SL Investment

SL Investment is a venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, established in February 2000. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, semiconductors, display technologies, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence. SL Investment has a strong track record, having achieved positive financial results for 12 consecutive years without incurring any debt. The firm not only provides capital but also actively supports the management of its portfolio companies to enhance their value. Over the years, SL Investment has successfully facilitated the listing of 31 companies on the KOSDAQ market, helping them to become leaders in their respective industries.

Minju Ahn

Executive Director

Minju Ahn Ph.D

Executive Director and Investment Professional

Jae-Sung Han

Managing Director

Seunghun Lee

CEO

Past deals in South Korea

AIRS Medical

Venture Round in 2025
AIRS Medical develops AI-based software for magnetic resonance imagining (MRI). Its flagship product, SwiftMR, improves MR images acquired under various conditions, enhancing data accuracy and patient experience. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Novelty Nobility

Series C in 2024
Novelty Nobility is a biotechnology company specializing in the research and development of antibody-based therapeutics targeting novel angiogenesis factors. The company focuses on ophthalmology and oncology, aiming to address unmet medical needs through innovative treatments.

Trenbe

Series E in 2024
Trenbe Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2016, Trenbe focuses on footwear products while offering a diverse range of related fashion items to cater to its customers' needs.

Youniv

Venture Round in 2023
Youniv is a digital media and content production company based in Korea that focuses on creating video content for university students, particularly those belonging to Generation Z. The platform is designed to serve the specific needs of students by producing relatable and informative content that enhances their knowledge and understanding of various subjects. By prioritizing the interests and perspectives of its audience, Youniv aims to foster a sense of connection and empathy among students, making it a valuable resource for educational and personal growth.

People & Technology

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2013, People & Technology specializes in AI-driven indoor geolocation solutions. Its platform, IndoorPlus+, serves diverse sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, defense, smart cities, and public services. With over 100 corporate clients, the company improves productivity, reduces risks, and optimizes procurement through solutions for employee safety, asset tracking, security management, flow optimization, and process efficiency.

Aurumplanet

Series B in 2022
Aurumplanet (아우름플래닛) is a Korean online platform that provides IT-related information. It was launched in September 2012 in Seoul, Korea.

Trenbe

Series D in 2022
Trenbe Inc. is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online sale of apparel, bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2016, Trenbe focuses on footwear products while offering a diverse range of related fashion items to cater to its customers' needs.

Novelty Nobility

Series B in 2022
Novelty Nobility is a biotechnology company specializing in the research and development of antibody-based therapeutics targeting novel angiogenesis factors. The company focuses on ophthalmology and oncology, aiming to address unmet medical needs through innovative treatments.

Zenerate

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, Zenerate specializes in AI-driven early-stage building design solutions. Its platform considers variables such as rent, construction costs, and project objectives to generate optimized designs.

UrbanPlay

Series A in 2021
UrbanPlay Inc. is a South Korean company, established in 2013 and headquartered in Seoul, that specializes in creating urban culture content. The company focuses on addressing urban issues through accessible technology and innovative solutions. UrbanPlay collects and processes both tangible and intangible content in the region, offering a variety of services that include online platforms, regional projects, multimedia publications, and space utilization. Its community-oriented platform provides real estate content services, local marketing, and merchandise, all designed to foster a sustainable urban cultural ecosystem. Through its initiatives, UrbanPlay enables users to engage with and reflect on urban lifestyles in a meaningful way.

N.thing

Series B in 2021
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.

WHYNOT Media

Series C in 2021
WHYNOT Media Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in developing and operating a video content streaming platform. The company focuses on producing and offering a diverse range of entertainment content, including web series, short films, and web dramas. Notable titles produced by WHYNOT Media include "Secret Crushes," "Always a Boyfriend," "Never a Boyfriend," and "Office Watch." The company excels in creating content that resonates with various cultural backgrounds, often through branded content and transmedia storytelling. By emphasizing short-form drama and versatile content franchises, WHYNOT Media aims to provide easily accessible entertainment for its audience.

Aurumplanet

Series A in 2020
Aurumplanet (아우름플래닛) is a Korean online platform that provides IT-related information. It was launched in September 2012 in Seoul, Korea.

INITECH

Seed Round in 2019
INITECH, established in 1997 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a leading IT security and financial services company. It specializes in developing and implementing robust e-banking systems, including service planning, development, and maintenance, as well as internet and smart banking solutions. INITECH operates data centers offering supplementary services for enterprises and provides a range of IT professional services, such as security system management, consulting, and training programs. The company's portfolio also includes security solutions like PKI, biometrics, ISoT, and IAM, along with system and DB security, endpoint security, and hardware security modules. INITECH is a subsidiary of H&C Network Co. Ltd.

UrbanPlay

Series A in 2019
UrbanPlay Inc. is a South Korean company, established in 2013 and headquartered in Seoul, that specializes in creating urban culture content. The company focuses on addressing urban issues through accessible technology and innovative solutions. UrbanPlay collects and processes both tangible and intangible content in the region, offering a variety of services that include online platforms, regional projects, multimedia publications, and space utilization. Its community-oriented platform provides real estate content services, local marketing, and merchandise, all designed to foster a sustainable urban cultural ecosystem. Through its initiatives, UrbanPlay enables users to engage with and reflect on urban lifestyles in a meaningful way.

WHYNOT Media

Series B in 2019
WHYNOT Media Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in developing and operating a video content streaming platform. The company focuses on producing and offering a diverse range of entertainment content, including web series, short films, and web dramas. Notable titles produced by WHYNOT Media include "Secret Crushes," "Always a Boyfriend," "Never a Boyfriend," and "Office Watch." The company excels in creating content that resonates with various cultural backgrounds, often through branded content and transmedia storytelling. By emphasizing short-form drama and versatile content franchises, WHYNOT Media aims to provide easily accessible entertainment for its audience.

SOS Lab

Series A in 2018
SOS Lab is a specialized company that develops and manufactures LiDAR technology, which utilizes lasers to measure distances and shapes of surrounding environments. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for self-driving cars, highlighted by its hybrid LiDAR system, the SL-1. This long-range system combines traditional motor scanning with a solid-state MEMS mirror, offering a more affordable option compared to existing products in the market. In addition to the SL-1, SOS Lab provides two other LiDAR products, the GL-3 for factory automation and robotics, and the TL-3 for security and automatic doors. The company aims to enhance its offerings by integrating hardware-based sensors with AI-driven object recognition and tracking technologies, using 3D point cloud data. SOS Lab collaborates with automotive electronics partners and global semiconductor firms to advance its next-generation Solid-State LiDAR. With research and development centers in Seoul and Gwangju, alongside business operations in Silicon Valley, SOS Lab seeks to expand its global presence and contribute to the self-driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) markets.

JLK

Venture Round in 2018
JLK, Inc. is a South Korean company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven medical and security solutions. It develops advanced AI platforms that support diagnosis and treatment by providing real-time, on-site services integrated with hospital systems. JLK focuses on a range of medical conditions, offering solutions for brain diseases such as ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysm, and Alzheimer's disease, as well as lung diseases, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer. The company also emphasizes digital pathology and data analysis in its offerings. Formerly known as JLK INSPECTION Co., Ltd., JLK, Inc. is headquartered in Cheongju, South Korea.

Caret Games

Venture Round in 2018
Caret Games is a South Korean mobile game developer, founded in 2017. With over 50 employees, they specialize in creating high-quality, engaging games for multi-players. Their flagship title, 'RebirthM', is a Full3D mobile MMORPG designed to rival PC gaming experiences.

Urbanbase

Series A in 2017
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.

Yanolja

Series B in 2016
Yanolja is a leisure platform headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, that provides a comprehensive range of online accommodation and travel services. Founded in 2005, the company connects various aspects of travel, including lodging, leisure activities, and transportation, allowing users to book diverse hotel options globally. Yanolja leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT to enhance its offerings. In addition to consumer services, the company provides cloud-based software solutions for hotels, residences, and leisure facilities, streamlining operations and improving efficiency across the travel industry.

ChannelBreeze

Venture Round in 2013
ChannelBreeze (채널브리즈) is a Korean company that provides social commerce services through an online platform including social network services. ChannelBreeze also provides search engine-based web services for real estate.

Zigbang

Seed Round in 2011
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.
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