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

Jong-Ho Lee

Senior Vice President

Ki-Mun Nam

CEO

Kimoon Nam

CEO

Jung-In Park

Senior Vice President

Past deals in Children

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.

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.

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.
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