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.
Panmnesia
Series A in 2024
Panmnesia is a Korean startup specializing in the development of advanced chip technology. The company is dedicated to creating intellectual property surrounding a technology known as Compute Express Link, which facilitates the pooling of various devices, including AI accelerator chips, processors, and memory, for large data center operators. By enhancing the interoperability of these systems, Panmnesia aims to enable companies to efficiently harness and integrate a diverse array of system components, optimizing performance and resource utilization in high-capacity computing environments.
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 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.
Panmnesia
Seed Round in 2023
Panmnesia is a Korean startup specializing in the development of advanced chip technology. The company is dedicated to creating intellectual property surrounding a technology known as Compute Express Link, which facilitates the pooling of various devices, including AI accelerator chips, processors, and memory, for large data center operators. By enhancing the interoperability of these systems, Panmnesia aims to enable companies to efficiently harness and integrate a diverse array of system components, optimizing performance and resource utilization in high-capacity computing environments.
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 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.
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 is a Seoul-based media company that develops and produces digital entertainment, including content IP, short-form drama, web entertainment, branded content, and transmedia storytelling. It operates a web content production platform that creates adaptable content franchises centered on drama, tailoring output to diverse cultural backgrounds to reach broader audiences. The company emphasizes easy access to entertainment through its platform by developing scalable web dramas and related formats.
Lab n People
Series B in 2020
Lab & People is a HealthTech company that is improving the drug delivery system. We have developed a microneedle patch using bioabsorbable metals. Our microneedle patch uses thin, soft needles that penetrate directly into the skin layer containing gout cells, thus minimizing pain. It also increases transmission efficiency by using metals such as magnesium, zinc, and calcium, which are highly absorbable by the body.
We have four products:
1. Flexible bioabsorbable metal
Our flexible bioabsorbable metal technology secures biocompatibility according to ISO 10993. 19 kinds of materials were developed to provide mechanical properties. Decomposition characteristics can be controlled. Our wire rods are of similar technology to that produced by industry leader Fort Wayne Metals in the United States, and we are the only company producing this kind of metal plate worldwide. Innovative materials and products can be supplied to the implant and drug delivery market at an unrivaled level.
2. Bioabsorbable metal implant
Micro-invasive aesthetic medical devices can lift faces, breasts, thighs, etc. within 15 minutes. We are expected to start clinical trials with this technology in 2021, with approval by 2022. After initial approval, material-related safety data can be used in the same way, thus securing a product portfolio and accelerating the approval period and commerical competitiveness over time.
3. Bioabsorbable metal microneedle
We are the first in the world to commercialize microneedles with flexible bioabsorbable metal using only essential elements in the human body. In Korea, sales are expanding through our own distribution network (on/offline in Olive Young in 2020), and exports are expanding to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Russia. Our Microneedle Patch is a platform technology that enables the development of derivative products for each disease. NDAs (Confidentiality agreement) with global companies and pharmaceutical companies have been signed and discussions for cooperation are being initiated.
4. Minimal invasive medical device
Minimally-invasive medical devices for treatment of spinal stenosis can remove lesions that cause spinal stenosis within 30 minutes without surgery. This technology is currently in the approval stage with the KFDA and is preparing for mass production. We are expected to generate sales from 2021.
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 is a Seoul-based media company that develops and produces digital entertainment, including content IP, short-form drama, web entertainment, branded content, and transmedia storytelling. It operates a web content production platform that creates adaptable content franchises centered on drama, tailoring output to diverse cultural backgrounds to reach broader audiences. The company emphasizes easy access to entertainment through its platform by developing scalable web dramas and related formats.
Lab n People
Seed Round in 2019
Lab & People is a HealthTech company that is improving the drug delivery system. We have developed a microneedle patch using bioabsorbable metals. Our microneedle patch uses thin, soft needles that penetrate directly into the skin layer containing gout cells, thus minimizing pain. It also increases transmission efficiency by using metals such as magnesium, zinc, and calcium, which are highly absorbable by the body.
We have four products:
1. Flexible bioabsorbable metal
Our flexible bioabsorbable metal technology secures biocompatibility according to ISO 10993. 19 kinds of materials were developed to provide mechanical properties. Decomposition characteristics can be controlled. Our wire rods are of similar technology to that produced by industry leader Fort Wayne Metals in the United States, and we are the only company producing this kind of metal plate worldwide. Innovative materials and products can be supplied to the implant and drug delivery market at an unrivaled level.
2. Bioabsorbable metal implant
Micro-invasive aesthetic medical devices can lift faces, breasts, thighs, etc. within 15 minutes. We are expected to start clinical trials with this technology in 2021, with approval by 2022. After initial approval, material-related safety data can be used in the same way, thus securing a product portfolio and accelerating the approval period and commerical competitiveness over time.
3. Bioabsorbable metal microneedle
We are the first in the world to commercialize microneedles with flexible bioabsorbable metal using only essential elements in the human body. In Korea, sales are expanding through our own distribution network (on/offline in Olive Young in 2020), and exports are expanding to Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Russia. Our Microneedle Patch is a platform technology that enables the development of derivative products for each disease. NDAs (Confidentiality agreement) with global companies and pharmaceutical companies have been signed and discussions for cooperation are being initiated.
4. Minimal invasive medical device
Minimally-invasive medical devices for treatment of spinal stenosis can remove lesions that cause spinal stenosis within 30 minutes without surgery. This technology is currently in the approval stage with the KFDA and is preparing for mass production. We are expected to generate sales from 2021.
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, 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 is a Seoul-based global leisure and travel platform offering online booking for accommodation, leisure activities and transportation. It provides information and booking capabilities for hotels worldwide and operates a technology platform that serves hotels, residences, food and beverage venues, and leisure facilities with cloud-based software solutions. The company uses technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things to link suppliers and customers across the travel value chain, delivering integrated services from discovery to booking. Founded in 2005, Yanolja aims to simplify and unify travel experiences on a global scale.
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.