SmileGate

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.

Kwon Hyuk Bin

Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors

8 past transactions

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 focuses on creating triple-A games designed to deliver engaging and enjoyable gameplay experiences across all major gaming platforms. By prioritizing quality and player satisfaction, 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 as a game development studio. The company aims to develop a new generation of narrative-driven, genre-defining experiences that encompass both interactive and linear media. By creating innovative action-adventure games, That's No Moon seeks to push the boundaries of gameplay and storytelling, allowing users to engage as storytellers themselves. The studio emphasizes a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices in its development processes.

Fount

Series B in 2020
Fount Inc. is an asset management Robo-Advisor company that was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in providing customized financial portfolios through its investing algorithm, which leverages Big Data technology and advanced computer algorithms. Fount's Robo-Advisor engine, Bluewhale, determines the optimal combination of assets by integrating financial engineering technology with asset allocation theories. The company's approach emphasizes passive investing, aiming to align investment strategies with clients' goals and risk tolerances over various time horizons. By utilizing AI technology, Fount enables clients to effectively monitor financial markets and adjust their asset allocations in response to market changes.

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 is an e-commerce company that operates Snapshop, a platform designed to facilitate cross-border shopping, initially catering to Korean consumers seeking fashion products from the United States. The company's portal features a diverse array of consumer products across various categories, allowing customers to select items according to their preferences. Casual Steps provides multiple payment options, including cash on delivery, credit and debit card transactions, and net banking, ensuring a convenient shopping experience for its users.
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