NHN Investment

NHN Investment Co., Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2010 as a subsidiary of NAVER Corporation. The company focuses on providing investments, loans, and management support, along with technological guidance to startups and growing enterprises. NHN Investment primarily targets sectors such as internet, mobile applications, online gaming, e-commerce, information and communication technology, semiconductor industries, advanced genetic engineering, green technology, and medical devices. The firm emphasizes investments in technology-intensive mid-sized ventures and is particularly focused on opportunities within Asia.

Jong-seung Lee

CEO

32 past transactions

Worksmate

Series A in 2022
Worksmate is a job search matching platform focused on the construction and architecture sectors, specifically catering to daily workers. The company provides human capital services aimed at optimizing workforce management within these industries. Through its innovative non-face-to-face brokerage application, Worksmate connects construction contractors with available workers, streamlining the hiring process and saving time for employers seeking labor. By addressing the unique needs of the construction workforce, Worksmate enhances job accessibility for daily workers while facilitating efficient recruitment for contractors.

Parking Cloud

Series D in 2022
Parking Cloud Co., Ltd. is an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that provides a comprehensive solution for parking management. Founded in 2009, the company allows customers to check real-time parking availability, compare prices, and make payments through a mobile wallet. Its services extend beyond standard parking, incorporating features such as car sharing, car rental, maintenance, car washing, and electric vehicle charging stations. Parking Cloud also engages in the development, leasing, and operation of parking facilities, including rentals for buses and freight vehicles. The company manufactures parking system devices that facilitate unmanned settlement processes in parking lots. By integrating these services, Parking Cloud aims to streamline the parking experience for users and enhance the management of parking spaces in urban areas.

tru.ID

Seed Round in 2022
Mobile Authentication, Reimagined. Blazingly Fast Phone Verification. APIs for instant, invisible strong authentication.

VA Corporation

Seed Round in 2021
VA Corporation specializes in storytelling and content creation, focusing on virtual production, visual effects, branding, and digital marketing. The company operates a metaverse platform that facilitates a wide range of services, including planning, production, and distribution of digital content. Through its innovative use of virtual reality, VA Corporation provides creative solutions for various applications such as movies, dramas, advertisements, music, video production, conference events, live commerce, and fashion photoshoots. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, VA Corporation aims to enhance the business landscape for content production and virtual experiences.

tru.ID

Seed Round in 2021
Mobile Authentication, Reimagined. Blazingly Fast Phone Verification. APIs for instant, invisible strong authentication.

ImmunoMet Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
ImmunoMet Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative oncology drugs. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on improving the quality of life for cancer patients through its advanced pipeline of products. This includes metabolic regulators designed to target the cellular metabolism of drug-resistant cancer subpopulations, as well as immuno-suppressors aimed at anti-cancer effector T cells. With over six years of expertise in cancer metabolism and immunometabolism, ImmunoMet Therapeutics is positioned to make significant contributions to the field of oncology.

Breadfast

Series A in 2020
Breadfast is a Cairo-based company that specializes in producing a wide range of bread and bakery products, including various types of loaves, buns, and pastries. Founded in 2017, the company offers an extensive selection of items, such as white and brown toast, baguettes, multigrain bread, and different flavors of croissants and muffins. In addition to its bakery offerings, Breadfast operates an online delivery service that provides customers with a quick and convenient way to access household essentials, groceries, and over 3,000 items, including fruits, vegetables, and personal care products. This service aims to meet the daily needs of consumers by delivering fresh products directly to their doorsteps.

Macaron M

Series J in 2020
Macaron M is a mobile application that specializes in providing taxi services, focusing on scheduled car reservations. The platform allows users to reserve vehicles through a straightforward calling system as well as through the app, which offers a selection of various vehicle options. Macaron M aims to enhance the travel experience by simplifying the payment process and offering discounts, making it easier for customers to plan their journeys in advance.

Beebot

Seed Round in 2019
Beebot offers unmanned systems for retail stores using IoT technology.

Acquire

Seed Round in 2019
Acquire Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a unified customer engagement platform aimed at enhancing customer communication for enterprise support and sales teams. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Ahmedabad, Boston, and London, Acquire offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes video chat, live chat, chatbots, and profile management. Its platform allows organizations to manage all customer interactions from a single dashboard, incorporating various communication channels such as voice calling, text chat, email, and SMS. By leveraging features like co-browsing and screen sharing, Acquire's solution enables businesses to engage with customers effectively, reduce resolution times, and foster long-term customer relationships.

LISCure Biosciences

Seed Round in 2019
LISCure Biosciences Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2018. The company specializes in researching and developing bacteria-mediated immunotherapy aimed at treating a range of medical conditions, including tumors, degenerative neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic diseases. LISCure Biosciences currently has seven therapeutic pipelines and two pipelines focused on health-functioning food, with plans to explore the introduction of additional pipelines. Through its innovative approaches, the company seeks to enhance treatment options for healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes in various disease categories.

TESTIM

Series B in 2019
Testim is a developer of a testing automation platform that simplifies the process of application testing within agile development cycles. The platform leverages machine learning to facilitate the authoring, execution, and maintenance of automated tests. By analyzing various attributes in real time, it allows developers to identify and manage test elements effectively. This approach reduces the need for continuous test maintenance following code changes, empowering developers to take ownership of code quality and making quality assurance an organization-wide initiative. With Testim, both developers and testers can enhance their automation skills, leading to improved efficiency in the testing process.

Percepto

Series A in 2019
Percepto is a developer of autonomous drone technology for inspection and surveillance. The company is at the forefront of redefining how industrial sites and critical infrastructure are holistically inspected and monitored, harnessing remote robotics to autonomously collect, aggregate, and analyze visual data. Leveraging its experience with Percepto Sparrow, the first deployed drone-in-a-box solution on the market, Percepto introduced Percepto AIM (Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring), the first end-to-end autonomous inspection and monitoring platform. Percepto AIM empowers the remote operation center of the future to assess risk, minimize downtime, drive efficiency, increase safety, and reduce operational costs.

OvationCXM

Series B in 2019
OvationCXM is a prominent provider of customer experience management solutions, specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance customer journeys. The company offers a comprehensive platform that empowers enterprises to identify and address friction points in real time across digital platforms, back-office operations, and partner interactions. This innovative platform features journey orchestration, knowledge management, generative AI, dynamic chat capabilities, and partner connectivity, all designed to deliver actionable, data-driven insights. By enabling businesses to achieve complete visibility and control over their customer experiences, OvationCXM supports revenue security, profitable growth, and the cultivation of customer loyalty and employee retention.

D.Throne

Venture Round in 2019
D.Throne is a manufacturer specializing in electric vehicles designed for children, including electric cars and trains. The company focuses on creating European-style handcrafted electric strollers that prioritize safety and smooth operation. D.Throne's products are made from eco-friendly materials and feature low noise output, incorporating advanced technology typically found in adult vehicles. This allows both adults and children to enjoy a safe and enjoyable driving experience.

Intelon Optics

Series A in 2018
Intelon Optics, Inc. is a bio-mechanical diagnostic and surgical device company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, with a manufacturing center in Rochester, New York. Established in 2015, the company specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative eye diagnostic optical solutions. Its flagship product, the Brillouin Optical Scanner System, is an advanced optical-scanning platform designed to identify the intrinsic biomechanical properties of both transparent and opaque ocular tissues, including the cornea, sclera, and lens. This technology facilitates next-generation point-by-point biomechanical imaging of eye structures, enabling eye care professionals to enhance their diagnostic and surgical capabilities for treating various eye diseases.

BrandTotal

Series A in 2018
BrandTotal Ltd operates a marketing intelligence platform that focuses on dark marketing, enabling businesses to gain insights into their competitors' strategies and performance. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company leverages cyber security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyze digital channels and consolidate data into actionable marketing campaigns. By providing real-time visibility into competitors' social media activities and marketing efforts, BrandTotal empowers marketing teams to identify threats and opportunities within the digital landscape. This capability allows organizations to adjust their strategies dynamically, ensuring they remain competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving market.

Joongna

Seed Round in 2018
Joongna is an e-commerce platform for second-hand products.

iMediSync

Series A in 2018
iMediSync specializes in developing advanced medical solutions focused on brain health. The company offers automatic brain wave analysis and neuromodulation technologies designed to support the diagnosis of conditions such as dementia. By analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) data, iMediSync's platform aims to identify risks associated with brain diseases early, facilitating preventive measures or slowing disease progression. This approach enables healthcare providers to offer comprehensive mental care through EEG analysis and targeted neuromodulation treatments.

Syte

Series A in 2017
Syte is a technology company based in Tel Aviv that specializes in developing a product discovery platform aimed at enhancing online shopping experiences. Utilizing advanced visual AI technology, Syte transforms the way consumers search and shop for fashion by enabling features such as camera search, augmented site search, and personalized recommendations. Their solutions allow users to upload images of products they find inspiring, which the platform then matches with visually similar items available on a retailer’s site. Additionally, Syte offers smart merchandising tools to help retailers improve site navigation and product discovery, ultimately driving sales and fostering brand loyalty. Founded in 2014 by Helge Voss, Idan Pinto, Lihi Pinto Fryman, and Ofer Fryman, the company has successfully raised $71 million from various investors to further its mission of revolutionizing the online shopping landscape.

Double H

Venture Round in 2017
Double H is a start-up venture that provides differentiated wearable health-care devices. It combines light therapy technology with ICT technology. It developed and extended the use of LED technology devices, which previously has been utilized mainly for medical purposes, to personal devices not only with very sophisticated and creative design but also with safety and differentiated functions. It also integrated ICT technology by adding a sensor to the device.

ImmunoMet Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
ImmunoMet Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative oncology drugs. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on improving the quality of life for cancer patients through its advanced pipeline of products. This includes metabolic regulators designed to target the cellular metabolism of drug-resistant cancer subpopulations, as well as immuno-suppressors aimed at anti-cancer effector T cells. With over six years of expertise in cancer metabolism and immunometabolism, ImmunoMet Therapeutics is positioned to make significant contributions to the field of oncology.

Celleron Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Celleron Therapeutics Ltd is an oncology company specializing in the clinical development of innovative cancer therapies. Founded in 2004 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company focuses on personalized medicine by leveraging epigenetic techniques to match patients with treatments that are likely to be effective for them. Its clinical product pipeline includes CXD101, an epigenetic immune-regulator designed to enhance the immune system's recognition of tumor cells, and CXD201, a compound derived from the homocamptothecin family known for its unique chemical composition and improved pharmacological properties. Celleron aims to advance a new class of mechanism-based cancer drugs that increase treatment success rates, minimize side effects, and promote more cost-effective healthcare solutions.

Sensay Learning

Seed Round in 2016
Sensay, Inc. is an innovative company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops a web-based application designed to assist English learners in practicing their speaking skills. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to provide users with instant feedback on their pronunciation and fluency. By allowing English teachers to assign brief speaking exercises, Sensay facilitates a collaborative learning environment where users can connect, share, and support one another in their language acquisition journey. Additionally, Sensay is involved in creating Web3 technology, including blockchain-enabled messaging solutions, with its flagship product being Sense Chat. Through these offerings, Sensay aims to enhance the educational experience and improve language proficiency for users around the globe.

Eyefluence

Series B in 2015
Eyefluence, Inc. is a technology company specializing in eye-interaction solutions for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) head-mounted displays (HMDs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Eyefluence integrates its innovative technology with HMDs to enable users to control devices through eye movements, leveraging insights from eye biomechanics and the eye-brain connection. This approach allows for a natural and intuitive interaction, enhancing user experiences in the AR, VR, and MR environments. The company boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio with over 30 patents granted or pending, reflecting its commitment to advancing eye-tracking technology. Led by experienced entrepreneurs, Eyefluence collaborates with both startups and established enterprises to promote the adoption of smart glasses across various sectors, including consumer, industrial, and government applications.

Avegant

Series B in 2015
Avegant, established in 2012, is a California-based technology company specializing in the development of advanced display technology for augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company leverages its expertise in human visual science and head-mounted display ergonomics, along with consumer electronics manufacturing experience, to create displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant's core product is a light field display technology designed for mixed-reality applications, allowing users to visualize virtual objects across multiple focal planes, mimicking the way we perceive natural objects and enhancing AR interactions in various aspects of life, such as learning, playing, working, and socializing.

AeroFS

Series B in 2015
AeroFS is a company specializing in enterprise file synchronization and secure data sharing solutions. Their primary platform, Amium, facilitates intuitive and efficient collaboration among creative agencies, consultants, freelancers, and work teams, both within organizations and with external users. AeroFS ensures data privacy and control by storing files on client-designated devices and offering software that can operate entirely behind a firewall, including authentication processes. The company aims to redefine the traditional concept of cloud storage by providing enhanced controls, privacy, and scalability for administrators and end-users alike.

Avegant

Series A in 2014
Avegant, established in 2012, is a California-based technology company specializing in the development of advanced display technology for augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company leverages its expertise in human visual science and head-mounted display ergonomics, along with consumer electronics manufacturing experience, to create displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant's core product is a light field display technology designed for mixed-reality applications, allowing users to visualize virtual objects across multiple focal planes, mimicking the way we perceive natural objects and enhancing AR interactions in various aspects of life, such as learning, playing, working, and socializing.

Nexmo

Series C in 2014
Nexmo specializes in providing cloud communication APIs that facilitate connections between applications and enterprises and their customers via voice and SMS. The company employs a Direct to Carrier approach and Adaptive Routing technology, enhancing customer experiences by ensuring reliable communication across the globe. With connections to over 1,700 carriers and coverage in more than 235 countries and territories, Nexmo supports various industries, including travel, e-commerce, finance, and security. Prominent companies such as Airbnb, Alibaba, and Snapchat utilize Nexmo's services to enhance their global communication strategies.

Catenoid

Series A in 2013
Catenoid, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Seoul, South Korea, recognized as the first to launch an online video platform in Korea. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive video technology as a service (VTaaS) solution, which integrates software, hardware, and network components associated with online video into a unified platform. Catenoid serves over 700 domestic and international clients across various sectors, including online education, video commerce, broadcasting, and corporate media. Its offerings enable businesses to access optimized video services tailored to their specific needs, streamlining the complexities of video technology and enhancing user experience.

Nexmo

Series B in 2013
Nexmo specializes in providing cloud communication APIs that facilitate connections between applications and enterprises and their customers via voice and SMS. The company employs a Direct to Carrier approach and Adaptive Routing technology, enhancing customer experiences by ensuring reliable communication across the globe. With connections to over 1,700 carriers and coverage in more than 235 countries and territories, Nexmo supports various industries, including travel, e-commerce, finance, and security. Prominent companies such as Airbnb, Alibaba, and Snapchat utilize Nexmo's services to enhance their global communication strategies.

Enders Fund

Seed Round in 2011
Enders Fund is a developer of casual mobile games focused on creating engaging and asynchronous experiences for users. The company specializes in turn-based games that promote social interaction, enabling players to enjoy entertainment on their mobile devices anytime and anywhere. With a small, agile team of developers, Enders Fund maintains a rapid production pace, aiming to release at least 12 new games each year. Their current offerings include various titles such as SpellThis, a social spelling game; TriviaThis, which focuses on pop culture trivia; RepeatThis, a memory game; RankThis, a unique trivia format; and WordThis, a Tetris-style word scrabble game. The company is committed to delivering high-quality and lightweight gaming experiences that resonate with players.
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