Korea Investment Partners

Korea Investment Partners (KIP) is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Established in 1986, KIP focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including biotechnology, healthcare, media, financial technology, and information technology. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies such as Kakao, Naver, and YG Entertainment. KIP 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, KIP operates offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Sunnyvale, showcasing its commitment to global investment opportunities.

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Injae Baek

Senior Associate

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Doe-Young Choo

Director of Venture Group 2

Eun Ki Chung

Director of Venture Group 1

Yeong Mok Gil

Senior Principal

Hudson Kyung-sik Ho

Managing Partner and Head, China

Mahn Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Vice President

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Leah Jiang

Investor

Eunjae Jung

Director of Venture Group 2

Jihoon Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Seung-hi Kang

Director of Venture Group 1

Jun-Kyu Kang

Principal

Kun Ho Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Hwa Young Kim

Senior Associate and Venture Partner

Jae Hong Kim

Managing Director

Hee Jin Kyle Kim

Director of Venture Group 1

Chang Ho Kim

Managing Director

Sujin Kim

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

John MJ Kim

Principal

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Managing Director, Investment Operations

Yunjoon Kim

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Yeob Kim

Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

Jaehong Kim

Managing Director

SuChan Kwon

Senior Associate

SU Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Byung Min Lee

Vice President and Director

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

Sang-jin Lee

Principal

Dong-yeong Lee

Principal

Min Sik Park

Managing Director

Sang Ho Park

Executive Director

Sangjoon Park

Investor

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Deok Jun Shin

Senior Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Han Kil Son

Director of Venture Group 1

Dong Hyun Song

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Benjamin Song

Principal of Venture Group 2

Dongwon Ellie Sung

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ping Wang

Associate Partner

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in Gaming

MondayOFF

Series A in 2022
Operator of a mobile gaming company intended to provide audiences with hyper-casual games. The company creates games and offers publishing and partnership deals to developers with game ideas and helps them with year-long expertise in marketing, data analysis, and development, enabling developers to bring their games to the top of the charts.

Loco

Series A in 2022
Loco, a live trivia game show app. Loco offers an interactive trivia game show that lets users answer 10 multiple choice questions and win money in real time. The game’s prize money is Rs 10,000 and winners can get their reward directly into their Paytm account. The live quiz covers topics such as current events, technology, food, sports, religion, politics, music, movies and history, according to information available on its Google Play store page.

Loadcomplete

Series B in 2022
Loadcomplete Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the development and publication of social and mobile games. Founded in December 2009 and based in Seongnam, the company targets light-core to mid-core audiences with its engaging gaming experiences. Loadcomplete has created a variety of games, including Tap Tap Heroes, Disco Panda, Bumping Bears, Play Kale, Trino, and Blue Heart, available on both iOS and Android platforms. The company's focus is on fostering a social environment through its games, utilizing the latest technologies to enhance user enjoyment and interaction.

1939

Venture Round in 2021
1939 Games ehf. is an indie game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by former veterans of CCP. The company specializes in creating World War II-themed gaming experiences, with a primary focus on developing a digital collectible card game titled KARDS. This game integrates familiar elements from the card game genre while incorporating classic World War II themes, aiming to deliver an engaging and action-packed experience for players. By blending historical facts with gameplay, 1939 Games seeks to provide a unique role-playing experience that appeals to both card game enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

GameTales

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of mobile games platform designed to organize gaming leagues for amateur as well as professional players. The company's gaming platform offers a virtual reality experience and a variety of games and gaming tournaments online, enabling game enthusiasts to showcase their skills and win prizes.

MondayOFF

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a mobile gaming company intended to provide audiences with hyper-casual games. The company creates games and offers publishing and partnership deals to developers with game ideas and helps them with year-long expertise in marketing, data analysis, and development, enabling developers to bring their games to the top of the charts.

AlohaFactory

Seed Round in 2021
Aloha Factory develops hyper-casual games, that are easy and intuitive, so anyone can play them.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. owns and operates online community platforms and services for gamers. The company offers e-sports platform Battle.dog, which analyzes the viewing data of e-sports competitions; and Twip an online sales channel for creators and streamers; and Twitch, an online social community for games. It also offers community and payment services for game video streaming services. EJN Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

EVOS Esports

Series B in 2020
EVOS Esports is an esports organization founded in 2016 and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company manages teams across various competitive games, including Dota 2, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor, while also offering online retail of merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, and lanyards. In addition to team management, EVOS Esports is focused on developing a robust online sports platform that enhances the esports landscape in Southeast Asia. This platform is designed to provide essential infrastructure for professional players and content creators, fostering a reputation for professionalism in competitive gaming. EVOS Esports supports its teams with comprehensive resources, including in-game coaching, training facilities, and mental wellness care, ensuring the holistic development of its players.

Supertree

Series A in 2020
Supertree Co., Ltd. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in developing an online gaming platform leveraging meta-blockchain technology. Established in 2017, Supertree aims to create a next-generation gaming experience centered around decentralized identity, decentralized ledger, and decentralized content delivery networks (CDN). By employing various blockchain technologies, including Ethereum and EOS, the company strives to offer a truly decentralized service, setting itself apart in the gaming industry.

N3TWORK

Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a mobile game creator and publisher that focuses on developing free-to-play games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide engaging gaming experiences tailored to users' interests. In addition to game development, N3TWORK specializes in networking software that delivers a personalized online experience, allowing seamless integration across various internet devices. The company was formerly known as N3tw0rk, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.

Moguyun

Series A in 2019
Mushroom Cloud is a model that uses gamification to solve the financial needs of young people. Mushroom Cloud” is a model that uses the “game-based investment theme operation + wealth management small shop small program” a model to provide brokers with WeChat small programs, H5, and other financial services providers for game-based cloud services.

Popdog

Series A in 2018
Popdog, Inc. provides e-sports and game-focused online streaming services to players, teams, streamers, tournaments, publishers, agencies, and advertisers. It develops products designed to optimize e-sports and gaming live streaming. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Beatrain

Post in 2018
Beatrain Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 that specializes in the development and publishing of mobile games. Based in Seoul, Beatrain focuses on creating casual social games for mobile platforms, aiming to provide engaging and entertaining experiences for players. The company's diverse gaming portfolio includes titles such as Cooking Puzzles, Soul Knights, Baba Penguin, Warrior Goes, Trinity Master, and Elysion Saga, each designed to captivate gamers with their fun and interactive elements.

Super Evil Megacorp

Series D in 2017
Super Evil Megacorp develops core games for tablet, mobile, and emerging platforms. The company's gaming platform offers video games on mobiles and tablets, enabling users to play single or multiple player game with special effects.

Reach Robotics

Series A in 2017
Reach Robotics is creating the next gaming platform by combining Robotics, Gaming and AR. This means video game characters in real life that appear to be alive and can engage in various game modes, unlocking lots of potentials. The robots they make are more than connected toys, they are consistently evolving entertainment platforms. Their flagship product, MekaMon, has propelled us to the forefront of consumer robotics and they continue to evolve to ensure the future is always within reach.

Traplight

Venture Round in 2017
Traplight Oy, established in 2010 and located in Tampere, Finland, specializes in developing mobile game communities that emphasize user-generated content. The company focuses on creating free-to-play games that are both accessible and engaging, offering players enjoyable gameplay and a sense of progression. Traplight encourages players to create and share their own games, integrating player-generated levels into the core gaming experience. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and has a team of 28 dedicated professionals working on multiple projects. Their notable title, Big Bang Racing, received recognition as one of the best apps in 2016 on the App Store. Traplight is currently preparing to soft launch its next major game, aiming to provide lasting entertainment that evolves with player preferences.

Armada Interactive

Seed Round in 2017
Armada Interactive Oy, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in the development of mobile games that prioritize high-quality gaming experiences. The company focuses on creating next-generation core mobile games characterized by AAA visual fidelity, freemium models, and real-time multiplayer capabilities. Armada Interactive aims to challenge and entertain players while ensuring that mobile accessibility does not compromise quality. Its games are designed to offer engaging global experiences, featuring synchronous player-versus-player interactions, 3D console-level graphics, and potential for eSports integration, thereby pushing the boundaries of innovation and competitiveness in the mobile gaming sector.

Huuuge

Series A in 2015
Huuuge, Inc. is a game developer and publisher specializing in mobile social casino games. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company aims to create a large-scale real-time social casual gaming platform that connects millions of players worldwide. Huuuge focuses on enhancing the mobile gaming experience by transforming casual gaming into engaging, social interactions. The company primarily generates revenue through in-app purchases and advertisements within its games, which encompass various categories including arcade, puzzle, and casino genres. Huuuge is dedicated to becoming a leader in the free-to-play mobile gaming sector.

Super Evil Megacorp

Series B in 2015
Super Evil Megacorp develops core games for tablet, mobile, and emerging platforms. The company's gaming platform offers video games on mobiles and tablets, enabling users to play single or multiple player game with special effects.

Seriously

Series A in 2015
Seriously Digital Entertainment Ltd. is a mobile game developer founded in 2013, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating engaging mobile games for iOS and Android platforms, focusing on building global entertainment franchises that resonate with users. Seriously combines a talented creative team with a mobile-first approach to develop immersive brands, exemplified by their popular title "Best Fiends." The company enhances the gaming experience through animated content, characters, stories, and music, allowing players to enjoy a variety of online games. As of August 2019, Seriously operates as a subsidiary of Playtika Ltd.

Eight Panda

Series A in 2015
Eight Panda is a developer of online mobile games, specializing in the creation of role-playing games (RPGs) tailored for mobile platforms. The team comprises experienced developers who have worked on the title development of significant online games in Korea for over a decade. With expertise that spans from the initial stages of game design to final service delivery, Eight Panda aims to introduce innovative gaming experiences to the mobile market.

Action Square

Series A in 2013
Action Square Co., Ltd. is a mobile game developer based in Seongnam, South Korea. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating engaging mobile gaming experiences. Its notable titles include "Blade," "Three Kingdoms Blade," "Blade 2," and "Gigantic X." Action Square focuses on developing innovative games that appeal to a broad audience, contributing to the dynamic mobile gaming market in South Korea.

Four33

Series A in 2013
4:33 Ltd. (네시삼십삼분) is a Korean social entertainment media company with over 10 years of experience in mobile and online game development.
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