Korea Development Bank

Korea Development Bank (KDB) is a prominent financial institution based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 1954. It offers a wide array of banking products and services both domestically and internationally, structured across several segments including Corporate Finance, Investment Finance, Asset Management, and Insurance. KDB provides various deposit products, corporate banking solutions such as loans and guarantees, as well as investment banking services that encompass mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and project finance. The bank is also involved in international banking, offering services like structured finance and trade finance. Beyond traditional banking, KDB engages in industrial development activities, conducting economic research and providing managerial assistance to enterprises. With a network of 74 domestic branches and 9 international branches, KDB serves a diverse clientele, including individual customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and larger corporations, thereby playing a significant role in supporting Korea's economic growth and development.

Dong-gull Lee

CEO

Past deals in Asia

Ubix Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Ubix Therapeutics, Inc. is a research and development company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on creating anti-cancer drugs through its innovative proteolysis targeting chimera platform technology. This approach employs inhibitor technology to degrade specific target proteins within cells, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy for various cancers. By binding to proteins associated with targeted diseases, Ubix Therapeutics seeks to provide effective and life-saving treatments for patients, thereby supporting medical professionals in their efforts to combat cancer.

bitsensing

Series B in 2024
Bitsensing is a radar technology startup based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing innovative products and solutions that enhance smart city infrastructure and improve quality of life for citizens. Its offerings include the Traffic Radar, which provides real-time monitoring of traffic conditions such as vehicle counts and speeds, and the Virtual Fence, a device that detects intrusions without the need for physical barriers. Additionally, Bitsensing has developed a 4D Imaging Radar that supports autonomous driving through high-resolution, point-cloud-based detection and tracking capabilities. By integrating artificial intelligence with radar technology, Bitsensing aims to create reliable environments and promote smart living solutions.

t'order

Series B in 2024
T'order is an information technology company specializing in tablet ordering and advertising platforms specifically designed for food and beverage brands. With a strong foothold in South Korea, the company has deployed over 250,000 tablets, catering to more than 25 million monthly active users. T'order's flagship service revolutionizes customer interaction by transforming data into actionable insights, enabling food and beverage establishments to enhance customer experiences and create targeted advertising opportunities. The platform goes beyond traditional digital menu capabilities, offering comprehensive solutions that promote a sustainable ecosystem for both businesses and their guests. As T'order continues to expand globally, it aims to leverage its innovative technology and data-driven approach to drive the digital transformation of the food and beverage industry.

DESILO

Venture Round in 2024
Desilo Inc. is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing machine learning solutions leveraging homomorphic encryption. This innovative technology allows data to be processed while remaining encrypted, ensuring that sensitive information is not disclosed. Desilo aims to create a secure data collaboration platform that promotes a safe and unrestricted data ecosystem. By prioritizing data privacy and regulatory compliance, the company provides tools for digital property protection and safeguards against potential security breaches and data leakage. Ultimately, Desilo enables data analysts to explore new opportunities in data-oriented businesses without compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data they handle.

ImpriMed

Series A in 2023
ImpriMed, Inc. is a company that specializes in drug testing services, focusing on the responses of live cancer cells from pets, particularly those with lymphoma. Based in Palo Alto, California, with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea, ImpriMed uses individualized drug response prediction technology to assist veterinary oncologists in selecting appropriate anticancer treatments. By collecting genetic and cellular information from pet cancer cells, the company creates a patient-derived database that not only aids in veterinary oncology but also holds potential for applications in human cancer care. This data-driven approach enables veterinarians to make informed decisions on final treatment regimens, ultimately enhancing precision medicine in both animal and human oncology. ImpriMed was incorporated in 2017.

Autonomous a2z

Series B in 2023
Autonomous a2z Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the development and operation of artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving solutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gyeongsan-si, with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, the company focuses on providing a comprehensive driving mobility platform. Its technology encompasses recognition of surrounding conditions, determination of driving strategies, and automatic vehicle control. By offering advanced algorithms for vehicles, Autonomous a2z enables the commercialization of specialized vehicles, including cleaning trucks, container trucks, and tractors. The company's solutions are designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving across various applications within Korea.

Sky Labs

Series C in 2023
Sky Labs is focused on developing innovative wearable technology for continuous health monitoring, specifically targeting atrial fibrillation, a common but often undiagnosed heart condition. The company’s flagship product, the Cardio Tracker (CART), is a cuffless, ring-type device that allows users to monitor their heart health effortlessly by simply wearing it on their finger. This device is designed to be comfortable and practical for daily use, being waterproof and dustproof so that it can be worn continuously, even during activities like showering. The CART operates without requiring user intervention, automatically detecting and recording instances of atrial fibrillation to provide users with real-time health data accessible via a smartphone app. This capability not only helps users manage their heart health but also assists healthcare professionals in diagnosing atrial fibrillation based on the data collected. Sky Labs is currently engaged in clinical trials with Seoul National University Hospital to validate the device's performance and is collaborating with Bayer to enhance its healthcare offerings. The initial target market includes atrial fibrillation patients in Finland, with a broader goal of reaching millions globally.

MangoBoost

Series A in 2023
MangoBoost is a provider of advanced system solutions maximizing AI data center efficiency. Central to our wide array of solutions, the MangoBoost DPU enables cost-efficient, standards-based AI infrastructure by providing full compatibility with all commodity GPUs, accelerators and storage products, effective utilization of legacy infrastructure and an easy-to-use network system. Founded in 2022 with 10 years of prior research published at top-tier conferences such as OSDI and ISCA, MangoBoost consists of more than 80 system architects, software engineers and FPGA/SoC engineers, many of whom hold a PhD from the world’s top research institutions and extensive industry experience at big techs. MangoBoost has secured more than 60 million US dollars in funding and is rapidly expanding its presence in the United States, Canada and South Korea.

Toss

Series G in 2022
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

THE PIRATES

Series C in 2022
THE PIRATES is a platform that offers national fish market price and seafood.

Hodoo Labs

Series B in 2022
Hodoo Labs Co., Ltd., based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing educational games, particularly focusing on English language learning. One of its flagship products, Hodoo English, is a quest-based MMORPG designed to enhance conversational skills in English through immersive gameplay. The game features over 300 non-player characters, allowing players to engage in meaningful conversations and complete quests, thereby addressing the issue of "mute English," where students may struggle with speaking despite having reading and writing skills. By incorporating advanced technologies such as speech recognition and machine learning, Hodoo Labs aims to create an engaging learning environment for elementary school children, fostering their development into lifelong learners.

Anipen

Series B in 2022
Anipen is a South Korean company focused on developing a 3D content platform that leverages augmented reality and deep learning technologies. The company specializes in creating applications for short video platforms and video games, enabling businesses to produce augmented reality web TV shows, social media promotional videos, and animated clips accessible on mobile devices. Anipen's innovative solutions facilitate the development of video communication and entertainment platforms, allowing enterprises to effectively promote their products and engage with their audiences.

SuperBin

Series B in 2022
SuperBin Co., founded in 2015 and based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, develops innovative waste recycling robots, notably the Nephron model. This robot employs artificial intelligence to autonomously identify, sort, collect, and process recyclable materials. SuperBin aims to promote sustainable living and the importance of recycling by incentivizing users to recycle plastics and aluminum cans with financial rewards. Through its technology, the company fosters a culture of resource circulation, encouraging communities to engage in environmentally responsible practices while benefiting economically from waste materials.

Brandi

Venture Round in 2022
Brandi is a vertical commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business platforms for fashion and beauty shopping. Founded in 2014, Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company's retail platform connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, creating a comprehensive fashion ecosystem that enables customers to access trending products at affordable prices. Through its innovative approach, Brandi aims to empower young shoppers and enhance their shopping experience in the fashion industry.

Anipen

Series C in 2022
Anipen is a South Korean company focused on developing a 3D content platform that leverages augmented reality and deep learning technologies. The company specializes in creating applications for short video platforms and video games, enabling businesses to produce augmented reality web TV shows, social media promotional videos, and animated clips accessible on mobile devices. Anipen's innovative solutions facilitate the development of video communication and entertainment platforms, allowing enterprises to effectively promote their products and engage with their audiences.

Brandi

Venture Round in 2022
Brandi is a vertical commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business platforms for fashion and beauty shopping. Founded in 2014, Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company's retail platform connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, creating a comprehensive fashion ecosystem that enables customers to access trending products at affordable prices. Through its innovative approach, Brandi aims to empower young shoppers and enhance their shopping experience in the fashion industry.

Cardoc

Series D in 2022
Cardoc Inc. is a mobile application company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in car body repair services. Founded in 2013, the application allows users to upload photographs of their vehicle's exterior damage to receive real-time repair estimates and consultations from selected car body shops. Cardoc facilitates a user-friendly experience, enabling customers to obtain their first repair estimate within an average of seven minutes and compare multiple estimates without requiring personal information. Over a service period of 15 months, the company processed transactions worth $3.5 million, with participating repair shops experiencing significant monthly growth. Additionally, Cardoc offers a range of vehicle management services, including regular automobile inspections, car washes, and renewal services, which can be reserved online or at car centers. The founding team comprises automotive enthusiasts who received backing from a startup incubation organization, enhancing their growth and development in the automotive repair sector.

Genesis Lab

Series B in 2022
Genesis Lab, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven behavior analysis solutions aimed at enhancing human-machine communication. The company offers a range of products, including Viewinter.ai, a non-verbal behavior analysis tool designed to help job seekers prepare for video interviews, and Genesis Drive, which monitors driver drowsiness and distractions while assessing the emotional state of both drivers and passengers to enhance interactions and services. Additionally, Genesis Lab provides the Genesis Emotion AI SDK/API, enabling various industries to integrate emotion recognition technology into their applications. The company's mobile offerings include OREO, an application that humorously analyzes emotions, age, and gender from photos, and EMO, a gaming app that allows users to express and mimic emotions through facial expressions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Genesis Lab continues to innovate in the realm of AI behavior analysis.

ZigBang

Venture Round in 2022
ZigBang Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2010, specializing in a property listing platform that connects real estate agents with renters. The company offers a user-friendly marketplace for apartment hunting through its mobile and web applications, allowing users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as the number of rooms, occupants, and price. ZigBang has reported approximately 6 million users, although this figure includes both active and inactive accounts. The platform aims to simplify the rental process and help users make informed choices while potentially saving money on housing.

MONITORAPP

Private Equity Round in 2022
MONITORAPP is a security solutions provider specializing in the research and development of application acceleration and security technologies. The company is known for its APPLICATION INSIGHT WAF, a widely used web application firewall in South Korea, which is also gaining traction in international markets such as Japan and China. To complement its web application security, MONITORAPP offers APPLICATION INSIGHT DFW, the first integrated database security gateway in Korea, designed to protect company data across various pathways. MONITORAPP's cloud-based platform, AIONCLOUD, delivers Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS), providing centralized security management, threat detection, and rapid deployment capabilities. AIONCLOUD ensures both website protection and secure internet access, maintaining application performance regardless of location, whether in data centers or multi-cloud environments. The platform employs high-performance proxy technology and a containerized architecture, enhancing security through a secure web gateway that blocks harmful sites and protects sensitive information. Overall, MONITORAPP's solutions are aimed at ensuring fast, secure, and reliable application delivery for businesses.

RIDI

Private Equity Round in 2022
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s one of the largest digital content publication & distribution companies, mainly known for vitalizing the Korean e-book industry as well as empowering the web novel, webcomic, animation, articles, and news media. RIDI believes that rich imagination and deep insight serve as nutrients to make the human mind fertile and delivers them through its digital contents.

MORAI

Series B in 2022
MORAI Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform to create three-dimensional virtual environments that replicate real-world road conditions for testing autonomous driving algorithms. Founded in 2018 and based in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, MORAI focuses on verification and validation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Its platform allows automotive companies to conduct thorough simulations, enabling engineers to test scenarios that are challenging to replicate on actual roads. This approach not only reduces the costs associated with verifying autonomous driving technology but also enhances the response capabilities of self-driving systems. Additionally, the company provides datasets to support the development of advanced algorithms.

Datarize

Series A in 2022
Datarize is a South Korean company founded in 2019 that specializes in marketing automation solutions for the e-commerce sector. The firm offers data-driven software as a service (SaaS) products designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline marketing efforts. Datarize provides real-time action banners for website visitors and targeted messages for those who have not engaged with the site, effectively profiling customer behavior. By leveraging complex data analysis, the company enables businesses to implement tailored marketing campaigns that align with their objectives, thereby improving overall customer interaction and satisfaction.

Dealicious

Series C in 2022
Dealicious operates an online marketplace that connects fashion wholesalers in South Korea with retailers around the globe. Specializing in the vibrant Dongdaemun fashion district, it provides access to a vast selection of clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. The platform features approximately 11,000 registered wholesale stores, allowing retailers to browse and order from an extensive inventory of items, with 24,000 new products added daily. This streamlined service eliminates the need for retailers to visit physical markets, thereby saving time and resources. Dealicious focuses on enhancing the user experience by offering customer-centric services that simplify access to quality Korean fashion products. By facilitating direct interactions between wholesalers and retailers, the company aims to make the wholesale supply chain more efficient and accessible.

42Maru

Series A in 2021
42Maru, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced search engine technology for artificial intelligence applications. The company focuses on creating a deep learning-based question-answering (QA) system that accurately interprets user intent to provide unique, correct answers. This technology is applicable across various platforms, including smart speakers, connected cars, and chatbots. 42Maru's core competencies include high accuracy, rapid response times, and a self-expanding knowledge base, distinguishing it from traditional rule-based and inference-based systems. The company aims to penetrate the consumer market through strategic B2B2C alliances, targeting sectors such as home IoT, personal assistants, and smart toys. With a strong team led by a CEO with over 20 years of experience in the search engine industry, 42Maru is positioned for global expansion and multi-language support, capitalizing on the growing demand for AI-driven search solutions.

Organoid Sciences

Series B in 2021
Organoid Sciences is a drug development company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in 2018. The company specializes in organoid-based treatments and utilizes cannabinoid-based technology to create drugs aimed at addressing various incurable diseases. In addition to drug development, Organoid Sciences provides drug screening services and focuses on regenerative medicine, contributing to advancements in healthcare solutions.

Wadiz

Series D in 2021
Wadiz is a prominent crowdfunding platform in South Korea that specializes in both product and equity-based crowdfunding. It connects entrepreneurs and startups with potential investors, facilitating the funding of creative projects and innovative businesses. With a user base of 6.6 million members and 10 million monthly visitors, Wadiz has become a significant player in the crowdfunding landscape, managing over 18,000 projects annually and accumulating a transaction value exceeding $1 billion. Recognized as one of Korea's top game-changing brands, the platform enhances the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing valuable opportunities for businesses to secure funding while allowing investors to engage with emerging companies at an early stage. Wadiz is preparing to go public on the Korean stock market, further solidifying its position in the industry.

Brandi

Series C in 2021
Brandi is a vertical commerce company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in both business-to-consumer and business-to-business platforms for fashion and beauty shopping. Founded in 2014, Brandi offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, and home interior items. The company's retail platform connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and consumers, creating a comprehensive fashion ecosystem that enables customers to access trending products at affordable prices. Through its innovative approach, Brandi aims to empower young shoppers and enhance their shopping experience in the fashion industry.

Rocket Punch

Series B in 2021
Rocket Punch (로켓펀치) is a Korean digital marketing team that provides planning and designing services.

Fount

Series C in 2021
Fount Inc. is an asset management Robo-Advisor company established in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in providing customized financial portfolios through its advanced Robo-Advisor engine, Bluewhale, which utilizes AI technology and asset allocation theories to determine the optimal mix of assets. Fount's investing algorithm, driven by big data, assists clients in planning for various life events by promoting passive investing strategies that align with individual risk tolerance and time horizons. The company's tools enable clients to monitor financial markets and adjust their asset allocations in response to market fluctuations.

Mom-sitter

Series B in 2021
Mom-sitter is a childcare platform based in Seoul, Korea, designed to connect parents with caregivers for children aged 0 to 13 years. The platform facilitates the matching process by providing detailed information about caregivers, including their specialties and legal backgrounds, to ensure that parents can make informed decisions. By assessing the needs of families seeking childcare services, Mom-sitter aims to match them with qualified babysitting professionals, thereby enhancing trust and safety in the babysitting experience.

Dohands

Series B in 2021
Dohands Corporation is a logistics service provider based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in customized solutions for e-commerce sellers. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of services including overseas shipping, logistics consulting, inventory management, and tailored delivery options. Dohands focuses on short-term delivery, providing effective logistics alternatives for crowdfunding, pre-orders, and promotional activities, thereby enabling businesses to transport and deliver their products in a cost-efficient manner. Through its innovative approach, Dohands aims to simplify the logistics process for e-commerce companies.

H2O Hospitality

Series C in 2021
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a leading hospitality management company operating in South Korea and Japan, specializing in hotel and vacation rental management services. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company leverages technology to automate operational processes, significantly reducing fixed costs and enhancing efficiency. H2O Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of services, including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online marketing, and reservation management. Its proprietary property management system (PMS) enables seamless coordination between guests, accommodations, and housekeeping, facilitating smoother operations without the need for on-site staff. This innovative approach allows H2O to optimize customer attraction and streamline reservation management, thereby supporting property owners in effectively managing their rental facilities.

H2O Hospitality

Series C in 2021
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a leading hospitality management company operating in South Korea and Japan, specializing in hotel and vacation rental management services. Established in 2015 and based in Seoul, the company leverages technology to automate operational processes, significantly reducing fixed costs and enhancing efficiency. H2O Hospitality offers a comprehensive range of services, including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online marketing, and reservation management. Its proprietary property management system (PMS) enables seamless coordination between guests, accommodations, and housekeeping, facilitating smoother operations without the need for on-site staff. This innovative approach allows H2O to optimize customer attraction and streamline reservation management, thereby supporting property owners in effectively managing their rental facilities.

Plasmapp

Venture Round in 2021
Plasmapp Co. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in plasma engineering technology. The company has developed advanced plasma curing and sterilization systems, including PMPS, a versatile atmospheric plasma equipment designed for producing plasma-treated water and sterilizing medical devices. Additionally, Plasmapp offers PNCM, a precise in-situ NOx concentration monitoring system. The company has pioneered the use of plasma technology for the curing of processed meat, marking a significant innovation in the field. Alongside these products, Plasmapp has created a plasma sterilizer for medical tools, known as STERPACK packaging pouches. With its roots in research from KAIST, Plasmapp aims to provide effective engineering solutions to meet diverse industry needs.

SodaGift

Venture Round in 2021
SodaGift is an international gifting service that simplifies the process of sending gifts, particularly gift cards, across borders. The platform enables users to purchase and present gift cards from popular brands in the United States, South Korea, and Canada. By providing a seamless user experience and supporting multiple languages, SodaGift facilitates easy transactions and real-time transmission of gifts, allowing individuals living abroad to send thoughtful presents to their families back home.

Orum Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Orum Therapeutics is a private biotechnology company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2016. The company specializes in the research and development of therapeutic antibodies through its innovative cell-penetrating antibody platform, Oromab™. This platform is designed to target cytosolic proteins, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer and rare genetic diseases. Orum's unique approach allows for the intracellular delivery of active antibody therapeutics or payloads, enabling the inhibition of drug targets that have been previously considered undruggable by conventional small molecules or antibody therapies. Orum's technology is adaptable to various cell types and intracellular proteins without requiring chemical modifications, aiming to develop effective treatments with improved specificity and reduced toxicity.

Toss

Series H in 2021
Toss is a South Korean mobile financial service platform operated by the fintech startup Viva Republica, founded in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The application provides a range of financial services, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, bank account oversight, and access to loans and insurance plans. Additionally, Toss offers features such as bill-splitting and QR payment options, all designed to facilitate hassle-free financial management for its users.

Musicow

Series C in 2021
Musicow, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates investment in music copyrights, specifically K-Pop songs, by allowing fans to buy and sell stakes in these copyrights. Founded in 2017 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the platform enables users to bid on music creations through public auctions and a secondary marketplace. Investors can earn royalties based on the streaming and usage of the songs, thereby participating in the music industry while potentially achieving financial returns. Musicow's innovative approach connects musical artists with fans and investors, creating a unique ecosystem for music project financing and copyright sharing.

DEEPX

Series B in 2021
DEEPX is a South Korean company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions, focusing on both software and hardware systems. It develops advanced neural networks that enhance AI silicon for deep learning operations. By maximizing memory bandwidth, DEEPX's technology allows edge devices to operate efficiently, supporting the latest AI applications while promoting sustainable power usage. This approach enables businesses to implement energy-efficient on-device AI technology, streamlining their operations and improving performance.

OPENEDGES Technology

Series C in 2021
OPENEDGES Technology researches AI acceleration technology to contribute to democratizing AI innovation. The company provides IP technology for smart computing, enabling Internet of Smart Things. The company provides IPs in two technology sectors of smart computing highly efficient AI acceleration and high-performance memory subsystem including DDR memory controller and on-chip interconnect IP. The company offers the needed boost to performance, efficiency, and reliability. OPENEDGES Technology was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

SolarConnect

Series C in 2021
SolarConnect, Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in solar energy and information technology-based energy solutions. Founded in 2016, SolarConnect operates solar energy plants and provides installation services for solar panels in residential buildings and apartments. The company's expertise encompasses both the solar and energy industries, focusing on delivering innovative financial and IT solutions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.

HUINNO

Series B in 2020
HUINNO, Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, develops healthcare devices that monitor vital health data, including blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood oxygen saturation levels (SpO2). The company leverages proprietary technologies in wearable devices and artificial intelligence to provide healthcare providers with an effective remote patient monitoring solution aimed at improving the management of chronic cardiac diseases. HUINNO's clinically-tested platform delivers real-time measurements with clinical-grade accuracy and offers an application and cloud-based ecosystem for longitudinal analysis of health trends, medication compliance, and lifestyle habits. This comprehensive approach not only enhances patient care but also aids healthcare professionals in making informed medical decisions while treating conditions such as arrhythmia and hypertension. With additional offices in New York and Seoul, HUINNO is committed to transforming the way clinicians and patients manage chronic health issues.

Skelter Labs

Series B in 2020
Skelter Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence applications aimed at enhancing user experiences across various sectors. The company focuses on machine and deep learning technologies to create personalized solutions for e-commerce, content, communities, and messaging platforms. Skelter Labs offers a range of products, including BELLA QNA, an enterprise chatbot for data and large language model queries, BELLA LLM, a dedicated large language model for enterprise applications, and AIQ+ Chat, a task-oriented chatbot builder. Additionally, the company provides AIQ+ Speech for speech-to-text and text-to-speech solutions, as well as AIQ+ Answer, a machine reading comprehension search assistant. By combining advanced technology with industry expertise, Skelter Labs aims to drive digital transformation and support businesses in leveraging the full potential of AI.

42Maru

Debt Financing in 2020
42Maru, Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced search engine technology for artificial intelligence applications. The company focuses on creating a deep learning-based question-answering (QA) system that accurately interprets user intent to provide unique, correct answers. This technology is applicable across various platforms, including smart speakers, connected cars, and chatbots. 42Maru's core competencies include high accuracy, rapid response times, and a self-expanding knowledge base, distinguishing it from traditional rule-based and inference-based systems. The company aims to penetrate the consumer market through strategic B2B2C alliances, targeting sectors such as home IoT, personal assistants, and smart toys. With a strong team led by a CEO with over 20 years of experience in the search engine industry, 42Maru is positioned for global expansion and multi-language support, capitalizing on the growing demand for AI-driven search solutions.

Fount

Series B in 2020
Fount Inc. is an asset management Robo-Advisor company established in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm specializes in providing customized financial portfolios through its advanced Robo-Advisor engine, Bluewhale, which utilizes AI technology and asset allocation theories to determine the optimal mix of assets. Fount's investing algorithm, driven by big data, assists clients in planning for various life events by promoting passive investing strategies that align with individual risk tolerance and time horizons. The company's tools enable clients to monitor financial markets and adjust their asset allocations in response to market fluctuations.

Ubix Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Ubix Therapeutics, Inc. is a research and development company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on creating anti-cancer drugs through its innovative proteolysis targeting chimera platform technology. This approach employs inhibitor technology to degrade specific target proteins within cells, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy for various cancers. By binding to proteins associated with targeted diseases, Ubix Therapeutics seeks to provide effective and life-saving treatments for patients, thereby supporting medical professionals in their efforts to combat cancer.

Influential

Series B in 2020
Influential Inc. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2008. It specializes in publishing books and audiobooks, and it also organizes lectures and seminars featuring industry experts for various organizations. The company offers subscription services for its online audiobooks, catering to a global audience seeking professional development and knowledge.

Codeit

Series A in 2020
Codeit is an ed-tech platform focused on providing interactive online education in programming and data science, addressing the growing demand for software skills in a rapidly evolving job market. With a strong emphasis on better content and an affordable platform, Codeit has successfully educated over 100,000 students, many of whom sought to transition to new careers. The company aims to foster a love for learning by emphasizing not just knowledge acquisition but also a deeper engagement with the learning process. Originally established in South Korea, Codeit plans to expand its offerings globally, introducing additional topics such as design, marketing, and product management to meet diverse educational needs.

Odd Concepts

Series B in 2020
Odd Concepts Inc. specializes in developing computer vision and artificial intelligence technology solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of image recognition and search technology as a cloud-based API service. Their platform enables clients to conduct product data analysis and link offline shopping businesses to the online market, facilitating online-to-offline (O2O) commerce. Odd Concepts tailors its offerings to meet the specific needs of each customer, ensuring optimal results through the expert tuning of analysis engines. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing efficient search capabilities and product recommendations.

RIDI

Series E in 2020
RIDI Corporation is South Korea’s one of the largest digital content publication & distribution companies, mainly known for vitalizing the Korean e-book industry as well as empowering the web novel, webcomic, animation, articles, and news media. RIDI believes that rich imagination and deep insight serve as nutrients to make the human mind fertile and delivers them through its digital contents.

Kakao Enterprise

Venture Round in 2020
Kakao Enterprise Corp. is an information technology company based in Seongnam-si, South Korea, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing artificial intelligence-based platforms and services tailored for various sectors, including healthcare, finance, distribution, and construction. The company's offerings include Kakao i Connect, Kakao i, and Kakao Work, which encompass AI technologies, cloud services, data analysis, and digital transformation solutions. By delivering a comprehensive suite of tools such as business service platforms and messaging solutions, Kakao Enterprise aims to streamline operations for its clients, allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives. As a subsidiary of Kakao, the company is dedicated to driving innovation and digital transformation across industries.

Skelter Labs

Series B in 2019
Skelter Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the development of artificial intelligence applications aimed at enhancing user experiences across various sectors. The company focuses on machine and deep learning technologies to create personalized solutions for e-commerce, content, communities, and messaging platforms. Skelter Labs offers a range of products, including BELLA QNA, an enterprise chatbot for data and large language model queries, BELLA LLM, a dedicated large language model for enterprise applications, and AIQ+ Chat, a task-oriented chatbot builder. Additionally, the company provides AIQ+ Speech for speech-to-text and text-to-speech solutions, as well as AIQ+ Answer, a machine reading comprehension search assistant. By combining advanced technology with industry expertise, Skelter Labs aims to drive digital transformation and support businesses in leveraging the full potential of AI.

3billion

Series B in 2019
3billion, Inc. offers genetic testing and analysis services specifically designed for patients with rare diseases. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company aims to alleviate the challenges faced by these patients during the diagnostic process. By leveraging bioinformatics and machine learning technology, 3billion has significantly reduced the time and cost associated with genome interpretation, making comprehensive genetic testing more accessible. Their artificial intelligence-driven diagnostic services cover a wide range of genes and diseases, facilitating faster and more accurate diagnoses for healthcare providers, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for patients.

Lemonex

Series B in 2018
Lemonex Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013. It specializes in the development and commercialization of biotherapeutics aimed at treating cancers and other challenging diseases. The company focuses on cancer immunotherapeutics, antibody therapeutics, and gene therapeutics. Lemonex offers innovative drug delivery solutions, including DegradaBALL, which facilitates the delivery of drug candidates into cultured cells and lesions, and PANGO, a technology for the rapid screening of antiviral drugs. Additionally, Lemonex is engaged in advancing biosensor technology, enhancing the effectiveness of drug delivery methods for healthcare professionals.

VITCON

Series A in 2018
VITCON Inc. specializes in products and services designed to simplify the configuration of Internet of Things (IoT) systems. Based in Seoul, South Korea, the company develops MODLINK, a built-in controller that integrates advanced software and hardware technology. VITCON also offers free software that enables non-software engineers to effectively connect and utilize IoT through MODLINK, making it accessible to a wider audience. This focus on user-friendly solutions reflects VITCON's commitment to bridging the gap between technology and everyday users.

3billion

Series A in 2018
3billion, Inc. offers genetic testing and analysis services specifically designed for patients with rare diseases. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company aims to alleviate the challenges faced by these patients during the diagnostic process. By leveraging bioinformatics and machine learning technology, 3billion has significantly reduced the time and cost associated with genome interpretation, making comprehensive genetic testing more accessible. Their artificial intelligence-driven diagnostic services cover a wide range of genes and diseases, facilitating faster and more accurate diagnoses for healthcare providers, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for patients.

BlockOdyssey

Seed Round in 2018
BlockOdyssey Inc. is a technology start-up based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializing in blockchain-based distribution management systems. The company focuses on providing industry-specific solutions, particularly in anti-counterfeiting and logistics management. Its main offering includes a blockchain-based platform that enhances the reliability of data sharing among businesses, thereby improving authentication and management of logistics information. BlockOdyssey has garnered investment from major players in the cosmetic industry and is actively collaborating with pharmaceutical companies in France. The company's technology utilizes digital signature QR codes to ensure strong security and streamline the distribution process through blockchain integration.

Syntekabio

Series B in 2018
Syntekabio, Inc. is a bioinformatics company based in Daejeon, South Korea, founded in 2009. It specializes in managing and analyzing genomic data through advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence. The company develops personal genome maps that serve as comprehensive resources for disease prevention and tailored drug development. Additionally, it offers genome data integration services and operates a supercomputer known as MAHA, which enhances data processing efficiency for genome-based diagnostics. Syntekabio also focuses on collecting and integrating decrypted whole genome data for various applications, including the analysis of rare diseases and genetic relationships, by sequencing blood samples from diverse populations worldwide.

Copus Korea

Venture Round in 2018
Copus Korea Co., Ltd. is a digital content provider based in Seoul, South Korea, primarily engaged in the content and e-commerce sectors. The company specializes in the distribution of drama and film productions, as well as subtitle production services, which encompass the management and editing of subtitles and images. Additionally, Copus Korea invests in feature films and develops applications to support fans, such as i♥STAR. The company operates My Little Pouch, an e-commerce platform that offers cosmetics and accessories targeted at female customers in Japan. Founded in 2005, Copus Korea also provides content marketing services, further enhancing its presence in the digital landscape of Korea and Japan.

Toss Lab

Venture Round in 2018
Toss Lab, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing collaboration tools designed to facilitate communication and project management. Its primary product, JANDI, is a group-oriented messaging platform that integrates various collaboration features such as group messaging, task management, file searching, and archiving services, all tailored for workplace environments. Founded in 2014 by Daehyun Kim and Daniel Chan, Toss Lab is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and has expanded its presence with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Taipei City, Taiwan; and other locations. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including businesses across various industries, NGOs, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, both in Asia and internationally.

Fadu

Series A in 2017
FADU Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2015, FADU specializes in the design and manufacture of memory and storage solutions, focusing on innovative Flash storage technology. The company has developed products such as the FADU Annapurna and FADU Bravo SSD controllers, aimed at addressing the increasing demands for data storage in enterprise datacenters. With a team comprising talented architects, ASIC experts, and seasoned SSD engineers, FADU aims to introduce next-generation storage products that stand out in a rapidly evolving industry. The company is dedicated to advancing Flash storage architecture and supply chain solutions to meet the diverse needs of modern data environments.

Wantedlab

Series B in 2017
There are currently over 5,000 companies and hundreds of thousands of users on the Wanted platform. Since 2015, companies such as IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, Ebay, Wework, Rakuten and Tencent have been using Wanted to recruit the best talent in Asia. Founded in Korea, the company has raised over USD$20million in funding and is now expanding its presence to other major cities around the world.

G+FLAS Life Sciences

Series A in 2017
G+FLAS Life Sciences Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in agricultural biotechnology with a focus on genome editing applications. Utilizing advanced CRISPR-Cas technology, the company develops innovative products such as glycoengineered humanized plants, which involve the selective removal of glycosylation-related genes. A flagship product is the vitamin D3-enriched tomato, aimed at enhancing nutritional value and addressing market demand for functional foods. This product not only serves the health-conscious consumer but also provides a plant-based alternative to traditional vitamin D supplements, catering to various dietary needs. G+FLAS has established a strategic partnership with Bayer, facilitating the commercialization of its technology and enhancing its position in the agricultural market. The company is also engaged in drug research and development, utilizing its gene therapy expertise to support healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies. G+FLAS Life Sciences is well-positioned for growth, targeting significant market share and aiming to accelerate expansion in the U.S. and beyond.

Vendys

Series A in 2016
Vendys Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in mobile meal management solutions for office workers. Founded in 2013 and based in Seoul, Vendys provides a platform that facilitates the development of mobile food stamps, meal coupons, and discount promotions. The company's services are designed to enhance employee engagement and streamline meal management for organizations. By partnering with local restaurants, Vendys enables employers to offer convenient dining benefits, thus promoting a better dining culture within the workplace. The company’s innovative approach supports staff welfare and enhances the overall experience of employees during their workday.

Mr.Pic

Seed Round in 2015
Mr.Pic is an online information portal based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in new and used cars. Launched in February 2014, the platform provides comprehensive details about vehicles, including specifications, engine ratings, safety statistics, and dealership performance. This comparative estimation service aims to assist individuals in making informed purchasing decisions by offering essential information about various vehicles and their features, as well as insights into the automotive market. In addition to automotive data, Mr.Pic also covers topics related to lifestyles and games, broadening its appeal to a wider audience.

H2

Venture Round in 2015
H2, Inc. is a South Korea-based company focused on manufacturing vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB) and advanced energy storage systems. It offers a range of products, including the EnerFLOW 410, a modular storage system, and the EnerFLOW 420, an integrated container-type system, along with the Academic VRFB, which is a single-cell system. H2 specializes in large-scale and long-duration energy storage solutions, utilizing its proprietary technology to meet diverse energy needs. The company aims to address energy challenges by providing flexible and efficient systems that support microgrid power supply, renewable energy integration, and utility applications. H2's unique design and manufacturing capabilities position it well for significant growth in the expanding market for large-scale energy storage solutions.

DATANG MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Venture Round in 2006
Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as ‘Datang Mobile'), registered and established in Beijing on February 8, 2002, is one of the core members of Datang Telecom Technology and Industry Group (hereinafter referred to as ‘Datang Group'). The company headquarters in Beijing, with one subsidiary in Shanghai and one branch in Xi' an.
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