Michigan Venture Capital

Michigan Venture Capital Co., Ltd., established in 2002 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital and private equity firm that focuses on late-stage and growth investments, as well as buyout deals. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as technology and telecommunications, sports, leisure, information technology, game software, education, and consumer retail, with an emphasis on high-end global brands. Additionally, it engages in entertainment projects, including movies, television dramas, and musicals, along with media and financial advisory services encompassing equity and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and asset divestitures. Michigan Venture Capital typically invests between $0.5 million and $1 million at the initial stage and between $1 million and $2.5 million in later stages, concentrating its efforts in South Korea, particularly in Seoul and the Gyeonggi province.

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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 marketing company that offers a range of services including media content creation, promotions, events, broadcasting, and digital marketing. The company focuses on storytelling and strategic marketing to engage both domestic and international markets. In addition to its marketing services, JJ Global Group operates an e-commerce platform that provides a diverse selection of daily-use products across categories such as beauty, fashion, home appliances, kitchen items, and pet supplies. This platform allows customers to conveniently purchase multiple products from a single application, enhancing the shopping experience.

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
RunUp is a training platform based in Seoul, South Korea, dedicated to supporting aspiring actors. Founded in 2022, the company provides a range of services, including professional training, acting auditions, casting auditions, and drama auditions. In addition to these offerings, RunUp is involved in content production and broadcasting, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for individuals seeking to develop their acting skills. By consolidating various aspects of actor development and opportunities in one location, RunUp aims to facilitate the growth and success of emerging talent in the entertainment industry.

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 is a company that specializes in sound wave technology, focusing on innovative sound solutions. It develops smart sound services aimed at automating various applications. Among its offerings are a sound tag-based payment system that facilitates automatic cardless bus fare payment, a super-directional speaker system designed for vehicles, and tunnel emergency broadcasting speakers. Additionally, JD Solution produces PFC directional speakers that utilize an envelope method signal processing algorithm and nano-pattern transfer technology. The company's products are designed to enhance safety and improve user experiences through effective sound management.

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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