Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the investment sector. Founded in 1986, the firm focuses on supporting bold and innovative entrepreneurs across various industries, including biotechnology, healthcare, interactive content, media, consumer internet, financial technology, information and communication technology, digitalization, semiconductor, and industrial sectors. Korea Investment Partners has established a strong track record by investing in notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, YG Entertainment, Bodyfriend, and Didi Chuxing. The firm manages more than 20 venture and private equity funds, with total assets under management amounting to approximately $1.8 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Seoul, Korea Investment Partners has offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, allowing it to operate on a global scale.

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

Yer Hyun Baek

President

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Henry Choi

Principal

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Yeong Mok Gil

Senior Principal

Hudson Kyung-sik Ho

Head of KIP China / Executive Director

Jingzhi Hu

Managing Partner

Man Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Vice President

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Seung-hi Kang

Director of Venture Group 1

Kun Ho Kim

Principal

Jae Hong Kim

Executive Director

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Director

Min Q Kim

Director

Yunjoon Kim Ph.D

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Yeob Kim

Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

Su Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Sang Jin Lee

Principal

Young Tak Lee

Director, Private Equity

Ji soo Lee

Director of Venture Group 1

Michael Lee

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Sangwoo Lee

Director - Investments

Min Sik Park

Director

Sang Ho Park

Executive Director

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Dong Hyun Song

Principal

Benjamin Hyun Mok Song

Principal of Venture Group 2

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in Android

Apposter

Series B in 2022
Apposter is a Korean interactive solutions company that specializes in UI development, app development, and mobile business consultancy. The company has launched various mobile applications targeted at the enterprise market, including Fotofly, Life Valley, and Tok Song. In addition to its app development services, Apposter has created a smartwatch face platform that allows users to design and create custom watch faces quickly. The company also engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of tech accessories, offering a wide range of watches and accessories for both men and women. This diverse portfolio enables clients to craft personalized watch faces and share them with a global audience.

Loadcomplete

Series B in 2022
Loadcomplete is a South Korean developer of social and mobile games, founded in December 2009. The company specializes in creating engaging games for light-core to mid-core audiences, leveraging the latest technologies to foster a social gaming environment. Notable titles in its portfolio include Tap Tap Heroes, Disco Panda, Bumping Bears, Play Kale, Trino, and Blue Heart, all available on iOS and Android platforms. Loadcomplete aims to provide enjoyable experiences for game enthusiasts through its innovative and entertaining offerings.

N3TWORK

Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a gaming company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and publishing free-to-play mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012, N3TWORK offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, and data analytics. The company aims to create enhanced gaming experiences, emphasizing user ownership and engagement, particularly within the emerging web3 space. By leveraging its proprietary technology and a network of gaming experts, N3TWORK strives to scale innovative mobile games while supporting developers in maximizing their game’s potential in the competitive mobile gaming market.

Tapas Media

Series B in 2019
Tapas Media, Inc. operates Tapastic, an online platform that serves as a community for indie comic artists and visual storytellers. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company supports over 50,000 creators who publish original serialized webcomics and novels. With more than 2 million monthly unique readers, the platform engages users for a total of 70 million minutes each month, and its stories have been read over 5 billion times. Tapas Media collaborates with top creators to co-produce original intellectual properties that can be adapted into various media formats, including television series and films. The audience predominantly consists of female millennials in the United States, and the Tapas app is among the top-grossing comics applications on both iOS and Android, with over 2 million downloads.

Reach Robotics UK (closed)

Series A in 2017
Closed. For current company Reach Robotics see https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/reachrobotics

Cashtree

Series A in 2016
Cashtree is an advertising platform on Android for Indonesia market that serves our contents & ads via lockscreen. As an ads channel, we are specializing at facilitating CPI and CPC and CPA campaign.

Seriously

Series A in 2015
Seriously is a developer and manufacturer of mobile games for ios and android platforms. They combine a world-class creative team with a mobile=first experience to develop brands that can make a difference. It builds global entertainment franchises that come to life first as best-in-class mobile games. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Santa Monica, CA. USA.

Cocoonbeat

Private Equity Round in 2015
Cocoonbeat is a mobile game studio based in South Korea, specializing in the development of slingshot action games. The company offers a diverse range of gaming experiences, including RPG and CRUSH, allowing users to access various types of games at an affordable price. Cocoonbeat focuses on creating engaging and entertaining gameplay, catering to a wide audience of mobile gamers.

SMATOOS

Series B in 2015
SMATOOS (스마투스) is a Korean edtech startup that develops educational services including BeNative, BeNative Pro, and CashEnglish. BeNative Pro, launched in 2015, is the #1 English-learning service in Asia. It is currently being used by Samsung, LG, and over 2000 other companies and universities. BeNative, available on both iOS and Android devices, was released in July 2016 as a free download. Users get access to all content for free, while also being rewarded with weekly cash prizes generated from video ads. It's time to be rewarded for learning! The summer of 2016 also saw the release of CashEnglish and CashSpanish. These apps gamify language learning by also rewarding users with cash rewards. No risks involved. Just Play, Learn, Win! SMATOOS is a portmanteau of Koreanized English words meaning to "study smarter."
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