Michigan Venture Capital

Michigan Venture Capital is a Seoul-based venture capital firm specializing in growth and late-stage investments and buyouts. It backs technology and related sectors, including information technology, telecommunications, gaming, education, and consumer retail for high-end brands, as well as entertainment projects such as films, television and exhibitions. The firm also provides financial and corporate advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions and asset divestitures. It primarily invests in South Korea, with a focus on Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, and typically makes equity and debt investments to support scaling and transformation in growth-stage technology companies. Established in 2002, the firm aims to back companies across South Korea.

Dong kwong

Partner

12 past transactions

XORBIS

Series B in 2024
XORBIS offers software, media hardware integration, and media management solutions for public and cultural spaces.

JJ Global Group

Series A in 2024
JJ Global Group is a company that provides marketing services including media content, promotions, events, broadcasting and digital marketing, with a focus on storytelling and strategies to attract domestic and international markets. It also develops an e-commerce platform offering daily-use products across categories such as beauty, fashion, home appliances, kitchen items and pet products, enabling customers to purchase multiple items from a single application.

SyndromeZ

Seed Round in 2024
SyndromeZ is a fashion brand that uniquely integrates science fiction and artificial intelligence themes into its designs. The company aims to cultivate influential fashion by exploring specific concepts through diverse content and fashion creations. Operating in stealth mode, SyndromeZ maintains a significant online presence, particularly on Instagram, where it has garnered over 325,000 followers. Through this platform, the brand shares content that reflects its futuristic aesthetic and innovative approach to fashion.

RunUp

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2022, RunUp is a Seoul-based company that operates a comprehensive training platform for aspiring actors. It offers acting auditions, casting auditions, drama auditions, content production, and broadcasting services, providing aspiring actors with diverse opportunities to develop their skills.

LOCUS

Venture Round in 2023
LOCUS is a comprehensive cultural content producer which operates a diversified content business in multiple fields.

BGM Factory

Series A in 2021
BGM Factory is a background music library for creators and video producers.

Littlesong Music

Series A in 2021
Littlesong Music is a music content production and distribution company.

JD Solution

Seed Round in 2020
JD Solution develops sound wave technology for convenient living and safety. Its products include a sound tag‑based payment system for cardless bus fare, a vehicle‑type super‑directional speaker system, tunnel emergency broadcasting speakers, PFC directional speakers using envelope‑method signal processing, and nano‑pattern transfer technology. The company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance safety and user experience through advanced acoustic engineering.

Salted

Venture Round in 2019
Salted is a digital healthcare platform specializing in gait measurement and analysis tools. As a pioneering spin-off from Samsung Electronics, the company focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the understanding of human movement. By providing advanced solutions for gait analysis, Salted aims to improve health outcomes and promote better mobility for individuals. The company's innovative approach combines expertise in digital health with cutting-edge technology to deliver valuable insights into gait dynamics, ultimately supporting both clinical applications and personal wellness.

Unlimeat

Series A in 2019
Unlimeat is a company specializing in the production of plant-based meat products designed to serve as sustainable and environmentally friendly food substitutes. Its product range includes sliced meats, minced meat, burger patties, and pulled barbecue, all crafted using technology that replicates the texture, juice, taste, and aroma of traditional meat. The company focuses on transforming perfectly edible but cosmetically imperfect produce that would otherwise go to waste into appealing plant-based foods, thereby promoting waste reduction. Unlimeat's offerings cater to a diverse culinary landscape, making them suitable for both Eastern and Western cuisines. Additionally, the company is a proud member of the Upcycled Food Association, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and responsible food production.

Affix

Seed Round in 2019
Affix focuses on designing and developing smart devices, mobile applications and platforms.

HIT THE TEA

Seed Round in 2019
HIT THE TEA is an online shop that provides energy drinks, super matcha, and blended tea products.
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