Strong Ventures

Strong Ventures, established in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a seed fund that invests in and supports early-stage entrepreneurs, predominantly of Korean and Asian origin, but also globally. With a focus on SaaS, content, mobility, and other emerging sectors, the firm provides not only financial backing but also hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, and network access to help these entrepreneurs successfully enter the global market.

Jiyun Cho

Director

John Nahm

Managing Partner

Hyungwoo Park

Investment Analyst

Past deals in HoReCa

Lunch Lab

Seed Round in 2025
Lunch Lab offers food services.

Plating

Series A in 2023
Plating is a provider of corporate catering services that specializes in offering customized buffet-style food selections for businesses. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, with a rotating menu that introduces new products weekly, totaling around 50 different options. Plating's offerings include lunch and breakfast subscriptions prepared by professional chefs, featuring a variety of cuisines such as Korean, Chinese, and other Asian dishes. By delivering meals directly to offices, Plating aims to simplify meal management for companies while enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity through quality food options.

Menu.It

Venture Round in 2022
Menu.It specializes in store management solutions, focusing on innovative tablet menu boards that provide stylish templates and customization options for restaurants. The company's system allows customers to place orders directly from their tables, sending requests seamlessly to the counter and kitchen while facilitating payments. This technology enables restaurants to create and modify their menus in real-time, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing labor costs by minimizing the manpower needed for menu guidance and order delivery. Menu.It aims to streamline the dining experience for both customers and restaurant operators through its modern digital solutions.

Plating

Seed Round in 2022
Plating is a provider of corporate catering services that specializes in offering customized buffet-style food selections for businesses. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, with a rotating menu that introduces new products weekly, totaling around 50 different options. Plating's offerings include lunch and breakfast subscriptions prepared by professional chefs, featuring a variety of cuisines such as Korean, Chinese, and other Asian dishes. By delivering meals directly to offices, Plating aims to simplify meal management for companies while enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity through quality food options.

Plating

Seed Round in 2020
Plating is a provider of corporate catering services that specializes in offering customized buffet-style food selections for businesses. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, with a rotating menu that introduces new products weekly, totaling around 50 different options. Plating's offerings include lunch and breakfast subscriptions prepared by professional chefs, featuring a variety of cuisines such as Korean, Chinese, and other Asian dishes. By delivering meals directly to offices, Plating aims to simplify meal management for companies while enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity through quality food options.

Table Manager

Series A in 2020
Table Manager is a company that specializes in a digital reservation management platform designed to enhance the efficiency of telephone reservations. Its solution automatically classifies customers and provides pertinent information simultaneously as calls are received, allowing restaurant businesses to streamline their reservation processes. By leveraging this technology, Table Manager enables restaurants to improve their booking capabilities and potentially boost sales, making it a valuable asset for businesses in the hospitality industry.

Plating

Series A in 2016
Plating is a provider of corporate catering services that specializes in offering customized buffet-style food selections for businesses. The company focuses on delivering healthy and delicious meals, with a rotating menu that introduces new products weekly, totaling around 50 different options. Plating's offerings include lunch and breakfast subscriptions prepared by professional chefs, featuring a variety of cuisines such as Korean, Chinese, and other Asian dishes. By delivering meals directly to offices, Plating aims to simplify meal management for companies while enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity through quality food options.

Hanintel

Seed Round in 2012
Hanintel (ν•œμΈν…”) is a Korean hotel booking service that provides support services for travelers by finding reliable and affordable lodging at popular travel destinations. It offers a mobile app that allows travelers to find and book reasonable accommodation facilities at guest houses, villas, and hotels around the globe. Hanintel currently lists over 4,000 rooms from 58 cities, including Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Paris, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Rome, Sydney, and Shanghai.
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