Altos Ventures

Founded in 1996, Altos Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in early-stage investments in consumer and technology companies, focusing on enterprise SaaS, FinTech, e-commerce, and consumer brands and services. The firm invests globally, with a particular interest in North America, Asia, and Latin America.

James Dai

Partner

Ram Gupta

Advisor

Jung Hae-min

judge

Brittany Hargest

Partner

Haemin Jeong

Associate

Dillon Krasnigor

Executive, Investment Team

Hodong Nam

Managing Director

Catherine Shin

Investor

Tae Yoon

Partner

Zac Mohring

Principal

Past deals in South Korea

Elice

Series C in 2024
Elice Inc. is a digital education company based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in online courses focused on coding and web application development. The company offers a range of programming courses, including languages such as C++, Python, and Java, supported by an artificial intelligence-based platform. Elice employs a three-step approach to education, encompassing training, evaluation, and recruitment, which facilitates employee digital transformation and fosters opportunities for growth and social innovation. The platform emphasizes practice-based learning, allowing students to engage in live coding sessions and receive constructive feedback, thereby equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world challenges effectively.

PlayList

Venture Round in 2023
PlayList is a web drama production company that specializes in creating and distributing dramas and music content through a digital platform. It has gained significant popularity among the 18-24 age demographic with its flagship web series, Love Playlist and A-Teen, which have collectively amassed over 10 million subscribers and 1.3 billion views. The company's focus on engaging and diverse content enables it to captivate a broad audience, particularly within the adult segment, while showcasing quality Korean shows across various genres.

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Chunmyung

Series A in 2022
Chunmyung is a consulting and online service company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in connecting customers with fortune-telling services and consultations through its online-to-offline (O2O) platform. The company serves as an intermediary in the telecommunications sector, facilitating connections without directly handling service reservations, usage, or refunds. In addition to its fortune-telling platform, Chunmyung also provides a service that helps users find verified teachers based on their preferences, age, subject, and other criteria, enabling tailored consultations. This diverse range of offerings has contributed to the company's rapid growth and expansion in the service industry.

Dunamu

Secondary Market in 2021
Dunamu Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2012 that specializes in blockchain and securities services. It operates UPbit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, as well as Stockplus, a securities information and trading platform, and U-Stockplus, an over-the-counter platform for private company trading. Additionally, Dunamu offers Luniverse, a blockchain-as-a-service solution, and Onboard, an equity management platform designed for private companies to manage shareholder equity electronically. The company's services are accessible through a mobile application, which provides users with real-time cryptocurrency prices and analytics, ensuring a secure and user-friendly trading experience across various markets.

Karrot Market

Series D in 2021
Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Toss

Series H in 2021
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

EVR Studio

Series C in 2021
EVR Studio is a technology-focused digital content development company based in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in creating virtual reality platforms that cater to a diverse range of applications, including gaming, visual graphics, engineering, fashion, writing, and photography. Its offerings encompass the development of digital humans, media art, and XR media content, along with a metaverse platform and adventure-based games that leverage artificial intelligence for interactive character engagement. Through its innovative projects, EVR Studio aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate social connections in virtual environments.

Amazing Brewing Company

Series B in 2021
Amazing Brewing Company is a craft beer producer and operator of a brewery and taprooms based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on fresh handmade beer produced in small batches, with about 200 liters per brewing, and offers a range of craft beers including oak barrel-aged styles, lagers, ales, and a hard seltzer lineup.

Delivery Hero

Post in 2021
Delivery Hero is a global online food delivery platform that operates a network of online ordering sites connecting customers with restaurant partners. It operates in over 70 countries across five continents and serves the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. The platform enables customers to browse menus, place orders, and have meals delivered or picked up, while revenue primarily comes from commissions on each order, varying by country, restaurant type, and service. As a tech-enabled marketplace, it coordinates ordering and delivery through its partner network, offering a wide range of local food options.

NPIXEL

Series A in 2020
NPIXEL is a computer game development company founded in September 2017 by a team of developers known for their work on the popular mobile game Seven Knights. The company focuses on creating a gaming ecosystem that incorporates decentralized technologies, including blockchain-based projects and NFTs. NPIXEL aims to enhance entertainment through the development of animated gaming applications for both single and multiplayer experiences across various platforms. Its inaugural title, Gran Saga, is set to launch in South Korea in the first half of 2020, reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering innovative gaming experiences.

Elice

Series B in 2020
Elice Inc. is a digital education company based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in online courses focused on coding and web application development. The company offers a range of programming courses, including languages such as C++, Python, and Java, supported by an artificial intelligence-based platform. Elice employs a three-step approach to education, encompassing training, evaluation, and recruitment, which facilitates employee digital transformation and fosters opportunities for growth and social innovation. The platform emphasizes practice-based learning, allowing students to engage in live coding sessions and receive constructive feedback, thereby equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world challenges effectively.

Toss

Series G in 2020
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2020
Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

NPIXEL

Series A in 2020
NPIXEL is a computer game development company founded in September 2017 by a team of developers known for their work on the popular mobile game Seven Knights. The company focuses on creating a gaming ecosystem that incorporates decentralized technologies, including blockchain-based projects and NFTs. NPIXEL aims to enhance entertainment through the development of animated gaming applications for both single and multiplayer experiences across various platforms. Its inaugural title, Gran Saga, is set to launch in South Korea in the first half of 2020, reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering innovative gaming experiences.

Collab Asia

Series B in 2019
Collab Asia, Inc. is a digital content studio and social media influencer network headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices located across Asia, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on leading the digital transformation of media in the Asia-Pacific region by enhancing the creation, distribution, and consumption of content. As a prominent digital media and influencer agency, Collab Asia aims to produce innovative marketing solutions for content creators, media platforms, and brands. It operates with an international team of over 200 in-house professionals and a vast network of more than 4,000 social media influencers. By leveraging local expertise and a global outlook, Collab Asia effectively delivers services that reach wide audiences across various digital platforms, thus maximizing the financial and creative potential of its clients in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

PlayList

Seed Round in 2019
PlayList is a web drama production company that specializes in creating and distributing dramas and music content through a digital platform. It has gained significant popularity among the 18-24 age demographic with its flagship web series, Love Playlist and A-Teen, which have collectively amassed over 10 million subscribers and 1.3 billion views. The company's focus on engaging and diverse content enables it to captivate a broad audience, particularly within the adult segment, while showcasing quality Korean shows across various genres.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2019
Karrot Market is a second-hand trading application that connects users within local neighborhoods to facilitate the buying and selling of used goods. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, the platform allows users to register products via mobile and engage in direct communication with potential buyers through a chat feature. To enhance trust and safety, Karrot Market authenticates users' residency and incorporates a review-based rating system. The application includes various features such as neighborhood certification, a trading manner temperature indicator, and price drop notifications, all aimed at creating a seamless and secure trading experience for users. Through its online GPS service, buyers and sellers can easily locate each other, promoting face-to-face transactions within their communities.

Toss

Series F in 2019
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Zigbang

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Awair

Series B in 2019
Awair is a technology company that develops indoor air quality monitoring devices and a software platform that provides actionable insights to improve indoor environments. Its sensors measure temperature, humidity, CO2, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter, delivering real‑time data to homeowners, schools, and workplaces. The platform aggregates the data, offers recommendations, and helps users reduce exposure to pollutants, thereby supporting health and cognitive performance. Awair is headquartered in San Francisco and has an additional office in Seoul.

SoCar

Series D in 2019
SoCar operates an eco-friendly car-sharing platform in South Korea, connecting users who travel similar routes. Founded in 2012, it offers car booking via website and smartphone apps, with over 1.7 million registered users.

Syntekabio

Series C in 2019
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in genome analysis and the integration of bio data, utilizing advanced algorithms to create personal genome maps that facilitate disease prevention and the development of customized medications. Syntekabio also offers a technology for collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data, which is instrumental in analyzing diseases, including rare conditions. Their MAHA supercomputer significantly reduces data-processing costs and enhances genome-based diagnostics. The company focuses on gene-related research and technology development, leveraging a genome big data platform and artificial intelligence for drug development and genetic analysis.

Toss

Series E in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2018
Lendit is a South Korean fintech company operating an online peer-to-peer lending platform. It connects investors with borrowers seeking personal loans, offering competitive interest rates for both parties. Lendit uses advanced risk-ranking algorithms and efficient operational processes to facilitate these transactions. Borrowers can access APRs ranging from 4.5% to 18.0%, while investors enjoy an average return of approximately 10.66%. The company's platform is fully automated, using a credit scoring model for personalized interest rates based on various data points. Lendit aims to disrupt traditional banking systems by providing accessible financial solutions for both borrowers and investors.

Elice

Series A in 2018
Elice Inc. is a digital education company based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in online courses focused on coding and web application development. The company offers a range of programming courses, including languages such as C++, Python, and Java, supported by an artificial intelligence-based platform. Elice employs a three-step approach to education, encompassing training, evaluation, and recruitment, which facilitates employee digital transformation and fosters opportunities for growth and social innovation. The platform emphasizes practice-based learning, allowing students to engage in live coding sessions and receive constructive feedback, thereby equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world challenges effectively.

Kmong

Series B in 2018
Kmong Inc. is a South Korean company that operates a freelance and micro-job marketplace, facilitating the exchange of services between individuals. Established in June 2012, the platform allows users to buy and sell a wide range of services across various categories, including design, IT and programming, marketing, consulting, translation, writing, and more. Freelancers can list their services with price quotes, making it easier for potential clients to find and engage with them. Kmong's services extend beyond traditional categories to include offerings like private lessons and unique personal services. The company is based in Seoul and provides a mobile application for Android devices, enhancing accessibility for users.

Toss

Series D in 2018
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Gen.G esports

Series A in 2018
Gen.G esports is a prominent professional esports organization founded in 2017, with its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and additional offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai. The organization is known for bridging the esports markets in the United States and Asia, operating top teams in renowned games like Overwatch and League of Legends, and featuring a celebrated all-female Fortnite team. Gen.G has achieved significant recognition, including being ranked among the world's most valuable esports companies. Its teams have won seven global championships, reflecting their competitive prowess. Beyond team management, Gen.G offers a range of services such as coaching, training, and business development, while also creating platforms for global brands to engage with gaming fans. The company is committed to fostering inclusivity in esports through initiatives like #TeamBumble and the Gen.G Elite Esports Academy, which integrates academic programs with esports training. Gen.G's mission emphasizes leveraging the power of gaming to empower both fans and athletes in their pursuits, establishing it as a leader in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.

Syntekabio

Series B in 2018
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in genome analysis and the integration of bio data, utilizing advanced algorithms to create personal genome maps that facilitate disease prevention and the development of customized medications. Syntekabio also offers a technology for collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data, which is instrumental in analyzing diseases, including rare conditions. Their MAHA supercomputer significantly reduces data-processing costs and enhances genome-based diagnostics. The company focuses on gene-related research and technology development, leveraging a genome big data platform and artificial intelligence for drug development and genetic analysis.

Awair

Venture Round in 2018
Awair is a technology company that develops indoor air quality monitoring devices and a software platform that provides actionable insights to improve indoor environments. Its sensors measure temperature, humidity, CO2, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter, delivering real‑time data to homeowners, schools, and workplaces. The platform aggregates the data, offers recommendations, and helps users reduce exposure to pollutants, thereby supporting health and cognitive performance. Awair is headquartered in San Francisco and has an additional office in Seoul.

Kmong

Venture Round in 2017
Kmong Inc. is a South Korean company that operates a freelance and micro-job marketplace, facilitating the exchange of services between individuals. Established in June 2012, the platform allows users to buy and sell a wide range of services across various categories, including design, IT and programming, marketing, consulting, translation, writing, and more. Freelancers can list their services with price quotes, making it easier for potential clients to find and engage with them. Kmong's services extend beyond traditional categories to include offerings like private lessons and unique personal services. The company is based in Seoul and provides a mobile application for Android devices, enhancing accessibility for users.

Collab Asia

Series A in 2017
Collab Asia, Inc. is a digital content studio and social media influencer network headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices located across Asia, including Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on leading the digital transformation of media in the Asia-Pacific region by enhancing the creation, distribution, and consumption of content. As a prominent digital media and influencer agency, Collab Asia aims to produce innovative marketing solutions for content creators, media platforms, and brands. It operates with an international team of over 200 in-house professionals and a vast network of more than 4,000 social media influencers. By leveraging local expertise and a global outlook, Collab Asia effectively delivers services that reach wide audiences across various digital platforms, thus maximizing the financial and creative potential of its clients in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Lendit

Series B in 2017
Lendit is a South Korean fintech company operating an online peer-to-peer lending platform. It connects investors with borrowers seeking personal loans, offering competitive interest rates for both parties. Lendit uses advanced risk-ranking algorithms and efficient operational processes to facilitate these transactions. Borrowers can access APRs ranging from 4.5% to 18.0%, while investors enjoy an average return of approximately 10.66%. The company's platform is fully automated, using a credit scoring model for personalized interest rates based on various data points. Lendit aims to disrupt traditional banking systems by providing accessible financial solutions for both borrowers and investors.

ZIGZAG

Series B in 2017
ZIGZAG is a prominent shopping meta-service application in South Korea, designed specifically for women. Launched by Croquis in 2012, ZIGZAG enables users to discover their personal style by aggregating offerings from thousands of online retailers. The platform allows users to effortlessly browse, bookmark their favorite shops, and receive tailored search results based on individual preferences. ZIGZAG's user interface is continuously updated with new items and prices, ensuring that shoppers have access to the latest trends in the fast fashion industry. Additionally, the application provides features such as store rankings, integrated product searches, and a favorites list, simplifying the process of comparing items across various shopping sites.

Toss

Series C in 2017
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Amazing Brewing Company

Venture Round in 2017
Amazing Brewing Company is a craft beer producer and operator of a brewery and taprooms based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on fresh handmade beer produced in small batches, with about 200 liters per brewing, and offers a range of craft beers including oak barrel-aged styles, lagers, ales, and a hard seltzer lineup.

EVR Studio

Venture Round in 2016
EVR Studio is a technology-focused digital content development company based in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in creating virtual reality platforms that cater to a diverse range of applications, including gaming, visual graphics, engineering, fashion, writing, and photography. Its offerings encompass the development of digital humans, media art, and XR media content, along with a metaverse platform and adventure-based games that leverage artificial intelligence for interactive character engagement. Through its innovative projects, EVR Studio aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate social connections in virtual environments.

Jobplanet

Series C in 2016
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Awair

Series A in 2016
Awair is a technology company that develops indoor air quality monitoring devices and a software platform that provides actionable insights to improve indoor environments. Its sensors measure temperature, humidity, CO2, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter, delivering real‑time data to homeowners, schools, and workplaces. The platform aggregates the data, offers recommendations, and helps users reduce exposure to pollutants, thereby supporting health and cognitive performance. Awair is headquartered in San Francisco and has an additional office in Seoul.

Lendit

Series A in 2016
Lendit is a South Korean fintech company operating an online peer-to-peer lending platform. It connects investors with borrowers seeking personal loans, offering competitive interest rates for both parties. Lendit uses advanced risk-ranking algorithms and efficient operational processes to facilitate these transactions. Borrowers can access APRs ranging from 4.5% to 18.0%, while investors enjoy an average return of approximately 10.66%. The company's platform is fully automated, using a credit scoring model for personalized interest rates based on various data points. Lendit aims to disrupt traditional banking systems by providing accessible financial solutions for both borrowers and investors.

Syntekabio

Venture Round in 2016
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in genome analysis and the integration of bio data, utilizing advanced algorithms to create personal genome maps that facilitate disease prevention and the development of customized medications. Syntekabio also offers a technology for collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data, which is instrumental in analyzing diseases, including rare conditions. Their MAHA supercomputer significantly reduces data-processing costs and enhances genome-based diagnostics. The company focuses on gene-related research and technology development, leveraging a genome big data platform and artificial intelligence for drug development and genetic analysis.

Woowa Bros

Series E in 2016
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

The Beatpacking Company

Venture Round in 2016
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating a mobile application known as BEAT. The company specializes in developing a social mobile music streaming platform that allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company offers a user-friendly experience that caters to the evolving needs of music listeners in the region.

Woowa Bros

Series E in 2016
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Baedal Minjeok

Venture Round in 2016
Baedal Minjeok Seoul-based restaurant delivery app. Baedal Minjeok, made by Korean startup Woowa Brothers, is similar to GrubHub in the US (which Goldman Sachs also owns a stake in) and FoodPanda in Singapore. Almost all of its transactions take place via mobile device. Users simply browse a list of local restaurant menus and pick out what they want on the app, then the Baedal Minjeok team will order, pick it up, and deliver it to their doorstep.

Toss

Series B in 2016
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

ZIGZAG

Venture Round in 2016
ZIGZAG is a prominent shopping meta-service application in South Korea, designed specifically for women. Launched by Croquis in 2012, ZIGZAG enables users to discover their personal style by aggregating offerings from thousands of online retailers. The platform allows users to effortlessly browse, bookmark their favorite shops, and receive tailored search results based on individual preferences. ZIGZAG's user interface is continuously updated with new items and prices, ensuring that shoppers have access to the latest trends in the fast fashion industry. Additionally, the application provides features such as store rankings, integrated product searches, and a favorites list, simplifying the process of comparing items across various shopping sites.

Syntekabio

Series A in 2016
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in genome analysis and the integration of bio data, utilizing advanced algorithms to create personal genome maps that facilitate disease prevention and the development of customized medications. Syntekabio also offers a technology for collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data, which is instrumental in analyzing diseases, including rare conditions. Their MAHA supercomputer significantly reduces data-processing costs and enhances genome-based diagnostics. The company focuses on gene-related research and technology development, leveraging a genome big data platform and artificial intelligence for drug development and genetic analysis.

Zigbang

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Hyperconnect

Series A in 2015
Hyperconnect is a Seoul-based global technology company that develops video and artificial intelligence-powered social discovery products. Its flagship app Azar enables real-time one-to-one video chats to help people connect across cultures, and the company has expanded into Hakuna Live, a social live-streaming platform. Hyperconnect uses machine learning and advanced video technology to enhance user experience while emphasizing safety and privacy. The company serves international markets with a diverse workforce and continues to advance real-time video communication and discovery experiences through its platform suite.

Venticake

Venture Round in 2015
Venticake Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a company that specializes in developing photography applications. The flagship product, Retrica, allows users to capture and enhance their everyday moments, offering features that enable them to save and share their photographs without restrictions. The app is designed to help individuals preserve their memories beautifully, facilitating a seamless sharing experience. Through its innovative approach to photography, Venticake aims to enhance the way people document and remember their lives.

Limo Taxi

Venture Round in 2015
LimoTaxi is a provider of a mobile application designed for booking taxi services in South Korea. The platform offers users a straightforward way to access and request taxis, streamlining the transportation experience. Through its user-friendly interface, LimoTaxi aims to enhance the convenience of urban mobility and cater to the growing demand for efficient taxi services in the region. The company focuses on leveraging technology to simplify the process of hailing a taxi, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

The Beatpacking Company

Venture Round in 2015
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating a mobile application known as BEAT. The company specializes in developing a social mobile music streaming platform that allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company offers a user-friendly experience that caters to the evolving needs of music listeners in the region.

Huiseoul

Venture Round in 2015
Huiseoul is an e-commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the online retail of cosmetic products. It focuses on providing personalized skincare consultations and exclusively offers Korean beauty products to the Chinese market. The company has developed a comprehensive online platform that facilitates conversational e-commerce, where beauty consultants deliver detailed skincare advice in a user-friendly format. This platform includes various technological components such as front-end and back-end development, API integration, and mobile applications, all aimed at enhancing the customer experience in skincare shopping.

Toss

Series A in 2015
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

Jobplanet

Series C in 2015
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Kong Liao

Venture Round in 2015
Kong Liao operates an interactive entertainment platform that focuses on optimizing global mobile sharing. Based in Seongnam, South Korea, the company develops content that caters to a diverse and evolving digital audience, emphasizing localization to ensure relevance across different cultures. Users can engage with the platform by participating in fun quizzes and other entertaining activities, making it a popular choice for leisure and social interaction. The platform also allows users to analyze their social media presence, such as determining who is viewing their Facebook profiles, thereby enhancing user engagement and experience.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2015
Lendit is a South Korean fintech company operating an online peer-to-peer lending platform. It connects investors with borrowers seeking personal loans, offering competitive interest rates for both parties. Lendit uses advanced risk-ranking algorithms and efficient operational processes to facilitate these transactions. Borrowers can access APRs ranging from 4.5% to 18.0%, while investors enjoy an average return of approximately 10.66%. The company's platform is fully automated, using a credit scoring model for personalized interest rates based on various data points. Lendit aims to disrupt traditional banking systems by providing accessible financial solutions for both borrowers and investors.

Woowa Bros

Series D in 2015
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Bookjam

Venture Round in 2015
Bookjam is a Seoul-based publisher portal specializing in e-books, launched on March 10, 2011. The company provides a digital platform that offers a diverse selection of popular e-books, which can be easily downloaded to various devices including iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, and tablets. Bookjam's platform enhances the reading experience by incorporating interactive features such as embedded videos, photos, maps, and live web content, thereby facilitating deeper author engagement. This innovative approach allows users to access their preferred books while enriching their knowledge in a seamless manner.

Channel Breeze

Venture Round in 2015
Channel Breeze is a mobile navigation application that provides its users with an apartment hunting services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Zigbang

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Limo Taxi

Venture Round in 2015
LimoTaxi is a provider of a mobile application designed for booking taxi services in South Korea. The platform offers users a straightforward way to access and request taxis, streamlining the transportation experience. Through its user-friendly interface, LimoTaxi aims to enhance the convenience of urban mobility and cater to the growing demand for efficient taxi services in the region. The company focuses on leveraging technology to simplify the process of hailing a taxi, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

The Beatpacking Company

Series B in 2015
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating a mobile application known as BEAT. The company specializes in developing a social mobile music streaming platform that allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company offers a user-friendly experience that caters to the evolving needs of music listeners in the region.

Jobplanet

Series B in 2015
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Hyperconnect

Seed Round in 2014
Hyperconnect is a Seoul-based global technology company that develops video and artificial intelligence-powered social discovery products. Its flagship app Azar enables real-time one-to-one video chats to help people connect across cultures, and the company has expanded into Hakuna Live, a social live-streaming platform. Hyperconnect uses machine learning and advanced video technology to enhance user experience while emphasizing safety and privacy. The company serves international markets with a diverse workforce and continues to advance real-time video communication and discovery experiences through its platform suite.

Woowa Bros

Series D in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Channel Breeze

Series A in 2014
Channel Breeze is a mobile navigation application that provides its users with an apartment hunting services. The company is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Toss

Seed Round in 2014
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.

The Beatpacking Company

Series A in 2014
The Beatpacking Company is a prominent provider of ad-supported music streaming services in South Korea, operating a mobile application known as BEAT. The company specializes in developing a social mobile music streaming platform that allows users to access a diverse range of music tailored to their genre preferences. By focusing on mobile devices and smartphones, The Beatpacking Company offers a user-friendly experience that caters to the evolving needs of music listeners in the region.

Limo Taxi

Venture Round in 2014
LimoTaxi is a provider of a mobile application designed for booking taxi services in South Korea. The platform offers users a straightforward way to access and request taxis, streamlining the transportation experience. Through its user-friendly interface, LimoTaxi aims to enhance the convenience of urban mobility and cater to the growing demand for efficient taxi services in the region. The company focuses on leveraging technology to simplify the process of hailing a taxi, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

Jobplanet

Seed Round in 2014
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.

Zigbang

Series B in 2014
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Woowa Bros

Series C in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Woowa Bros

Series C in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Baedal Minjeok

Venture Round in 2014
Baedal Minjeok Seoul-based restaurant delivery app. Baedal Minjeok, made by Korean startup Woowa Brothers, is similar to GrubHub in the US (which Goldman Sachs also owns a stake in) and FoodPanda in Singapore. Almost all of its transactions take place via mobile device. Users simply browse a list of local restaurant menus and pick out what they want on the app, then the Baedal Minjeok team will order, pick it up, and deliver it to their doorstep.

ADOP

Series A in 2014
ADOP Inc. specializes in optimizing advertising efficiency for media companies and publishers. Established in 2011, the company offers a sell-side platform with services including ad distribution, content distribution, analytics consulting, SEO solutions, and real-time ad optimization algorithms. ADOP Inc. is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Bookjam

Venture Round in 2014
Bookjam is a Seoul-based publisher portal specializing in e-books, launched on March 10, 2011. The company provides a digital platform that offers a diverse selection of popular e-books, which can be easily downloaded to various devices including iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, and tablets. Bookjam's platform enhances the reading experience by incorporating interactive features such as embedded videos, photos, maps, and live web content, thereby facilitating deeper author engagement. This innovative approach allows users to access their preferred books while enriching their knowledge in a seamless manner.

Bookjam

Venture Round in 2013
Bookjam is a Seoul-based publisher portal specializing in e-books, launched on March 10, 2011. The company provides a digital platform that offers a diverse selection of popular e-books, which can be easily downloaded to various devices including iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, and tablets. Bookjam's platform enhances the reading experience by incorporating interactive features such as embedded videos, photos, maps, and live web content, thereby facilitating deeper author engagement. This innovative approach allows users to access their preferred books while enriching their knowledge in a seamless manner.

Woowa Bros

Series B in 2013
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Woowa Bros

Series A in 2012
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Krafton

Venture Round in 2009
Krafton Inc is a South Korean video game developer and holding company headquartered in Seongnam. It specializes in creating fantasy games for both PC and mobile platforms, and it is renowned for its popular title, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. In addition to this flagship game, Krafton has developed several other titles, including PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG: New State, Tera, Elyon, and Mistover. The company aims to maintain its status as a leading name in the video game industry by adhering to its core value of craftsmanship in game development.

Nable Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Founded in 2003, Nable Communications specializes in IP-based communication solutions, serving operators, enterprises, and handset vendors. Its product portfolio includes IP telephony, IMS enabler application servers, IMS client solutions, IoT, UC, video surveillance, and RCS products.

Toss Bank

Toss Bank is an internet banking services company based in South Korea, dedicated to financial innovation and inclusivity. As a challenger bank, it aims to reshape the traditional banking landscape by focusing on customer-centered solutions rather than a supplier-centric approach. Toss Bank provides a range of services tailored for both retail and commercial clients, including interest-bearing accounts, accessible deposit and withdrawal options, and straightforward loan processing. The bank also emphasizes serving economically disadvantaged individuals who have been excluded from conventional financial systems, thus striving to deliver essential financial services and improve overall access to banking.
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