Strong Ventures

Strong Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, pursuing seed-stage investments across the United States and South Korea. Beyond funding, it offers hands-on guidance, mentorship, and access to an extensive network to help entrepreneurs from Korean, Asian, and global backgrounds build and scale ventures capable of competing in global markets. The firm engages with a broad range of sectors, including software as a service, e-commerce, fintech, health tech, mobility, content, and other technology-enabled industries, emphasizing practical execution, strategic development, and ecosystem value.

Kihong Bae

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jiyun Cho

Director

John Nahm

Managing Partner

Hyungwoo Park

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Pets

Ban Life

Seed Round in 2023
Ban Life is a mobile application focused on enhancing the travel experience for pet owners by providing real-time information about pet accommodations across the country. The application offers detailed insights into various facilities, including pet-friendly cafes, restaurants, and lodging options, along with essential details such as parking availability and operating hours. By prioritizing user-friendly navigation and featuring authentic reviews, Ban Life enables consumers to easily identify suitable locations for their pets, thus simplifying the process of planning travel with companions.

Mad Made

Seed Round in 2023
Mad Made is a mobile application that supplies pet food.

Bemypet

Seed Round in 2019
Bemypet provides pet services based in South Korea.

Bemypet

Seed Round in 2019
Bemypet provides pet services based in South Korea.

Dogmate

Seed Round in 2017
Dogmate operates a platform that connects pet owners with professionally trained, in-home pet sitters. The service offers features such as real-time video monitoring, personalized pet journals, and double-leash walking, ensuring reliable and trustworthy care for pets while their owners are away.

Nspoons

Seed Round in 2017
Nspoons, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in developing a pet product recommendation tool. This innovative software platform allows users to maintain detailed records and history for their pets, including parameters such as gender, age, food preferences, medical history, and purchase regularity. By leveraging this data, Nspoons enables customers to enhance their pet care experience while also fostering opportunities for business development in both domestic and international markets.

Nspoons

Seed Round in 2016
Nspoons, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in developing a pet product recommendation tool. This innovative software platform allows users to maintain detailed records and history for their pets, including parameters such as gender, age, food preferences, medical history, and purchase regularity. By leveraging this data, Nspoons enables customers to enhance their pet care experience while also fostering opportunities for business development in both domestic and international markets.

Dogmate

Seed Round in 2016
Dogmate operates a platform that connects pet owners with professionally trained, in-home pet sitters. The service offers features such as real-time video monitoring, personalized pet journals, and double-leash walking, ensuring reliable and trustworthy care for pets while their owners are away.

Nspoons

Seed Round in 2016
Nspoons, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Ulsan, South Korea, specializes in developing a pet product recommendation tool. This innovative software platform allows users to maintain detailed records and history for their pets, including parameters such as gender, age, food preferences, medical history, and purchase regularity. By leveraging this data, Nspoons enables customers to enhance their pet care experience while also fostering opportunities for business development in both domestic and international markets.
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