Partners Investment

Partners Investment is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and located in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in investing in sectors such as internet, mobile, bio and healthcare, and information and communication technology. With a focus on responsible and long-term partnerships, Partners Investment aims to provide constructive contributions to its portfolio companies, supporting their growth and development in a dynamic market environment.

Jaewan Kim

Founder and CEO

Yong Ha Kim

Managing Director

Past deals in South Korea

Rznomics

Series C in 2022
This is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab They are working on the development of gene therapy products for liver cancer through the development of gene therapy products. It was selected by the TIPS program and was recognized for excellence in technology.

OGQ

Series B in 2021
Social Creators Platform. Creators meet their fans and sell own works in OGQ market. 14M creators including photographer, videoist, musician, illustrator and font-creator. 30% Users are comprised of US, India and Russia mainly. All images, videos, musics like BGM, stickers and fonts are provided to Messengers, Search and Portal platforms globally. 240M app downloaded, 2.6B contents downloaded, 4.6 rating in Google Play, 30 languages applied.

Rznomics

Series B in 2021
This is a biotechnology company founded by professor Lee Sung-wook's lab They are working on the development of gene therapy products for liver cancer through the development of gene therapy products. It was selected by the TIPS program and was recognized for excellence in technology.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN is an IT company that develops & provides services for streamers and gamers.

Chatie

Venture Round in 2020
CHATIE is a chat service software.

Z-emotion

Series A in 2020
z-emotion is an emerging 3D garment simulation technology company that provides cutting-edge solutions to help fashion industry forward its digital transformation process. Our primary product z-weave is a 3D CAD software for apparel businesses and professionals to visualize fashion ideas. With our headquarter based in South Korea, z-emotion has offices in Hong Kong and USA with virtual teams in Europe. Over multiple rounds of product success, renowned strategic investors LG Electronics, NAVER, HTC, Shima Seiki also joined the exciting investment journey. For company details on z-emotion, visit: www.z-emotion.com. For product information on z-weave, visit www.z-weave.com.

GeneCast

Series B in 2020
GeneCast provides cancer screening, monitoring, precision care and accompanying diagnosis through source technology that amplifies only mutated genes.

Maxst

Series B in 2019
MAXST helps millions of developers and organizations build and empower convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality with AR (Augmented Reality), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and computer vision technology. Our products, AR SDK(Software Development Kit), AR Collaboration, AR Guide, are engineered for security, reliability and scalability, running the full stack from infrastructure to applications to devices and hardware. MAXST has partnered with world-leading companies such as HYUNDAI & KIA motor group, SK Telecom, LG Electronics, KT, and NAVER and will continue to endeavor to be the AR market leader.

Z-emotion

Venture Round in 2019
z-emotion is an emerging 3D garment simulation technology company that provides cutting-edge solutions to help fashion industry forward its digital transformation process. Our primary product z-weave is a 3D CAD software for apparel businesses and professionals to visualize fashion ideas. With our headquarter based in South Korea, z-emotion has offices in Hong Kong and USA with virtual teams in Europe. Over multiple rounds of product success, renowned strategic investors LG Electronics, NAVER, HTC, Shima Seiki also joined the exciting investment journey. For company details on z-emotion, visit: www.z-emotion.com. For product information on z-weave, visit www.z-weave.com.

Riiid

Series B in 2018
Riiid, established in 2014, is a leading provider of AI tutor solutions that aims to transform the education market through innovative AI technology. The company launched its first commercial product, Santa TOEIC, in 2017, which utilizes a deep learning algorithm and has attracted over one million users in South Korea, demonstrating significant effectiveness. Riiid's AI solutions are designed to replace traditional textbooks and lectures, offering personalized tutoring that surpasses the performance of human tutors while being cost-effective. The company operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has introduced Santa SAT in Vietnam, with plans for further expansion into new testing areas and geographical markets. By providing adaptive assessment platforms that deliver personalized feedback and targeted learning resources, Riiid empowers students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, track their progress, and achieve their educational goals. Through its efforts, Riiid is driving the democratization of education and reshaping the learning landscape.

Infit & Company Inc.

Series A in 2018
Infit & Company Inc. is a manufacturer of medical diagnostic devices and wellness devices that targeting global healthcare industry.

GeneCast

Series A in 2018
GeneCast provides cancer screening, monitoring, precision care and accompanying diagnosis through source technology that amplifies only mutated genes.

Bionetix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Bionetix Therapeutics is a developer of anticancer drugs designed for cancer treatment. The company's drugs include medicines for ophthalmic disease and glaucoma treatment, enabling patients to get early treatment for eye diseases, cancer and other diseases with unmet needs.

PinotBio

Series A in 2017
Pinot Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing new generation anticancer treatments.

MOAIGAMES

Series B in 2016
MOAIGAMES is a gaming platform that offers role-playing mobile and video games.

Still8

Series B in 2016
In the early days of E-Sports, unrivaled skills and overflowing enthusiasm towards games were the only two requisites to become a professional gamer. Nowadays with the rise of global E-Sports fandoms, performance became only one of many requisites of a pro-gamer. Fans are connected to pro-gamers everywhere through various channels such as SNS and live & video platforms. In order to satisfy their needs and be loved by them, a professional gamer needs more than just playing games. E-Sportainment is the compound word of E-Sports and Entertainment. It’s the most explicit and mission-oriented word to describe what STILL8 does. Combining entertainment factors with E-Sports, we help current pro-gamers to boost their talents and retired pro-gamers to sustain their career. Playing games is one part, amusing fans with various entertainments is another. As so, STILL8 ultimately pursues the E-Sports of the gamer, by the gamer, and for the gamer.

MyMusicTaste

Series A in 2016
MyMusicTaste is a fan initiated live event making service that brings fans, artists and promoters from all over the world together in one place to create a valuable and meaningful concert experience for everyone involved. MyMusicTaste puts the power in the fans' hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artist's concert in their city. Based on this demand, MyMusicTaste provides data-driven insights to artists and concert promoters the ability to organize highly successful concerts around the world. MyMusicTaste is quickly shaping a new paradigm for how concerts and live events are organized.

Still8

Series A in 2015
In the early days of E-Sports, unrivaled skills and overflowing enthusiasm towards games were the only two requisites to become a professional gamer. Nowadays with the rise of global E-Sports fandoms, performance became only one of many requisites of a pro-gamer. Fans are connected to pro-gamers everywhere through various channels such as SNS and live & video platforms. In order to satisfy their needs and be loved by them, a professional gamer needs more than just playing games. E-Sportainment is the compound word of E-Sports and Entertainment. It’s the most explicit and mission-oriented word to describe what STILL8 does. Combining entertainment factors with E-Sports, we help current pro-gamers to boost their talents and retired pro-gamers to sustain their career. Playing games is one part, amusing fans with various entertainments is another. As so, STILL8 ultimately pursues the E-Sports of the gamer, by the gamer, and for the gamer.

Drama & Company

Series B in 2015
Drama & Company is a mobile-based startup based in Seoul, South Korea, established in June 2013. The company specializes in developing applications for creating and managing mobile business cards. Its flagship service, Profeel.me, allows users to design and share personalized business cards via smartphones, incorporating images, profiles, and social media links. Users can share these cards through various platforms, including messaging services like Kakao Talk. Additionally, Drama & Company offers the Remember app, which enables users to scan, sort, and store their business cards in one convenient location, enhancing networking efficiency for professionals.

Remember

Venture Round in 2015
Remember is the number one business card management application in Korea that secretary inputs directly when you take a business card.

Yanolja

Venture Round in 2015
Yanolja is a leisure platform that provides online accommodation and travel services. Its platform offers information regarding all aspects of travel including accommodation, leisure, and transportation that allow clients to book every type of hotel room from overseas. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

SMATOOS JAPAN

Venture Round in 2015
SMATOOS JAPAN is a global educational technology company with current branches in Seoul.

SMATOOS

Series B in 2015
SMATOOS (스마투스) is a Korean edtech startup that develops educational services including BeNative, BeNative Pro, and CashEnglish. BeNative Pro, launched in 2015, is the #1 English-learning service in Asia. It is currently being used by Samsung, LG, and over 2000 other companies and universities. BeNative, available on both iOS and Android devices, was released in July 2016 as a free download. Users get access to all content for free, while also being rewarded with weekly cash prizes generated from video ads. It's time to be rewarded for learning! The summer of 2016 also saw the release of CashEnglish and CashSpanish. These apps gamify language learning by also rewarding users with cash rewards. No risks involved. Just Play, Learn, Win! SMATOOS is a portmanteau of Koreanized English words meaning to "study smarter."

Classting

Series A in 2014
Classting aspires to solve one of the most critical problems that have existed for more than a century: A teacher has to teach many students of varying levels in a classroom. We equip teachers with an effective Learning Management System (LMS) tool and a social platform for classrooms to facilitate communication among teachers, students, and parents. We also offer an AI-based learning platform that provides a personalized learning experience to students in- and outside of the school. Partnering with 20+ content providers, we are helping students all over the world to learn more effectively and efficiently. Classting is based in Seoul.

Wider Planet

Series C in 2014
Wider Planet provides display advertising, mobile advertising, and app advertising services. They also provide campaign planning, management, and performance analysis features. Their customers inquiries are addressed through online applications.
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