series A in 2024
Bakatio enables accommodation providers to perform direct transactions on social media without using a platform.

Space Oddity

Series B in 2024
Space Oddity is a music company that has developed an online platform aimed at reshaping the music industry for contemporary times. The company brings together experts from various fields to create and manage diverse content and data platforms centered around music. Its mission is to leverage music as a means to benefit society while assisting music companies in identifying undervalued artists in the market. Through its innovative approach, Space Oddity seeks to transform how music is created, shared, and appreciated.

Dailyshot

Series B in 2024
Dailyshot is a beverage retailer specializing in craft beers and cocktails. It operates an online subscription-based shopping platform that offers discounted prices on its alcoholic beverages, including beer, cocktails, and wine, to customers who subscribe monthly.

Market Stadium

Seed Round in 2024
Market Stadium is a real estate data firm specializing in optimizing market analysis for commercial real estate investments. The company's platform integrates analytics and urban intelligence to provide scores, forecasts, and insights for each investible location. This enables investors to efficiently navigate complex property market data, saving time on deal screening, detailed market studies, and identifying new markets.

Velymonkeys

Series B in 2024
Blimonkids has created and run its own retail platform to aid the expansion of Korean cosmetics in India. In particular, it offers a one-stop service for the introduction of Korean beauty products into India, distribution, and sales, as well as marketing and sales, through its own mall, Maccaron.

Delivus

Series B in 2024
Delivus is an operator of an AI-based logistics platform that specializes in small package delivery across major U.S. cities, offering same-day service at competitive prices. The company enhances the delivery process by utilizing advanced technology to determine optimal delivery routes, taking into account various factors that influence delivery times. This innovative approach allows e-commerce businesses and brands to improve sales and maintain real-time visibility of their delivery status. By providing Delivery as a Service, Delivus aims to streamline logistics for its clients while ensuring efficient and timely package delivery.

Code Name Bom

Seed Round in 2024
Code Name Bom is a software company that designs and develops gaming platforms for PCs and consoles.

SN Display

Series A in 2024
SN Display is a manufacturing company specializing in display materials. It employs a unique technology, utilizing inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals, to create high-performance display solutions. The company's core product is a perovskite nanocrystal technology designed to meet stringent color space standards for Ultra High Definition (UHD) displays and immersive Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences. SN Display's offerings include high-throughput technologies for synthesizing these nanocrystals, ensuring superior color conversion and long-lasting stability. This enables display manufacturers to produce high-resolution, cost-effective, and eco-friendly displays with unparalleled color accuracy.

Surginex

Venture Round in 2024
Surginex is a biological drug development company focused on creating next-generation drug platforms and innovative therapeutics. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including molecular biology, genetics, and both physical and chemical analyses. Surginex employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to facilitate drug discovery and development. The company is involved in various stages of the drug development process, from conducting molecular biology experiments and animal studies to managing clinical trials. By integrating these capabilities, Surginex aims to expedite the recovery of patients through the development of novel drugs.

Easytem

Venture Round in 2024
Easytem is a manufacturing company that designs and develops medical devices to enhance skin and health in users.

Liternol

Seed Round in 2023
Liternol offers logistics services, along with competitive return collection rates and inspection information.

ZeroXFlow

Series A in 2023
ZeroXFlow develops 1hour, an all-in-one platform for foreign language education.

Modhaus

Series A in 2023
Modhaus is a pop entertainment agency that specializes in managing K-pop artists and enhancing fan engagement. The company operates a fan entertainment platform that utilizes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain technology to create an open architecture entertainment ecosystem. This innovative approach allows fans to actively participate in the management and operation of global K-pop artists and their performances, fostering a more interactive and immersive experience for audiences. By combining entertainment with advanced technology, Modhaus aims to redefine the relationship between artists and their fans in the rapidly evolving landscape of pop culture.

Resort People

Seed Round in 2023
Resort People operates urban resorts, offering modern facilities for relaxation and leisure. Their services include fitness studios, lifestyle platforms, and various recreational activities, aiming to provide customers with diverse stress-relieving and rejuvenating experiences.

Nanali

Seed Round in 2023
Nanali Studios is a multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing engaging experiences for people of all ages through games, toys, animation, and storytelling. The company specializes in game development across multiple platforms, with a current emphasis on mobile games designed to appeal to a global audience. Notable titles include "Sally's Law," which won Game of the Year accolades on major app stores, and "Forest Island," a mobile healing simulation game that has garnered over 4 million downloads since its launch in 2021. Nanali Studios is actively working on its upcoming title, "Tiny Café," a new mobile healing game set for release in 2024, furthering its mission to create family-friendly games that inspire imaginative creativity.

Polestar Games

Seed Round in 2023
Polestar Games is a developer of online gaming platforms, specializing in creating massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) that cater to both PC and console gamers. Their flagship project, 'Project N', is an open-world, medieval dark fantasy game. Despite industry skepticism about the feasibility of AAA-level MMORPGs supporting both platforms, Polestar Games aims to bridge this gap, offering a unique and engaging gaming experience for a wider audience.

Featuring

Series A in 2023
Featuring is a Korea-based startup focused on simplifying the process for brands to harness the power of influencers for marketing and brand promotion. The company operates a campaign performance analysis platform that enables brands to identify suitable influencers based on product fit and follower interests. With over 3,600 brands utilizing its services and more than 8,500 influencer campaigns executed, Featuring plays a significant role in the growing trend of digital marketing, particularly as businesses increasingly pivot to online strategies. The platform not only facilitates influencer discovery but also measures and scores influencer reach, allowing brands to analyze the effectiveness of their campaigns. Featuring has plans for expansion into Far East Asia, targeting markets such as Japan and China.

Passionate Powerhouse

Seed Round in 2023
Passionate Power as a full-fledged multi-content IP in the future by designing and producing games, cartoons, movies, franchise items, and so on in constant partnership with domestic and overseas partners.

YEOLHYEOL GANGHO

Seed Round in 2023
YEOLHYEOL GANGHO is dedicated to expanding the universe of the long-running martial arts comic through IP licensing, multimedia content, and brand collaborations. The company focuses on creating new content across various media platforms, including webtoons, web novels, films, and animations. It aims to deliver diverse and engaging experiences to the audience.

Petpharma

Series A in 2023
Petpharma is an Operator of an e-commerce platform intended to provide veterinary medicines.

infludeo

Series A in 2023
infludeo is a fan membership platform that connects global Kpop fans with Kpop artists.

Diorigin

Seed Round in 2023
Diorigin is a comprehensive content IP holding company. It obtains original content IP and methodically develops and implements complete plans.

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.

Corca AI

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of an AI-based e-commerce advertisement recommendation model designed to provide advertisement recommendation services.

Innerverz

Seed Round in 2023
Innerverz operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company specializing in the development of virtual human technology. Its core product enables users to create lifelike visual graphics of human faces and integrate them seamlessly into high-quality media content such as films, music videos, and dramas. The company's proprietary software employs advanced techniques like latent spatial manipulation to facilitate face creation, editing, and conversion within images and videos, thereby offering clients the flexibility to simulate diverse facial appearances and foster technical collaborations.

Meraki Place

Venture Round in 2022
Meraki Place is a digital healthcare startup based in Seoul that specializes in non-face-to-face medical services. The company operates a mobile application designed to streamline patient access to healthcare by offering a comprehensive platform for treatment, prescriptions, and drug delivery. Patients can select doctors based on their specific symptoms and treatment needs, receiving remote medical consultations and prescriptions at their convenience. The service includes a secure drug delivery option, simplifying the process for patients to obtain necessary medications without needing to visit a healthcare facility. Through its innovative approach, Meraki Place enhances accessibility to healthcare while ensuring a professional and safe experience for users.

Lycle

Venture Round in 2022
Lycle is a rental platform that specializes in bicycle and outdoor equipment rentals, including camping and skiing gear. Through its app, Lycle facilitates the rental process, allowing customers to select from a variety of bicycles available at local bike shops. This service not only enhances the customer experience by providing access to diverse bike options but also helps bike shops increase sales by promoting their inventory effectively. By connecting consumers with retailers, Lycle aims to streamline the rental experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

Erding

Venture Round in 2022
Erding develops a SaaS-based system to provide services related to the travel industry. The company connects travel with IT technology and manages travel agency business data to solve travel agency inconveniences and build more supply environments, while also providing travel agencies and customers with an easy-to-use platform.

Today's Webtoon

Seed Round in 2022
Today's Webtoon is a South Korea-based company that operates a data-driven platform focused on aiding the development of original creative works. By analyzing user activity, the company generates insights that help writers and artists create immersive stories and art. Its approach leverages data to enhance the creative process, making it easier for creators to understand audience preferences and trends. This innovative model positions Today's Webtoon as a significant player in the digital content landscape, facilitating the production of engaging and targeted media.

Webtoon

Seed Round in 2022
Webtoon is data analysis platform that provides service to webcomic producers.

ZeroXFlow

Seed Round in 2022
ZeroXFlow develops 1hour, an all-in-one platform for foreign language education.

Binary Bridge

Seed Round in 2022
Binary Bridge is a logistics company specializing in real-time delivery services, focusing on same-day delivery. The company leverages artificial intelligence to optimize logistics automation, offering a platform that enhances daily logistics operations. Its services include route optimization, automatic dispatch, and accurate delivery time predictions, allowing businesses to select from various cost-effective delivery options. Additionally, Binary Bridge provides real-time status analysis to ensure timely shipping and receiving of goods, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.

My Franchise

Series B in 2022
My Franchise is a company founded in 2019 in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on bridging the gap between franchise headquarters and prospective founders. It has developed an online platform that serves as a resource for these two parties, facilitating a partnership that is mutually beneficial. The platform provides valuable startup information, such as the number of franchisees over the years, average sales figures, and the associated startup costs of domestic franchise brands. This allows prospective founders to effectively compare and analyze important brand information, categorized by industry, helping them make informed decisions in their franchise endeavors.

Acloset (Looko)

Series A in 2022
Acloset is a fashion brand with both online and offline selling facilties.

Story Nation

Seed Round in 2022
Story Nation is a co-creation platform for worldview and web novels.

Amicus Lex

Series A in 2022
Amicus Lex is a provider of legal and professional services.

Carchap

Seed Round in 2022
Carchap is a technology company focused on providing diverse and sustainable mobility solutions for individuals. It operates a platform that enables users to compare various domestic mobility services, including personal transportation options and subscription-based services. By facilitating access to multiple modes of transport, Carchap aims to help users select the most convenient and efficient means to reach their destinations, thereby promoting a more inclusive approach to mobility.

Shine Games

Seed Round in 2022
Shine Games is a mobile game development company that specializes in creating engaging software for a global audience. The company focuses on developing multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games and battle royale titles, where players compete against one another in immersive environments. With a storyline that allows gamers to engage with opponents from various dimensions, Shine Games aims to provide a unique gaming experience that emphasizes competition and collaboration among players worldwide.

infludeo

Seed Round in 2022
infludeo is a fan membership platform that connects global Kpop fans with Kpop artists.

VDream

Series B in 2022
VDream is a company that supports disabled people's social participation.

Star Corporation

Venture Round in 2022
Star Corporation is a manufacturing sales company that produces consumer goods, cosmetics, and other grooming accessories.

Ronfic

Series A in 2022
Ronfic is a company focused on creating innovative fitness healthcare solutions. It manufactures exercise coaching machines that utilize robotics to enhance personal fitness experiences. By developing software that analyzes individual body metrics and exercise history, Ronfic offers tailored exercise programs aimed at optimizing physical performance and health outcomes. The company's commitment to people-centered technology positions it at the forefront of the fitness and healthcare industries, providing users with precise exercise guidance to support their wellness goals.

Markoville

Venture Round in 2022
Markoville is an entertainment content company that creates a character for animation, game, and comics.

LogiBrothers

Seed Round in 2021
Logibrothers provides a smart platform for kids to learn how to code and enhance their computaional thinking abilities.

ROOTNSTUDIO

Series A in 2021
ROOTNSTUDIO is a game company that develops story-centered games for console, PC, mobile, etc.

Teoul

Seed Round in 2021
Teoul is a digital healthcare management company focused on enhancing the professionalism and accessibility of medication guidance for pharmacists. It offers a comprehensive array of solutions, including medication guides tailored for A4 and A5 formats, as well as medical boxes. The company has developed an advanced medical wholesale management platform and an outpatient prescription information system that leverages artificial intelligence to provide real-time access to extensive medical data. This innovative approach enables healthcare providers to efficiently procure and manage essential medical information and requirements, ultimately improving the quality of healthcare delivery.

Surginex

Series A in 2021
Surginex is a biological drug development company focused on creating next-generation drug platforms and innovative therapeutics. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including molecular biology, genetics, and both physical and chemical analyses. Surginex employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to facilitate drug discovery and development. The company is involved in various stages of the drug development process, from conducting molecular biology experiments and animal studies to managing clinical trials. By integrating these capabilities, Surginex aims to expedite the recovery of patients through the development of novel drugs.

Exosystems

Series A in 2021
Exosystems specializes in providing innovative IoT rehabilitation solutions aimed at enhancing recovery for rehabilitation patients. Their offerings include a comprehensive rehabilitation program that utilizes data analysis to tailor exercise plans to individual needs, ensuring both effectiveness and engagement. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence, Exosystems delivers wearable devices designed for muscle strengthening and pain relief, facilitating rehabilitation in both home and hospital settings through telerehabilitation. This approach significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional rehabilitation methods, which were often limited to specific locations like hospitals. Consequently, Exosystems allows for more accessible and efficient rehabilitation, promoting quicker recovery for patients without the constraints of time and location.

Hobbyful

Series A in 2021
Hobbyful is an online platform dedicated to connecting enthusiasts with various hobbies. It offers a range of educational resources and recreational activities, featuring diverse content and instructional kits for users to engage in their chosen pastime at home. The company provides video lessons taught by experienced instructors, allowing users to develop new skills or deepen their existing ones conveniently.

ExoStemTech

Series B in 2021
ExoStemTech is a biotechnology company that develops stem cell exosome therapeutics, plant exosomes, and anti-cancer drugs.

Star Corporation

Venture Round in 2021
Star Corporation is a manufacturing sales company that produces consumer goods, cosmetics, and other grooming accessories.

Enfusion

Series A in 2021
Enfusion is a developer of mobile and PC games

Hourplace

Series A in 2021
Hourplace operates a filming place sharing platform.

Atney

Series A in 2021
Atney is a retailer of bags, shoes, and clothes.

Channel Talk

Series C in 2021
Channel Talk is an AI messenger that is focused on helping DTC companies provide VIP-level customer service. We raised $40 million USD in our Series C, and are one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS startups, currently servicing more than 150,000 brands across the world. At Channel Talk, we believe that a good product nurtures growth in a business and that simple conversations with customers can become the driving force for success. We help you stand out by utilizing AI to resolve repetitive inquiries so you have time to build genuine relationships through our powerful CRM and provide excellent support to your customers.

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.

Egongegong

Seed Round in 2021
Egongegong is an e-commerce website. Their software is intended to support the e-commerce channels for brands. They provide brand and product localization services, total support in setting up brand stores and product listings, results-driven keyword research,and PPC campaign management.

Adoba

Series A in 2021
Adoba provides video production, distribution, marketing, and consulting services.

HandHug

Series A in 2021
HandHug is a content commercialization company that operates an e-commerce platform designed to facilitate the creation and sale of products and brands in collaboration with creators. The company provides essential infrastructure that enables creators to develop new products, build their brands, and effectively market their offerings. By focusing on collaborations with creators, HandHug aims to streamline the process of product development and commercialization, thereby enhancing the potential for success in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Playio

Seed Round in 2021
Playio is a mobile gaming rewards application that offers a data-driven marketing platform aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for users and developers alike. The app allows players to earn rewards by engaging with various mobile games, facilitating the discovery of new digital worlds. Additionally, Playio empowers game studios by providing tools to reach and engage a broader audience of mobile players globally, thereby enhancing their marketing efforts and user engagement. The company's approach emphasizes creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem for gamers and game developers.

Ronfic

Seed Round in 2021
Ronfic is a company focused on creating innovative fitness healthcare solutions. It manufactures exercise coaching machines that utilize robotics to enhance personal fitness experiences. By developing software that analyzes individual body metrics and exercise history, Ronfic offers tailored exercise programs aimed at optimizing physical performance and health outcomes. The company's commitment to people-centered technology positions it at the forefront of the fitness and healthcare industries, providing users with precise exercise guidance to support their wellness goals.

CUROME BIOSCIENCES

Seed Round in 2021
CUROME BIOSCIENCES is a medical research center that develops medicine for intractable and rare diseases, including mitochondrial disease.

Numeric Song Company

Seed Round in 2021
Numeric Song Company is a start-up founded in September 2020 by Kim Hee-bin, CEO of the mega hit songs 'Number Song' and 'Carrot Song', in collaboration with IT companies such as NAVER, LINE, and CJ E&M.

Apitbio

Series A in 2021
APITBIO is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of antibody therapeutics, particularly in the field of anti-cancer drugs. The company utilizes a comprehensive platform that encompasses various stages of drug development, including screening, discovery, optimization, and production of monoclonal and double antibodies. By advancing its research in antibody therapeutics, APITBIO aims to address significant unmet medical needs within the oncology sector, providing hospitals with innovative treatment options for cancer patients.

HandHug

Seed Round in 2021
HandHug is a content commercialization company that operates an e-commerce platform designed to facilitate the creation and sale of products and brands in collaboration with creators. The company provides essential infrastructure that enables creators to develop new products, build their brands, and effectively market their offerings. By focusing on collaborations with creators, HandHug aims to streamline the process of product development and commercialization, thereby enhancing the potential for success in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

JiranComms

Series A in 2021
JiranComms develops school websites and services.

My Franchise

Series A in 2020
My Franchise is a company founded in 2019 in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on bridging the gap between franchise headquarters and prospective founders. It has developed an online platform that serves as a resource for these two parties, facilitating a partnership that is mutually beneficial. The platform provides valuable startup information, such as the number of franchisees over the years, average sales figures, and the associated startup costs of domestic franchise brands. This allows prospective founders to effectively compare and analyze important brand information, categorized by industry, helping them make informed decisions in their franchise endeavors.

Housefit

Seed Round in 2020
Housefit is an app that offers AI design, papering, flooring, and interior construction management services for residential sectors.

Shine Games

Seed Round in 2020
Shine Games is a mobile game development company that specializes in creating engaging software for a global audience. The company focuses on developing multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games and battle royale titles, where players compete against one another in immersive environments. With a storyline that allows gamers to engage with opponents from various dimensions, Shine Games aims to provide a unique gaming experience that emphasizes competition and collaboration among players worldwide.

Markoville

Seed Round in 2020
Markoville is an entertainment content company that creates a character for animation, game, and comics.

Ideahub

Seed Round in 2020
Ideahub Inc. is a professional services company specializing in patent monetization and intellectual property (IP) licensing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Ideahub offers a platform for the monetization of IP portfolios, along with licensing services and potential revenue analysis. The company's expertise spans various technology sectors, including the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial automation, telecommunications, audio technology, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and video entertainment. Through its comprehensive services, Ideahub seeks to facilitate the effective commercialization of patents and intellectual property.

Step Sensor

Seed Round in 2020
Step Sensor specializes in the development and manufacturing of machine vision sensors aimed at enhancing quality control and reducing costs in manufacturing processes. Based in Chuncheon-si, South Korea, the company offers innovative solutions such as the Surf.Finder surface inspection system, which effectively extracts features and identifies complex surface defects. This technology enables system integrators and end users to detect and classify various defects, facilitating a more standardized inspection process. By simplifying complex inspections and addressing previously unmanageable quality control challenges, Step Sensor contributes significantly to improving manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

VDream

Series A in 2020
VDream is a company that supports disabled people's social participation.

Adoba

Seed Round in 2019
Adoba provides video production, distribution, marketing, and consulting services.

Allganize

Series A in 2019
Allganize, Inc. is an enterprise workplace automation company that specializes in AI-driven knowledge management software. Founded in July 2017 and based in Pleasanton, California, Allganize provides a natural language understanding API and conversational AI solutions designed to enhance workflow automation for businesses. The company's platform employs advanced deep learning technology to facilitate cognitive search, sentiment analysis, and keyword extraction, allowing organizations to gain insights into team activities and overarching work patterns. By enabling medium and large enterprises to harness AI capabilities, Allganize helps optimize customer engagement and extract value from unstructured data, ultimately enhancing business operations and customer experiences.

Channel Talk

Series B in 2019
Channel Talk is an AI messenger that is focused on helping DTC companies provide VIP-level customer service. We raised $40 million USD in our Series C, and are one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS startups, currently servicing more than 150,000 brands across the world. At Channel Talk, we believe that a good product nurtures growth in a business and that simple conversations with customers can become the driving force for success. We help you stand out by utilizing AI to resolve repetitive inquiries so you have time to build genuine relationships through our powerful CRM and provide excellent support to your customers.

DeepSearch

Series C in 2019
DeepSearch, Inc. is a financial research company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013. It operates a comprehensive research platform designed for individual investors, providing them with essential financial information and analytical tools. The company offers various solutions, including DeepSearch, an online platform that delivers financial data and analysis; SNEK, which aids users in evaluating companies; and DDI Alerts, a service that helps users anticipate risks and make timely decisions to mitigate them. Additionally, DeepSearch features an Index solution that allows users to create customized investment indices, enhancing their investment strategies. The company's goal is to empower individual investors with the tools required for informed decision-making in the financial markets.
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