Samsung Ventures

Samsung Ventures America, a division of Samsung Venture Investment Corporation headquartered in Seoul, focuses on fostering innovation in the United States and Canada. With a strong presence in major innovation hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area and Boston, the company is dedicated to supporting emerging technology startups that are poised to shape the future. Its areas of interest include artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, semiconductors, cybersecurity, 5G, next-generation displays, battery technology, digital health, and insurtech. By backing visionary founders and their groundbreaking ideas, Samsung Ventures America plays a crucial role in the discovery and development of new businesses and technologies in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Liam Ahn

Principal

Robert Ashcraft

Investment Director

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

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

Jihong Kim

Managing Director, Samsung Ventures America

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

Managing Director and Head of Samsung Ventures America, East Coast

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

Graphene Square

Venture Round in 2023
Graphene Square is a leader in the commercialization of graphene materials and films, primarily focusing on their application as transparent conductors in electronics. Founded as a spin-off from the research of Professor Byung Hee Hong at Seoul National University, the company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Graphene Square specializes in the large-scale production of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene, catering to commercial and industrial markets. Its commitment lies in providing high-quality graphene and equipment globally, supporting the ongoing development of carbon and 2D materials. Through its innovative approaches, Graphene Square aims to advance science and technology for a sustainable future.

Neubility

Series A in 2023
Neubility is a company focused on transforming the delivery industry through the use of self-driving delivery robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, the company utilizes advanced vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to operate autonomous delivery robots. This innovation aims to address the challenges of last-mile delivery, particularly in densely populated urban areas, by providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses and consumers alike. Neubility's robots perform deliveries without human intervention, thereby redefining urban logistics and enhancing the efficiency of parcel delivery services.

Urbanbase

Series C in 2022
Urbanbase Inc. is a design platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in transforming two-dimensional floor plans into three-dimensional models. Founded in 2014, the company has developed patented technology that enables the rapid conversion of 2D designs into 3D, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) formats. Urbanbase offers a consumer-facing VR home furnishing platform and an AR mobile application, enhancing the interior design experience. Additionally, it provides a business-to-business sales tool utilizing its proprietary 3D, AR, and VR APIs, catering to various sectors including real estate, home design, and retail. The company serves a diverse clientele, including notable brands like LG, iLoom, and Daelim, as well as over 40 other interior and furniture companies.

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.

DoubleMe

Series A in 2022
DoubleMe, Inc. specializes in 3D capture technology, offering innovative solutions that bridge the gap between the physical and virtual worlds. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company has developed the HoloPortal, a system that transforms 2D videos into 3D models in real-time, catering to diverse markets including gaming, animation, virtual and augmented reality, and 3D printing. Additionally, DoubleMe provides Voxelo, a viewpoint video player for Windows that allows users to experience 3D content of real captured scenes. The company captures both dynamic subjects like humans and animals, as well as static objects such as furniture, enabling the creation of animated and still 3D models. With operations in Sunnyvale, London, and Seoul, and partnerships with 15 telecommunications companies worldwide, DoubleMe continues to enhance its technology and expand its reach in the realm of social holographic reality experiences. The company has raised over $17 million in funding to support its mission of democratizing 3D technology.

Animoca Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Animoca Brands Corporation Limited is a prominent entity in the digital entertainment sector, focusing on the development and publishing of mobile products that integrate gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company is known for its diverse portfolio of games, including titles like The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and F1 Delta Time, as well as products based on renowned intellectual properties such as Garfield, Thomas & Friends, and MotoGP. With a commitment to Web3.0, Animoca Brands collaborates with various global intellectual property holders to create ecosystems where they can issue non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This approach allows IP holders to monetize their rights and engage with fan communities. The company operates internationally, with a presence in multiple countries including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Finland, and aims to enhance user experiences through innovative digital property rights services.

Noom

Series F in 2021
Noom, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in mobile health coaching solutions aimed at helping individuals manage and prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Noom offers a psychology-based platform that integrates evidence-based curricula with trained cognitive behavior coaches, mobile tracking, and scalable coaching tools. The platform empowers users to achieve their personal health and wellness goals, including weight management and stress reduction. Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and is recognized as a certified diabetes prevention program by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to serving individual users, Noom also partners with businesses to promote health and wellness initiatives. The company has additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan.

HurayPositive

Series B in 2020
HurayPositive Corp. is a healthcare and wellness innovation company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2010. The company specializes in designing and developing applications that deliver healthcare services tailored to patients with chronic diseases. Its offerings include MyHealthNote, which focuses on diabetes care; National Health Screening Follow-up Services, aimed at monitoring health and improving lifestyle post-screening; and Active Aging Healthcare Service, which provides preventive measures by analyzing real-time behavioral changes in residential environments. Additionally, HurayPositive offers self-management solutions for dialysis, blood pressure, and weight, while also integrating mHealth, personal health records, genome analysis, and IT convergence services such as user interface and experience development.

Elice

Series B in 2020
Elice Inc. is a South Korean company based in Daejeon that specializes in digital education through an online platform. The company offers a variety of courses focused on web application development and programming languages such as C++, Python, and Java. Elice's educational approach is centered on employee digital transformation training, featuring a structured process that includes training, evaluation, and recruitment. This enables students to engage in practice-based learning, where they can tackle real-world problems in a simulated environment. Additionally, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience, providing features like live coding and immediate feedback to help students improve their skills in algorithmic coding and beyond.

Deeping Source

Series A in 2020
Deeping Source Inc is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in data anonymization. Its core technology effectively removes personally identifiable information (PII) from images and videos while maintaining the data's usability for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company holds global patents in this area and has developed two primary AI products. The first is an AI video analytics solution that leverages anonymized CCTV footage to provide insights into visitor behavior in retail environments and exhibition centers. The second product supports autonomous driving AI by enabling the collection of vast amounts of real-world image and video data without breaching privacy regulations. By utilizing its anonymization technology, Deeping Source allows companies to gather and utilize sensitive data securely, facilitating compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR while enhancing data-driven decision-making.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2020
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a leading hospitality management company operating in South Korea and Japan, specializing in hotel and vacation rental management services. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company leverages technology to automate operational processes, significantly reducing fixed costs and enhancing efficiency. H2O Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of services, including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online marketing, and reservation management. Its proprietary property management system (PMS) enables seamless coordination between guests, accommodations, and housekeeping, facilitating smoother operations without the need for on-site staff. This innovative approach allows H2O to optimize customer attraction and streamline reservation management, thereby supporting property owners in effectively managing their rental facilities.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2020
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a leading hospitality management company operating in South Korea and Japan, specializing in hotel and vacation rental management services. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company leverages technology to automate operational processes, significantly reducing fixed costs and enhancing efficiency. H2O Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of services, including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online marketing, and reservation management. Its proprietary property management system (PMS) enables seamless coordination between guests, accommodations, and housekeeping, facilitating smoother operations without the need for on-site staff. This innovative approach allows H2O to optimize customer attraction and streamline reservation management, thereby supporting property owners in effectively managing their rental facilities.

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 across various cities in Asia, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. As a leading digital media and influencer agency in the Asia-Pacific region, Collab Asia focuses on enhancing the creation, distribution, and consumption of digital content. The company operates with a team of over 200 in-house professionals and a network of more than 4,000 social media influencers, leveraging local expertise to deliver marketing solutions across multiple platforms and geographies. Collab Asia aims to shape the future of media by providing innovative strategies that help content creators and brands maximize their impact in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

N.thing

Series B in 2019
N.THING, based in Ansan-si, South Korea, is an Agri-Food tech company founded in January 2014 that innovates within the farm-to-table food value chain by integrating IoT technology and data. The company is known for developing the world’s first modular vertical farm, called the CUBE, which offers mass productivity and an optimized environment for various crops through a dedicated operating system. N.THING also offers additional products such as SQUARE, a modular hydroponic kit, and Planty, the first Internet-connected social pot, which enhances the gardening experience by allowing users to monitor environmental conditions and share their plant care activities. With a focus on connecting people to nature and leveraging technology for efficient farming, N.THING has received notable awards, including the iF Design Award and Best of Innovation at CES 2020. The company is expanding its operations globally, aiming to enhance its presence in markets such as North America and the U.A.E.

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.

Noom

Series E in 2019
Noom, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in mobile health coaching solutions aimed at helping individuals manage and prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Noom offers a psychology-based platform that integrates evidence-based curricula with trained cognitive behavior coaches, mobile tracking, and scalable coaching tools. The platform empowers users to achieve their personal health and wellness goals, including weight management and stress reduction. Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and is recognized as a certified diabetes prevention program by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to serving individual users, Noom also partners with businesses to promote health and wellness initiatives. The company has additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan.

Plasmapp

Venture Round in 2019
Plasmapp Co. Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in plasma engineering technology, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for sterilization and disinfection. Founded in 2015 and based in Daejeon, the company has created a range of products, including PMPS, a multi-purpose atmospheric plasma system designed for producing plasma-treated water and sterilizing medical devices. Additionally, Plasmapp has introduced STERPACK, a novel plasma sterilizer for medical tools, and PNCM, an in-situ NOx concentration monitoring system. The company leverages advanced plasma technologies, originally developed at KAIST, to provide state-of-the-art systems for various applications, including the unique plasma curing technology for processed meat. Plasmapp aims to be a key partner in delivering effective engineering solutions tailored to meet diverse industry needs.

WAGTI

Series A in 2018
WAGTI, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in providing comprehensive marketing services tailored for sports federations, leagues, and corporations related to sports and culture. The company operates a sports media platform that focuses on creating and sharing inspirational stories and content. WAGTI's offerings include sports media operations, content and product planning, design and production, mobile app services, sports marketing execution, and brand strategy consulting. Through these services, WAGTI facilitates connections between people and brands, enhancing engagement within the sports community.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series A in 2018
With the mission to provide the most effective education for all, QANDA(Mathpresso) operates the world’s leading learning platform, QANDA, an AI-based learning app that allows students of all levels to receive instant answers and customized learning sources. Recognized for its technological advances, QANDA(Mathpresso) was selected as GSV Edtech 150, national representative of Google AI for Social Good APAC event in 2018, and guest speaker at AWS Public Sector Summit ASEAN in 2019. Since 2015, QANDA(Mathpresso) has raised over $105 million in total from investors including SoftBank Ventures Asia, Legend Capital, Mirae Asset Investment, GGV, and Goodwater Capital. Headquartered in Seoul, QANDA(Mathpresso) has offices in Tokyo, Hanoi, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

Blocko

Series B in 2018
Blocko Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seongnam, South Korea, established in 2014. The firm specializes in developing solutions that facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology across various sectors, targeting freelancers, startups, and large enterprises. Its flagship product, CoinStack, is a Backend-as-a-Service platform that enables customers to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). Additionally, Blocko offers software development kits (SDKs), application monitoring tools, and technical support to enhance user experience and application performance. The company also supports AERGO, an open-source enterprise blockchain solution that features a hybrid design and advanced cloud deployment capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Blocko aims to improve security, transparency, and efficiency in digital transactions and services.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2018
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a leading hospitality management company operating in South Korea and Japan, specializing in hotel and vacation rental management services. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company leverages technology to automate operational processes, significantly reducing fixed costs and enhancing efficiency. H2O Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of services, including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online marketing, and reservation management. Its proprietary property management system (PMS) enables seamless coordination between guests, accommodations, and housekeeping, facilitating smoother operations without the need for on-site staff. This innovative approach allows H2O to optimize customer attraction and streamline reservation management, thereby supporting property owners in effectively managing their rental facilities.

Dable

Series B in 2018
Dable, Inc. is an online content discovery platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing personalized content recommendation solutions and native advertising services, utilizing big data to enhance user engagement and optimize content strategies. Dable has established partnerships with over 3,000 premium media outlets across Asia, generating more than 5 billion monthly pageviews. It is recognized as the most utilized personalized recommendation platform in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Korea, with significant growth in Taiwan and Malaysia. Dable has demonstrated consistent annual sales growth of over 50% since its inception and was ranked 46th among the top 500 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies by the Financial Times, achieving the highest position in the media category.

D EMPTYSPACE

Seed Round in 2017
D Emptyspace is a mobile application developed by DIFT Corp., which was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea. The application allows users to create immersive virtual galleries where they can customize their exhibition spaces using various templates. Users have the ability to invite friends and connect with other creators, fostering relationships among artists, critics, and collectors. D Emptyspace provides a platform for artists to curate their own spaces, share their stories, and present their work in a personalized manner. Additionally, the app facilitates the discovery of new and emerging artists, enhancing the overall experience of exploring and appreciating art in a virtual environment.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2017
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a leading hospitality management company operating in South Korea and Japan, specializing in hotel and vacation rental management services. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company leverages technology to automate operational processes, significantly reducing fixed costs and enhancing efficiency. H2O Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of services, including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online marketing, and reservation management. Its proprietary property management system (PMS) enables seamless coordination between guests, accommodations, and housekeeping, facilitating smoother operations without the need for on-site staff. This innovative approach allows H2O to optimize customer attraction and streamline reservation management, thereby supporting property owners in effectively managing their rental facilities.

Blocko

Series A in 2017
Blocko Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seongnam, South Korea, established in 2014. The firm specializes in developing solutions that facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology across various sectors, targeting freelancers, startups, and large enterprises. Its flagship product, CoinStack, is a Backend-as-a-Service platform that enables customers to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). Additionally, Blocko offers software development kits (SDKs), application monitoring tools, and technical support to enhance user experience and application performance. The company also supports AERGO, an open-source enterprise blockchain solution that features a hybrid design and advanced cloud deployment capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Blocko aims to improve security, transparency, and efficiency in digital transactions and services.

Lillycover Co.

Seed Round in 2016
Lillycover Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, specializes in personalized beauty solutions for skincare. The company has developed a skin diagnosis and treatment device that helps users understand their unique skin types through actual skin data collected from various countries. Its portable skin diagnosis and management device enables users to assess key skin attributes, including pores, wrinkles, sensitivity, and oil-water balance, allowing for effective management of their skincare results.

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.

AlcaCruz

Seed Round in 2016
AlcaCruz, Inc. is a video streaming company headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 2014, the company specializes in advanced streaming technology that allows users to watch multiple live or recorded camera feeds simultaneously. Their flagship offerings include the SuperStream MultiView technology and CruzTV, a global esports streaming platform. These innovations enable content creators and platforms to deliver interactive experiences, such as live streaming of esports, sports games, concerts, and other events, all on a single screen. AlcaCruz's technology is designed to provide high-quality video while utilizing low bandwidth, resulting in significant cost savings compared to traditional streaming methods.

Awair

Series A in 2016
Awair is a company dedicated to improving indoor air quality (IAQ) for individuals in various environments, including homes, schools, and workplaces. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Seoul, Awair develops advanced indoor air monitoring devices that measure key factors such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and dust. These devices provide users with actionable insights and easy-to-understand software, empowering them to enhance their indoor air quality for better health and safety. By focusing on user-friendly technology and comprehensive monitoring, Awair aims to ensure that people can breathe safely indoors.

Blocko

Series A in 2016
Blocko Inc. is a blockchain technology company based in Seongnam, South Korea, established in 2014. The firm specializes in developing solutions that facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology across various sectors, targeting freelancers, startups, and large enterprises. Its flagship product, CoinStack, is a Backend-as-a-Service platform that enables customers to design, deploy, and manage digital services on a secure distributed network through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). Additionally, Blocko offers software development kits (SDKs), application monitoring tools, and technical support to enhance user experience and application performance. The company also supports AERGO, an open-source enterprise blockchain solution that features a hybrid design and advanced cloud deployment capabilities. Through its comprehensive offerings, Blocko aims to improve security, transparency, and efficiency in digital transactions and services.

Noom

Series C in 2016
Noom, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in mobile health coaching solutions aimed at helping individuals manage and prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Noom offers a psychology-based platform that integrates evidence-based curricula with trained cognitive behavior coaches, mobile tracking, and scalable coaching tools. The platform empowers users to achieve their personal health and wellness goals, including weight management and stress reduction. Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and is recognized as a certified diabetes prevention program by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to serving individual users, Noom also partners with businesses to promote health and wellness initiatives. The company has additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan.

Noom

Series B in 2015
Noom, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in mobile health coaching solutions aimed at helping individuals manage and prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Noom offers a psychology-based platform that integrates evidence-based curricula with trained cognitive behavior coaches, mobile tracking, and scalable coaching tools. The platform empowers users to achieve their personal health and wellness goals, including weight management and stress reduction. Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and is recognized as a certified diabetes prevention program by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to serving individual users, Noom also partners with businesses to promote health and wellness initiatives. The company has additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan.

Enswers

Series C in 2014
Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in automatic content recognition (ACR) technology, which analyzes sound, image, and video content. Its technology is utilized across various applications, including second screen services, interactive television systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Originally focused on automatic speech recognition, Enswers has expanded its expertise to encompass video and image recognition. The company collaborates with consumer electronics manufacturers, notably providing technology for smart TVs and mobile devices. Additionally, Enswers develops second screen applications for major broadcasting networks and advertising agencies worldwide, enabling enhanced viewer engagement and interactive advertising opportunities.

Noom

Series A in 2013
Noom, Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in mobile health coaching solutions aimed at helping individuals manage and prevent chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Noom offers a psychology-based platform that integrates evidence-based curricula with trained cognitive behavior coaches, mobile tracking, and scalable coaching tools. The platform empowers users to achieve their personal health and wellness goals, including weight management and stress reduction. Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and is recognized as a certified diabetes prevention program by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to serving individual users, Noom also partners with businesses to promote health and wellness initiatives. The company has additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan.

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 manufacturer of semiconductor and fiber lasers tailored for various applications, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company operates through two primary segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment encompasses a range of offerings, such as industrial and medical fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, and optical fibers, while the Advanced Development segment focuses on revenue from research and development contracts. nLIGHT employs a vertically integrated business model, enabling it to rapidly introduce innovative products, manage costs effectively, and safeguard intellectual property. The company markets its products primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, in addition to independent sales representatives and distributors across Asia and Europe.

Inside Secure

Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, formerly known as INSIDE Contactless S.A., is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) technologies. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, the company develops a range of products including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, and payment platforms, as well as contactless memory chips and USB desktop readers. Its solutions are utilized in various applications such as payment, transit, identity, and access control, serving manufacturers of smart cards and mobile devices, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Inside Secure also offers professional services including application development, packaging, pre-personalization, and system integration. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in key international markets including Shanghai, Singapore, Warsaw, Seoul, San Francisco, and Boston.

Teknovus

Venture Round in 2009
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

Inside Secure

Series C in 2008
Inside Secure, formerly known as INSIDE Contactless S.A., is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) technologies. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, the company develops a range of products including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, and payment platforms, as well as contactless memory chips and USB desktop readers. Its solutions are utilized in various applications such as payment, transit, identity, and access control, serving manufacturers of smart cards and mobile devices, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Inside Secure also offers professional services including application development, packaging, pre-personalization, and system integration. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in key international markets including Shanghai, Singapore, Warsaw, Seoul, San Francisco, and Boston.

Teknovus

Series D in 2007
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.

Teknovus

Series C in 2005
Teknovus, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor and software solutions company based in Petaluma, California, specializing in access chips and embedded software for the fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) market. The company develops Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) integrated chips designed for both central office and customer premises applications, as well as EPON customer premises equipment. Teknovus also offers TDM transport chips that facilitate circuit emulation on various Ethernet switched networks, alongside evaluation kits aimed at supporting original equipment manufacturers and service providers. Their EPON optical line terminal (OLT) solutions utilize a system-on-a-chip architecture, and the TK3401 Intelligent EPON Node Controller helps service providers adapt to diverse network topologies and subscriber densities. Teknovus markets its products through distributors across the United States, Europe, and China, and maintains additional sales and support centers in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and San Jose. Founded in 2002, Teknovus focuses on delivering innovative communication chipset solutions for digital broadband networks.
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