Songhyun Investment

Songhyun Investment, established in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital firm focused on identifying investment opportunities in technology-driven growth companies. The firm offers specially tailored investment funds to maximize enterprise value and investment profit across various stages of development, from seed to growth stages. It actively seeks to invest in companies within the ICT, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. By pursuing strategic investments in companies across the value chain, Songhyun Investment aims to create synergies and reduce costs for its portfolio. The firm positions itself as a dedicated partner, committed to facilitating scalable growth for its investments.

James Jung

Executive Managing Director

14 past transactions

Trinno Technology

Seed Round in 2021
Trinno Technology Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company focused on the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of power semiconductor devices for both industrial and consumer markets. Founded in 2008 and based in Seoul, the company specializes in producing power MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, and diodes. These products are utilized in various applications, including adaptors and chargers, power supply units for flat panel displays and LED TVs, fluorescent lamp ballasts, LED lighting systems, induction heating cookers, welding machines, and uninterruptible power supplies. In addition to manufacturing, Trinno Technology also offers product design and research services to deliver efficient and innovative solutions in power semiconductor technology. As of late 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of iA, Inc.

Socar

Series F in 2020
Socar Inc. is a car sharing company based in Jeju-si, South Korea, specializing in eco-friendly vehicle rental services. Founded in March 2012, Socar enables users to book cars for personal use through its website and smartphone applications. The platform facilitates a community-driven approach, allowing travelers to share vehicles with others on similar routes. With over 1.7 million registered users, the service sees approximately 80,000 transactions each month, translating to a car booking every 30 seconds. Socar's innovative model has positioned it as a leading player in the Korean car sharing market.

AKIII Classic

Series A in 2020
AKIII Classic manufactures and sells shoes, clothes, tops, pants, bags, hats, and accessories.

Kinzwagon

Angel Round in 2020
Kinzwagon sells strollers, high chairs, masks, and car seats for children.

Gint

Series A in 2019
Gint is a company focused on developing advanced technologies for tractors and construction equipment manufacturers, leveraging expertise from the automotive and ICT sectors. The company addresses the global demand for electronic control and unattended automation by creating three core systems: Transmission/Hydraulic Control Units, Telematics, and Driverless Systems. These innovations are designed to assist emerging manufacturers in bridging the technological gap with established industry leaders. Gint's technologies enhance the efficiency of traditional transportation and production equipment, offering added value and improved productivity for businesses in agriculture and construction. The company collaborates with prominent domestic firms such as Tongyang Moolsan, Daedong Industrial, and SK Telecom, further solidifying its position in the market.

Spotlightly

Series A in 2019
Spotlightly is a marketing and advertising company that specializes in brand commerce. It focuses on developing and expanding various professional brands, emphasizing the quality and superiority of its products. In doing so, Spotlightly aims to offer consumers a diverse range of products and services, enhancing brand visibility and market presence.

My Secret

Seed Round in 2018
My Secret is a manufacturer and supplier of diet foods.

Watcha

Series C in 2018
WATCHA, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in online interactive media services, primarily through its movie and TV series recommendation application. Launched in 2012, WATCHA quickly gained popularity in Korea as a leading movie review app, leveraging personalized recommendation technology to suggest films based on user ratings. The platform not only offers extensive movie and TV show reviews but also includes WATCHA PLAY, a subscription-based video-on-demand service launched in 2016. This service is accessible on various devices, including web browsers, mobile applications, and smart TVs. With a strong focus on accurate content recommendations, WATCHA claims that 75% of the content consumed on its platform is based on user-generated recommendations. The company, headquartered in Seoul, has also expanded its offerings to Japan, enhancing its position in the competitive media landscape.

Newsystock

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Newsystock was acquired by DGB Financial Group, which is one of the largest financial group companies in South Korea. Genport, Korea's largest quant investment platform, is Newsystock's cash cow service for B2B and B2C users. It provides a high-performing backtesting engine and an algorithm marketplace for any users. Genport covers US, Korean stock market, and crypto market data.

d.Lemon

Seed Round in 2017
d.Lemon is a fintech company that provides a platform for automatic insurance analysis and management. Its service focuses on enhancing transparency in the insurance market by integrating key details such as coverage inquiries, insurance periods, premiums paid, cancellation refunds, and payment schedules. By addressing the information asymmetry that often exists in the insurance sector, d.Lemon aims to empower consumers with clear insights and better management options regarding their insurance policies.

Slide App

Series A in 2016
Slide is a lock-screen application that takes an interesting take on displaying infotainment from the comfort of your lock screen. Be it reading your favorite blogs or staying updated with latest happenings pertaining to fashion, news, health and movies, Slide provides you with an alternative to do all that directly from your phone’s lock-screen. Along with that, it also has a rather unique concept of rewards that actually pay the users for using the app. Rewards and offers is Slide’s developers’ idea of encouraging users to unlock their phones more, and even make them share Slide with their friends.

Flitto

Series B in 2016
Flitto Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in language data and translation services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Flitto operates an online platform that connects users with translators for handling a wide range of requests, including text, voice, image, and video translations. The platform currently supports approximately 25 languages, such as Korean, English, Chinese, Spanish, and French, catering to over 10 million users across 173 countries. Flitto has expanded its offerings to include professional translation, A.I. translation, video subtitle translation, and crowdsourced proofreading. In addition to its consumer services, the company develops linguistic databases that it provides to various organizations and enterprises. Flitto has established a presence in global markets, with branches in China and Japan, and collaborates with major corporations like Microsoft and Samsung.

Mr.Pic

Seed Round in 2015
Mr.Pic is an online information portal based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in new and used cars. Launched in February 2014, the platform provides comprehensive details about vehicles, including specifications, engine ratings, safety statistics, and dealership performance. This comparative estimation service aims to assist individuals in making informed purchasing decisions by offering essential information about various vehicles and their features, as well as insights into the automotive market. In addition to automotive data, Mr.Pic also covers topics related to lifestyles and games, broadening its appeal to a wider audience.
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