Samsung Venture Investment

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC), founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seoul, is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics. The firm focuses on investing in emerging technology startups across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and digital health, among others. With over $1.8 billion under management and an annual investment budget of $250 million, SVIC targets early-stage startups to pre-IPO companies. The firm has a global presence, with offices in key innovation hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing. Through its strategic investments, SVIC aims to drive the discovery and development of new businesses and technologies that will shape the future.

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Russ Chaney

Principal

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Jeongheon Gwak

Investment Director

Uiseok Hwang

Investment Director

TaeWoo Jeon

Investment Director

Minjoo Kim

Investment Director

Junyeong Kim

Investment Director

Jongwook Kim

Investment Director

Han Seong Kim

Investment Director

Donghyun Kim

Investment Director

KyungNam Ko

Investment Director

Eunji Ko

Investment Director

JaeHo Koh

Investment Director

Helena Lee

Investment Director

Hyemin Lee

Senior Investment Manager

SunMin Lee

Investment Director

Stan Lee

Investment Director

Jaemin Lee

Investment Director

Claire Leurent

Managing Director

Sooyoun Lim

Investment Director

Michael Pachos

Investment Director

Jinho Park

Investment Director

Wookyoung Park

Investment Director

Junho Yang

Investment Director

Chanwoo Yang

Investment Director

Il Seok Yoon

Chief Investment Officer

Jisu Yoon

Investment Director

Sung Eun Sarah Kim

Investment Director

Past deals in South Korea

Neubility

Series A in 2023
Neubility, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2017, specializing in the development of robotic software aimed at improving delivery services. The company focuses on creating autonomous delivery robots that utilize vision-based localization and path-planning technologies. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of last-mile delivery, particularly for food and parcel services, by enabling robots to operate in urban environments without human intervention. Neubility's solutions offer a cost-effective delivery option for caterers and consumers, helping businesses streamline their logistics and enhance service efficiency.

XYZ

Series A in 2022
LoungeLAB is a Retail-tech startup that augments space with technology, using the state-of-the-art technologies such as AI and Robotics technology. LoungeLAB focuses on enhancing the product value and services, and we develop in the field rather than on the desk. We Invent Everyday Technology for All.

Urbanbase

Series C in 2022
Urbanbase Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2014 that specializes in a design platform transforming two-dimensional floor plans into three-dimensional models. The company has developed patented technology that allows for the rapid conversion of 2D designs into 3D, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) formats. Urbanbase provides a consumer-facing VR home furnishing platform and an AR mobile application, enhancing the interior design experience. Additionally, it offers a business-to-business sales tool utilizing its internally developed 3D, AR, and VR APIs, which serve a variety of sectors, including real estate, home design, and retail. Urbanbase's clientele includes notable companies such as LG, iLoom, and Daelim, as well as over 40 other interior and furniture businesses.

Goodoc

Series A in 2022
Goodoc is a Korean smartphone application designed to enhance access to medical services for users. The app provides reliable information about doctors, hospitals, and various medical services, including details on fees and contact numbers. By offering insights into medical and patient statistical data, as well as hospital operation programs, Goodoc aims to streamline the complexities involved in choosing medical services. This approach addresses the information asymmetry often faced by patients, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare options.

Pinot Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Pinot Lab specialises in data analytics, content development, and integrated management solutions.

Animoca Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

Noom

Series F in 2021
Noom, Inc. is a mobile health coaching company that focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom combines technology with human empathy to facilitate behavior change. Its platform includes evidence-based curricula, trained cognitive behavior coaches, and mobile tracking tools, allowing users to engage in personalized health management. Noom's direct-to-consumer applications have successfully reached over 47 million users globally, and the company has expanded its offerings to include programs for pre-hypertension and diabetes management, as well as its original weight loss initiatives. By leveraging the recognition from the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program, Noom aims to provide scalable solutions for individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes.

Cher Ground

Series A in 2021
Operator of the fashion platform intended to provide digital fashion market. The company provides services for those who trade based on the fashion wholesale market and also provides various functions tailored to each user's characteristics to increase work efficiency and convenience of wholesale, and retail, providing retailers and wholesalers with order management, store and retailer information management functions, and product upload functions requested by retailers and buyers.

Hutom

Series B in 2021
Operator of a surgical data platform intended to improve diagnosis through digital innovation. The company's platform specializes in robotics and laparoscopic surgery, analytical diagnosis, and a simulated examination of the surgery and provides 3D anatomical images and AI-based surgical analysis reports, enabling medical professionals to manage patient complications more efficiently.

Posture360

Seed Round in 2020
Backpain is the #1 cause of disability worldwide and leading claim on insurance and reason for missed work. While 4/5 adults are affected globally, 3/5 children are now affected before the age of 15. COVID-19 has accelerated the demand for innovative backpain technology solutions with extremely limited supply. Posture360 provides a fully stacked wearables to SaaS platform solution that manufactures and designs ergonomic products to correct posture, while connected to a mobile app for real-time notifications and monitoring of good and bad posture throughout the day. This data is collected and analysed (with user permission) by corporate wellness programs, insurance companies, eSports managers, and clinical practitioners to provide preventative solutions and gamified rewards.

Sandbox

Series D in 2020
Sandbox Network, Inc. is a digital entertainment company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing multi-channel network services for the gaming entertainment industry, focusing on content creation for game creators. The company enables digital creators to express their imagination and engage with audiences through its platform, which supports a diverse range of digital content. By fostering an environment where creative individuals can thrive, Sandbox Network aims to entertain and connect audiences around the world.

WeHealed

Series A in 2020
Developer of a workout application designed to improve people's wellness. The company's application offers an artificial intelligence motion coach that guides people on how to exercise, gives feedback to the users and exercises don't require special equipment needed, enabling users to manage their health conditions in their busy lives and share feedback.

Elice

Series B in 2020
Elice Inc. is a South Korean company headquartered in Daejeon that specializes in online education, focusing primarily on coding courses. The company offers a range of programming courses that include languages such as C++, Python, and Java, as well as web application design and development. Elice utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform that enhances the learning experience by facilitating live coding sessions and providing immediate feedback to students. This approach combines algorithmic coding with social learning, enabling learners to engage actively and improve their coding skills effectively.

Laundrygo

Series B in 2020
Laundrygo is an on-demand laundry service that offers subscription-based cleaning solutions. The company focuses on delivering a convenient alternative to traditional laundry services by ensuring the pickup and return of customers' laundry within one day. By providing this quick turnaround at a lower cost compared to conventional laundry shops, Laundrygo aims to offer a hassle-free and efficient experience for its users.

PuzzleData

Series A in 2020
Developer of a process mining platform designed to improve process innovation. The company's platform helps to derive, analyze, and improve process models based on log data and can be applied to various industries such as semiconductors, mobile games, retail, hospitals, and heavy industries, enabling clients to experience improved business processes and enhanced customer experiences.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2020
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. specializes in hospitality management services for hotels and lodgings in the Korean and Japanese markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company has emerged as the largest vacation rental management provider in these regions. H2O Hospitality automates operational processes through its proprietary property management system, which efficiently manages reservations, inventory, and housekeeping without the need for on-site staff. This automation significantly reduces fixed operational costs while enhancing the yield of the managed facilities. The company offers a range of services, including profit management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, and review management, which collectively support vacation rental owners in optimizing their property management and increasing customer satisfaction.

IVWorks

Series B in 2019
IVWorks Co., Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in manufacturing advanced wide bandgap semiconductor epitaxial wafer products for the semiconductor industry. The company serves diverse markets, including wireless communications, solar power, LED lighting, and power switching, as well as various consumer and industrial applications. Recognized as a high-tech innovator in the compound semiconductor field, IVWorks combines its technology leadership with a commitment to innovation, providing unique services and products essential for producing chips used in a wide array of advanced applications. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, IVWorks collaborates with leading research and development groups and participates in major government-funded programs aimed at advancing next-generation technologies that leverage the benefits of compound semiconductors alongside traditional silicon solutions.

Collab Asia

Series B in 2019
Collab Asia, Inc. is a digital content studio and social media influencer network founded in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices in key Asia-Pacific cities, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. The company aims to transform media in Asia by enhancing the creation, distribution, and consumption of content. With a team of over 170 experts and a network of more than 1,900 creators, Collab Asia collaborates with global brands and agencies to expand their reach and audience engagement through innovative marketing solutions. Their creators include prominent social media personalities, musicians, actors, and other talents, collectively reaching over 250 million subscribers and generating approximately 4 billion monthly views across various platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. By leveraging market-specific expertise, Collab Asia supports its clients in achieving strategic goals while striving to be a leader in the digital media landscape of Asia.

Luple

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Living an energetic life after having a good sleep is out very fundamental right. Many people, however, with various reasons, do not achieve this right ; some people suffers taking sleeping pills due to insomnia, while others overdose caffeine just to get a little bit of energy. We want to lend a hand to those people who suffers in their daily lives. We want people to have a good sleep, to have a fresh morning, and to have a healthy and happy life with our Digital Therapeutics Device & Solution.

N.thing

Series B in 2019
N.thing, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in January 2014, specializing in IoT technology for the gardening and agriculture sectors. Headquartered in Seoul, with a North American branch in New York, the company aims to connect people with nature through innovative solutions. N.thing offers a range of products, including the Planty Cube, an internet-connected indoor farm equipped with LED technology and real-time monitoring, and the Planty Square, a modular hydroponic kit that allows users to grow various plants easily. Additionally, Planty serves as the world's first internet-connected social pot, enabling users to monitor their plants' conditions and share their gardening experiences. The company also provides a smart gardening journal called Life, which helps plant enthusiasts document and share their gardening activities on social media. N.thing's mission is to enhance the gardening experience by integrating technology, making it accessible for anyone to engage in farming and plant care.

Fitpet

Venture Round in 2019
Fitpet's mission to create sustainable and wholesome pet-friendly society with IT over the world.

Pmgrow

Venture Round in 2019
Pmgrow specializes in the development and marketing of battery swapping electric buses and sustainable energy storage systems. The company aims to promote a greener future by providing innovative energy-related technologies. Its offerings include electric vehicle membership services and IT-based management platforms, which facilitate access to sustainable solutions for clients. Through these initiatives, Pmgrow contributes to creating cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation options.

Apartmentary

Venture Round in 2019
Apartmentary offers apartment mentoring and remodeling services aimed at enhancing the convenience and aesthetics of living spaces. The company specializes in a range of design solutions, including kitchen and cabinet design, room color selection, and floor and wall design. Additionally, Apartmentary incorporates elements such as folding doors and zen-style housing into its offerings. By collaborating with established domestic and international manufacturers known for their expertise, Apartmentary provides customers with customized home design options that cater to individual preferences and needs.

EMVcon

Venture Round in 2019
EMVcon is an electric vehicle conversion company that offers plug-and-play electric vehicle conversion kits. The EMVcon bolt-on installation kit transforms a vehicle into an electric vehicle without custom fabrication. The plug-and-play feature allows the installer to execute electric vehicle conversion without an in-depth understanding of the complex electric powertrain. The kits come with mounting brackets, reducing the need for custom fabrication. The company also sells a general-purpose electric vehicle conversion kit without vehicle-specific mounting brackets that are still plug-and-play. The installer only needs to perform minor fabrication work to make mounting brackets for donor vehicles. The EMVcon kit comes with all necessary wiring for the electric conversion. The company has a team of engineers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, and Offroad Extreme Korea. EMVcon was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in South Korea.

MOPIC

Venture Round in 2019
MOPIC Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Suwon-si. Specializing in 3D technology, MOPIC was established by developers and researchers who previously worked on 3D stereoscopic devices at Samsung Electronics. The company focuses on creating mobile software that enhances 3D video playback, aiming to develop a product that rivals head-mounted displays while maintaining the convenience of traditional 2D viewing. MOPIC's commitment to innovation in 3D stereoscopic technology has been recognized with the CES Innovation award, and its product Snap3D has gained international acclaim.

Noom

Series E in 2019
Noom, Inc. is a mobile health coaching company that focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom combines technology with human empathy to facilitate behavior change. Its platform includes evidence-based curricula, trained cognitive behavior coaches, and mobile tracking tools, allowing users to engage in personalized health management. Noom's direct-to-consumer applications have successfully reached over 47 million users globally, and the company has expanded its offerings to include programs for pre-hypertension and diabetes management, as well as its original weight loss initiatives. By leveraging the recognition from the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program, Noom aims to provide scalable solutions for individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes.

Noom

Series E in 2019
Noom, Inc. is a mobile health coaching company that focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom combines technology with human empathy to facilitate behavior change. Its platform includes evidence-based curricula, trained cognitive behavior coaches, and mobile tracking tools, allowing users to engage in personalized health management. Noom's direct-to-consumer applications have successfully reached over 47 million users globally, and the company has expanded its offerings to include programs for pre-hypertension and diabetes management, as well as its original weight loss initiatives. By leveraging the recognition from the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program, Noom aims to provide scalable solutions for individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes.

Swingvy

Series A in 2019
Swingvy Sdn Bhd is a cloud-based human resource platform that focuses on providing comprehensive HR solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in Singapore and Seoul, Korea. Swingvy's software streamlines various HR functions, including employee onboarding, database management, leave applications, and payroll processing, effectively replacing traditional paperwork and spreadsheets. By automating administrative tasks, Swingvy enhances the user experience and integrates technology seamlessly into HR processes, allowing businesses to manage all HR-related activities in one centralized platform. The company is also strategically partnered with VADS to further enhance its service offerings.

Plasmapp

Venture Round in 2019
Plasmapp Co. Ltd., established in 2015 and located in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in plasma engineering technology, focusing on the development of plasma curing and sterilization solutions. The company has introduced innovative products such as PMPS, a multi-purpose atmospheric plasma device for generating plasma-treated water and sterilizing medical instruments, and STERPACK packaging pouches, which serve as a novel plasma sterilizer for medical tools. Additionally, Plasmapp has created the PNCM system for precise in-situ monitoring of NOx concentrations. The company draws on advanced plasma technologies developed from research at KAIST and aims to provide effective engineering solutions for various industries, including food processing and medical applications.

ATTO Research

Venture Round in 2019
ATTO Research Inc. is a technology company that specializes in software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the company develops a range of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing network management and security. Its offerings include ATOM STACK, a cloud-based platform for managing open stack networking services; ATHENE, which provides software control and management for networks; and OBELLE ACCESS, a software-defined LAN solution designed to enhance campus network security. Additionally, ATTO Research provides OBelle v2, a centralized SDN controller, and OBelle Archon, a comprehensive management system for SDN-enabled networks. The company's focus on advanced technologies positions it as a leader in the field of open networking innovations.

Searcheese

Venture Round in 2019
Searcheese is a marketplace where individuals as well as companies can capitalize their data.

Dowinsys

Venture Round in 2019
Dowinsys develops and manufactures display component materials. It specializes in thermoforming, film lamination technology, and screen protector technology. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Cheongju, Korea.

BreaThings

Venture Round in 2019
BreaThings makes everything about breathing.

Mathpresso

Series A in 2018
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

Looxid Labs

Series A in 2018
Looxid Labs Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing emotion recognition systems for virtual reality (VR) through an eye-brain interface. Founded in 2015, Looxid Labs has created LooxidVR, an innovative VR headset equipped with sensors that assess users' emotional states by monitoring physiological data such as brainwaves, eye movements, and pupil sizes, utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms for analysis. The technology has diverse applications across gaming, medical, and defense sectors. Additionally, the company is working on the "Lucy" project, which aims to develop an assistive communication device for individuals with paralysis, enabling them to communicate with caregivers through gaze and thought. Looxid Labs continues to enhance its VR analytics solutions by integrating hardware, software, and proprietary algorithms to improve the accuracy of emotional analysis.

Platfarm Inc. (mojitok)

Seed Round in 2018
Platfarm Inc. helps messaging services to monetize or/and increase user engagement with the visual communication solution using the AI-based algorithm and the open platform for sticker creators. Their service brand name is "mojitok,".

Blocko

Series B in 2018
Blocko is a commercial blockchain startup offering multinational organizations the ability to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network. It provides a blockchain operating system and a development platform with stable APIs. The company supports AERGO, a new open-source enterprise blockchain solution based on a hybrid blockchain design with advanced cloud deployment capabilities.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2018
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. specializes in hospitality management services for hotels and lodgings in the Korean and Japanese markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company has emerged as the largest vacation rental management provider in these regions. H2O Hospitality automates operational processes through its proprietary property management system, which efficiently manages reservations, inventory, and housekeeping without the need for on-site staff. This automation significantly reduces fixed operational costs while enhancing the yield of the managed facilities. The company offers a range of services, including profit management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, and review management, which collectively support vacation rental owners in optimizing their property management and increasing customer satisfaction.

Dable

Series B in 2018
Dable, Inc. is a South Korean company established in 2015 that operates an online content discovery platform utilizing big data. The company specializes in providing personalized content recommendation solutions and native advertising services, aiming to enhance user engagement through tailored product and content suggestions. By analyzing behavioral data from both online and offline interactions, Dable's platform enables businesses to create and edit content in real-time across various formats. This innovative approach not only helps clients increase page views and profitability but also seeks to enrich consumers' lifestyles by extending its personalization services beyond the digital realm. With a background in developing successful recommendation platforms, the team is focused on expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of users and businesses alike.

Hutom

Series A in 2018
Operator of a surgical data platform intended to improve diagnosis through digital innovation. The company's platform specializes in robotics and laparoscopic surgery, analytical diagnosis, and a simulated examination of the surgery and provides 3D anatomical images and AI-based surgical analysis reports, enabling medical professionals to manage patient complications more efficiently.

BreaThings

Seed Round in 2017
BreaThings makes everything about breathing.

MyMusicTaste

Series C in 2017
MyMusicTaste is a fan-initiated platform that connects fans, artists, and promoters to create meaningful live concert experiences. By empowering fans to request concerts from their favorite artists in their cities, MyMusicTaste leverages demand to provide valuable data-driven insights to artists and concert promoters. This innovative approach enables the organization of successful concerts worldwide, reshaping the landscape of live events and enhancing the overall concert-going experience.

FreeFi

Seed Round in 2017
Developer of the application designed to automatically connect to wi-fi without any additional manipulation.

Blocko

Series A in 2017
Blocko is a commercial blockchain startup offering multinational organizations the ability to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network. It provides a blockchain operating system and a development platform with stable APIs. The company supports AERGO, a new open-source enterprise blockchain solution based on a hybrid blockchain design with advanced cloud deployment capabilities.

Big Value

Seed Round in 2017
Big Value is a price analysis for multiplex houses.

LillyCover

Seed Round in 2016
Lillycover makes personlaized beauty solution for smart skin care by oneself. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Daegu, Taegu-jikhalsi, South Korea.

Classting

Series A in 2016
Classting, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on enhancing communication and collaboration within the classroom. It offers a productivity application that serves as a social media platform, connecting educators, students, and parents both in and out of the classroom. The company addresses the longstanding challenge of catering to students with varying learning levels by providing an effective Learning Management System (LMS) and an AI-driven learning platform. This platform personalizes the educational experience and facilitates seamless communication among teachers, students, and parents. Additionally, Classting partners with over 20 content providers to offer a diverse array of educational resources, aiming to improve learning outcomes for students globally.

8Cups

Seed Round in 2016
8Cups Inc. develops smart cups and its technologies. This company pursues to collect all of drinking/eating data and turn to be a platform business.

AlcaCruz

Seed Round in 2016
AlcaCruz, Inc. operates a video streaming company. The company provides SuperStream MultiView, which gives content creators and platforms the ability to stream multiple live or recorded camera feeds, including sports, e-sports, concerts, channel programming, among others simultaneously using intuitive screen and audio controls on any device. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea.

Mangoslab

Seed Round in 2016
Mangoslab is a spin-off company from Samsung Electronics that produces a sticky note thermal printer.

Lmeca Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
Lmeca Inc. is a Company for Respiratory System. AI suction can decide suction operation with respiratory information like a human being. To increase the precision of the sputum detection, It will increase the amount of respiratory data.

Blocko

Series A in 2016
Blocko is a commercial blockchain startup offering multinational organizations the ability to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network. It provides a blockchain operating system and a development platform with stable APIs. The company supports AERGO, a new open-source enterprise blockchain solution based on a hybrid blockchain design with advanced cloud deployment capabilities.

WELT

Seed Round in 2016
WELT is a company that specializes in smart fashion technology, specifically through its innovative smart belt designed for health management. This wearable device allows users to monitor their wellness by tracking key metrics such as waist size, physical activity, sitting time, and eating habits. The belt operates with a Bluetooth-enabled biomarker sensor that connects to a mobile application, providing personalized feedback and custom messages aimed at reducing metabolic risks. Its elegant design ensures that it resembles a traditional leather belt while housing advanced health-tracking capabilities. The rechargeable battery lasts over seven days, making it a convenient accessory for users looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle while staying stylish.

Genieworks

Series A in 2016
Genieworks is pioneering new business with creative ideas and technology.

Noom

Series C in 2016
Noom, Inc. is a mobile health coaching company that focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom combines technology with human empathy to facilitate behavior change. Its platform includes evidence-based curricula, trained cognitive behavior coaches, and mobile tracking tools, allowing users to engage in personalized health management. Noom's direct-to-consumer applications have successfully reached over 47 million users globally, and the company has expanded its offerings to include programs for pre-hypertension and diabetes management, as well as its original weight loss initiatives. By leveraging the recognition from the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program, Noom aims to provide scalable solutions for individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes.

CARVI

Venture Round in 2016
CARVI offers distinct solutions in the field of mobility Insurtech. Their precise analysis of the driver's future accident probability and current driving habits is the most effective method of reducing car accidents.

MyMusicTaste

Series B in 2016
MyMusicTaste is a fan-initiated platform that connects fans, artists, and promoters to create meaningful live concert experiences. By empowering fans to request concerts from their favorite artists in their cities, MyMusicTaste leverages demand to provide valuable data-driven insights to artists and concert promoters. This innovative approach enables the organization of successful concerts worldwide, reshaping the landscape of live events and enhancing the overall concert-going experience.

MyMusicTaste

Series A in 2016
MyMusicTaste is a fan-initiated platform that connects fans, artists, and promoters to create meaningful live concert experiences. By empowering fans to request concerts from their favorite artists in their cities, MyMusicTaste leverages demand to provide valuable data-driven insights to artists and concert promoters. This innovative approach enables the organization of successful concerts worldwide, reshaping the landscape of live events and enhancing the overall concert-going experience.

Noom

Series B in 2015
Noom, Inc. is a mobile health coaching company that focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom combines technology with human empathy to facilitate behavior change. Its platform includes evidence-based curricula, trained cognitive behavior coaches, and mobile tracking tools, allowing users to engage in personalized health management. Noom's direct-to-consumer applications have successfully reached over 47 million users globally, and the company has expanded its offerings to include programs for pre-hypertension and diabetes management, as well as its original weight loss initiatives. By leveraging the recognition from the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program, Noom aims to provide scalable solutions for individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes.

Enswers

Series C in 2014
Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology and systems for consumer electronics manufacturers globally. Initially focused on automatic speech recognition, the company has expanded its capabilities to include video and image recognition. Enswers' ACR technology can be utilized in various applications such as second screen services, interactive TV systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Its solutions are embedded in products like smart TVs and are integrated into the manufacturing processes for devices such as Samsung's smart TVs and Galaxy smartphones. Additionally, Enswers provides second screen applications to prominent broadcasting stations and advertising agencies worldwide.

Noom

Series A in 2013
Noom, Inc. is a mobile health coaching company that focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom combines technology with human empathy to facilitate behavior change. Its platform includes evidence-based curricula, trained cognitive behavior coaches, and mobile tracking tools, allowing users to engage in personalized health management. Noom's direct-to-consumer applications have successfully reached over 47 million users globally, and the company has expanded its offerings to include programs for pre-hypertension and diabetes management, as well as its original weight loss initiatives. By leveraging the recognition from the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program, Noom aims to provide scalable solutions for individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes.

TidalScale

Seed Round in 2013
TidalScale, Inc. develops software that allows multiple commodity hardware servers to operate as a single unified virtual machine. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, TidalScale specializes in scale-up computing and resource architecture. Its software-defined servers enable organizations to pool and deploy computing resources more efficiently, providing in-memory performance suitable for big data workloads, including applications like Oracle database and SAP HANA. TidalScale's solutions are designed to be self-optimizing and compatible with various applications and operating systems, allowing users to configure virtual servers of different sizes without requiring software changes.

Ubitus

Venture Round in 2013
Ubitus Inc. provides a software platform for fixed-mobile convergence applications. The company develops cloud computing solutions for device manufacturers, wireless/wire line communication service providers, and telecommunication network operators to advance consumer adoption of services relevant to sharing live content among friends and access to digital media. Its products include ubiLive, a software client and PC/mobile web portal for accessing online content, connecting devices, linking people, and sharing aspects; and commercial mobile cloud gaming services. The company has a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud and a strategic business alliance with Kokusai Kogyo Co. Ltd. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Guangzhou, China; and Seoul, Korea.

Podotree

Venture Round in 2011
Podotree (포도트리) is a Korean developer of multilingual education-based applications and content for tablets and smartphones. Its product portfolio includes Mission Alarm Clock, the Cacao page, Driven Kids Safari, Cube Dog 2, Chicken Out, The Wizard of Oz, 50 complete works of cartoon characters, 50 complete works of English word phrases, and PLAY Vocabulary. Podotree was established in 2010 in Seoul, Korea.

nLIGHT

Series E in 2011
nLIGHT, Inc. is a technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures semiconductor and fiber lasers tailored for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense applications. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, nLIGHT operates through two main segments: Laser Products, which encompasses semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers, and directed energy products, and Advanced Development, which focuses on revenue from research and development contracts. The company is recognized for its innovative, high-power continuous wave fiber lasers, which offer advantages in programmability and reliability over traditional options. nLIGHT markets its products primarily to original equipment manufacturers in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, utilizing a direct sales force as well as independent sales representatives and distributors in various regions of Asia and Europe. The firm emphasizes early customer engagement in the design process and employs a platform approach to product development to align its laser solutions with specific customer needs.

Inside Secure

Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, founded in 1995 and based in Aix en Provence, France, specializes in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) semiconductors and software. The company develops a range of products including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, contactless payment platforms, memory chips, and desktop readers. These products are utilized in various applications such as payment, transit, identity verification, and access control across smart cards, key fobs, mobile devices, and POS systems. Inside Secure also provides professional services for integration and adoption, encompassing application development and system integration. The company's clientele includes payment card and mobile phone manufacturers, systems integrators, and financial institutions, with additional offices in Shanghai, Singapore, Warsaw, Seoul, San Francisco, and Boston.

Teknovus

Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc., a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company, develops and supplies access chips and embedded software for the FTTx market. It offers Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for central office and customer premises applications; EPON customer premises equipment ONU; TDM transport chips that provide the circuit emulation of T1/E1/J1 on various Ethernet switched networks; evaluation kits, which support original equipment manufacturers and service provider customers; EPON OLT solutions that offer a system-on-a-chip approach to the original equipment manufacturers; and TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller that enables service providers to meet various needs of network topologies and subscriber densities. The company’s system-on-a-chips incorporate firmware for the embedded processor to control the hardware. Teknovus, Inc. markets its products through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China. Teknovus, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California with sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The company also has a location in San Jose, California.

Inside Secure

Series C in 2008
Inside Secure, founded in 1995 and based in Aix en Provence, France, specializes in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) semiconductors and software. The company develops a range of products including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, contactless payment platforms, memory chips, and desktop readers. These products are utilized in various applications such as payment, transit, identity verification, and access control across smart cards, key fobs, mobile devices, and POS systems. Inside Secure also provides professional services for integration and adoption, encompassing application development and system integration. The company's clientele includes payment card and mobile phone manufacturers, systems integrators, and financial institutions, with additional offices in Shanghai, Singapore, Warsaw, Seoul, San Francisco, and Boston.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc., a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company, develops and supplies access chips and embedded software for the FTTx market. It offers Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for central office and customer premises applications; EPON customer premises equipment ONU; TDM transport chips that provide the circuit emulation of T1/E1/J1 on various Ethernet switched networks; evaluation kits, which support original equipment manufacturers and service provider customers; EPON OLT solutions that offer a system-on-a-chip approach to the original equipment manufacturers; and TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller that enables service providers to meet various needs of network topologies and subscriber densities. The company’s system-on-a-chips incorporate firmware for the embedded processor to control the hardware. Teknovus, Inc. markets its products through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China. Teknovus, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California with sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The company also has a location in San Jose, California.

Teknovus

Series C in 2005
Teknovus, Inc., a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company, develops and supplies access chips and embedded software for the FTTx market. It offers Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips for central office and customer premises applications; EPON customer premises equipment ONU; TDM transport chips that provide the circuit emulation of T1/E1/J1 on various Ethernet switched networks; evaluation kits, which support original equipment manufacturers and service provider customers; EPON OLT solutions that offer a system-on-a-chip approach to the original equipment manufacturers; and TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller that enables service providers to meet various needs of network topologies and subscriber densities. The company’s system-on-a-chips incorporate firmware for the embedded processor to control the hardware. Teknovus, Inc. markets its products through distributors in the United States, Europe, and China. Teknovus, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California with sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The company also has a location in San Jose, California.
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