Altos Ventures

Altos Ventures, established in 1996, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on consumer and technology sectors, including enterprise SaaS, FinTech, e-commerce, and consumer brands and services. Altos Ventures invests in high-growth, capital-efficient, founder-led companies, typically starting with investments of $0.5 million to $3 million, and has been the first and lead institutional investor in over 100 companies worldwide. The firm supports companies throughout their lifecycle, from inception to global growth and profitability.

Jim Dai

Partner

Brittany Hargest

Partner

Haemin Jeong

Associate

Catherine Shin

Investor

Tae Yoon

Partner

Zac Mohring

Principal

Past deals in Marketplace

MarqVision (Marq AI)

Series A in 2024
MarqVision is a brand protection platform designed to assist companies in detecting and removing counterfeit products sold online. Utilizing advanced AI and machine learning technologies, the platform enables global brands to automatically identify infringing listings across various online marketplaces. By streamlining the process of countering intellectual property infringement, MarqVision helps clients safeguard their sales and protect their reputations from the threats posed by counterfeiters.

Blockus

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Blockus is a technology company specializing in Web3 gaming infrastructure. It offers an all-in-one ecosystem that empowers game studios to build and launch web-based games swiftly and cost-effectively, allowing them to focus on game development and user experience. The platform provides a seamless integration of Web3 services, including a first-party NFT marketplace, fiat and crypto payment solutions, and secure wallet management. Blockus is renowned for its user-friendly, fully compliant platform, backed by notable investors such as a16z CSS. It competes with the likes of PLLAY Labs, Sandbox Network Technology, and Junglee Games in the Web3 gaming space.

KREAM

Venture Round in 2023
KREAM is an online resale marketplace focused on authenticated limited-edition sneakers and streetwear. The platform operates using a bid-ask model with dynamic pricing mechanics, facilitating the trading of exclusive releases between buyers and sellers. KREAM emphasizes a thorough verification process to ensure the authenticity of items, providing a secure and hassle-free environment for transactions.

Nexu

Series B in 2023
Nexu is a financing platform that enables car dealerships to provide a fully digital and real-time financing experience for buyers. The platform employs artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to facilitate the comparison of automotive loan options, connecting individuals seeking credit with various financial institutions. Users can optimize their search for auto loans through Nexu's portal, where they can review, analyze, and obtain loan offers without incurring any costs. This streamlined approach enhances access to financing for a broader range of car buyers, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.

KREAM

Series C in 2023
KREAM is an online resale marketplace focused on authenticated limited-edition sneakers and streetwear. The platform operates using a bid-ask model with dynamic pricing mechanics, facilitating the trading of exclusive releases between buyers and sellers. KREAM emphasizes a thorough verification process to ensure the authenticity of items, providing a secure and hassle-free environment for transactions.

Powered by People

Series A in 2023
Powered by People is a mobile-first platform that supports small and mid-sized enterprises in the creative manufacturing and handmade sectors. It offers an online marketplace designed to address unethical manufacturing practices by providing transparency in the supply chain. The platform connects international buyers with skilled producers in low-income countries, enabling wholesalers to access ethical handmade products. Additionally, Powered by People offers financing solutions and tools that facilitate direct payments to producers, thereby fostering a fairer and more transparent manufacturing ecosystem.

Sweet Spot

Series B in 2023
Sweet Spot operates a platform designed to assist companies and retailers in finding suitable spaces for marketing and sales. The platform provides a comprehensive service that allows users to search for available properties and spaces, facilitating easy registration through the same application. By streamlining the process of locating and securing space, Sweet Spot enables clients to efficiently identify options that align with their business needs.

Chunmyung

Series A in 2022
Chunmyung is a consulting company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in connecting customers with fortune-telling services through its online-to-offline (O2O) platform. The company serves as an intermediary for telecommunication sales, facilitating access to various consultation services without directly handling reservations, usage, or refunds. Chunmyung has experienced significant growth, particularly due to its innovative fortune-telling service platform. Additionally, it offers a range of teaching and counseling services, providing users with a curated list of verified teachers based on individual preferences, age, and subject matter. This comprehensive approach allows customers to easily find and connect with suitable educational resources tailored to their needs.

Nexu

Series A in 2022
Nexu is a financing platform that enables car dealerships to provide a fully digital and real-time financing experience for buyers. The platform employs artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to facilitate the comparison of automotive loan options, connecting individuals seeking credit with various financial institutions. Users can optimize their search for auto loans through Nexu's portal, where they can review, analyze, and obtain loan offers without incurring any costs. This streamlined approach enhances access to financing for a broader range of car buyers, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.

KREAM

Series B in 2021
KREAM is an online resale marketplace focused on authenticated limited-edition sneakers and streetwear. The platform operates using a bid-ask model with dynamic pricing mechanics, facilitating the trading of exclusive releases between buyers and sellers. KREAM emphasizes a thorough verification process to ensure the authenticity of items, providing a secure and hassle-free environment for transactions.

Karrot Market

Series D in 2021
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

SODA

Series C in 2021
SODA operates a footwear marketplace known as SNKRDUNK, which facilitates the buying and selling of sneakers among users. With over 3 million monthly users in Japan, the platform offers a safe environment for transactions by providing legitimacy checking services through a local authentication provider. SNKRDUNK features a sneaker flea market where premium sneakers are traded, and it fosters a community by regularly posting new sneaker releases, media, and relevant information. This approach enables users to stay updated on the latest sneaker trends and enhances their overall experience in the marketplace.

OpenSesame

Series D in 2021
OpenSesame Inc. is an e-learning company that operates an online marketplace for training courses aimed at businesses and their employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in London, the company offers a comprehensive catalog of courses from leading publishers across various industries, including technology, retail, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. OpenSesame's platform allows users to preview courses, read reviews, and conduct research on course providers, facilitating the curation of training programs. The company also focuses on enhancing learning and development initiatives by improving course utilization and employee engagement through its services. OpenSesame has established a strategic partnership with Aasonn, LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the e-learning space.

Outdoorsy

Series D in 2021
Outdoorsy, established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for recreational vehicle (RV) rentals. It connects RV owners with campers, offering a diverse selection of RVs, from vintage airstreams to luxury motorhomes. Outdoorsy empowers RV owners to turn their vehicles into profitable businesses by providing them with access to capital, marketing resources, insurance, and customers. For renters, the platform simplifies the process of finding and booking RVs, offering a wide range of choices and a secure, streamlined transaction experience. By facilitating these connections, Outdoorsy disrupts the $32 billion RV industry, making RV travel more accessible and convenient for enthusiasts.

KREAM

Series A in 2021
KREAM is an online resale marketplace focused on authenticated limited-edition sneakers and streetwear. The platform operates using a bid-ask model with dynamic pricing mechanics, facilitating the trading of exclusive releases between buyers and sellers. KREAM emphasizes a thorough verification process to ensure the authenticity of items, providing a secure and hassle-free environment for transactions.

Chairish

Series B in 2020
Chairish is an online marketplace specializing in home furniture, art, and decor, offering a curated selection of vintage, antique, and contemporary items from a variety of sources, including designer brands, dealers, galleries, and artisans. The company emphasizes quality by pre-screening all listed items to ensure they meet high style standards. Chairish aims to provide a refreshing shopping experience for designers and tastemakers through its monthly expert curation of exclusive inventory. Additionally, it supports sustainability in the home industry by promoting the buying and reselling of vintage and antique pieces, allowing consumers to find unique and stylish furniture while minimizing the environmental impact associated with new production.

Chowbus

Series A in 2020
Chowbus, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in an Asian food ordering application that connects users with local restaurants offering Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese cuisine. Founded in 2015, Chowbus provides an online and mobile platform that allows users to conveniently order food while also offering delivery, pickup, shuttle, and grocery services. The application, available on both the App Store and Google Play, focuses on enhancing the dining experience by providing a dish-centric ordering interface. In addition, Chowbus empowers ethnic restaurants with the necessary technology and marketing tools to grow their businesses, ultimately facilitating increased sales and customer reach.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2020
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

Karrot Market

Series C in 2019
Karrot is a hyperlocal community app which offers a secondhand marketplace. Karrot supports an eco-friendly lifestyle and local economy by promoting buying and selling secondhand goods locally. Since its launch in 2015, Karrot has become South Korea's largest second-hand marketplace and second-biggest e-commerce company. Karrot is currently available in select cities in four countries outside the home country, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and Japan. As of March 2021, Karrot runs one of the largest and fastest growing consumer-to-consumer (C2C) mobile marketplace, receiving 15 million monthly unique visitors.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2019
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

OpenSesame

Series C in 2019
OpenSesame Inc. is an e-learning company that operates an online marketplace for training courses aimed at businesses and their employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in London, the company offers a comprehensive catalog of courses from leading publishers across various industries, including technology, retail, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. OpenSesame's platform allows users to preview courses, read reviews, and conduct research on course providers, facilitating the curation of training programs. The company also focuses on enhancing learning and development initiatives by improving course utilization and employee engagement through its services. OpenSesame has established a strategic partnership with Aasonn, LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the e-learning space.

Outdoorsy

Series C in 2019
Outdoorsy, established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for recreational vehicle (RV) rentals. It connects RV owners with campers, offering a diverse selection of RVs, from vintage airstreams to luxury motorhomes. Outdoorsy empowers RV owners to turn their vehicles into profitable businesses by providing them with access to capital, marketing resources, insurance, and customers. For renters, the platform simplifies the process of finding and booking RVs, offering a wide range of choices and a secure, streamlined transaction experience. By facilitating these connections, Outdoorsy disrupts the $32 billion RV industry, making RV travel more accessible and convenient for enthusiasts.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2018
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

Linkshops

Venture Round in 2018
Linkshops.com is the first multi-lingual B2B marketplace focused on the Dong-dae-moon fashion sector, supported by KTB Network. The company operates an online platform that facilitates wholesale retail store services. It offers daily updates on newly arrived products and includes features such as online ordering, bulk orders, reservation, pick-up, delivery, and invoicing. This comprehensive approach helps businesses streamline operations and reduce costs while allowing consumers to benefit from savings.

Sweet Spot

Series A in 2018
Sweet Spot operates a platform designed to assist companies and retailers in finding suitable spaces for marketing and sales. The platform provides a comprehensive service that allows users to search for available properties and spaces, facilitating easy registration through the same application. By streamlining the process of locating and securing space, Sweet Spot enables clients to efficiently identify options that align with their business needs.

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.

Outdoorsy

Series B in 2018
Outdoorsy, established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for recreational vehicle (RV) rentals. It connects RV owners with campers, offering a diverse selection of RVs, from vintage airstreams to luxury motorhomes. Outdoorsy empowers RV owners to turn their vehicles into profitable businesses by providing them with access to capital, marketing resources, insurance, and customers. For renters, the platform simplifies the process of finding and booking RVs, offering a wide range of choices and a secure, streamlined transaction experience. By facilitating these connections, Outdoorsy disrupts the $32 billion RV industry, making RV travel more accessible and convenient for enthusiasts.

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.

Sweet Spot

Venture Round in 2017
Sweet Spot operates a platform designed to assist companies and retailers in finding suitable spaces for marketing and sales. The platform provides a comprehensive service that allows users to search for available properties and spaces, facilitating easy registration through the same application. By streamlining the process of locating and securing space, Sweet Spot enables clients to efficiently identify options that align with their business needs.

Lendit

Series B in 2017
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

Chairish

Venture Round in 2017
Chairish is an online marketplace specializing in home furniture, art, and decor, offering a curated selection of vintage, antique, and contemporary items from a variety of sources, including designer brands, dealers, galleries, and artisans. The company emphasizes quality by pre-screening all listed items to ensure they meet high style standards. Chairish aims to provide a refreshing shopping experience for designers and tastemakers through its monthly expert curation of exclusive inventory. Additionally, it supports sustainability in the home industry by promoting the buying and reselling of vintage and antique pieces, allowing consumers to find unique and stylish furniture while minimizing the environmental impact associated with new production.

OpenSesame

Series B in 2016
OpenSesame Inc. is an e-learning company that operates an online marketplace for training courses aimed at businesses and their employees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in London, the company offers a comprehensive catalog of courses from leading publishers across various industries, including technology, retail, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. OpenSesame's platform allows users to preview courses, read reviews, and conduct research on course providers, facilitating the curation of training programs. The company also focuses on enhancing learning and development initiatives by improving course utilization and employee engagement through its services. OpenSesame has established a strategic partnership with Aasonn, LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the e-learning space.

29CM

Venture Round in 2016
29CM operates an online shopping platform that specializes in both domestic and international brands across various categories. The marketplace features a diverse selection of products, including fashion apparel, home goods, lifestyle products, and cultural items. By offering a curated shopping experience, 29CM aims to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions. The platform emphasizes quality and value, allowing users to explore a wide range of items, from clothing and daily necessities to home appliances and food products.

Lendit

Series A in 2016
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals for both borrowers and investors.

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.

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.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2015
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

Linkshops

Venture Round in 2015
Linkshops.com is the first multi-lingual B2B marketplace focused on the Dong-dae-moon fashion sector, supported by KTB Network. The company operates an online platform that facilitates wholesale retail store services. It offers daily updates on newly arrived products and includes features such as online ordering, bulk orders, reservation, pick-up, delivery, and invoicing. This comprehensive approach helps businesses streamline operations and reduce costs while allowing consumers to benefit from savings.

Lendit

Venture Round in 2015
Lendit is a prominent online marketplace lending company in South Korea, specializing in personal loans. The platform connects investors with individuals seeking loans, offering a fully automated mechanism that utilizes a sophisticated credit scoring model for assessing creditworthiness. This approach allows Lendit to customize interest rates based on various data points, enabling borrowers to access loans at competitive rates, ranging from 4.5% to 18.0% APR. Investors benefit from an average return of 10.66%, making the platform attractive for those looking for stable yields. By innovating within the traditional banking framework, Lendit aims to facilitate financial goals 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.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2015
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

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.

ZigBang

Series B in 2014
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a property listing platform and application based in Seoul, South Korea, which connects real estate agents with renters. Founded in 2010, the company operates a real estate marketplace that facilitates apartment hunting through its mobile and web platforms. Users can search for rental properties based on various criteria, including the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported a user base of approximately 6 million, providing a comprehensive tool for individuals seeking rental accommodations while aiming to optimize their search and potentially reduce housing costs.

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.

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.
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