Rznomics
Venture Round in 2024
Rznomics is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-based gene therapies and related gene therapy products to treat cancer and other intractable diseases. It aims to create new biopharmaceuticals for cancers, degenerative neurological diseases, and hereditary conditions, including approaches for liver cancer. Originating from Professor Lee Sung-wook’s laboratory, the company has been recognized for technology excellence and was selected by the TIPS program, underscoring its potential in advancing gene therapy.
HMC Networks
Series B in 2024
HMC Networks Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2013, based in Seoul, that specializes in providing management, consulting, and investment services tailored for hospitals and clinics. The company operates CareNation, a caregiver matching platform designed to connect caregivers, guardians, and patients, leveraging extensive industry expertise. Additionally, HMC Networks has divisions focused on medical devices, food products, and personal and joint care services. By utilizing big data, HMC Networks aims to drive service innovation and address information imbalances within the medical sector.
Graphene Square
Venture Round in 2023
Graphene Square, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is a pioneering manufacturer specializing in the production and commercialization of graphene material and films. Established as a spin-off from Prof. Byung Hee Hong's research at Seoul National University, the company focuses on developing large-scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene for use as transparent conductors and in other electronics applications. Graphene Square aims to supply high-quality graphene and equipment globally, contributing to advancements in carbon and 2D materials science and technology.
Neubility
Series A in 2023
Neubility is a company that specializes in self-driving delivery robots, aimed at transforming urban logistics and last-mile delivery services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, one of Asia's most densely populated cities, Neubility leverages vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to facilitate autonomous deliveries. The company focuses on providing a reliable and cost-effective delivery solution for businesses and consumers, enabling them to streamline their logistics without human intervention. With thousands of deliveries executed every second, Neubility is redefining the delivery landscape in urban settings.
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 offers patented technology that allows for the rapid creation of 3D, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) representations of interior spaces. Urbanbase provides a B2C VR home furnishing platform and an AR mobile application aimed at enhancing the interior design experience. Additionally, the company delivers B2B solutions, including internally developed 3D, AR, and VR APIs tailored for various industries such as real estate, home design, and retail. Urbanbase's clientele includes notable companies like LG, iLoom, and Daelim, along with over 40 other interior and furniture businesses.
Goodoc is a Korean mobile health platform that helps users access medical services by providing information on doctors, hospitals, fees, and contact details. The service also supports hospital and pharmacy search, appointment and queue registration, telemedicine with remote video consultations, and prescription fulfillment, enabling patients to find providers, book visits, receive care remotely, and obtain medications quickly.
DoubleMe, Inc. is a pioneering company specializing in 3D capture systems that bridge the gap between physical and virtual worlds. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it has expanded operations to Sunnyvale, London, and Seoul. The company offers innovative products such as HoloPortal, which converts 2D videos into real-time 3D models for applications in gaming, animation, virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D printing. Additionally, DoubleMe's Voxelo allows users to experience 3D video content of real scenes. Its technology captures the movement of subjects, including humans and animals, and generates animated 3D models, while also accommodating still subjects like furniture. With a commitment to democratizing 3D technology, DoubleMe partners with multiple telecommunications companies globally and has received significant funding to enhance its offerings.
HMC Networks
Series B in 2021
HMC Networks Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2013, based in Seoul, that specializes in providing management, consulting, and investment services tailored for hospitals and clinics. The company operates CareNation, a caregiver matching platform designed to connect caregivers, guardians, and patients, leveraging extensive industry expertise. Additionally, HMC Networks has divisions focused on medical devices, food products, and personal and joint care services. By utilizing big data, HMC Networks aims to drive service innovation and address information imbalances within the medical sector.
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.
QSTAG Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2016, specializing in the development and manufacturing of disposable urine test strips and diagnostic kits designed for various health and environmental applications. The company’s product lineup includes the QSCheck-UIS4, a urine test strip that utilizes a QR code application for health checks in humans and pets, as well as for testing water pollution and gas leaks. Additionally, QSTAG offers the QSCheck, a smart strip that aids in diagnosing diseases in humans and animals, along with pregnancy tests, and environmental assessments. The QSReader application complements these products by visualizing and storing data collected from the diagnostic tests. QSTAG aims to provide a cost-effective self-health monitoring platform, allowing users to manage their health conveniently at home while facilitating communication of results with healthcare providers.
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.
Deeping Source
Series A in 2020
Deeping Source Inc. is a South Korea-based company that specializes in data anonymization technology, focusing on the secure handling of data for artificial intelligence applications. The company develops an open data platform that removes personally identifiable information from various data types, including images and videos, while maintaining their usability for AI inference and training. Deeping Source holds worldwide patents for its core technology, which underpins two primary AI products: an AI video analytics solution that leverages existing CCTV footage to provide insights into customer behavior in retail and public spaces, and a data anonymization solution designed for autonomous driving applications. This technology allows companies to gather extensive datasets from real-world environments without breaching privacy laws, facilitating the development of accurate autonomous driving systems. Through its innovative approach, Deeping Source aims to enhance data collection and sharing practices while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
IVWorks Co., Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in manufacturing epitaxial wafer products for the semiconductor industry. These products, made from advanced wide bandgap semiconductor materials, cater to diverse markets such as wireless communications, solar power, LED lighting, power switching, and various consumer and industrial applications. IVWorks is renowned for its technological leadership and commitment to innovation, providing high-quality wafer services that enable chip companies to produce cutting-edge chips for high-tech applications. Additionally, the company collaborates with leading research groups and participates in government-funded programs to develop next-generation compound semiconductor technologies.
Founded in Seoul in 2014, N.thing is an innovative Agri-Food tech company specializing in smart indoor farming systems. It develops modular vertical farms ('CUBE'), hydroponic kits ('SQUARE'), and connected gardening tools like 'Planty' and 'Life'. The company uses IoT technology and data to optimize crop growth, enabling real-time monitoring and efficient farming.
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, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.
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.
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.
Founded in 2016, WAGTI specializes in providing marketing services tailored for sports federations, leagues, and sponsor corporations within the sports and culture sectors. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the company offers a range of services including content planning, design, production, mobile app services, marketing execution, and brand strategy consulting.
Looxid Labs
Series A in 2018
Looxid Labs is a Seoul-based company that develops emotion recognition technology for virtual reality through an eye-brain interface. The firm creates hardware and software that analyze users' emotional states in real time by measuring physiological signals such as brainwave activity, eye movements, and pupil size, using proprietary machine learning algorithms. Its flagship LooxidVR headset embeds sensors to support emotion-aware experiences and a VR analytics API for developers. The company intends applications across gaming, healthcare, and defense, and offers a VR analytics platform combining hardware, software, and ML. It also pursues projects to assist communication for paralyzed patients through eye-brain interface technology, enabling users to convey messages by gaze and thought. Founded in 2015, Looxid Labs is headquartered in Seoul and focuses on turning physiological signals into objective insights for enhancing training, rehabilitation, and interaction in virtual environments.
Dable is a Seoul-based global content discovery platform founded in 2015 that uses big data to help publishers and advertisers manage, deliver, and optimize content on the open web. The platform enables real-time content creation and editing, supports multiple formats, analyzes visitor behavior, and provides data-driven audience discovery to foster engagement and profitability. Dable has grown to partner with thousands of premium media and handles billions of monthly pageviews, with significant adoption across Asia including Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and notable growth in Taiwan and Malaysia. The company has been recognized in the Financial Times APAC High-Growth list and leads in its 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.
Classting
Series A in 2016
Classting, Inc. is a South Korean company that develops a productivity application aimed at enhancing communication within educational settings. The platform serves as a social media tool, connecting educators, students, and parents both inside and outside the classroom. By providing an effective Learning Management System (LMS) and a suite of educational services, Classting addresses the diverse needs of students and teachers, facilitating personalized learning experiences through the use of big data and artificial intelligence. The company collaborates with over 20 content providers to deliver tailored educational resources, thereby helping students learn more effectively. Through its innovative approach, Classting seeks to improve classroom communication and support the varied learning levels of students.
AlcaCruz
Seed Round in 2016
AlcaCruz, Inc. is a video streaming company specializing in innovative streaming solutions for sports, esports, concerts, and other events. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea, the company is known for its SuperStream MultiView technology. This platform allows content creators and users to stream multiple live or recorded camera feeds simultaneously, providing an interactive viewing experience with intuitive screen and audio controls on any device. AlcaCruz's technology enables viewers to access various events or games at the same time while utilizing significantly less bandwidth, thereby reducing costs associated with traditional streaming methods. The company has also developed CruzTV, a global esports streaming platform that enhances viewer engagement by delivering multiple perspectives in a single interactive screen.
Awair is a technology company that develops indoor air quality monitoring devices and a software platform that provides actionable insights to improve indoor environments. Its sensors measure temperature, humidity, CO2, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter, delivering real‑time data to homeowners, schools, and workplaces. The platform aggregates the data, offers recommendations, and helps users reduce exposure to pollutants, thereby supporting health and cognitive performance. Awair is headquartered in San Francisco and has an additional office in Seoul.
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.
Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in automatic content recognition (ACR) technology, which is used to analyze sound, image, and video content. The company's technology has a wide range of applications, including second screen services, interactive television systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Enswers originated as a specialist in automatic speech recognition and has since expanded its capabilities to encompass video and image recognition. The company provides its ACR technology to notable manufacturers, including Samsung for their smart TVs and Galaxy smart devices. Additionally, Enswers develops second screen applications for major broadcasting stations and advertising firms globally, facilitating interactive advertising and enhancing viewer engagement.
Noom, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile health coaching through a psychology-based digital health platform. Founded in 2008, Noom develops a mobile application that combines evidence-based curricula, personalized coaching, and data-driven insights to help users achieve their health and wellness goals, including weight management and chronic disease prevention. The platform offers scalable tools for exercise and nutrition coaching, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate behavioral change. Recognized for its innovative approach, Noom has received multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and was the first mobile application certified by the Centers for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention program. The company also caters to business enterprises, supporting organizations in promoting employee health. With additional offices in Seoul and Tokyo, Noom continues to expand its global reach and impact on personal health management.
TidalScale
Seed Round in 2013
TidalScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in software for in-memory applications, enabling the binding of multiple commodity hardware servers into a unified software virtual machine. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, TidalScale offers software-defined servers designed to optimize the pooling and deployment of computing resources. Its innovative solutions provide in-memory performance for large-scale data workloads and are compatible with a variety of applications and operating systems, allowing organizations to configure virtual servers of different sizes without necessitating software changes. The company's technology is particularly beneficial for analytics, cloud infrastructure, and data mining, supporting applications such as Oracle database and SAP HANA.
Synos Technology
Venture Round in 2012
Synos Technology is the first company dedicated exclusively to the design & manufacture of high throughput ALD
for large & flexible substrate, and is the technology’s acknowledged leader
Since its founding in 2008, Synos has focused on improving ALD processes, observing that most ALD processing
problems originate from the inefficiency in gas-solid reaction
Synos has developed a unique remote plasma technology to deposit advantageous ALD films at extremely low
temperature for use in flexible OLED encapsulation application
In August 2008, Synos was incorporated and many key patents were filed
In September 2009, Synos Display, LLC was launched and the SEALCap™ solutions were being developed for
OLED encapsulation application
November 2009 – JDP with SAINT (SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology)
November 2012 – 3 patents granted and 45 patents pending in US
nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.
Inside Secure
Series D in 2010
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.
Inside Secure
Series C in 2008
Inside Secure, established in 1995 and headquartered in Aix en Provence, France, is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in open-standard contactless payment and near field communication (NFC) solutions. It offers a range of products, including contactless reader interface chips, NFC interface circuits, payment platforms, and memory chips, catering to smart cards, mobile phones, and POS devices. The company also provides professional services such as application development and system integration. Its clients include payment card manufacturers, mobile phone producers, systems integrators, and financial institutions. Additionally, Inside Secure acquired MePIN, a white-label strong authentication platform, expanding its offerings to include secure online identity and payment services.