Korea Investment Partners

Established in 1986, Korea Investment Partners is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul. With over three decades of experience, the company invests globally in innovative startups across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Notable investments include Kakao, Naver, YG Entertainment, and Didi Chuxing. The firm manages multiple funds with total assets under management exceeding US$1.8 billion.

Jihyun An

Principal of Venture Group 2

Shane Ang

Investor

In Jae Baek

Principal of Venture Group 1

Yer Hyun Baek

President

Haksung Chang

Managing Director and Head, PE

Yan Hao Chong

Principal, Singapore

Yeong Mok Gil

Managing Director

Hudson Kyungshik Ho

Investor

Jingzhi Hu

Managing Partner

Mahn Soon Hwang

Investor

Man Soon Hwang

CEO

Joon Hyun

Managing Director

Sang Hyuk Jang

Principal

Leah Jiang

Investor

Soon Ouk Jung

Executive Director of Venture Group 2

Seung-hi Kang

Principal

Kun Ho Kim

Principal

Jae Hong Kim

Managing Director

Hwa Young Kim

Senior Associate

Dong Yeob Kim

Investor

Chang Ho Kim

General Manager

Yunjoon Kim Ph.D

Managing Director of Venture Group 1

Yong Jae Kim

Executive Director

Min Q Kim

Director

Kim Jong -hyun

Director

Hee Jin Kim

Director of Venture Group 1

SuChan Kwon

Senior Associate

Su Chan Kwon

Principal of Venture Group 2

Ji soo Lee

Director of Venture Group 1

Sang Jin Lee

Principal

Young Tak Lee

Principal

Sangwoo Lee

Managing Director

Michael Lee

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Sangjoon Park

Investor

Min Sik Park

Managing Director

Deok Joon Shin

Director

Deok Jun Shin

Managing Director

Dong Hyun Song Ph.D

Executive Director of Venture Group 1

Benjamin Hyun Mok Song

Principal

Ping Wang

Associate Partner

Jerry Xu

Director and Principal

Clara Yoon

Principal

Past deals in Social Media

Doers

Series A in 2025
Doers is an influencer commerce platform that offers several services for connecting influencers and companies.

Doers

Seed Round in 2024
Doers is an influencer commerce platform that offers several services for connecting influencers and companies.

Indent

Series A in 2023
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.

Adler

Pre Seed Round in 2023
With lightweight and fast 3D engine, Adler’s 3D Web will usher into an era where virtual reality becomes an everyday part of life, accessible from anywhere in the world. Adler specializes in the 3D Web, offering its own 3D engine and programming language known as "Adler XRML." Based on Web, this engine guarantees seamless compatibility with PCs, mobile devices, Meta Quest, and Apple Vision Pro, without the hassle of separate app installations. Adler recently launched its own technology-driven social media platform. In 2022, Adler secured a significant investment of 2.1 million USD from prominent institutional investors, including Korea Investment Partners, the top-ranked investment firm in Korea based on AUM rankings, reaffirming its technological prowess. Last September, Adler took center stage as an official technology partner at the prestigious Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, during the Focus Art Fair. Yurica Ovaerenu, the CEO of Adler, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16 while studying in the second year of Seoul Science High School. She chose to drop out of Seoul National University, the top-ranked university in Korea. At the age of 27, she became a serial entrepreneur who underwent a gender transition. Inspired by her extensive experience playing 3D games like Overwatch and Mabinogi before her transition, she had a vision to create a virtual reality where individuals can truly be themselves.

DotDotDot

Venture Round in 2023
DotDotDot is a South Korean company founded in 2018, specializing in the creation of animated video content for social media platforms. Headquartered in Seoul, the company develops technology that enables users to enhance their communication by incorporating emotions into 3D backgrounds and characters. DotDotDot allows users to share stories through short-form video comics, facilitating a more engaging and interactive way to express ideas compared to traditional photo, video, and text-based social media formats. By focusing on user-generated content and innovative storytelling, DotDotDot aims to transform social interactions in the digital landscape.

Indent

Series A in 2023
Indent is a provider of SPRAY, the Instagram affiliate marketing solution, for online shopping stores. It brings your customers' friends to your store and the average cost per this visit is only $1.

NRISE

Series B in 2022
NRISE is a company focused on developing innovative software applications that enhance communication and content sharing among users. It offers a range of services, including MOCI and WIPPY, which are designed to facilitate connections between individuals and provide access to diverse content. In addition to social media services, NRISE has created an application specifically for home workouts, integrating fitness with social interaction. Through these applications, the company aims to bring users the joy of communication while promoting engagement with various types of content.

WE-AR

Series A in 2022
WE-AR operates a creative studio specializing in producing augmented reality content. It develops interactive virtual effects for users and offers marketing utilization and data analysis services to enhance brand communication processes.

Vigtiger

Seed Round in 2022
Vigtiger Corporation is a developer of a social marketplace platform that connects suppliers, sellers, and customers for the sale of products and services. The platform facilitates social commerce by allowing sellers to promote affiliate products to their acquaintances, creating a network that enhances direct interaction between buyers and sellers. Vigtiger's offerings include comprehensive support for shopping mall construction, product sourcing, and customer service, enabling creators and brands to effectively engage with their target audiences. Through its innovative approach, Vigtiger aims to streamline the shopping experience while fostering community-driven commerce.

Loco

Series A in 2022
Loco is an Indian live game streaming and esports platform that hosts multiplayer social communities where gamers connect with audiences through live streams and arcade games, allowing players to showcase their skills and earn gameplay rewards.

Adriel

Series B in 2022
Adriel is a provider of a marketing analytics and reporting platform that consolidates data from multiple advertising and marketing platforms to deliver unified insights. The platform automates the creation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, monitors budget spend, and reduces errors in budget planning, enabling marketing teams to improve efficiency and accuracy. It centralizes data and communications into a single dashboard, offering real-time performance signals, cross-channel insights, and actionable recommendations to optimize campaigns and budget allocation. The solution supports optimization of paid advertising by highlighting trends and redirecting spend toward higher-performing creatives and channels. Adriel serves thousands of companies globally, helping clients understand campaign performance and maximize return on investment.

DotDotDot

Seed Round in 2021
DotDotDot is a South Korean company founded in 2018, specializing in the creation of animated video content for social media platforms. Headquartered in Seoul, the company develops technology that enables users to enhance their communication by incorporating emotions into 3D backgrounds and characters. DotDotDot allows users to share stories through short-form video comics, facilitating a more engaging and interactive way to express ideas compared to traditional photo, video, and text-based social media formats. By focusing on user-generated content and innovative storytelling, DotDotDot aims to transform social interactions in the digital landscape.

NRISE

Seed Round in 2020
NRISE is a company focused on developing innovative software applications that enhance communication and content sharing among users. It offers a range of services, including MOCI and WIPPY, which are designed to facilitate connections between individuals and provide access to diverse content. In addition to social media services, NRISE has created an application specifically for home workouts, integrating fitness with social interaction. Through these applications, the company aims to bring users the joy of communication while promoting engagement with various types of content.

EJN

Series A in 2020
EJN Corp. is an IT company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in online community platforms and services tailored for gamers. Established in 2016, the company operates several key platforms, including Battle.dog, an e-sports platform that analyzes viewing data from competitions, and Twip, an online sales channel designed for creators and streamers. Additionally, EJN provides community and payment services for game video streaming, enhancing the overall experience for both gamers and content creators. Through its innovative offerings, EJN aims to foster engagement and support within the gaming community.

Gushcloud International

Venture Round in 2019
Gushcloud International is a global digital talent management company focused on influencer marketing, entertainment, and commerce. With close to 300 employees across 11 offices worldwide, the company connects brands with influencers and content creators through representation, brand strategy, media production, and live commerce services.

Adriel

Series A in 2019
Adriel is a provider of a marketing analytics and reporting platform that consolidates data from multiple advertising and marketing platforms to deliver unified insights. The platform automates the creation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, monitors budget spend, and reduces errors in budget planning, enabling marketing teams to improve efficiency and accuracy. It centralizes data and communications into a single dashboard, offering real-time performance signals, cross-channel insights, and actionable recommendations to optimize campaigns and budget allocation. The solution supports optimization of paid advertising by highlighting trends and redirecting spend toward higher-performing creatives and channels. Adriel serves thousands of companies globally, helping clients understand campaign performance and maximize return on investment.

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.

Cocoonbeat

Private Equity Round in 2015
Cocoonbeat is a mobile game studio based in South Korea that specializes in developing slingshot action games. The company is known for its engaging titles, including RPG and CRUSH, which offer users a variety of gaming experiences at affordable prices. By focusing on innovative gameplay mechanics, Cocoonbeat aims to attract a diverse audience of mobile gamers, providing entertainment and enjoyment through its unique game offerings.

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.

Kakao Corp

Post in 2011
Kakao is a mobile lifestyle platform company with services spanning messaging, mail, search, news, advertising, gaming, e-commerce, music, maps and more. Its content platform offers a diverse array of content that can be enjoyed by users of all interest range. Daum News offers tens of thousands of news articles from top news outlets every day, and Story Funding, the country’s first crowdfunding service, is building a healthy platform for new information in hand with users. Kakao Music, Kakao Page, Daum Webtoon and more, enrich user's daily lives enabling users to easily share and enjoy music, cartoons, novels and more. Kakao Game is a mobile gaming platform that allows users to compete with friends on their social graph. Its popularity has resulted in explosive growths for the Korean mobile gaming industry while establishing mobile games as a mainstream phenomenon. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jeju, South Korea.
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