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LIVEKLASS is an online education platform for educators and students.

Two Slash For is a beauty brand that offers a wide variety of cosmetic products online.

Black Circle is an online marketplace specializing in car-related products, including tires, batteries, tools, and equipment. The company aims to streamline the purchasing process for automotive needs by offering a comprehensive selection of products along with essential information such as pricing, specifications, and stock availability. This approach enables customers to efficiently meet their automotive requirements in a single location.

Medistream operates an integrated platform for oriental medicine.

Difon is a company specializing in smart window technology that regulates sunlight transmittance. Established in 2021 as a spin-off from Hyundai Motor Group, Difon aims to become a leading provider of smart film solutions. The company focuses on enhancing living spaces through ongoing research and development, as well as the manufacturing of innovative smart films. Its products offer active sunlight blocking, privacy, and UV protection, contributing to energy savings in cooling and heating. To promote the adoption of smart film technology, Difon has built a strong supply chain by forming strategic alliances with glass manufacturers, automobile original equipment manufacturers, and construction firms. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Difon strives to create products that positively impact consumers and society.

Founded in 2015, PeopleFund is a premier data-driven digital lender in South Korea, specializing in consumer finance. The company aims to provide financial freedom through affordable loans and attractive investment opportunities. Utilizing a proprietary credit model and advanced technology, PeopleFund enhances loan rates for borrowers while maintaining a low loss rate, benefiting both retail and institutional investors. It is recognized as the first digital lender in Korea to exceed $1 billion in loan originations and has innovatively engaged nearly 400,000 retail investors. PeopleFund stands out as the first fintech platform to offer loan and investment products directly through KakaoTalk, a popular messaging app in Korea. Additionally, the company operates a lending platform that collaborates with banks and financial institutions to streamline the loan process, making personal loans accessible at competitive interest rates through various third-party applications.

Medistream operates an integrated platform for oriental medicine.

FREECO is a content provider for businesses. Consultation, sales, and software development and supply Cosmetics wholesale and retail business Marketing consulting and advertising business.

Stayfolio, founded in 2015, is a curated accommodation platform that focuses on unique and personalized lodging experiences. With a commitment to enhancing the travel experience, the company goes beyond traditional accommodation offerings by providing a comprehensive value chain that includes the creation, branding, promotion, operation, and service of fine stays. Stayfolio emphasizes quality by implementing a rigorous inspection process to ensure that each accommodation reflects the local culture and travel ethos. The platform also features a content-driven approach, sharing the stories behind each space, while facilitating unmanned hospitality that allows guests to enjoy seamless access to their chosen accommodations.

HT Beyond is a company that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, focusing on space management for apartment services. Its platform offers a range of technological services designed to enhance the living experience for residents. Key features include the ability to manage household defects, disseminate public notices, control home appliances, facilitate electric vehicle charging, operate front doors, summon elevators, conduct electronic voting, and manage parking registrations. By integrating these functionalities, HT Beyond aims to create a more convenient and efficient environment for residents in multifamily housing.

To-Day is a company that specializes in developing an online delivery platform focused on providing same-day delivery services. The platform operates without the need for a warehouse, employing a unique model where vehicles follow predetermined routes similar to public transportation. This innovative approach allows for efficient logistics and the organic operation of vehicles to facilitate the delivery of goods. By streamlining the delivery process, To-Day aims to offer customers a cost-effective solution for receiving their orders on the same day.

Kihya is a distributor of alcoholic beverages that operates an online platform for ordering liquor. Customers can conveniently order beer, wine, or spirits through their phone or website, with the option to pick up their purchases directly from licensed retail stores. Additionally, Kihya provides home delivery services, allowing users to receive alcohol at their preferred location, anytime and anywhere. The company aims to simplify the process of obtaining alcoholic beverages, enhancing accessibility for consumers.

SuperBin Co., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializes in the development of Nephron, an advanced circular resources collection robot. This innovative robot employs artificial intelligence to autonomously identify, sort, collect, and process waste materials, specifically targeting plastics and aluminum cans. SuperBin aims to foster a culture of recycling and sustainable growth by incentivizing users with financial rewards for their recycling efforts. Through its technology, the company seeks to promote the value of circulating resources and encourage a collective commitment to environmental responsibility.

Founded in 2015, SentBe is a global financial technology company that provides innovative remittance and payment solutions for individuals and businesses. With a mission to create "A World Without Financial Borders," SentBe facilitates seamless international money transfers through its advanced online platform. The company specializes in non-cent transfers, leveraging price differences between Bitcoin exchanges across various countries to optimize the remittance process. By establishing extensive global partnerships and enhancing foreign exchange management capabilities, SentBe delivers competitive cross-border payment solutions that benefit its clients in both domestic and international markets. Through its commitment to borderless financial services, SentBe is positioning itself as a leader in the global remittance industry.

Atlas Labs develops and delivers language-based AI solutions.

Dot Pad — The first tactile graphics display for the visually impaired. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaxlpMj1sxU) Dot Kiosk - The most accessible kiosk for the disabled and everyone in a smart city.

Founded in 2015, PeopleFund is a premier data-driven digital lender in South Korea, specializing in consumer finance. The company aims to provide financial freedom through affordable loans and attractive investment opportunities. Utilizing a proprietary credit model and advanced technology, PeopleFund enhances loan rates for borrowers while maintaining a low loss rate, benefiting both retail and institutional investors. It is recognized as the first digital lender in Korea to exceed $1 billion in loan originations and has innovatively engaged nearly 400,000 retail investors. PeopleFund stands out as the first fintech platform to offer loan and investment products directly through KakaoTalk, a popular messaging app in Korea. Additionally, the company operates a lending platform that collaborates with banks and financial institutions to streamline the loan process, making personal loans accessible at competitive interest rates through various third-party applications.

A blockchain technology company on a mission to create and enable smarter asset management systems.

Swatch On operates a fabric marketplace designed to facilitate reliable fabric sourcing for fashion designers. Launched with the goal of offering a diverse selection of unique, high-quality wholesale fabrics at competitive prices, Swatch On has developed a comprehensive database of fabrics sourced from Dongdaemun. The company prides itself on its team of young, creative, and motivated professionals who are passionate about fashion fabric. Their personalized approach ensures that clients receive tailored assistance in finding the perfect materials for their collections, enhancing the overall experience of sourcing fabrics for design projects.

LIVEKLASS is an online education platform for educators and students.

Shopl & Company is a SaaS-based software provider focused on enhancing retail management through innovative tools that address employee attendance, performance monitoring, and data collection. Established in 2020, Shopl connects field team employees with back-office personnel, facilitating real-time communication and operational efficiency. The platform offers features such as sales target management, point-of-sale data collection, and inventory status updates, which help clients streamline operations and reduce costs. With a user base of 10,000, Shopl generates revenue by servicing global manufacturing companies, ultimately improving employee engagement and overall business performance in the retail sector.

Playio is a mobile gaming rewards app that offers game marketing services. Its platform provides pre-registration campaigns, user acquisition strategies, and targeted marketing based on playtime analytics to help game developers engage users effectively, maximize lifetime value, and enhance the overall gaming experience.

S.LAB is a platform for supply chain logistics for an efficient and cost-saving end to end transportation service. Through its cold chain technology, the company significantly reduces the cost during the first mile and middle mile delivery. Real-time tracking service will collect all the data to actively respond to the incident and keep the customer satisfied. With the data, S.LAB optimizes the temperature, packaging, and routing to increase the efficiency in cold chain delivery per country.

Kokoji is an audio technology platform focused on enhancing children's learning experiences through auditory content. The company redesigns how children consume content, emphasizing audio to support language, brain, and emotional development. Kokoji's services aim to inspire children and engage them in a new content ecosystem, providing resources that foster cognitive and emotional growth through effective auditory stimulation.

Himedi, Inc. is a digital health platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that facilitates connections between international patients and medical service providers. Founded in 2011, the company offers a hospital reservation service and provides consultations with doctors, ensuring that patients receive personalized recommendations for clinics. Service managers accompany clients throughout their medical journey, enhancing the overall experience for medical tourists. Himedi aims to improve the quality of life for its users by offering comprehensive support during their treatment processes.

Netspa specializes in producing recycled nylon from waste fishing nets. It collects these discarded nets, processes them using proprietary technology that automatically sorts and pulverizes the polymers, preserving the marine environment. The company then converts these materials into recycled nylon pellets for sale to various industries seeking sustainable alternatives.

Lemontree is a finance service company that helps children with savings and investment education.

Grepp is a South Korean company that operates an integrated platform for developer education, assessment, and recruitment. It offers practical programming courses, competency tests, and a streamlined hiring process that connects skilled developers with companies worldwide. The platform also supports career guidance and fosters problem‑solving skills, aiming to improve developers’ competitiveness and help organizations find talent that delivers high value. Grepp’s services are designed to support developers at all stages of their growth cycle, from learning to employment, and to promote fair evaluation and meaningful collaboration across industries and regions.

Getcha is a comprehensive car purchasing and rental service that operates an online comparison shopping platform. The company facilitates the buying process by connecting consumers with sellers and providing access to a network of dealerships. Getcha enables users to obtain multiple price quotes, ensuring transparency in transaction pricing. In addition to car purchases, the company offers long-term rentals, leasing options, test rides, and car consulting services, catering to a wide range of automotive needs. By streamlining the car buying experience, Getcha empowers customers with the information they need to make informed decisions while allowing sellers to focus on motivated buyers.

Upstage AI is a startup that specializes in providing customized artificial intelligence services to businesses. The company develops tailored AI models designed to address specific challenges faced by its clients, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and fostering innovation. By enabling organizations to focus on their core tasks, Upstage AI helps them leverage AI technology to solve problems and advance their business processes effectively.

Lillycover Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, specializes in personalized beauty solutions for skincare. The company has developed a skin diagnosis and treatment device that helps users understand their unique skin types through actual skin data collected from various countries. Its portable skin diagnosis and management device enables users to assess key skin attributes, including pores, wrinkles, sensitivity, and oil-water balance, allowing for effective management of their skincare results.

EditMate provides video editing services.

Colavo Salon is a rapidly growing customer relationship management (CRM) software company focused on the beauty industry. It offers a comprehensive platform designed to assist independent beauty professionals and salon owners in managing their businesses more efficiently. The software includes features such as online reservation management, schedule organization, sales tracking, report generation, and customer information handling. By automating back-office tasks, Colavo Salon enables its users to save time and enhance customer retention, potentially increasing it by up to 50% through intelligent booking systems and customizable reminders that follow the entire customer journey.

Stayfolio, founded in 2015, is a curated accommodation platform that focuses on unique and personalized lodging experiences. With a commitment to enhancing the travel experience, the company goes beyond traditional accommodation offerings by providing a comprehensive value chain that includes the creation, branding, promotion, operation, and service of fine stays. Stayfolio emphasizes quality by implementing a rigorous inspection process to ensure that each accommodation reflects the local culture and travel ethos. The platform also features a content-driven approach, sharing the stories behind each space, while facilitating unmanned hospitality that allows guests to enjoy seamless access to their chosen accommodations.

Motov is a digital advertising agency that specializes in connecting advertisers with audiences through innovative geofenced ad campaigns. The company operates a real-time location-based taxi tower system that serves as a unique platform for advertising. This system not only facilitates targeted advertising but also provides an advertiser center, which offers real-time insights into ad exposure in taxis. By utilizing aggregated public data, Motov delivers valuable information regarding demographics and the floating population, effectively enhancing the advertising experience. Additionally, the platform creates opportunities for taxi drivers to generate extra income while enabling local governments to improve public services through the data collected from street activities.

Soomgo operates South Korea's largest online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals. It offers over 1,000 services ranging from lessons and home services to event planning.

Cher Ground is a startup focused on the fashion industry, offering services that cater to both wholesale market buying and retail operations. The company provides a digital platform designed to enhance efficiency and convenience for users involved in fashion trading. This includes order management, store and retailer information management, and product upload functions tailored to meet the specific needs of retailers and buyers.

FREECO is a content provider for businesses. Consultation, sales, and software development and supply Cosmetics wholesale and retail business Marketing consulting and advertising business.

Today's Pickup is a delivery plug-in platform that specializes in providing fast courier services. The company offers a software solution that enables small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses to manage their logistics effectively. With features such as same-day and early morning delivery, Today's Pickup allows these businesses to secure their own logistics facilities and manpower, enhancing their operational efficiency and improving customer satisfaction. By streamlining the delivery process, Today's Pickup meets the growing demand for reliable and timely courier services in the e-commerce sector.

Team O2 is an O2O specializes IT company.

Lawfully is an immigration legaltech company founded in 2017 and based in New York. The company leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance the immigration process for both immigrants and legal professionals. Lawfully offers a platform that connects immigrants with a variety of immigration service providers, facilitating access to essential services such as case tracking, case analysis, legal consultations, and mock interviews. By utilizing advanced algorithms, Lawfully delivers personalized insights regarding case processing times, approval rates, and the likelihood of requests for evidence. Through its innovative use of technology, Lawfully aims to simplify and improve the immigration experience for individuals navigating the complexities of immigration law.

Grepp is a South Korean company that operates an integrated platform for developer education, assessment, and recruitment. It offers practical programming courses, competency tests, and a streamlined hiring process that connects skilled developers with companies worldwide. The platform also supports career guidance and fosters problem‑solving skills, aiming to improve developers’ competitiveness and help organizations find talent that delivers high value. Grepp’s services are designed to support developers at all stages of their growth cycle, from learning to employment, and to promote fair evaluation and meaningful collaboration across industries and regions.

Voithru is an artificial intelligence-based crowdsourcing subtitle platform designed to assist content creators with translation and data analysis services. The platform leverages crowd-sourced translation technology to deliver high-quality subtitles, incorporating advanced features such as fraud detection and speech-to-text voice recognition. Additionally, Voithru's system reviews new terminology and checks grammar during the translation process, enhancing the overall quality and accuracy of the subtitles. By enabling clients to effectively reach audiences across different languages and regions, Voithru plays a significant role in the global distribution of content.

Perfitt enhances online shoe shopping by offering personalized size recommendations using advanced image processing technology and machine learning algorithms. This enables customers to shop with confidence, improves retailer satisfaction, and reduces return rates.

Monolabs Co provides digital transformation, information technology, health subscription, and advisory services to the healthcare industry.

XYZ, Inc. is a service robot startup focused on integrating artificial intelligence into everyday life through innovative robotic solutions. The company specializes in developing a range of service robots aimed at automating tasks in retail and hospitality environments. Notable products include a barista robot designed for coffee preparation, an ice cream robot for serving desserts, and a food and beverage delivery robot. These robots are tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. XYZ has established partnerships with major brands such as Porsche Korea, Hyundai Motor Company, and Grand Walkerhill Hotel, marking significant achievements in the application of its technology across various sectors.

Motov is a digital advertising agency that specializes in connecting advertisers with audiences through innovative geofenced ad campaigns. The company operates a real-time location-based taxi tower system that serves as a unique platform for advertising. This system not only facilitates targeted advertising but also provides an advertiser center, which offers real-time insights into ad exposure in taxis. By utilizing aggregated public data, Motov delivers valuable information regarding demographics and the floating population, effectively enhancing the advertising experience. Additionally, the platform creates opportunities for taxi drivers to generate extra income while enabling local governments to improve public services through the data collected from street activities.

Monolabs Co provides digital transformation, information technology, health subscription, and advisory services to the healthcare industry.

Grip is a mobile application that offers to sell products, update stories, go online and chat communication to sellers.

SuperBin Co., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea, specializes in the development of Nephron, an advanced circular resources collection robot. This innovative robot employs artificial intelligence to autonomously identify, sort, collect, and process waste materials, specifically targeting plastics and aluminum cans. SuperBin aims to foster a culture of recycling and sustainable growth by incentivizing users with financial rewards for their recycling efforts. Through its technology, the company seeks to promote the value of circulating resources and encourage a collective commitment to environmental responsibility.

Atlas Labs develops and delivers language-based AI solutions.

Konatus is a mobile app for taxi booking.

S.LAB is a platform for supply chain logistics for an efficient and cost-saving end to end transportation service. Through its cold chain technology, the company significantly reduces the cost during the first mile and middle mile delivery. Real-time tracking service will collect all the data to actively respond to the incident and keep the customer satisfied. With the data, S.LAB optimizes the temperature, packaging, and routing to increase the efficiency in cold chain delivery per country.

Shopl & Company is a SaaS-based software provider focused on enhancing retail management through innovative tools that address employee attendance, performance monitoring, and data collection. Established in 2020, Shopl connects field team employees with back-office personnel, facilitating real-time communication and operational efficiency. The platform offers features such as sales target management, point-of-sale data collection, and inventory status updates, which help clients streamline operations and reduce costs. With a user base of 10,000, Shopl generates revenue by servicing global manufacturing companies, ultimately improving employee engagement and overall business performance in the retail sector.

Roovook is a company that specializes in developing an innovative online platform designed to enhance lead generation and event conversion. Their Event & Sales Management System (EMS) offers superior efficiency compared to traditional offline sales and management methods. The system provides continuous lead generation, seamless digital sales processes with online quote requests, bookings, and payment systems, and supports data-driven decision-making through real-time data analysis. Additionally, Roovook's platform automates repetitive tasks to save time and enhance overall efficiency, all presented through an intuitive user-friendly interface.

Ilio operates an online interactive platform that connects fans with creators and celebrities, offering direct communication options and enabling interactions through messages and gifts. The platform supports fans in engaging with their favorite creators by facilitating real-time conversations, personalized messages, and the exchange of gifts, while providing creators with a channel to connect with their audience and receive fan support.

Shopl & Company is a SaaS-based software provider focused on enhancing retail management through innovative tools that address employee attendance, performance monitoring, and data collection. Established in 2020, Shopl connects field team employees with back-office personnel, facilitating real-time communication and operational efficiency. The platform offers features such as sales target management, point-of-sale data collection, and inventory status updates, which help clients streamline operations and reduce costs. With a user base of 10,000, Shopl generates revenue by servicing global manufacturing companies, ultimately improving employee engagement and overall business performance in the retail sector.

N.thing, Inc. is a South Korean Agri-Food technology company established in January 2014, focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector through innovative IoT solutions. The company has developed the CUBE, a modular vertical farming system that enhances productivity and efficiency by providing an optimized environment for various crops using a dedicated operating system. In addition to the CUBE, N.thing offers SQUARE, a modular hydroponic kit that enables users to grow greens and herbs collaboratively, and Planty, the first internet-connected social pot that allows for real-time monitoring of plant conditions. N.thing also provides Life, a smart gardening journal for plant enthusiasts to document and share their gardening experiences. The company has received accolades for its design and technological excellence, including the iF Design Award and the Best of Innovation award at CES 2020. With plans for large-scale expansion following successful proof of concept trials in the UAE, N.thing aims to connect individuals with nature and enhance the farm-to-table experience through its innovative agricultural solutions.

MAAS ASIA offers urban intelligent transportation services.

Sky Labs is a technology company focused on developing innovative wearable devices for health monitoring, particularly a cuffless ring-type blood pressure monitor and a device known as the Cardio Tracker (CART). The CART is designed for continuous monitoring of atrial fibrillation, a common and often undiagnosed heart condition affecting many individuals over 40. This device can be worn comfortably on any finger and is both waterproof and dustproof, allowing users to wear it throughout their daily activities without interruption. It operates without user intervention, automatically detecting and recording atrial fibrillation, which users can track via a smartphone application. The device aims not only to assist individuals in managing their heart health but also to provide valuable data to healthcare professionals for accurate diagnosis. Sky Labs is currently conducting clinical trials in collaboration with Seoul National University Hospital to validate the performance of its technology, with an initial focus on the atrial fibrillation patient market in Finland, and an extended target market of millions worldwide. The company is also partnering with Bayer to explore further healthcare innovations.

Wave Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in South Korea, develops a mobile video chat application designed to enhance social interactions among users. The application enables individuals to create chat rooms where they can engage in group video chats, play live party games, watch video clips, read webtoons, and share photos. By facilitating these activities, Wave aims to reduce the distance between people, allowing friends to connect and interact in a more engaging and entertaining manner.

Team O2 is an O2O specializes IT company.

Soomgo operates South Korea's largest online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals. It offers over 1,000 services ranging from lessons and home services to event planning.

Konatus is a mobile app for taxi booking.

MAPIA, a Korea-based IT & Marketing enterprise with an affiliated business entity in Tokyo of Japan, is a recipient of “Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2018”, serving global users of 200 countries, our strategic partners include but not limited to global prominent copyright associations and publishers. We specialize in sheet music monetization, global contents distribution, and cross-border settlements facilitation. 3 sheet music websites under MAPIA’s exclusive management as follows: MyMusicSheet https://www.mymusicsheet.com Mapianist https://www.mapianist.com Kokomu https://www.kokomu.jp

WeddingBook helps users find the wedding reception sites, hotels for wedding guests, caterers, photographers, florists, bands, DJ's, videographers, dresses, cakes and other vendors to make wedding planning simple and wedding reception perfect.

Sandbox is a digital entertainment company specializing in multi-channel network services specifically designed for game creators and the gaming entertainment industry. The company focuses on content creation, allowing creative digital natives to produce and share their work freely. By providing a platform for these creators, Sandbox enables them to engage audiences with innovative and imaginative content, thereby facilitating a vibrant ecosystem for digital entertainment.

MAAS ASIA offers urban intelligent transportation services.

N.thing, Inc. is a South Korean Agri-Food technology company established in January 2014, focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector through innovative IoT solutions. The company has developed the CUBE, a modular vertical farming system that enhances productivity and efficiency by providing an optimized environment for various crops using a dedicated operating system. In addition to the CUBE, N.thing offers SQUARE, a modular hydroponic kit that enables users to grow greens and herbs collaboratively, and Planty, the first internet-connected social pot that allows for real-time monitoring of plant conditions. N.thing also provides Life, a smart gardening journal for plant enthusiasts to document and share their gardening experiences. The company has received accolades for its design and technological excellence, including the iF Design Award and the Best of Innovation award at CES 2020. With plans for large-scale expansion following successful proof of concept trials in the UAE, N.thing aims to connect individuals with nature and enhance the farm-to-table experience through its innovative agricultural solutions.

Rael is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in menstrual care and feminine wellness, offering a range of high-quality products made from natural and organic ingredients. Founded by three female entrepreneurs, Rael aims to empower women by providing safe and healthy alternatives to conventional feminine care items. The product line includes organic cotton pads, pantyliners, tampons, period underwear, feminine washes, and wipes, all designed to meet everyday personal care needs. Additionally, Rael has ventured into the clean beauty sector with its "period beauty" products. Since its establishment in 2017, the company has gained significant traction, becoming a bestseller on Amazon and expanding its availability to 13 countries, including retail partnerships with Target. Rael's commitment to delivering chemical-free and effective products reflects its mission to prioritize women's health and well-being in the feminine care industry.