Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment, established in 1999 in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital and private equity firm that has actively supported the growth of over 200 companies since its inception. Originally founded as MVP Capital, the firm has organized and managed more than 30 funds, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including B2B, B2C, media, healthcare, energy, information technology, advanced manufacturing, climate technology, digital health, SaaS, artificial intelligence, big data, e-commerce, financial technology, mobile commerce, clean technology, and life sciences. Smilegate Investment aims to identify and nurture promising growth potential within these industries, contributing to the advancement of the South Korean economy.

Byung-Hwi Ahn

Senior Vice President

Heung-Sun Chang

Senior Vice President

Kyoung-Hwan Kim

Senior Vice President

Young-Kwon Ku

President

Lee, Jong-Ho

Senior Vice President

Ki-Mun Nam

CEO

Kimoon Nam

CEO

Jung-In Park

Senior Vice President

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MOPLAT

Series A in 2025
MOPLAT designs and manufactures electronic components used in mobility devices for automobiles.

Prazer Therapeutics

Series B in 2025
Prazer Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel therapeutics for patients suffering from intractable diseases, particularly focusing on neurodegenerative and refractory inflammatory conditions. The company employs innovative drug design approaches, including rational molecular drug design and next-generation protein degradation technology, to create effective treatments. By leveraging these advanced platforms, Prazer Therapeutics aims to address significant unmet medical needs and enhance the treatment landscape for challenging health issues.

Tiro

Seed Round in 2025
Tiro is an AI-powered note-taking service designed to capture and summarize multilingual conversations in real-time, allowing users to focus on the conversation rather than note-taking.

Albaam

Convertible Note in 2025
Albaam is a rehabilitation solution for children with the game-like character of allowing children to immediately detect therapy activities by moving their hands.

VPP

Series A in 2024
VPP Lab is a renewable energy IT firm that maintains a power brokerage platform that connects small-scale renewable energy enterprises with electricity users such as power exchanges, organizations, and individuals.

PulseAd

Seed Round in 2024
PulseAd is an advertising technology company that specializes in enhancing marketing performance for retail sellers on various e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon and Walmart. Its AI-powered platform allows sellers to manage multiple advertising campaigns simultaneously across different marketplaces. Utilizing advanced technologies, including machine learning-based real-time bidding and multimodal AI for creative optimization, PulseAd simplifies advertising operations and maximizes return on investment. The platform also incorporates large language model technology to generate intelligent campaign scenarios, providing sellers with a comprehensive view of their advertising performance across channels. By focusing on these innovative solutions, PulseAd empowers retail sellers to excel in the fast-paced digital commerce environment.

AI Spera

Series B in 2024
AI Spera specializes in AI-driven cyber threat intelligence services aimed at enhancing security capabilities for businesses. The company utilizes machine learning and fraud detection techniques to deliver real-time intelligence that analyzes cyber threats. By focusing on the protection of IT assets, AI Spera helps organizations maintain a secure online presence and safeguard against potential cyber risks. Through its innovative solutions, the company contributes to creating a safer internet environment for its clients.

Nirvanana

Series A in 2024
Nirvanana is a game developer that develops an online gaming platform to connect gamers across the world.

BVMT

Seed Round in 2024
BVMT is a cleansing cosmetic brand.

AIMS

Seed Round in 2024
AIMS is an insuretech company that offers claims automation technology and API-based data services.

Anabatic Semiconductor

Series A in 2024
Anabatic Manufacturing of electronic components, computers, video, audio, and communication equipment

MarqVision (Marq AI)

Series A in 2024
MarqVision is a brand protection platform designed to assist companies in detecting and removing counterfeit products sold online. Utilizing advanced AI and machine learning technologies, the platform enables global brands to automatically identify infringing listings across various online marketplaces. By streamlining the process of countering intellectual property infringement, MarqVision helps clients safeguard their sales and protect their reputations from the threats posed by counterfeiters.

Korea Education Partners

Seed Round in 2024
Korea Education Partners is utilizing AI technology to facilitate a shift in educational paradigms, aiming to transition from traditional test-based education to customized career education. Their AI-based SaaS, 'Hakjong Pro', offers affordable, high-quality services like life record management, department selection tests, tax-related topic recommendations, and research activity assistance tools for local academy teachers.

Fitogether

Venture Round in 2024
Fitogether focuses on football data analysis and has developed a wearable electronic performance tracking system tailored for elite football leagues, teams, and players. This device facilitates the acquisition of player data and fitness management, enabling the monitoring of players' readiness and supporting periodization. Additionally, it offers performance evaluation metrics, including endurance and tactical analysis, through a cloud-based platform. This technology empowers players and coaches to assess the collected data effectively and manage player workload, enhancing overall performance and strategic decision-making in the sport.

Rootrix

Seed Round in 2024
Rootrix is a tree data platform that utilizes advanced 3D scanning and lidar technology to deliver high-quality maintenance data for trees. The company aims to address information asymmetry in the landscaping and tree plantation industry by offering an all-in-one concierge service. This service assists customers seeking trees for various applications, including parks, residential areas, and commercial spaces. By providing transparent information on design, construction, and maintenance, Rootrix enables consumers to make informed decisions regarding tree quality while simplifying the maintenance process for suppliers.

Velymonkeys

Series B in 2024
Blimonkids has created and run its own retail platform to aid the expansion of Korean cosmetics in India. In particular, it offers a one-stop service for the introduction of Korean beauty products into India, distribution, and sales, as well as marketing and sales, through its own mall, Maccaron.

ADEL

Series B in 2024
The company is a spin-off from Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan University, with a primary objective of developing therapeutic and diagnostic agents for neurological diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease. In 2016, the company took significant steps toward formalizing its presence in the market by completing its incorporation and business registration processes. The year 2017 proved to be a milestone for the company as it obtained certification as a corporate-affiliated research institute, solidifying its position as a reputable research-driven organization. Additionally, it garnered recognition as a leading university start-up by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, further boosting its credibility and potential for growth. The company has collaborated with Oscotech Co., Ltd. and partnered with various investors, including Kite Entrepreneurship Foundation, Stone Bridge Ventures Co., Ltd., Korea Development Bank, and Stick Ventures Co., Ltd., to jointly develop their projects.

CastingN

Series B in 2024
CastingN Co., Ltd is an online sourcing platform based in Incheon, South Korea, established in 2015. It connects companies with professional subcontractors across various sectors, facilitating the outsourcing of services such as advertising, system development, web design, and accounting. The platform evaluates multiple factors, including company history, performance, and feedback, to identify the most suitable subcontractors for clients' needs. In addition to its matching services, CastingN offers programs for developing job-oriented content and conducting offline job training, enabling companies to work efficiently with specialized service providers.

Nexusbe

Series B in 2024
Nexusbe is a manufacturer of atomic layer equipment technology focused on providing vacuum deposition equipment primarily for the display and semiconductor industries. The company delivers atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems to a diverse range of clients, including companies and university research institutes. Nexusbe's technology emphasizes low-temperature and high-productivity spatial division methods, supporting research and development efforts for next-generation displays and semiconductors.

Polaris3D

Series B in 2024
Polaris3d offers indoor autonomous navigating solution.

MedInTech

Series B in 2024
MedInTech specializes in developing advanced medical devices, specifically smart endoscopes designed for the digestive system. The company's innovative motorized endoscopy device offers a user-friendly control mechanism, featuring a lightweight and comfortable handle that enhances surgical precision. By integrating artificial intelligence, the device aids in lesion detection and classification, thereby helping surgeons reduce the risk of misdiagnosis and improve patient safety. MedInTech's focus on intuitive design and autonomous control positions it as a key player in the field of medical technology.

NXN Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2024
NXN Labs empowers individuals in crafting indistinguishable and sophisticated human images and videos. It goal is to empower people to seamlessly navigate this exciting, intertwined journey into a new era.

SSEM

Series B in 2024
SSEM is a developer of a tax management application aimed at assisting sole proprietors in managing their tax obligations. The app simplifies the process of calculating and reporting global income tax and value-added tax, making it easier for users to handle their tax responsibilities. By providing an efficient solution for tax filing, SSEM enables clients to focus on their core business activities without the added stress of navigating complex tax regulations.

Recl

Series A in 2024
Recl operates an e-commerce platform focused on the collection and recycling of old clothing, promoting a circular economy. The application allows individuals to send in their used apparel, which the company refurbishes and resells. This approach not only facilitates the purchase of affordable, second-hand clothing but also encourages sustainable practices among consumers. By participating in this model, customers contribute to reducing waste and supporting environmentally friendly alternatives in the fashion industry.

Reliv

Seed Round in 2024
Reliv AI automates the testing necessary before deploying apps or online services for AI-powered enterprises. Reliv AI automatically evaluates the service's user interface and collects various aspects such as buttons and tabs on the screen as independent metadata.

Refeely

Seed Round in 2024
Refeely specializes in sustainable carton packaging solutions, focusing on eco-friendly options for a variety of products. Their offerings include packaging for beverages, cosmetics, quasi-drugs, and cooking oils, all designed to be recyclable. By utilizing materials such as used milk cartons, Refeely aims to support environmentally conscious consumer choices and promote sustainability in the packaging industry.

StealthMole

Series A in 2024
StealthMole is an AI-powered dark web intelligence firm that focuses on monitoring cyber dangers and detecting criminality.

IBEX Medical System

Series B in 2024
IBEX Medical System specializes in designing and developing advanced control systems for hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Their innovative automatic control and mirroring system features an intuitive LCD touch screen interface that streamlines operations for medical staff. The hyperbaric oxygen chambers developed by the company comply with rigorous design standards for pressure vessels and meet international certification requirements. This technology allows users to monitor chamber conditions and patient information conveniently on mobile devices, including tablets and smartphones, enabling real-time access for medical personnel.

BIGPICTURE

Series C in 2024
BIGPICTURE is a developer of educational software focused on the esports industry, aimed at gamers aspiring to become professionals. The company produces informative videos, including game stories and documentaries, to enhance the knowledge and skills of its users. In addition to educational content, BIGPICTURE manages esports teams and organizes online tournaments in collaboration with major gaming companies. This approach creates a comprehensive platform for gamers, providing both online and offline spaces for engagement and learning. Through its various initiatives, BIGPICTURE seeks to improve the overall esports experience for players and enthusiasts alike.

Bold9

Series B in 2024
Bold9 specializes in providing logistics services tailored for online sellers. The company aims to create a comprehensive platform that enhances the logistics process for its clients. By focusing on optimizing logistics requirements and facilitating product sourcing, Bold9 enables online sellers to ensure timely fulfillment of their deliveries, thereby improving overall efficiency in their operations.

Kai Health

Seed Round in 2024
Kai Health is a developer of an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at enhancing fertility treatments. The company focuses on increasing the likelihood of pregnancy by providing personalized treatment options and utilizing advanced AI for embryo analysis. This technology assists fertility clinics in making informed decisions tailored to each patient's unique needs throughout the treatment process. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Kai Health strives to improve the overall effectiveness of fertility treatments and support clinicians in delivering optimal care.

HeyDealer

Venture Round in 2024
HeyDealer is a price comparison platform for used cars.

Hudson AI

Seed Round in 2024
Hudson AI is an enterprise that delivers AI-based dubbing solutions. It supports the development of dubbed content, which is the core of content localization, using voice and video AI technologies.

Bauer Lab

Venture Round in 2024
Bauer Lab is a media company that provides story-based contents, performance design and production, live events, and art.

MyRealTrip

Series F in 2024
Founded in 2012, MyRealTrip is Korea’s leading online travel platform, helping Koreans to travel abroad and domestic.

Catius

Seed Round in 2024
Catius is a developer of an artificial intelligence chatbot aimed at fostering language development and imaginative growth in young children. By integrating the Internet of Things with advanced AI technology, Catius creates engaging interactions tailored to toddlers and kids. The company's products focus on enhancing language and social skills while also promoting safety education. Catius provides parents with tools to create personalized learning experiences that prioritize emotional engagement over simple functional dialogues, supporting holistic development in early childhood.

DeepFine

Series A in 2023
DeepFine is an AI and sensor fusion solution company that makes life easier with innovative technology. Its first project is an AI personal shopper called Fairy Cart which provides a variety of information and benefits for smart shopping. It is equipped with AI technology to analyze customer's consumption pattern and provide personalization service.

Green Vet

Series A in 2023
Green Vet is a pet inspection agency that provides diagnostic, teleradiology, wellness, and healthcare services.

GenGenAI

Seed Round in 2023
GenGenAI develops synthetic data generation technologydesigned to advance AI learning.

Invector

Seed Round in 2023
AI Serverless Search Engine. Put a search engine wherever you need to search, with just one line of code, and search all your data at once.

Peekaby

Seed Round in 2023
Peekaby specializes in creating play kits designed to enhance cognitive development in children. The company's offerings focus on stimulating physical, sensory, social, and emotional growth through customized toys and developmentally tailored play services. By providing these resources, Peekaby aims to support parents in fostering their children's joyful and holistic development.

Korea Space Data

Series B in 2023
Korea Space Data specializes in space management and operation services, utilizing SaaS technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The company aims to create value and reduce costs for its clients by offering independent management solutions that integrate artificial intelligence with practical expertise. This approach allows site owners to address and resolve issues proactively, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience in space management. By leveraging advanced technology and industry knowledge, Korea Space Data seeks to optimize operations and improve the overall functionality of diverse spaces.

Habit Factory

Series C in 2023
Habit Factory is a South Korea-based company that specializes in developing application software aimed at analyzing users' consumption patterns. By providing insights into spending habits, the company helps individuals understand their financial behavior and enhance their savings. Additionally, Habit Factory offers financial big data analytics solutions and has created a platform that simplifies the search for insurance policies using basic information such as a phone number or credit card. This platform not only analyzes users' financial data but also delivers personalized information and recommendations, thereby facilitating informed decision-making in financial services.

AVATAR THERAPEUTICS

Series A in 2023
CMC platform enables gene therapy solutions for rare and intractable diseases. From diagnosis to patient care

Lavim

Seed Round in 2023
Lavim aims to be a premium lifestyle platform for sensual women.

Panmnesia

Seed Round in 2023
Panmnesia is a Korean chip startup. It is focused on developing intellectual property around a technology, which allows big data center operators to pool devices such as AI accelerator chips, processors, and memory.

Dot Mill

Venture Round in 2023
Dot Mill is a mixed reality content production company.

Enflow

Series A in 2023
Enflow develops solid-state batteries. The company develops next-generation secondary batteries to protect the future environment as environmental destruction resulting from fossil fuel consumption intensifies.

eatbuy

Venture Round in 2023
eatbuy app enables after meal service.

Uglyus

Seed Round in 2023
Uglyus operates an e-commerce platform dedicated to delivering fruits and vegetables while promoting environmental sustainability. By connecting consumers with eco-friendly and organic agricultural products, the company aims to reduce unnecessary waste and minimize food wastage. Uglyus also prioritizes fair compensation for farmers, ensuring that their efforts are recognized and rewarded. Through its regular delivery service, Uglyus empowers users to make responsible choices that contribute to reducing emissions and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

Velymonkeys

Series A in 2023
Blimonkids has created and run its own retail platform to aid the expansion of Korean cosmetics in India. In particular, it offers a one-stop service for the introduction of Korean beauty products into India, distribution, and sales, as well as marketing and sales, through its own mall, Maccaron.

MathFLAT

Series B in 2023
MathFLAT is a business-to-business mobile solution focused on enhancing mathematics education through an innovative ed-tech platform. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and big data analysis to optimize learning experiences for students while offering valuable resources for teachers. By identifying and suggesting tailored learning methods that address students' specific challenges, MathFLAT aims to improve educational outcomes and facilitate a more effective teaching process. This approach provides both students and educators with enhanced opportunities for success in mathematics education.

Freewheelin

Series B in 2023
Freewheelin is an edtech company developing AI-powered tools to personalize math education. Their platform offers services such as generating homework books, integrating with textbooks, managing student errors, and analyzing performance data to assist educators in course preparation. The company has curated a database of math resources in partnership with textbook publishers, ensuring teachers can use materials without copyright concerns.​

AIS Korea

Seed Round in 2023
AIS analyzes field data (meteorology, cutting, range, neighborhood technology) to predict and develop predictive decisions in advance of various causes of cutting stress (water damage, groups, pests, etc.).

USIMSA

Seed Round in 2023
USIMSA is a mobile sim company that offers eSIM-based overseas roaming service.

Letsur

Seed Round in 2023
Letsur is a company focused on creating automated solutions for artificial intelligence development and data cleaning services. Its AI-based platform assists various industries in enhancing business performance by addressing challenges throughout the entire process. This includes defining business problems, setting goals, planning services, implementing solutions, and managing operations. By streamlining these tasks, Letsur enables businesses to resolve issues more efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving their overall operational efficiency.

Breezm

Series A in 2023
Breezm specializes in the production of custom eyewear tailored to individual facial features. Utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning, along with big data analysis, the company creates personalized frames that ensure a comfortable fit. Breezm's eyewear products are crafted based on detailed facial measurements and can be customized according to the customer's preferred design and color. The company markets its offerings directly to consumers through both physical retail locations and online platforms, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its clientele.

BAT AI

Seed Round in 2023
Baty AI is a techno-based provider that specializes in automating simple repetitive tasks by itself recurrently.

Buymed

Series B in 2023
BuyMed operates an e-commerce website that connects pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and clinics. Its platform, Thuocsi.vn, works on a variety of projects, including e-commerce, seller centers, supply portals, WMS, POS, and logistics services. It has been implementing the Circa pharmacy project, focusing more on patient customers.

Payhere

Series B in 2023
Payhere is a fintech company that provides card terminals and online payment gateway services for multiple industries.

AENTS

Series A in 2023
AENTS provides a carbon neutrality management platform for businesses.

Yess

Seed Round in 2023
Yess is an all-in-one operating system for freelancers and agencies to automate business and financial operations.

Pion

Series A in 2023
Pion Corporation is a marketing technology company specializing in video intelligence. It offers "Vispot," an AI-driven platform for video creation and ad automation. This application is designed to assist video creatives by providing automated services for video production and optimization. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Pion enables businesses to enhance their marketing capabilities and streamline the video advertising process.

Right Route

Seed Round in 2023
Right Route is an e-commerce company for clothes.

Travel Wallet

Series C in 2023
Travel Wallet offers a mobile-based foreign currency payment service designed to facilitate seamless transactions for travelers. Through its application, users can access various features including currency exchange services, real-time exchange rates, and an exchange rate calculator. The platform also provides local cash pick-up and the option for physical card issuance, allowing for convenient overseas payments without commission. Travel Wallet aims to deliver competitive rates compared to traditional retail banks, catering to both tourists and business travelers. The company operates under a license for small overseas remittance and electronic financial services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

BLUEFEEL

Seed Round in 2023
BLUEFEEL operates as an online marketplace specializing in a variety of portable smart devices and home appliances. Its product range includes air purifiers, portable fans, mini head fans, vacuum cleaners, humidifiers, soap dispensers, air fryers, and neckbands. By offering a diverse selection of affordable home products, BLUEFEEL aims to provide customers with a convenient shopping experience for their household needs.

Buymed

Series B in 2023
BuyMed operates an e-commerce website that connects pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and clinics. Its platform, Thuocsi.vn, works on a variety of projects, including e-commerce, seller centers, supply portals, WMS, POS, and logistics services. It has been implementing the Circa pharmacy project, focusing more on patient customers.

Yulift

Seed Round in 2023
Yulift is a software company that designs and develops software solutions.

Agreable

Series C in 2023
Agreable is a brand commerce startup that manufactures and distributes lifestyle products.

Medistream

Series B in 2023
Medistream operates an integrated platform for oriental medicine.

Mangoslab

Series A in 2022
Mangoslab, a spin-off from Samsung Electronics, specializes in developing innovative printing solutions, particularly focusing on sticky note printers. The company has created a unique printer that utilizes thermal systems and battery control, allowing users to print sticky notes directly from their smartphones or computers without the need for ink or toner. This technology aims to enhance user experiences by providing a convenient note-taking solution. In 2017, Mangoslab gained recognition for its pioneering product by winning the Best Innovation award at CES. The company is also exploring opportunities to expand its services into Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, further enriching the value that users can derive from its printing technology.

Bosalpim

Seed Round in 2022
Bosalpim is a supplier of visiting care brokerage services for the elderly. Headquartered in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Care

Seed Round in 2022
Care is a platform connecting certified caregivers with local eldercare job opportunities. Through its mobile app, caregivers receive real-time job alerts tailored to their location and preferences, streamlining the employment process. It enhances the caregiving ecosystem by facilitating efficient hiring for care institutions and providing accessible job information for caregivers.

Flea Auction

Seed Round in 2022
Flea Auction is a mobile platform focused on facilitating art auctions specifically for paintings created by various artists. The company's application simplifies the process of trading and reselling artwork, allowing users to participate in auctions directly from their mobile devices. By eliminating complicated consignment processes and reducing fees, Flea Auction enables art collectors to engage in transactions at their convenience, promoting a more accessible and efficient marketplace for art.

Altdif

Seed Round in 2022
Altdif is a company that specializes in tea and lifestyle products, focusing on providing consumers with a variety of blended tea options. The company offers an array of products, including blended tea packs and unique items like triangle tea bags. Altdif aims to deliver healthy and flavorful tea experiences that cater to diverse consumer preferences. Through its platform, the company emphasizes the quality and enjoyment of tea, positioning itself as a distinct brand in the lifestyle market.

ASWEMAKE

Series A in 2022
ASWEMAKE is a shopping app that delivers groceries.

To-Day

Series A in 2022
To-Day is a company that specializes in developing an online delivery platform aimed at providing same-day delivery services. The platform operates without the need for a centralized warehouse, utilizing a system where vehicles follow predetermined routes similar to public transportation. This innovative approach allows for seamless coordination between the vehicles and the delivery of goods. By streamlining the delivery process, To-Day is able to offer customers an efficient and cost-effective same-day delivery option.

PranaQ

Seed Round in 2022
PranaQ is a digital healthcare company, developing wearable medical devices with an AI-based biomedical signal processing algorithm. Our current focus is to provide digital solutions for sleep and breathing disorders. We believe in the future of IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) and digital healthcare. Our goal is to empower people to gain more knowledge of their health conditions, control of their medical treatments, and to improve their quality of life.

Nuvilab

Series A in 2022
Nuvilab specializes in digital solutions for the food industry, focusing on environmental sustainability and enhancing personal well-being. The company offers an AI-powered food scanner that can instantly identify food types and volumes, facilitating accurate food analysis. By harnessing big data, Nuvilab integrates various food-related information, such as details about leftovers, user preferences, and nutritional benefits. This comprehensive approach allows the company to provide personalized nutritional reports and tailored guidelines, promoting healthier dietary habits among users.

ConnectionH

Seed Round in 2022
ConnectionH provides big data-based artificial intelligence services.

AmazeVR

Series B in 2022
AmazeVR is a virtual concert platform that facilitates immersive music experiences through advanced VR content creation and distribution technologies. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kakao, the company offers an end-to-end solution that includes ultra-high-resolution custom cameras, cloud-based creation tools, and social interaction features allowing users to engage with friends as avatars. AmazeVR's platform enables fans to attend virtual concerts with their favorite artists, providing a novel way to experience live music. The company also employs both online and offline distribution methods, including the Amaze Tour, ensuring compliance with safety measures while reaching a broad audience.

Nautilus

Seed Round in 2022
Nautilus is an online platform with webtoons for enriched culture and knowledge.

Geekble

Convertible Note in 2022
Geekble is a media startup focused on creating innovative content related to science and technology, aimed at connecting enthusiasts with broader audiences. The company develops an online video platform that features engineering-related videos designed to simplify complex scientific concepts through motion graphics and relatable elements from movies and games. Geekble also generates revenue through workshops and branded content while establishing a "maker space" for individuals to experiment and collaborate. Its educational resources are utilized by teachers and professors, and some of its videos have been featured on public television, enhancing accessibility to scientific knowledge.

Shiftup

Venture Round in 2022
Shiftup is a game design and development studio founded in 2013 by art director Kim Hyeong-tae. The company specializes in various aspects of game production and also engages in the creation of promotional videos and music. With a focus on illustration, planning, and programming, Shiftup aims to deliver high-quality gaming experiences and related media content.

RCE

Series A in 2022
RCE specializes in the sales of construction machines.

Livfarm

Seed Round in 2022
Livfarm is an innovative online platform that focuses on the delivery of fresh vegetables and salad samplers, utilizing advanced urban farming techniques. The company cultivates its produce in urban areas, ensuring that vegetables are harvested and delivered immediately to maintain peak freshness. By employing indoor cultivation methods enhanced by UV technologies and IoT, Livfarm optimizes the quality of its offerings. The platform also allows customers to create a customized menu, selecting their preferred vegetables. Additionally, Livfarm utilizes a fully automated hydroponic system to grow lettuce near delivery points, streamlining the supply chain and transforming how fresh produce is brought to consumers.

Cardio Health

Seed Round in 2022
CardioHealth is developing a service that utilizes the Cardio AI agent to perform basic cardiac stress tests for individuals at home or in the gym, enabling early detection of cardiovascular diseases. Currently, we are leveraging a VR exercise bike platform to increase engagement in various non-patient exercises, thereby collecting a large volume of cardiac stress test data to train the AI.

LabNote

Seed Round in 2022
LabNote offers a data record management platform tailored for researchers in the bio, nano, and chemical industries. The platform facilitates efficient sharing and collaboration by providing an integrated system for recording and managing research data. Key features include autocomplete input for research data, visualized records of experimental processes, and connections to thesis and patent data. These functionalities enable researchers to effectively document and manage their research activities, enhancing productivity and collaboration within their fields.

G+FLAS Life Sciences

Series E in 2022
G+FLAS Life Sciences Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in agricultural biotechnology with a focus on genome editing applications. Utilizing advanced CRISPR-Cas technology, the company develops innovative products such as glycoengineered humanized plants, which involve the selective removal of glycosylation-related genes. A flagship product is the vitamin D3-enriched tomato, aimed at enhancing nutritional value and addressing market demand for functional foods. This product not only serves the health-conscious consumer but also provides a plant-based alternative to traditional vitamin D supplements, catering to various dietary needs. G+FLAS has established a strategic partnership with Bayer, facilitating the commercialization of its technology and enhancing its position in the agricultural market. The company is also engaged in drug research and development, utilizing its gene therapy expertise to support healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies. G+FLAS Life Sciences is well-positioned for growth, targeting significant market share and aiming to accelerate expansion in the U.S. and beyond.

UCI Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
UCI Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing the limitations of current drug therapies. The company specializes in the development of multi-target fusion CAR-NKJ cell therapies, employing a cell-based fusion approach. This innovative method aims to enhance the effectiveness of immune cell therapies specifically for solid tumors, thereby providing new treatment options for patients facing challenges with existing therapies.

fapis

Seed Round in 2022
Fapis is a repair firm specializing in the restoration of luxury items such as bags, shoes, wallets, belts, and clothing. The company operates a platform that provides convenient repair services, including features like bag reform, sole reinforcement, and watch repair. Customers can easily request and track their repairs through a mobile app and website, which also offers a repair shop locator and customized service options. Additionally, Fapis provides exclusive discounts to enhance the customer experience.

TCMS

Series A in 2022
TCMS provides lithium secondary battery separator film equipment and parts manufacturing solutions.

SoftlyAI

Seed Round in 2022
SoftlyAI specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies that streamline access to information for knowledge workers. By leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions, the company enables professionals, including investors, attorneys, researchers, and educators, to efficiently navigate vast amounts of data and extract relevant insights. SoftlyAI's technology addresses communication challenges in online environments, providing tools such as an AI chatbot service that helps filter malicious content in streaming platforms while analyzing viewer interactions. This approach aims to create a more intuitive and focused experience for users, ensuring they can concentrate on the most critical information amidst the overwhelming volume of data available today.

OHouse

Series D in 2022
OHouse is a all-in-one lifestyle platform that integrates content, community, and commerce. The company believes that beautiful homes can change peoples' lives for the better. Its mission is to help users decorate homes with fun, ease, and confidence. OHouse revolutionizes the lifestyle(home furnishing and remodeling) market in Korea with its user-generated style gallery, which helps users discover their preferred styles before purchasing products. On top of the marketplace for home furnishing products, it provides home remodeling services. As the leading innovators of the home furnishing industry, Ohouse aims to become an lifestyle super application that provides the best customer experience. Ohouse won the Best App Award by Google Play in 2018, and its app is downloaded by more than 20 million users.

Momo Project

Seed Round in 2022
Momo Project is a service focused on enhancing the well-being of dogs and their owners through innovative solutions. It offers a Mobile Pet Nanny service that assists dog owners in raising healthy puppies by providing personalized information and recommendations. The company has developed the MMDC (MeetMyDogCompanion) platform, which connects dogs based on shared traits and preferences, akin to a "Tinder for Dogs." This platform facilitates curated playdates, allowing dogs to meet compatible companions and enjoy social interactions. Additionally, MMDC helps dog owners celebrate significant moments, such as organizing birthday parties for their pets. By leveraging user data, Momo Project fosters a supportive community for dog parents to exchange information and connect with others, ultimately enhancing the quality of time spent with their pets.

Bear Robotics

Series B in 2022
Bear Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures autonomous robots specifically for the food service industry. Based in Redwood City, California, the company offers Penny, a self-driven robot that utilizes artificial intelligence to transport food, dishes, and drinks while also providing customer service in restaurants. Founded in 2017, Bear Robotics aims to address challenges faced by the restaurant sector, such as rising labor costs and staffing shortages. By integrating robotics into restaurant operations, the company seeks to enhance the dining experience for customers, increase job satisfaction for employees, and boost profitability for restaurant owners.

Dr.Diary

Series B in 2022
Dr.Diary is a company that provides a comprehensive diabetes management application aimed at helping users monitor and manage their condition effectively. Founded in 2017 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the application allows users to track their blood glucose levels, exercise routines, and food intake, while offering insights on how these factors influence their health. In addition to these features, the platform includes medicine intake reminders, monthly health reports, and daily tips on diabetes management. It also facilitates communication with friends and provides personal consultation services with healthcare professionals, enhancing the overall user experience in managing diabetes.

Solidvue

Series A in 2022
Solidvue develops advanced LiDAR sensors that facilitate precise and reliable 3D spatial recognition. The company's sensors are designed to deliver dependable time-of-flight measurements, even in challenging and noisy environments. Key features of these sensors include multi-event recording, on-chip histogramming, and inter-LiDAR interference filtering, all integrated into a single chip. This innovative technology allows businesses to easily incorporate autonomous sensors into their products, enhancing their detection capabilities and overall performance.
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