Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1999 as MVP Capital. It conducts venture capital and private equity investments across South Korea.

Heung-Sun Chang

Senior Vice President

Inwoo Kang

General Manager, Investments

Kyoung-Hwan Kim

Senior Vice President

Jong-Ho Lee

Senior Vice President

Kimoon Nam

CEO

Past deals in Mathematics

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.​

MathFLAT

Series B in 2023
MathFLAT is a B2B mobile solution that employs AI-based big data analysis to enhance mathematics education. It suggests personalized learning methods tailored to each student's needs, benefiting both teachers and students.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series C in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series A in 2018
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.
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