Korea Credit Guarantee Fund

Korea Credit Guarantee Fund is a public financial institution established in 1976 and located in Daegu, South Korea. Its primary focus is to support small and medium-sized enterprises by providing credit guarantees, which helps these businesses secure financing from financial institutions. The fund aims to stimulate economic growth by fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, information technology, and technology-based industries. Through its initiatives, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund plays a crucial role in enhancing access to capital for emerging companies, thereby contributing to the overall development of the South Korean economy.

Park Heung-soo

Head

Past deals in South Korea

Codeit

Debt Financing in 2025
Codeit is an educational technology company that provides an interactive online platform focused on teaching programming and data science. Acknowledging the growing demand for software skills, Codeit addresses the education gap by offering improved content, a user-friendly platform, and affordable pricing. With over 100,000 students, most of whom are seeking career changes, the company aims to foster a love for learning beyond just transmitting knowledge. Initially established in South Korea, Codeit plans to expand its global reach and diversify its course offerings to include subjects such as design, marketing, and product management. Through practical learning examples and engaging educational services, Codeit is committed to equipping individuals with essential digital skills for the modern workforce.

bitsensing

Debt Financing in 2024
bitsensing develops radar-based products and solutions for smart cities, automotive sensing, and autonomous driving, offering Traffic Radar to monitor real-time traffic metrics such as vehicle numbers and speed; Virtual Fence for real-time intrusion detection without a physical fence; and 4D Imaging Radar for autonomous driving. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, the company applies high-performance automotive-grade radar across applications including autonomous driving, connected living, smart cities, and health tech, enabling AI-powered radar sensing to create reliable, convenient environments and smart living.

Hospital people

Seed Round in 2023
Hospital People is a South Korean company specializing in healthcare services. It provides an information infrastructure tailored for medical professionals, facilitating the development and delivery of innovative healthcare solutions.

Nearthlab

Venture Round in 2023
Nearthlab is a Seoul-based technology company that designs and develops autonomous drone systems and AI-powered software for safety inspections in wind and renewable energy sectors, with applications also in defense and public safety. Its products include NearthWIND Pro, an autonomous drone for wind turbine inspection; Zoomable, a cloud-based data platform for inspection data management and analysis; and NearthWIND Mobile, a mobile autonomous flight control solution. The company uses proprietary deep-learning algorithms enabling autonomous flight under low computing power and low-latency conditions, aiming to reduce inspection time from hours to minutes. It holds multiple patents in Korea and overseas and has received venture backing from leading Korean investors.

ENERZAi

Series A in 2023
ENERZAi is a Seoul-based artificial intelligence technology company that develops hardware- and software-enabled AI solutions. It provides MCU, CPU, and application processor services to enable AI on edge devices, including smart sensors, wearable devices, and robotics. The technology supports autonomous supervision, monitoring, and control of physical processes with real-time processing, and is designed to help customers migrate from expensive GPU instances by reducing model size, inference time, and operating costs. ENERZAi's offerings span software and lightweight hardware platforms for embedded applications in industrial, consumer, and automation contexts.

theBreadBlue

Venture Round in 2022
theBreadBlue is a vegan bakery based in South Korea that makes delicious bread and desserts without using animal-related ingredients - no egg, no milk, no butter.

TravelMakers

Seed Round in 2022
TravelMakers is a prominent operator of Korea's largest extended-stay hotel platform, known as Livinginhotel, which caters to guests seeking accommodations for durations ranging from one week to one year. The company focuses on promoting long stays by offering tailored hotel services that allow travelers to enjoy cost-effective options without the constraints of minimum occupancy requirements. In addition to its long-stay offerings, TravelMakers develops innovative solutions aimed at optimizing hotel occupancy rates and average daily rates. Through these services, the company enhances the travel experience for individuals seeking flexible and affordable lodging options.

Robo Arete

Series A in 2022
Robo Arete is a robotics company specializing in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, established with the goal of innovating humanity's culinary culture and F&B business through the Robotics Kitchen. Comprising experts in robotics who directly execute development, deisgn, programming, and assembly of robotics automation systems, the team possess a comprehensive understanding of robotics. As a first project, we developed a robotics system equipped with the capability to automatically fry a variety of menu items, ranging from chicken to French fries. Since 2020, we have been operating our own chicken brand, "Robert Chicken," testing and continously enhancing the system in diverse environmnets, including delivery-focused stores, restaurants with dine-in options, shared kitchens, food trucks and others. The Robo Arete frying robot solution has been successfully implemented in various brands, including GS25, BHC, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, and ORG. The Robert Chicken familiy is expanding not only in South Korea but also in several countries. Franchise stores of Robert Chicken are set to open in the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, and other countries in the first half of 2024, as part of an active pursuit of global market expansion. Robo Arete is also in the process of developing automation solutions for various cooking processes beyond frying, including hamburger patties and noodles. Additionally, we have developed robotic bartender for soju cocktails, currently being installed at the flagship Robert Chicken store in New York, with plans for public unveiling in the first half of 2024.

Pickle Plus

Seed Round in 2022
Pickle Plus is South Korea's leading subscription sharing platform, designed to prevent online scams between owners and borrowers. It automatically matches owners with borrowers, ensuring owners receive their shared fee safely and even when there are empty slots in the group. Borrowers benefit by finding owners easily and subscribing at lower prices. The platform goes beyond sharing, offering information and recommendations to help users choose from a wide range of series.

Trdst

Seed Round in 2022
Trdst is an e-commerce platform that specializes in luxury furniture and consumer-durable products. Focused on the South Korean market, Trdst offers a wide range of household goods, including appliances, furniture, and home decor items. By consolidating these products on a single platform, Trdst aims to provide consumers with convenient access to high-quality household essentials, enhancing their shopping experience in the luxury segment.

Fanagement

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fanddle is a mobile-based online fandom platform founded in 2019 that connects global fans and celebrities and provides an e-commerce-based gift mediation service for those who find it difficult to get closer to celebrities. By using our service, fans are able to send gifts along with private messages without any international shipping costs through the app. We believe all fans deserve to be able to express their support and love for celebrities through various methods, such as sending gifts, messages, and donations for charitable causes. The company was founded in December 2018 by Si-ha Park and is currently headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

HOMEFIT

Series A in 2021
HOMEFIT specializes in personalized fitness services, offering tailored exercise programs for individuals and corporations. Established in Seoul, South Korea in 2017, the company provides expert instructors and digital tracking systems to promote physical well-being.

MORAI

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, MORAI specializes in developing simulation platforms for autonomous vehicle testing. Its core offering is a three-dimensional virtual environment that mirrors real-world road conditions, enabling the testing and enhancement of autonomous driving algorithms. The company also provides datasets to support advanced algorithms.

Microsystems

Seed Round in 2020
Microsystems specializes in advanced microfluidic technologies for security and autonomous driving industries. Its flagship product is Drop Free Glass (DFG), an electronic self-cleaning glass that efficiently removes contaminants like rainwater, fog, frost, and dust from automotive and security camera surfaces. The company holds over 40 domestic and international patents for its innovative technology.

5minlab

Series A in 2020
5minlab is a South Korean game development company established in 2013, headquartered in Seoul. It specializes in creating PC/mobile games, with a portfolio comprising five PC/mobile titles, three VR games, and twenty-four hyper-casual games. The company's expertise has grown through various outsourcing projects, leading to the development of 'Smash Legends', a global PvP game launched in 2018. With seventy experts on board, including industry veterans like the art director of 'Dragon Nest' and 'Phantom Chaser', 5minlab aims to release its next game by 2024, aspiring to create global intellectual property in gaming.

RideFlux

Venture Round in 2020
RideFlux is a South Korean self-driving software company focused on safe and reliable autonomous transportation. The firm develops autonomous driving software and pilot services, including remote vehicle control and high-precision map operation, to enable safe, efficient mobility. Founded in 2018, RideFlux conducts development and testing in Jeju Island, leveraging its varied road environments and weather conditions to advance urban autonomy. The company aims to provide integrated software and services that support autonomous driving for consumer and mobility services, emphasizing safety and reliability in autonomous transportation.

CURAUM

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, CURAUM specializes in developing and selling oral care and sleep-related healthcare products. Its key offerings include Clium Cleaner for dental device cleaning, Clium S-Guard for managing obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, and the Clium System for personalized chronic sleeping disorder management.

Bomapp

Venture Round in 2018
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.

SOLUGATE

Seed Round in 2018
Solugate is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in AI-enabled automation services. It provides a range of solutions, including intelligent contact centers, voice recognition systems, chatbot technology, text analysis, and big data analysis. By leveraging these advanced technologies, Solugate aims to help clients streamline their operations and improve overall efficiency. The company focuses on enhancing communication and interaction through innovative virtual counseling and voice recognition solutions.
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