Graphene Square
Venture Round in 2023
Graphene Square, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is a pioneering manufacturer specializing in the production and commercialization of graphene material and films. Established as a spin-off from Prof. Byung Hee Hong's research at Seoul National University, the company focuses on developing large-scale chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene for use as transparent conductors and in other electronics applications. Graphene Square aims to supply high-quality graphene and equipment globally, contributing to advancements in carbon and 2D materials science and technology.
Aimmo
Venture Round in 2023
Aimmo is a technology company founded in 2016 by SeungTaek Oh, based in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. It specializes in developing a cloud-based data annotation platform that facilitates the connection between people and data through artificial intelligence. Aimmo's platform features custom workflow designs, annotation tools, and a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for various businesses. Additionally, it provides labeler analytics and real-time communication functions, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. With its skilled annotators and comprehensive annotation workforce services, Aimmo offers end-to-end solutions tailored to meet diverse data needs.
Gopizza operates a chain of pizza restaurants and offers franchising services. Founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company provides affordable, customizable pizzas through formats including outlets in public places and market complexes as well as a mobile delivery model. It uses par-baked dough and compact ovens to enable smaller kitchens to produce large quantities quickly with minimal labor, supporting scalable operations.
WHYNOT Media
Series C in 2022
WHYNOT Media Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company established in 2016 that specializes in developing and operating a video content streaming platform. The company focuses on producing and offering a diverse range of entertainment content, including web series, short films, and web dramas. Notable titles produced by WHYNOT Media include "Secret Crushes," "Always a Boyfriend," "Never a Boyfriend," and "Office Watch." The company excels in creating content that resonates with various cultural backgrounds, often through branded content and transmedia storytelling. By emphasizing short-form drama and versatile content franchises, WHYNOT Media aims to provide easily accessible entertainment for its audience.
Monolith
Seed Round in 2022
Monolith Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jeju, South Korea, specializes in developing mobile games. In addition to its gaming ventures, the company is also focused on creating innovative smart parks that integrate technology with play spaces for children. By combining entertainment and recreational infrastructure, Monolith aims to enhance the play experience and foster creative environments for younger audiences.
Y-Biologics
Venture Round in 2022
Y-Biologics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics, particularly in the field of immuno-oncology. Established in 2007, the company has developed a bispecific antibody platform technology known as AliCE, which maintains the structural integrity of the parental antibody, ensuring high binding affinity to cancer antigens. Additionally, Y-Biologics has created the Y-max ABL, a unique library of human antibodies, which supports its research and development efforts. The company is recognized for its contributions to the global immuno-chemotherapeutic drug market and also offers contract research services, aiming to advance its position within the biotechnology sector.
Law&Company
Series C in 2022
Law&Company is representative legal tech company in Republic of Korea. The company provides a service called 'LawTalk(www.lawtalk.co.kr)', which is the largest online legal market place in Korea(5 times bigger then the 2nd player).
Since 2016, the company invested on research about Artificial Intelligence especially on Text Mining and Machine Learning technology to analyze lawyers and client's activities in the service which helps to lawyers and clients find the right person based on their experience.
Also, the company will launch document automation based service to generate legal documents starting from complaint and contract soon.
The company has received more than 3 million dollars from 5 venture capital companies and many angel investors due to previous performance and upside potential in the Korean legal market.
Aimmo is a technology company founded in 2016 by SeungTaek Oh, based in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. It specializes in developing a cloud-based data annotation platform that facilitates the connection between people and data through artificial intelligence. Aimmo's platform features custom workflow designs, annotation tools, and a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for various businesses. Additionally, it provides labeler analytics and real-time communication functions, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. With its skilled annotators and comprehensive annotation workforce services, Aimmo offers end-to-end solutions tailored to meet diverse data needs.
Brandi is a vertical commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates a retail platform specializing in the fashion and beauty sectors, providing both B2C and B2B shopping experiences. Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company focuses on creating a connected ecosystem that links manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, thereby aiding young individuals in engaging with current fashion trends. Through its platform, Brandi aims to make various clothing brands accessible to customers at affordable prices.
Brandi is a vertical commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates a retail platform specializing in the fashion and beauty sectors, providing both B2C and B2B shopping experiences. Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company focuses on creating a connected ecosystem that links manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, thereby aiding young individuals in engaging with current fashion trends. Through its platform, Brandi aims to make various clothing brands accessible to customers at affordable prices.
D&D Pharmatech
Series C in 2021
D&D Pharmatech Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, is a clinical-stage global biotech company specializing in developing innovative medicines. It focuses on various therapeutic areas, including neurodegenerative diseases, molecular imaging and radiotherapy, fibrotic diseases, and metabolic diseases. The company operates through disease-specific subsidiary companies guided by top-tier medical research faculty, aiming to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into lifesaving therapeutic products for patients. D&D Pharmatech's product pipeline is supported by its team of experts in bio-new drug research and development, manufacturing quality control, clinical development, and technology transfer. Additionally, it develops positron emission tomography (PET) imaging biomarkers through Precision Molecular Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, and conducts single-cell sequencing related to degenerative brain diseases via Valted Seq, Inc. The company employs technologies such as PEGylation to extend drug administration periods.
Orum Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Orum Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing therapeutic antibodies using its proprietary cell-penetrating antibody platform. This platform targets specific intracellular proteins for treating genetic diseases and cancer, adapting to different cell types without chemical modifications.
GI Innovation
Series C in 2021
GI Innovation, based in South Korea, specializes in bio-ventures by integrating basic science with translational innovation to develop biologics for global patients. Its strategic focus lies in immuno-oncology and inflammation/immunology diseases, leveraging the GI-SMART platform technology to efficiently optimize multi-targeting fusion protein therapeutics.
DEEPX is a Korean software and hardware company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions. It develops next-generation neural networks that enhance AI silicon for deep learning applications. By focusing on the core properties of neural networks, DEEPX maximizes memory bandwidth, enabling edge devices to efficiently run advanced AI models. This technology allows companies to implement power-efficient on-device AI, promoting sustainable operations in various applications.
Gopizza operates a chain of pizza restaurants and offers franchising services. Founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company provides affordable, customizable pizzas through formats including outlets in public places and market complexes as well as a mobile delivery model. It uses par-baked dough and compact ovens to enable smaller kitchens to produce large quantities quickly with minimal labor, supporting scalable operations.
HonestFund
Series B in 2019
HonestFund Co., LTD. is a financial technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. It operates an online financial platform that provides access to a diverse array of investment opportunities, including residential and commercial real estate, infrastructure financing, unsecured personal loans, and various bond investment products. The platform is designed to facilitate a transparent and efficient process for both investors and private issuers, thereby attracting significant investments from prominent financial institutions. HonestFund's unique offering allows individuals and institutional investors to engage in alternative investments, enhancing their portfolio diversification and access to capital.
Law&Company
Series B in 2019
Law&Company is representative legal tech company in Republic of Korea. The company provides a service called 'LawTalk(www.lawtalk.co.kr)', which is the largest online legal market place in Korea(5 times bigger then the 2nd player).
Since 2016, the company invested on research about Artificial Intelligence especially on Text Mining and Machine Learning technology to analyze lawyers and client's activities in the service which helps to lawyers and clients find the right person based on their experience.
Also, the company will launch document automation based service to generate legal documents starting from complaint and contract soon.
The company has received more than 3 million dollars from 5 venture capital companies and many angel investors due to previous performance and upside potential in the Korean legal market.
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.
Founded in 2012, Wadiz is a South Korean crowdfunding platform headquartered in Seongnam. It facilitates venture capital, equity, and product crowdfunding across various industries.
Founded in 2015, Bomapp develops an integrated mobile application that enables users to review, compare, and purchase insurance products. Its key features include personalized coverage reports, easy claim filing, and policy lookup services. As of July 2020, the app had over 2.2 million downloads with approximately 1.7 million signed-up users.
Brandi
Venture Round in 2019
Brandi is a vertical commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates a retail platform specializing in the fashion and beauty sectors, providing both B2C and B2B shopping experiences. Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company focuses on creating a connected ecosystem that links manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, thereby aiding young individuals in engaging with current fashion trends. Through its platform, Brandi aims to make various clothing brands accessible to customers at affordable prices.
Brandi is a vertical commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates a retail platform specializing in the fashion and beauty sectors, providing both B2C and B2B shopping experiences. Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company focuses on creating a connected ecosystem that links manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, thereby aiding young individuals in engaging with current fashion trends. Through its platform, Brandi aims to make various clothing brands accessible to customers at affordable prices.
SCM Lifescience
Series C in 2018
SCM Lifescience, founded in 2014, focuses on the research and development of innovative treatment options for challenging diseases. The company utilizes proprietary technologies for stem cell isolation and production, aiming to create new therapies that offer hope to patients and contribute to overall human welfare. Based in South Korea, SCM Lifescience is also involved in developing medicinal products and hair care solutions, leveraging its expertise in stem cell applications to address various health-related needs.
Air Premia
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Air Premia is a commercial airline operating wide-body aircraft on medium to long-haul routes. It serves destinations across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, offering passenger comfort with economical and first-class pricing options.
G+FLAS Life Sciences
Series B in 2018
G+FLAS Life Sciences is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on genome editing technologies for crops and health-related applications. It develops glycoengineered plants using CRISPR-PLUS to selectively remove glycosylation-related genes and provides gene-editing delivery methods into plant protoplasts. The company also pursues development of novel seeds and gene therapy drugs based on CRISPR-Cas, and operates plant cultivation facilities to support pharmaceutical and anticancer R&D. In addition to crop improvements, G+FLAS has explored nutritionally enhanced foods, including vitamin D3-enriched tomatoes, and has pursued strategic partnerships to scale commercialization, such as collaborations with large industry players to enable broader adoption of its technology. Through its integrated approach spanning plant biotechnology and therapeutic research, G+FLAS Life Sciences aims to advance sustainable agriculture and novel drug development.
ABL Bio Inc. is a biotechnology research company based in Seongnam, South Korea, dedicated to the development of therapeutic drugs aimed at treating immuno-oncology and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's pipeline includes several innovative products, such as ABL001, a bispecific antibody for cancer immunotherapy, and ABL301, designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. ABL Bio also focuses on antibody-drug conjugates and dual immune cell targeting bispecific antibodies, reflecting its commitment to advancing novel therapies in the biotech sector. Through its research and development efforts, ABL Bio aims to improve patients' lives by delivering effective and innovative treatment options.
Chain Partners
Series A in 2018
Chain Partners, Inc. is a South Korea-based company established in 2017 that specializes in blockchain technology services. It offers an Ethereum-based offline payment solution called Coinduck, enabling users to conduct payments and wire transfers using Ethereum coins. Additionally, Chain Partners operates Changer, a cryptocurrency conversion platform designed for active traders and individuals. Changer facilitates access to cryptocurrency exchanges and over-the-counter markets, allowing users to find optimal market prices without the complexities of manual OTC workflows. The platform enhances liquidity for trades of any size and simplifies onboarding for individual traders, removing any minimum transaction requirements. Through Changer, customers can efficiently compare prices across major exchanges and OTC markets globally, ensuring they obtain the best possible rates for their cryptocurrency transactions.
OTD is an operator of multi-brand gourmet restaurants located in office buildings and shopping malls throughout South Korea. The company specializes in creating food courts that offer a diverse selection of dining options, catering to a wide range of tastes. By providing quality food at affordable prices, OTD aims to serve the general public, making dining accessible and enjoyable in various urban settings.
Market Kurly
Series A in 2016
Market Kurly is an online grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in the delivery of fresh and premium food products. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to order a wide range of items, including vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Market Kurly focuses on providing high-quality ingredients and offers next-day delivery, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly. The service also includes non-perishable items, enabling shoppers to conveniently access a variety of groceries. Through its innovative logistics and delivery system, Market Kurly aims to enhance the grocery shopping experience by transforming the way food is produced and distributed.
Eutilex Co., Ltd. is a South Korean biotechnology company specializing in the development of innovative immunotherapy technologies. The firm focuses on anti-tumor treatments, specifically anti-tumor T cell therapy and antibody therapeutics. Its product pipeline includes notable therapies such as T Cell Therapy (4-1BB CTL) and CAR-T, which are designed to enhance the body's immune response against cancer. Eutilex markets its therapeutic innovations throughout South Korea, aiming to advance cancer treatment through its cutting-edge approaches in immunotherapy.