Seadronix
Series B in 2025
Seadronix develops AI-driven autonomous marine navigation systems. These systems aim to enhance safety and efficiency by reducing human intervention, utilizing advanced danger prediction algorithms based on diverse learning data sources.
ProtoPie is a software company that specializes in interactive prototyping tools, enabling designers and engineers to create sophisticated prototypes without the need for coding. Its platform allows users to transform UI and UX design concepts into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, and IoT applications. Recognized for its ease of use and powerful capabilities, ProtoPie is adopted by leading global brands such as Google, Microsoft, R/GA, and Ideo. The company focuses on helping designers ideate, iterate, and innovate effectively, addressing contemporary design challenges in a user-friendly manner.
Imagoworks
Series C in 2024
Imagoworks offers a Web-based dental CAD solution using AI, streamlining the digital workflow for dental professionals.
Imagoworks currently offers Dentbird Crown, which automatically generates optimal crown designs with a single click and without any software installation required.
WerksOut is an online fashion brand store.
Hyperaccel
Series A in 2024
HyperAccel specializes in hardware solutions tailored for AI application development. The company designs AI-specific semiconductors, optimizing memory bandwidth usage and enhancing cost efficiency, thereby facilitating real-time task completion for businesses.
Korea Precision Materials Industry
Series A in 2024
Korea Precision Materials Industry is a manufacturer of next-generation composite materials used for weight reduction.
LINER is an innovative company that has developed Asia's first AI Agent, known as the "AI Workspace." This autonomous agent utilizes LLM-based artificial intelligence to perform a variety of complex tasks, significantly enhancing user productivity. LINER's personalized search engine, powered by advanced technologies like GPT-4, allows users to efficiently collect, manage, and derive insights from information, drastically reducing research time from hundreds of minutes to mere seconds. With a user base exceeding 94% from outside Korea and spanning over 100 countries, LINER stands out for its unique highlighter database, which differentiates its offerings in the competitive landscape of productivity tools.
Oncosoft specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing anti-cancer treatment. The company offers an Oncology Information Management Solution (OIMS) and employs artificial intelligence to support radiologists in cancer detection. Their applications utilize machine learning to automate various tasks in radiation therapy, including treatment site detection and organ contour generation. By streamlining workflows for radiation oncologists, Oncosoft's technologies enable healthcare professionals to allocate more time to patient care and improve the overall efficiency of radiation therapy.
Open Research
Seed Round in 2024
Open Research is a stealth-mode startup specializing in AI-driven search solutions for knowledge workers. Its core business is to streamline information search processes by leveraging advanced AI models and algorithms, aiming to deliver sophisticated, near real-time answers and reports. The company is currently in a closed beta phase, focusing on technical differentiation to enhance search efficiency.
AiV is an intelligent automation solution company that provides an opportunity to learn computer vision technology and optomechatronics.
LN Robotics
Series B in 2024
LN Robotics is a technology research company focused on the development of medical robots. The company designs and develops surgical robots for cardiovascular interventions, single-hole oral cavity surgery, and urological endoscopic procedures, with the aim of enabling doctors to address clinical needs. Through its robotic platforms, LN Robotics targets minimally invasive surgery and expanded capabilities for clinicians.
Nota AI specializes in optimizing artificial intelligence models using NetsPresso, its proprietary hardware-aware platform. This enables diverse AI solutions, such as those for intelligent transportation systems and low-powered driver monitoring.
XCENA(formerly MetisX)
Series A in 2024
XCENA is a startup firm that develops intelligent memory and memory-centric computing architectures based on CXL.
AIZ Entertainment
Seed Round in 2024
AIZ Entertainment is a pioneering company that leverages artificial intelligence to create engaging content. It specializes in enhancing communication between AI entities and users, offering a competitive edge in the market through its expertise in games, messaging platforms, and interactive tools. By facilitating business connections through tailored, interesting content, AIZ Entertainment stands at the forefront of its industry.
Ettifos specializes in vehicle-to-everything communications technology, aiming to create a safer, emission-free world with reliable autonomous vehicles. They offer innovative, cost-efficient solutions and actively seek customer feedback for continuous improvement.
T'order is an information technology company specializing in tablet ordering and advertising platforms for food and beverage brands. As a market leader in tablet-based ordering systems, T'order has deployed over 250,000 tablets, engaging more than 25 million monthly active users. The company's innovative digital solutions go beyond standard digital menus, providing a comprehensive platform that enhances customer experiences and creates targeted advertising opportunities. T'order effectively transforms customer interaction data into actionable insights, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between establishments and their guests. With a strong presence established in South Korea, T'order is actively expanding its operations internationally, leveraging its advanced technology and data-driven approach to drive the digital transformation of the F&B industry. The company’s products include a unique glass panel design instead of conventional plastic touch panels, offering superior performance while helping clients reduce monthly operating costs.
Kipco
Venture Round in 2024
Kipco is a manufacturing company that designs cryptographic security equipment and radar technology for the aerospace industry.
T'order is an information technology company specializing in tablet ordering and advertising platforms for food and beverage brands. As a market leader in tablet-based ordering systems, T'order has deployed over 250,000 tablets, engaging more than 25 million monthly active users. The company's innovative digital solutions go beyond standard digital menus, providing a comprehensive platform that enhances customer experiences and creates targeted advertising opportunities. T'order effectively transforms customer interaction data into actionable insights, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between establishments and their guests. With a strong presence established in South Korea, T'order is actively expanding its operations internationally, leveraging its advanced technology and data-driven approach to drive the digital transformation of the F&B industry. The company’s products include a unique glass panel design instead of conventional plastic touch panels, offering superior performance while helping clients reduce monthly operating costs.
Mediquitous
Series D in 2024
Mediquitous is a natural health and beauty company that specializes in manufacturing a variety of skincare and food products. Their offerings include beauty patches, jelly food, and various healing items designed to help people improve their quality of life by maintaining their beauty effortlessly.
Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.
Mound Media
Venture Round in 2023
Mound Media is a media company offering content, music, video, picture, and text.
HME Square
Seed Round in 2023
HME Square is a healthcare technology company specializing in the development of innovative medical diagnostics and devices. Their primary product is a non-invasive glucose monitoring system, which combines photoacoustics, MEMS device technology, and deep learning algorithms to provide accurate and continuous blood glucose measurement without the need for blood sampling or needles. This technology aims to prevent chronic diseases by enabling users to monitor their sugar levels conveniently and effectively, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Gbike is a mobility sharing startup in Korea, innovating green urban mobility in Korea where currently car-centric environment. Our service includes bike and scooter sharing with IT services specialized for Korean market & Asia, Pacifics.
Clover Games
Series B in 2023
Clover Games operates a mobile game development studio focused on creating role-playing games for devices. Its flagship title is an animation RPG that centers around recruiting heroes, expanding territories, and revolutionizing the world to provide engaging gameplay experiences.
Klleon is a technology company focused on real-time AI digital avatars and video-voice generation. Established in 2019, it provides a platform that creates lifelike digital avatars from a facial snapshot and a short voice sample, enabling real-time video chat and multilingual interaction. The platform uses deep learning and artificial intelligence to generate videos from pictures and voice data, allow changing or merging avatar faces, and deliver emotionally resonant AI-driven interactions. Klleon aims to lower the barrier to creating AI-generated content and enable digital twins to converse globally at any time. The company has been recognized by major tech players for advancing AI-human interaction and for its efficient avatar animation and processing capabilities.
Enflow is a technology company focused on developing next-generation, all-solid-state batteries. Its mission is to mitigate environmental damage caused by fossil fuel consumption by creating more efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions for a greener future.
Beyond Honeycomb
Series A in 2023
Beyond Honeycomb is a food-tech company developing AI-driven kitchen robot solutions. Its AI Chef uses molecular sensor technology to analyze cooking processes and recreate gourmet dishes, offering customers chef-level meals at affordable prices.
B Garage specializes in developing safety modules for autonomous drones, focusing on collision prevention and evasion technologies. Headquartered in the United States, the company aims to provide cost-effective inventory management solutions for warehouses using its advanced drone platform.
Ecube Labs
Series C in 2023
Ecube Labs specializes in smart waste management and logistics solutions that leverage IoT technologies. The company offers an integrated range of products, including solar-powered waste compacting bins and fill-level sensors that can be attached to various containers. Additionally, Ecube Labs provides a predictive analytics platform designed to optimize waste collection operations. By utilizing cloud-based software and real-time data, Ecube Labs enables cities and waste collection organizations to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and minimize unnecessary pickups. Their solutions deliver actionable insights, helping decision-makers and operators improve collection schedules and routes for more effective waste management.
Fitpet
Venture Round in 2023
Fitpet develops a veterinary app that enhances the well-being of companion animals and their human caregivers. The app uses real-time health analysis to empower pet owners with effective care.
SemiFive is a processor design company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializing in custom silicon solutions and RISC-V Core intellectual property. The firm is recognized for pioneering platform-based system-on-chip (SoC) design, providing configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated key IP pools to streamline the development process. SemiFive collaborates closely with customers to translate innovative concepts into tailored semiconductor solutions, significantly reducing costs and risks associated with chip design. With robust partnerships, particularly with Samsung Foundry, it offers comprehensive end-to-end capabilities for various applications, including consumer and industrial Internet of Things (IoT), data centers, and artificial intelligence. This integrated approach enables faster realization of custom SoCs, catering to diverse client requirements efficiently.
S-Alpha Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
S-Alpha Therapeutics Inc. is a digital therapeutics company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2019. It specializes in researching and developing health applications and platform technologies that leverage digital devices for the treatment of various diseases. The company’s product pipeline includes SAT-001, an application focused on ophthalmology for eye disease treatment; SAT-002, which addresses neurological conditions; SAT-003, designed for oncology to support cancer patients in their recovery; and SAT-008, aimed at public crises to address social issues. In addition to its health applications, S-Alpha Therapeutics also develops therapeutic devices, striving to provide innovative solutions for unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas, including ophthalmology, neuropsychiatry, and cancer.
Medi Builder
Series A in 2023
Medi Builder operates as a Medical Accelerator Management Services Organization (MSO), functioning as a non-hospital business agency similar to its subsidiaries, the special-purpose medical companies (SMCs). However, there are significant differences between SMCs and the MSO in terms of capacity for acceleration, growth potential, and exit plans.
AiV is an intelligent automation solution company that provides an opportunity to learn computer vision technology and optomechatronics.
Baum, Inc. is a Daejeon, South Korea-based company that specializes in electronic design automation (EDA) software and solutions aimed at optimizing the energy efficiency of semiconductor designs. Founded in 2016 by experienced professionals from the semiconductor industry, Baum's technology supports hardware and software for power and thermal management, thereby enhancing low-power consumption. The company's offerings cater to engineering teams across various sectors, including automotive, mobile, networking, and server markets, enabling them to improve the efficiency of their chip designs. As a privately held entity, Baum focuses on delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients in the semiconductor industry.
NRISE is a company focused on developing innovative software applications that enhance communication and content sharing among users. It offers a range of services, including MOCI and WIPPY, which are designed to facilitate connections between individuals and provide access to diverse content. In addition to social media services, NRISE has created an application specifically for home workouts, integrating fitness with social interaction. Through these applications, the company aims to bring users the joy of communication while promoting engagement with various types of content.
t'order
Venture Round in 2022
T'order is an information technology company specializing in tablet ordering and advertising platforms for food and beverage brands. As a market leader in tablet-based ordering systems, T'order has deployed over 250,000 tablets, engaging more than 25 million monthly active users. The company's innovative digital solutions go beyond standard digital menus, providing a comprehensive platform that enhances customer experiences and creates targeted advertising opportunities. T'order effectively transforms customer interaction data into actionable insights, fostering mutually beneficial relationships between establishments and their guests. With a strong presence established in South Korea, T'order is actively expanding its operations internationally, leveraging its advanced technology and data-driven approach to drive the digital transformation of the F&B industry. The company’s products include a unique glass panel design instead of conventional plastic touch panels, offering superior performance while helping clients reduce monthly operating costs.
Imagoworks
Series B in 2022
Imagoworks offers a Web-based dental CAD solution using AI, streamlining the digital workflow for dental professionals.
Imagoworks currently offers Dentbird Crown, which automatically generates optimal crown designs with a single click and without any software installation required.
K Auction
Convertible Note in 2022
K Auction is a leading art auction house based in Korea, specializing in modern and contemporary Korean art. The company conducts various types of auctions, including major auctions, special events, charity auctions, and private collection sales. K Auction features a diverse array of artworks, showcasing pieces by prominent Korean and international artists, as well as traditional Korean arts and crafts. By providing a platform for both established and emerging talent, K Auction plays a crucial role in promoting the cultural heritage and artistic innovation of Korea.
Caring is a visiting medical treatment facility that offers medical consultation.
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.
Aloha Factory
Series A in 2022
Aloha Factory develops hyper-casual games, that are easy and intuitive, so anyone can play them.
RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.
ProtoPie is a software company that specializes in interactive prototyping tools, enabling designers and engineers to create sophisticated prototypes without the need for coding. Its platform allows users to transform UI and UX design concepts into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, and IoT applications. Recognized for its ease of use and powerful capabilities, ProtoPie is adopted by leading global brands such as Google, Microsoft, R/GA, and Ideo. The company focuses on helping designers ideate, iterate, and innovate effectively, addressing contemporary design challenges in a user-friendly manner.
IVIM Technology
Series C in 2022
IVIM Technology, founded in 2017 and based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced medical devices, particularly the IntraVital Microscopy platform. The company provides services such as live cell intravital imaging, repetitive intravital imaging, drug efficacy monitoring, delivery monitoring, and whole tissue 3D imaging. IVIM Technology's innovations focus on exploring cellular interactions within living organisms to understand complex human diseases better. Their technology is instrumental in analyzing the in vivo efficacy of new biopharmaceuticals, including immunological, cell, gene, and antibody therapeutic agents, at the cellular level.
KTown4U is an online retailer specializing in K-pop merchandise and related products. The company offers a wide range of items, including K-pop albums, fashion apparel, cosmetics, and souvenirs. KTown4U caters to a global audience, providing access to both popular and niche K-pop goods that appeal to fans domestically and internationally. Its platform is designed to enhance the shopping experience by offering a diverse selection of products that reflect the vibrant K-pop culture, including beauty cosmetics and K-style clothing, as well as food items.
OnePredict
Series C in 2022
OnePredict, established in 2016, is a prominent player in the field of industrial AI technology, recognized for its innovative solutions and a record nine wins at the Global PHM Data Challenge. The company specializes in the development of the GuardiOne® Series, which offers advanced AI solutions tailored for various industrial applications, including bearings, turbines, wind farms, transformers, robots, and motors. OnePredict's machine intelligence software is designed to transform data into actionable industrial intelligence, providing predictive analytics that help businesses assess the risk of equipment failure and determine the remaining lifecycle of critical assets. By optimizing hardware for real-time processing, OnePredict enables companies to make informed and timely decisions, thereby enhancing operational efficiency across diverse industries.
Adriel is a marketing agency that specializes in optimizing digital marketing services through advanced artificial intelligence technology. The company offers a centralized platform that allows businesses to manage and enhance their digital advertising campaigns across various social media channels. By integrating key data and communication channels, Adriel enables clients to deliver a consistent promotional message while providing a user-friendly dashboard for easy campaign monitoring. With a focus on real-time insights and actionable suggestions, Adriel helps businesses identify high-performing advertising opportunities and adjust their strategies accordingly. Having served over 5,000 companies globally, Adriel caters to a diverse clientele, from small business owners to large corporations, helping them maximize their advertising potential and achieve higher returns on their investments.
SemiFive is a processor design company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializing in custom silicon solutions and RISC-V Core intellectual property. The firm is recognized for pioneering platform-based system-on-chip (SoC) design, providing configurable domain-specific architectures and pre-validated key IP pools to streamline the development process. SemiFive collaborates closely with customers to translate innovative concepts into tailored semiconductor solutions, significantly reducing costs and risks associated with chip design. With robust partnerships, particularly with Samsung Foundry, it offers comprehensive end-to-end capabilities for various applications, including consumer and industrial Internet of Things (IoT), data centers, and artificial intelligence. This integrated approach enables faster realization of custom SoCs, catering to diverse client requirements efficiently.
ABLY is a fashion platform and open e-commerce marketplace that enables sellers and influencers of various sizes to open online stores and offer products across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food. It operates a mobile app powered by a proprietary AI recommendation algorithm that personalizes product selections for each user, delivering curated shopping experiences.
Organoid Sciences
Series B in 2022
Organoid Sciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and located in Seongnam-si, South Korea. The company specializes in developing organoid-based therapies using its proprietary Keo cannabinoid technology to address various incurable diseases. In addition to drug development, Organoid Sciences provides drug screening services and focuses on regenerative medicine, aiming to advance treatment options through innovative approaches.
Recens Medical
Series C in 2021
Recens Medical develops precision cooling technology for medical applications. Its flagship device rapidly and precisely cools the surface of the eye, providing rapid anesthesia for ocular procedures. The technology also offers therapeutic temperature control for dermatologic and orthopedic treatments, delivering symptomatic relief without tissue damage. By enabling painless and efficient procedures, Recens Medical expands treatment options across multiple specialties.
Fastlane is a management consulting company that specializes in helping Chinese consumer brands expand into global markets, particularly in Europe and North America. The firm offers comprehensive services that encompass brand development, business infrastructure, and sales growth. Fastlane collaborates closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that include go-to-market strategies, marketing communications, logistics, e-commerce, and digital operations. By providing a full range of supply chain services and digital tools, Fastlane aims to address the challenges faced by enterprises seeking international expansion. Their offerings cater to a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, with services that can be customized from basic consulting to complete turnkey operations.
Nota AI specializes in optimizing artificial intelligence models using NetsPresso, its proprietary hardware-aware platform. This enables diverse AI solutions, such as those for intelligent transportation systems and low-powered driver monitoring.
G'Audio Lab
Series B in 2021
G'Audio Lab specializes in developing audio production software solutions for virtual reality (VR). Its key products include G'Audio Works, G'Audio Craft, and G'Audio SOL Rendering SDK. The company is renowned for its expertise in international audio standardizations, led by Dr. Henney Oh who holds over 1,000 patents. G'Audio Lab's suite of tools enables customers to enhance their sense of presence and improve listening experience in immersive VR content.
S2W is a company focused on cybersecurity data analysis, specifically in the realm of cyber threat intelligence. It has developed advanced data intelligence technology aimed at reducing the impact of cyber threats and cybercrime. The company's offerings include an AI-based multi-domain analytic engine that addresses significant issues such as the illegal trading of sensitive information, including credit card details, passport data, and other confidential materials. By providing enhanced tools for network security researchers, S2W enables more effective prevention and mitigation of cybercrime and related threats on a global scale.
3i Inc. specializes in indoor spatial 3D mapping, rendering, and navigation, utilizing advanced technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, and extended reality. The company provides innovative solutions aimed at addressing contemporary challenges in collaboration and documentation across various sectors, including facility management, construction, insurance, and real estate. By offering a platform that combines augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, 3i empowers clients to efficiently collect, visualize, and manage data in three-dimensional space. Their technology facilitates onsite documentation, site surveys, and indoor navigation, enhancing operational oversight and collaboration for businesses.
Daily Beer
Series A in 2021
Daily Beer is a craft beer platform that operates franchises, allowing store owners the flexibility to select and sell beers tailored to their local market preferences. The company focuses on offering a diverse selection of unique exclusive craft beers, complemented by a variety of Korean food options. This approach enhances the customer experience by pairing beverages with a range of chicken menus, promoting a distinctive dining and drinking culture.
Plasmapp
Venture Round in 2021
Plasmapp Co. Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in plasma engineering technology, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for sterilization and disinfection. Founded in 2015 and based in Daejeon, the company has created a range of products, including PMPS, a multi-purpose atmospheric plasma system designed for producing plasma-treated water and sterilizing medical devices. Additionally, Plasmapp has introduced STERPACK, a novel plasma sterilizer for medical tools, and PNCM, an in-situ NOx concentration monitoring system. The company leverages advanced plasma technologies, originally developed at KAIST, to provide state-of-the-art systems for various applications, including the unique plasma curing technology for processed meat. Plasmapp aims to be a key partner in delivering effective engineering solutions tailored to meet diverse industry needs.
GPhiloS
Venture Round in 2021
GPhiloS is a renewable energy company specializing in green hydrogen production. It offers comprehensive services from design and construction to operation technology for efficient hydrogen production.
April Bio
Series C in 2021
April Bio is a drug development company that develops antibodies and long-acting biologics.
HappyFresh
Series D in 2021
HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its establishment in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by providing a platform where customers can order groceries from local stores and have them delivered directly to their doors. With a focus on high-quality service, HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers who ensure that customers receive fresh and carefully selected products. This approach alleviates the challenges associated with traditional grocery shopping, such as parking, navigating aisles, and carrying heavy bags, allowing customers to save time and enjoy a more convenient shopping experience. HappyFresh has gained recognition as one of Asia's best companies to work for, reflecting its commitment to both customer satisfaction and employee welfare.
RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.
Trell Experiences Private Limited, established in 2016 and based in Mumbai, India, operates a mobile video blogging application designed for wanderers, foodies, and travelers. The platform serves as a community-based resource for discovering lifestyles through user-generated videos in various Indian languages. It allows users to create visual collections of their experiences, facilitating the sharing and discussion of favorite places and activities. By connecting people globally, Trell enables users to explore new destinations and learn about local experiences, enhancing their travel and lifestyle choices.
Proteina develops innovative cancer diagnostic technology that precisely detects and analyzes protein interactions at the single-molecule level. This enables real-time monitoring of cancer signal pathways, predicting drug resistance and enhancing treatment efficacy.
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 provides a last-mile delivery platform to clients in order to generate new and creative business opportunities. It focuses on the ecosystem of connectivity and connects all possible businesses and customers.
It was founded in 2014 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Cookat is a digital content creator specializing in food and culinary trends, focused on delivering engaging videos and unique recipes. The company operates a food blogging platform optimized for mobile users, allowing it to effectively share visually appealing food content across social media channels. By providing a space for food enthusiasts to explore innovative recipes and gourmet ideas, Cookat enhances consumer engagement and promotes the latest culinary trends. In addition to content creation, the platform facilitates the sale of wholesale items, including restaurant advertisements and home meal replacements, connecting consumers within the food market.
Musicow, Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that operates an online platform facilitating the investment in music copyrights. Founded in 2017, Musicow allows musical artists to share their copyright with fans, enabling fans to invest in K-Pop songs through a public auction or an online marketplace. The platform offers users the ability to buy and sell fractional ownership of music rights, thereby creating opportunities for fans and investors to earn royalties based on the streaming and usage of the songs. Additionally, Musicow features a secondary marketplace for music copyright trading and project financing, enhancing participation in the music industry and allowing for potential returns on investments.
Housestep
Series B in 2021
Housestep is an interior design company that provides home interior designing and remodeling services. It assists clients with planning and executing space makeovers by offering design options, cost guidance, and materials such as wallpaper and floor coverings, as well as decorating tools. The company also offers telephone consultations and showroom visits to help customers select treatments and implement remodeling projects.
My Chef sells home meal kits.
Standigm, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2015 that specializes in artificial intelligence technologies for the pharmaceutical industry, focusing specifically on drug discovery. The company has developed proprietary AI platforms that streamline the drug development process, encompassing target identification, lead generation, and drug repurposing. Standigm's innovative workflow integrates advanced data parsing and biological interpretation to analyze biomedical data, allowing for the identification of valuable drug pipelines while minimizing traditional guesswork. Their automation technologies, including DarkMolFactory™, Standigm ASK™ for target discovery, and Standigm BEST™ for lead design, enable the rapid generation of First-in-Class lead compounds within a seven-month timeframe. By industrializing and automating the drug discovery process, Standigm aims to reduce both the time and cost associated with bringing new pharmaceuticals to market.
Amazing Brewing Company
Series B in 2021
Amazing Brewing Company is a craft beer producer and operator of a brewery and taprooms based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on fresh handmade beer produced in small batches, with about 200 liters per brewing, and offers a range of craft beers including oak barrel-aged styles, lagers, ales, and a hard seltzer lineup.
TASTY9 is an online food marketplace that provides food delivery services.
Perigee Aerospace
Series B in 2020
Perigee Aerospace is a developer of a orbital launch vehicle.
Fitpet develops a veterinary app that enhances the well-being of companion animals and their human caregivers. The app uses real-time health analysis to empower pet owners with effective care.
Elice Inc. is a digital education company based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in online courses focused on coding and web application development. The company offers a range of programming courses, including languages such as C++, Python, and Java, supported by an artificial intelligence-based platform. Elice employs a three-step approach to education, encompassing training, evaluation, and recruitment, which facilitates employee digital transformation and fosters opportunities for growth and social innovation. The platform emphasizes practice-based learning, allowing students to engage in live coding sessions and receive constructive feedback, thereby equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world challenges effectively.
Ocean Drive Studio
Series A in 2020
Ocean Drive Studio is a video game development studio established in 2019 and located in El Segundo, California. The company specializes in creating community-focused online games, aiming to build engaging experiences for gamers. Ocean Drive Studio is known for its distinctive low-fantasy graphics and grid-based tactical combat mechanics, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Through its innovative approach, the studio seeks to realize its vision of fostering a vibrant gaming community.
ABLY is a fashion platform and open e-commerce marketplace that enables sellers and influencers of various sizes to open online stores and offer products across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food. It operates a mobile app powered by a proprietary AI recommendation algorithm that personalizes product selections for each user, delivering curated shopping experiences.
Curocell Inc is a biotechnology company focused on medical and pharmaceutical research and development, specializing in innovative cancer therapies. The company utilizes its proprietary OVIS™ technology to enhance immune cells, enabling them to overcome immune suppression within tumor microenvironments. Curocell is particularly involved in the development of CAR-T treatments, which involve the genetic manipulation of human immune cells to improve their ability to identify and eliminate cancer cells. Through its advancements in immune cell enhancement, Curocell aims to contribute significantly to the field of cancer treatment, providing new hope for patients facing this challenging disease.
Nota AI specializes in optimizing artificial intelligence models using NetsPresso, its proprietary hardware-aware platform. This enables diverse AI solutions, such as those for intelligent transportation systems and low-powered driver monitoring.
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.
bitsensing
Seed Round in 2020
bitsensing develops radar-based products and solutions for smart cities, automotive sensing, and autonomous driving, offering Traffic Radar to monitor real-time traffic metrics such as vehicle numbers and speed; Virtual Fence for real-time intrusion detection without a physical fence; and 4D Imaging Radar for autonomous driving. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, the company applies high-performance automotive-grade radar across applications including autonomous driving, connected living, smart cities, and health tech, enabling AI-powered radar sensing to create reliable, convenient environments and smart living.
Fount Inc. is an asset management Robo-Advisor company that was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in providing customized financial portfolios through its investing algorithm, which leverages Big Data technology and advanced computer algorithms. Fount's Robo-Advisor engine, Bluewhale, determines the optimal combination of assets by integrating financial engineering technology with asset allocation theories. The company's approach emphasizes passive investing, aiming to align investment strategies with clients' goals and risk tolerances over various time horizons. By utilizing AI technology, Fount enables clients to effectively monitor financial markets and adjust their asset allocations in response to market changes.
April Bio
Series B in 2020
April Bio is a drug development company that develops antibodies and long-acting biologics.
Musicow, Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that operates an online platform facilitating the investment in music copyrights. Founded in 2017, Musicow allows musical artists to share their copyright with fans, enabling fans to invest in K-Pop songs through a public auction or an online marketplace. The platform offers users the ability to buy and sell fractional ownership of music rights, thereby creating opportunities for fans and investors to earn royalties based on the streaming and usage of the songs. Additionally, Musicow features a secondary marketplace for music copyright trading and project financing, enhancing participation in the music industry and allowing for potential returns on investments.
Organoid Sciences
Series A in 2020
Organoid Sciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and located in Seongnam-si, South Korea. The company specializes in developing organoid-based therapies using its proprietary Keo cannabinoid technology to address various incurable diseases. In addition to drug development, Organoid Sciences provides drug screening services and focuses on regenerative medicine, aiming to advance treatment options through innovative approaches.
S2W is a company focused on cybersecurity data analysis, specifically in the realm of cyber threat intelligence. It has developed advanced data intelligence technology aimed at reducing the impact of cyber threats and cybercrime. The company's offerings include an AI-based multi-domain analytic engine that addresses significant issues such as the illegal trading of sensitive information, including credit card details, passport data, and other confidential materials. By providing enhanced tools for network security researchers, S2W enables more effective prevention and mitigation of cybercrime and related threats on a global scale.
StyleShare
Series D in 2020
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.
Buzzvil Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in lock screen advertising solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Buzzvil offers Honeyscreen, a mobile application that turns smartphone lock screens into advertising spaces, and Buzzscreen, a software development kit (SDK) for Android that integrates advertisements into various applications. The platform serves both publishers and advertisers, enabling them to engage users effectively while providing unique advertising opportunities. By leveraging machine learning, Buzzvil aims to enhance digital marketing campaigns, fostering greater user interaction and improving conversion rates. The company is focused on expanding its offerings beyond traditional mobile screens to reach a wider audience and create new advertising inventories with diverse user interfaces.
Zhangshang Tangyi
Series D in 2020
Zhangshang Tangyi is a health management platform with a focus on diabetes. It allows patients to upload their own health data to their mobile app and receive treatment guidance from doctors.
Zhangshang Tangyi was founded in 2014 and is based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
MULAWEAR is an e-commerce site that offers clothes for men and women.
Recens Medical
Series B in 2019
Recens Medical develops precision cooling technology for medical applications. Its flagship device rapidly and precisely cools the surface of the eye, providing rapid anesthesia for ocular procedures. The technology also offers therapeutic temperature control for dermatologic and orthopedic treatments, delivering symptomatic relief without tissue damage. By enabling painless and efficient procedures, Recens Medical expands treatment options across multiple specialties.
Standard Energy
Venture Round in 2019
Standard Energy is a South Korea-based technology startup that specializes in the development of vanadium ion batteries, aiming to transform the existing lithium-ion energy storage systems. The company focuses on creating an energy storage solution that enhances operational stability by extending battery performance. Its proprietary redox flow technology is designed to be safer and more cost-effective than traditional battery systems, allowing clients to maintain long-term, reliable operation even in challenging environments. Through its innovative approach, Standard Energy seeks to address the limitations of conventional energy storage technologies and contribute to advancements in the field.
Perigee Aerospace
Series A in 2019
Perigee Aerospace is a developer of a orbital launch vehicle.
Blocko Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in the research and development of blockchain solutions aimed at facilitating the adoption of this technology across various sectors. Founded in 2014 and based in Seongnam, Blocko offers CoinStack, a Backend-as-a-Service platform that allows users to integrate blockchain functionalities through application programming interfaces. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including software development kits optimized for various environments, application monitoring tools, and technical support services. By enabling multinational organizations to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network, Blocko supports the implementation of advanced blockchain solutions, including AERGO, an open-source enterprise blockchain platform that emphasizes hybrid design and cloud deployment capabilities. Its services cater to a diverse clientele ranging from freelancers and startups to large enterprises, enhancing security and transparency in digital transactions.
D&D Pharmatech
Series B in 2019
D&D Pharmatech Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, is a clinical-stage global biotech company specializing in developing innovative medicines. It focuses on various therapeutic areas, including neurodegenerative diseases, molecular imaging and radiotherapy, fibrotic diseases, and metabolic diseases. The company operates through disease-specific subsidiary companies guided by top-tier medical research faculty, aiming to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into lifesaving therapeutic products for patients. D&D Pharmatech's product pipeline is supported by its team of experts in bio-new drug research and development, manufacturing quality control, clinical development, and technology transfer. Additionally, it develops positron emission tomography (PET) imaging biomarkers through Precision Molecular Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, and conducts single-cell sequencing related to degenerative brain diseases via Valted Seq, Inc. The company employs technologies such as PEGylation to extend drug administration periods.
PetPlus is a pet community application that operates through a WeChat applet, designed specifically for cat and dog owners. The platform allows users to share photographs of their pets and engage in a weekly "love index" assessment, promoting interaction and entertainment within the pet-owning community. In addition to fostering communication among users, PetPlus also offers a range of pet-related products for sale, including pet food and accessories. The company aims to create a vibrant space where pet owners can connect, share experiences, and access essential products for their pets.
Fitpet
Venture Round in 2019
Fitpet develops a veterinary app that enhances the well-being of companion animals and their human caregivers. The app uses real-time health analysis to empower pet owners with effective care.