Sopoong

Sopoong is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and located in Chuncheon-si, South Korea. The company specializes in identifying and supporting early-stage startups that address social challenges, particularly those related to the climate crisis. Sopoong focuses on sectors such as climate technology, energy, agriculture, food, lifestyle, and the environment, primarily targeting investments in Southeast Asia, especially in Singapore and Vietnam. In addition to providing impact investments, Sopoong actively accelerates the growth of its portfolio companies, guiding entrepreneurs through their challenging journeys to create meaningful social impact.

Sangyeob Han

CEO

Yoonmin Jo

Partner

Hakjong Lee

Partner and Investment Manager

144 past transactions

Capture6

Series A in 2025
Capture6 develops and commercializes highly scalable approaches to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company is pioneering an approach that can be deployed today by repurposing existing industrial scale technologies.

Aaron

Seed Round in 2024
Aaron operates the electric vehicle charging solution. It uses IoT cloud technology to connect chargers, electric vehicles, IoT devices, parking systems, etc.

Biobytes

Seed Round in 2024
Biobytes is a healthcare company that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia refers to a disease in which muscle mass, strength, and muscle function all decrease abnormally with age.

Jeongri Habit

Seed Round in 2024
Jeongri Habit is a home improvement and wellness company that allows users to organize residential houses and self routines.

ATAD

Seed Round in 2024
ATAD is a web3 transaction platform that enables data reselling and real-time tracking using blockchain technology.

Baniql

Seed Round in 2024
Baniql is a company that specializes in the sustainable and cost-effective extraction of nickel and cobalt from laterite ores using innovative electrochemical processes. This novel refining method not only enhances the efficiency of metal recovery but also supports environmental sustainability. Baniql's technology is particularly relevant for industries that rely on these metals, such as stainless steel production, plating, and the manufacturing of advanced batteries. By focusing on eco-friendly extraction techniques, Baniql aims to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy solutions, appealing to customers who prioritize environmentally responsible practices in their supply chains.

Invigo Works

Seed Round in 2024
Invigo Works is a manufacturing company that enhances manufacturing efficiency by using AI-driven data solutions.

BioRaptor

Seed Round in 2024
BioRaptor is developing an operating system tailored for biotech and biopharma firms, focusing on empowering scientists through the use of artificial intelligence. The platform integrates and harmonizes data from various sources, enabling scientists to leverage this information to design more effective experiments and gain insights that enhance their understanding of experimental outcomes. By facilitating data-driven decision-making, BioRaptor aims to improve productivity and provide valuable insights that can accelerate the research and development processes within the biotech sector.

Transpharma

Seed Round in 2024
Transpharma offers tailored agricultural services to farm managers and young individuals. Transpharma services allow closed rural information such as farmland prices that can be reviewed online with a single click.

Prefer

Seed Round in 2024
Prefer is a coffee manufacturing company that is bean-free. The company uses fermentation to create coffee from waste. The fermentation process converts upcycled food by-products, from beer, bread, and tofu manufacturing, into these same aroma molecules.

Geogrid

Seed Round in 2024
Geogrid is a startup focused on building water purification solutions, aiming to enhance the management and quality of tap water. The company offers a range of services that include purification systems, pipeline management, water quality control, and carbon emissions calculations. By digitizing water management processes, Geogrid enables consumers and governments to ensure cleaner water across various applications, from residential faucets to agricultural practices. Their approach emphasizes sustainability by not only improving water quality but also maximizing cost savings and promoting health benefits. Additionally, Geogrid facilitates data-driven remote management of water systems, contributing to overall environmental monitoring and management efforts.

AirCity

Seed Round in 2023
AirCity is a real estate management service company using technology to manage buildings, apartments, and residential areas. By utilizing advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and automated processes, AirCity aims to build a 4.0 residential community in all buildings managed by AirCity. AirCity brings the best quality of service to investors, apartment building owners, rental apartments, and tenants at a reasonable cost.

Building Care

Seed Round in 2023
Building Care is a building care management company that provides schedule management, cloud, and building statistics services.

Plody

Seed Round in 2023
Plody is a company that specializes in developing a survey management platform aimed at enhancing workplace environments. The platform allows businesses to conduct periodic and continuous surveys, providing automated analysis and time-series data storage from survey creation to collection. By utilizing survey templates designed by experts, Plody enables organizations to measure and improve key aspects such as communication, employee satisfaction, and personal development. This approach helps companies foster a work culture that promotes high levels of employee engagement, ultimately creating a desirable workplace.

Selex Motors

Convertible Note in 2023
Selex Motors, a startup in electric vehicles, is making urban transportation in busy cities of Southeast Asia green and empowering by offering the next generation of personal mobility.

CellQua

Seed Round in 2023
CellQua is focused on advancing the aquaculture industry by developing cultured meat solutions. The company operates an aquatic animal cell bank that prepares for the future of seafood production. CellQua offers a patented cell culture and anti-freezing solution that utilizes non-GMO cells, allowing for the creation of safe and sustainable seafood products. Its innovative approach aims to address the challenges faced by the fishing industry while promoting environmental sustainability.

TiDB

Seed Round in 2023
TiDB is a brand-building platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, and designers.

Realizable

Seed Round in 2023
Realizable is a utility company that focuses on energy-saving solutions through the use of artificial intelligence. It offers a platform designed to assist clients in managing their electricity usage in real time, allowing for better oversight of energy consumption. Additionally, Realizable provides services aimed at reducing electricity bills, simplifying the management of complex rental plant operations. The company's technology enables clients to receive accurate management fee bills, enhancing their overall efficiency in energy management.

FUNCTION12

Seed Round in 2022
FUNCTION12 is a frontend view code assistant that converts Figma design into responsive HTML CSS code. It is an automation tool that helps users complete coding and design files.

Neuro Pack

Seed Round in 2022
Neuro Pack is a packaging development company focused on creating functional and eco-friendly packaging materials derived from natural products. The company specializes in researching and developing innovative solutions aimed at prolonging the freshness of food while minimizing environmental impact. Its offerings include preserving packaging materials and biodegradable plastics, which help customers implement sustainable systems that reduce waste in the agri-food sector. By prioritizing eco-friendly practices, Neuro Pack aims to contribute to a more sustainable future in packaging.

Selex Motors

Seed Round in 2022
Selex Motors, a startup in electric vehicles, is making urban transportation in busy cities of Southeast Asia green and empowering by offering the next generation of personal mobility.

Farmstaff

Seed Round in 2022
Farmstaff specializes in creating a supply chain management platform for developing an online agricultural product distribution market.

Eight Tech

Series A in 2022
Eight Tech is a resource circulation platform that solves the waste problem with science and technology.
Carbon Neutral Research Institute assists in the realisation of carbon neutrality.

Solvook

Seed Round in 2022
Solvook is a copyright licensing platform focused on educational materials, offering services that facilitate copyright clearance. The platform features a cloud-based library that houses a variety of digital educational resources, allowing users to conveniently access a comprehensive database of knowledge. By streamlining the copyright licensing process, Solvook aims to support educators and institutions in navigating the complexities of copyright compliance while enhancing access to valuable educational content.

Right

Seed Round in 2022
Right is a human resource (HR) platform operating company that verifies digital marketing experts and matches them with companies.

Little Picasso

Seed Round in 2022
Little Picasso is a developer of an innovative artwork management platform tailored for parents of young artists. The application offers features that allow for the efficient storage and organization of children's artwork. With auto-scan and auto-save functionalities, the platform can automatically recognize the edges of art pieces, making it easy for parents to capture and preserve their children's creative expressions. By providing tools for selecting colors and materials, Little Picasso also enhances the artistic experience for children, encouraging creativity while ensuring their artwork is systematically archived for future enjoyment.

Solvook

Seed Round in 2022
Solvook is a copyright licensing platform focused on educational materials, offering services that facilitate copyright clearance. The platform features a cloud-based library that houses a variety of digital educational resources, allowing users to conveniently access a comprehensive database of knowledge. By streamlining the copyright licensing process, Solvook aims to support educators and institutions in navigating the complexities of copyright compliance while enhancing access to valuable educational content.

Hatchery

Seed Round in 2022
Hatchery operates a data-driven agricultural analysis platform designed to enhance the trading of agricultural products. By focusing on the agricultural forward trading market, the platform aims to improve the distribution process through predictive analytics that forecast crop production and pricing. This approach enables farmers to obtain optimal prices for their harvested crops, ultimately increasing trade efficiency within the agricultural sector.

SweetEgg

Seed Round in 2022
SweetEgg provides alternative foods through improved science and technology.

Medipal

Seed Round in 2022
Medipal provides personal health for a health consultation. It provides subscription-based personal nurse service for patients.

FUNCTION12

Seed Round in 2022
FUNCTION12 is a frontend view code assistant that converts Figma design into responsive HTML CSS code. It is an automation tool that helps users complete coding and design files.

Hydrochem

Seed Round in 2022
Hydrochem is a chemical firm that specializes in hydrogen removal catalysts.

Aeonus

Seed Round in 2022
Aeonus is a carbon-neutral startup focused on providing eco-friendly power solutions to replace traditional diesel generators. The company specializes in the manufacture of energy storage devices and advanced battery diagnostics, aiming to facilitate carbon neutrality for its clients. In addition to its core products, Aeonus offers consulting and construction services in computer system integration and electronic engineering development. Through innovative renewable energy designs and energy mobility solutions, the company enables clients to adopt sustainable energy technologies, making significant contributions to a more sustainable future.

Medi&B Tech Company

Seed Round in 2022
Medi&B Tech Company is a medical device manufacturing company that researches and develops urinal disposal machines and skin care devices.

GREENGOODS

Seed Round in 2022
GREENGOODS manufactures biodegradable eco-friendly containers made of palm leaves.

Microalgae Ask Us

Seed Round in 2022
Microalgae Ask Us is a agritech company focusing on the R&D, culturing, production, and quality management of microalgae.

Eight Tech

Seed Round in 2022
Eight Tech is a resource circulation platform that solves the waste problem with science and technology.

Rootrix

Seed Round in 2022
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.

Little Picasso

Seed Round in 2022
Little Picasso is a developer of an innovative artwork management platform tailored for parents of young artists. The application offers features that allow for the efficient storage and organization of children's artwork. With auto-scan and auto-save functionalities, the platform can automatically recognize the edges of art pieces, making it easy for parents to capture and preserve their children's creative expressions. By providing tools for selecting colors and materials, Little Picasso also enhances the artistic experience for children, encouraging creativity while ensuring their artwork is systematically archived for future enjoyment.

Node

Seed Round in 2022
Node is a healthcare company that develops and manufactures medical and beauty devices.

Arooo

Seed Round in 2022
Arooo is a women's wellness platform that leverages technology to enhance sexual health and knowledge among women. The company has developed an app that aims to provide essential sexual education tailored for adult women, creating a safe environment for knowledge sharing. In addition to educational resources, Arooo's platform features a mood diary that helps users track their menstrual cycles, thereby empowering them to gain insights into their sexual health. Overall, Arooo focuses on delivering accessible and comfortable resources that promote informed discussions around women's sexual wellness.

Teamwork

Seed Round in 2022
Teamwork provides a convenient and safe construction site for work.

Relay

Seed Round in 2022
Relay is a second-hand market solution that provides technology, logistics, and operational solutions required for the used business.

Ryton Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Ryton Technology is a manufacturing company that produces medical and electronic devices.

City Storage

Seed Round in 2022
City Storage is a side dish platform that produces and sells salads, soups, and pickles.
Korea Fisheries Technology Research Institute is an aquaculture technology development company.

Ryton Technology

Seed Round in 2021
Ryton Technology is a manufacturing company that produces medical and electronic devices.

WEMEET

Venture Round in 2021
WEMEET is a manufacturer and supplier of plant-based meat from mushroom.

Pureplan

Seed Round in 2021
Pureplan specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of ergonomic neck support technology, specifically focused on promoting good posture habits. Their primary product, the mildang neck band, is engineered to correct posture, helping users avoid discomfort and pain during activities such as studying or working on a laptop. Additionally, Pureplan offers a knee guard designed to alleviate knee strain and pain, further supporting individuals in maintaining their physical well-being and preventing injuries. Through its innovative products, Pureplan aims to enhance daily comfort and promote healthier habits.

Libertree

Seed Round in 2021
Libertree specializes in providing book management software tailored for libraries. The company's offerings include core E-CIP content services that enhance library information services, as well as a real-time MARC solution. By focusing on librarian business support systems and automatic bibliographic information generation, Libertree enables libraries to manage their operations more effectively. Its solutions are designed to streamline processes and improve the overall efficiency of library management.

Sixty Hertz

Seed Round in 2021
Sixty Hertz is a social venture that provides climate crisis with IT technology and services.

Chilsung Shipyard

Seed Round in 2021
Chilsung Shipyard is a cafe that serves cafe latte, vanilla bean cafe latte, chai cafe latte, and cold brew iced.

Camello Tech Co.

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Camello Tech Co. is an agricultural products company that sells tea capsules and aloesonic pills.

Moneelab

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Moneelab develops a financial platform that allows children to store pocket money and perform economic activities.

Today Square

Seed Round in 2021
Today Square is creating a platform that makes it easy for anyone to communicate their values ​​offline, anytime, anywhere.

EPKKOT

Seed Round in 2021
Pretty Flower develops a full-fledged premium traditional liquor with a local brewery.

Newneek

Series A in 2021
Newneek operates a digital media platform that delivers news articles through e-mail newsletters and mobile applications. The platform focuses on providing authentic and humorous content, aiming to connect readers with current affairs and various topics, including economy and environment. Subscribers receive daily news updates directly, enhancing their access to important issues in an engaging format. Newneek's approach seeks to broaden the scope of its content offerings while maintaining a commitment to quality information delivery.

Sixty Hertz

Seed Round in 2021
Sixty Hertz is a social venture that provides climate crisis with IT technology and services.

STEPPAY

Seed Round in 2021
STEPPAY is a Korean subscription payment platform.

STEPPAY

Seed Round in 2021
STEPPAY is a Korean subscription payment platform.

Green Atelier

Seed Round in 2021
Green Atelier is a company that specializes in eco-friendly personal care and household products. It offers a range of items, including laundry detergent, fabric softeners, body and hair care products, and aroma boosters. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using containers and packaging designed to reduce environmental pollution after use. Green Atelier aims to provide customized beauty solutions, allowing consumers to choose from various products tailored to their needs, such as body lotion, neutral detergent, and specialized shampoos for hair loss and scalp care. Through its commitment to environmental responsibility, Green Atelier seeks to enhance the user experience while promoting eco-conscious practices.

Surfyy Beach

Seed Round in 2021
Surfyy Beach is a beach resort that provides a range of recreational activities on a private stretch of white sand. The facility offers surfing and yoga lessons, along with a sunset bar and music lounges, allowing guests to fully engage in the beach experience. By combining relaxation and active pursuits, Surfyy Beach aims to create an enjoyable environment for visitors seeking both leisure and adventure.

NODA Labs

Seed Round in 2021
NODA Labs is a data analytics company that provides actionable market intelligence and direct sales engagement services.

Language Power Plant

Seed Round in 2021
Language Power Plant is a rehabilitation platform that offers speech therapy for individuals and families.

MotionLabs

Seed Round in 2020
MotionLabs is a developer of digital healthcare services specifically designed for women. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates non-face-to-face consultations with specialists in various fields, including obstetrics, gynecology, and surgeries related to breast and thyroid health. Through its platform, female users can search for hospitals, schedule appointments, and directly consult with healthcare professionals about their health concerns and conditions. This innovative approach aims to enhance accessibility and provide tailored healthcare solutions for women's specific needs.

REharvest

Seed Round in 2020
REharvest is a food upcylcing company that reuses and recycles by-products generated in the food manufacturing process to make healthy food.

AIS Korea

Seed Round in 2020
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.).

RE:harvest

Seed Round in 2020
RE:harvest is a pioneering food upcycling company based in Korea, focused on transforming by-products from brewing and traditional beverages into valuable food ingredients. The company specializes in creating a new type of flour from brewer's spent grain, which contributes to reducing environmental impact by minimizing waste and carbon emissions. RE:harvest produces a range of consumer-oriented products, including granola bars, granola cereals, and puffs, catering to the meal replacement market. Additionally, the company offers various business-to-business products such as pasta, pizza dough, and rice cakes, all designed to provide healthier alternatives that are low in calories and sugar while being rich in protein and fiber.

Springsoft

Seed Round in 2020
Springsoft is a digital healthcare software company that creates smart touch tables for promoting leisure activities.

Vandalsoft

Seed Round in 2020
Vandalsoft is an IT startup focused on creating innovative farming technologies for the breeding of edible insects. The company develops automated farm systems that regulate essential breeding conditions, such as water supply, lighting, temperature, and humidity. By leveraging research-driven solutions, Vandalsoft aims to help farmers minimize labor costs associated with farm management, thereby enhancing efficiency in edible insect production.

Life Salad

Seed Round in 2020
Life Salad is a company focused on providing personalized nutrition management solutions through a diverse range of healthy food products. The company offers customized meal options, including wellness shakes, protein shakes, and wellness pouch sets, allowing customers to tailor their dietary choices to their individual health needs. By supplying these products in various quantities, Life Salad aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient for its users, promoting overall wellness through nutrition.

Business Canvas

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Business Canvas is building Typed, the Art of Organization, empowering you to organize your resources the way you need, freeing up time for what really matters: creating something new.

Medipal

Seed Round in 2020
Medipal provides personal health for a health consultation. It provides subscription-based personal nurse service for patients.

A Impact

Seed Round in 2020
A Impact is an app that offers transaction order processing services.

Homeliaison

Seed Round in 2020
Homeliaison is an interior design company.

Bae Imsoo Pictures

Seed Round in 2020
Bae Imsoo Pictures provides network brokerage service that anyone in the world can be introduced to quickly and easily.

NODA Labs

Seed Round in 2020
NODA Labs is a data analytics company that provides actionable market intelligence and direct sales engagement services.

Test Valley

Seed Round in 2020
Test Valley operates an electronics device distribution platform that simplifies the purchasing process for consumers seeking electronic devices. The company offers a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, cameras, computers, Bluetooth earphones, smartwatches, and various household appliances. Through its website, Test Valley aims to enhance consumer convenience and utility by providing access to diverse electronic devices.

Test Valley

Seed Round in 2020
Test Valley operates an electronics device distribution platform that simplifies the purchasing process for consumers seeking electronic devices. The company offers a wide range of products, including smartphones, tablets, cameras, computers, Bluetooth earphones, smartwatches, and various household appliances. Through its website, Test Valley aims to enhance consumer convenience and utility by providing access to diverse electronic devices.

Language Power Plant

Seed Round in 2020
Language Power Plant is a rehabilitation platform that offers speech therapy for individuals and families.

BlueBeaker

Seed Round in 2019
BlueBeaker is a biomedical communication startup focused on addressing complex medical information challenges. The company specializes in creating high-quality 3D medical content, offering services such as a 3D library search, customization of 3D models, and integration of content with dedicated web pages for laboratories. Additionally, BlueBeaker provides storage for frequently searched content, enhancing communication between healthcare firms and their patients as well as the general public. Through these services, the company aims to improve the clarity and effectiveness of medical communication in the healthcare sector.

Beyondnext

Seed Round in 2019
Beyondnext is an app for searching vegetarian restaurants.

Angry People

Seed Round in 2019
Angry People is a litigation platform.

Newneek

Seed Round in 2019
Newneek operates a digital media platform that delivers news articles through e-mail newsletters and mobile applications. The platform focuses on providing authentic and humorous content, aiming to connect readers with current affairs and various topics, including economy and environment. Subscribers receive daily news updates directly, enhancing their access to important issues in an engaging format. Newneek's approach seeks to broaden the scope of its content offerings while maintaining a commitment to quality information delivery.

Silvermoon

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Silvermoon operates a platform known as Mosida, which serves as a resource for guardians seeking information about nursing facilities. This platform offers a tailored recommendation service, assisting caregivers in locating suitable nursing homes for their parents based on specific needs and preferences. By providing comprehensive listings of nursing facilities across the country, Silvermoon aims to simplify the process for families preparing to make important decisions regarding elder care.

Oysterable

Seed Round in 2019
Oysterable makes AI and IoT solutions for organizations to adopt circular economy solutions and achieve their sustainability goals.

Villa Sunshine

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Villa Sunshine provides social capital through the community that enables working millennial women to take initiative and lead their work.

Code blossom

Seed Round in 2019
Code Blossom operates in the health-care and medical industries. It provides a platform that connects job seekers with care managers, facilitating introductions and referrals. The company's primary focus is on offering a streamlined process for job seekers in the healthcare sector, particularly those looking for opportunities in care management. Code Blossom's platform is designed to simplify the job search process, making it easier for candidates to find suitable positions and for care managers to find qualified professionals.

MAKE

Seed Round in 2018
MAKE provides software for coding and educational content.

Nitpick

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Nitpick is an experience-sharing platform that allows consumers to report and discuss inconveniences they encounter in their daily lives. The platform features an application where users can post complaints, which are then evaluated by other users over a period of days. This mutual evaluation process helps to determine the value of the complaints, with those receiving more sympathetic opinions commanding higher prices. By collecting and analyzing these inconveniences, Nitpick provides valuable insights to businesses, enabling them to enhance their customer service and address specific consumer frustrations.

Prometheus

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Prometheus is the producer of affordable renewable energy intended for developing countries.

GrowingMom

Seed Round in 2018
GrowingMom is an online parenting consultation/analysis platform.

Baby Tailor

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Baby Tailor is a grocery store that offers Children's side dish brands without allergies.

Newneek

Seed Round in 2018
Newneek operates a digital media platform that delivers news articles through e-mail newsletters and mobile applications. The platform focuses on providing authentic and humorous content, aiming to connect readers with current affairs and various topics, including economy and environment. Subscribers receive daily news updates directly, enhancing their access to important issues in an engaging format. Newneek's approach seeks to broaden the scope of its content offerings while maintaining a commitment to quality information delivery.

Culture and Art for You

Seed Round in 2018
Culture and Art for You operates a media platform focused on delivering art and culture-related content tailored for the MZ generation. The platform offers a variety of media and blog posts that cover diverse art facts and topics, as well as insights into Korean and millennial culture. By providing this information, the company aims to engage art enthusiasts and inspire them through exposure to new content and the work of other artists.

Miro

Seed Round in 2018
Miro is an electronics company that offers household appliances along with e-commerce services.
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