SmileGate is an online game development company recognized for its expertise in creating core games, particularly in the first-person shooter genre with its flagship title 'CrossFire.' The company specializes in developing a diverse range of online games, including action and adventure titles, arcade games, and massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). With a strong foundation in game development capabilities, SmileGate aims to provide engaging and enjoyable gaming experiences for players around the world.
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Absurd Ventures
Corporate Round in 2024
Absurd Ventures, headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is an entertainment company that develops original intellectual properties. It creates and produces content across multiple platforms, including video games, TV and film, podcasts, books, and comic books. Notable franchises under development are "A Better Paradise" and "American Caper," with the former already having a successful audio fiction series and the latter set to release a comics series in 2025.
VCAT.AI
Series A in 2023
VCAT.AI is a business-to-business (B2B) subscription software (SaaS) based on AI technology. Create mass marketing creatives as video and banner images just with an product URL or TEXT.
Quantit
Series A in 2023
Quantit is a fintech company that specializes in developing an AI-based platform for asset management services. The platform focuses on the investment and automatic management of both securities and digital assets, reflecting the growing trend of digitization in the capital markets. By leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, Quantit provides specialized solutions tailored to the financial sector. The company aims to facilitate the integration of advanced technologies and financial models, which are accumulated on its Finter platform, to deliver a range of innovative products and services. This positions Quantit at the forefront of the evolving landscape of financial technology and digital asset management.
PostCard Game Studio
Seed Round in 2022
PostCard Game Studio is an independent video game developer and publisher located in Irvine, California. The company specializes in creating triple A games across all major platforms, focusing on delivering enjoyable and engaging gameplay experiences. By prioritizing quality and innovation, PostCard Game Studio aims to enhance the overall gaming experience for its users.
That's No Moon
Corporate Round in 2021
That's No Moon is a content creation company focused on the entertainment industry, specifically operating as a game development studio. It aims to develop a new generation of narrative-driven, genre-defining experiences that encompass both interactive and linear media. The studio is dedicated to producing innovative action-adventure games that enhance gameplay and storytelling, fostering an environment where users can engage as storytellers. The company emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices in its operations.
Fount
Series B in 2020
Fount Inc. is an asset management Robo-Advisor company established in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in providing customized financial portfolios through its advanced Robo-Advisor engine, Bluewhale, which utilizes AI technology and asset allocation theories to determine the optimal mix of assets. Fount's investing algorithm, driven by big data, assists clients in planning for various life events by promoting passive investing strategies that align with individual risk tolerance and time horizons. The company's tools enable clients to monitor financial markets and adjust their asset allocations in response to market fluctuations.
Starbreeze Entertainment
Venture Round in 2016
Starbreeze AB operates as an independent creator, publisher, and distributor of entertainment products, primarily focusing on game development. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company primarily develops and publishes games for PC, console, and mobile platforms, with a notable emphasis on the PAYDAY brand. Starbreeze operates through four segments: Starbreeze Games, Publishing, VR Tech & Operations, and Other. In addition to game development, the company is involved in creating technology and software for virtual reality, as well as managing VR parks. Its diverse revenue streams include game sales, third-party publishing, and licensing. Starbreeze serves markets across Sweden, Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Casual Steps
Series A in 2014
Casual Steps operates an e-commerce shopping portal called Snapshop, designed to facilitate cross-border shopping, primarily for Korean consumers purchasing fashion products from the United States. The platform offers a diverse selection of consumer products across various categories, allowing customers to conveniently buy items using multiple payment options, including cash on delivery, credit and debit cards, as well as net banking. By streamlining the shopping experience, Casual Steps aims to make international purchases accessible and straightforward for its users.
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