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 Series A

viACT

Series A in 2025
viAct is an innovative AI company that specializes in providing scenario-based vision intelligence solutions tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Established in 2016, viAct has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing its proprietary AI algorithms to deliver detailed insights into job sites. The company's suite of over 30 pre-built AI modules empowers stakeholders to enhance personnel safety, minimize accidents, optimize operational costs, and monitor compliance with environmental regulations. By tracking site activities and assessing safety measures, viAct plays a crucial role in improving efficiency and safety standards within the construction sector.

Doers

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

Raywatt

Series A in 2025
Raywatt is a startup focused on developing innovative medical devices for cardiovascular interventions. The company specializes in a health technology platform that utilizes laser-based imaging technology to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Raywatt's offerings include optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based machine learning for fractional flow reserve (FFR) prediction, as well as catheter-based high-speed OCT imaging. These advanced imaging technologies provide healthcare professionals with high-speed and high-resolution tools to improve patient outcomes in the field of cardiology.

At Home

Series A in 2025
AtHome is a home lifestyle solution company which solves the hidden problems for the customers.

Apptronik

Series A in 2025
Apptronik specializes in developing humanoid robots designed for various real-world applications. Their robots are capable of handling tasks typically performed by humans, such as case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and heavy lifting. This enables industries to address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction, and enhance efficiency.

Selta Square

Series A in 2025
Selta Square is a company specializing in AI-driven drug monitoring solutions. It employs artificial intelligence technology to offer comprehensive drug monitoring services, allowing pharmacovigilance experts to minimize repetitive tasks and focus on critical evaluations.

Eastern Edition

Series A in 2025
Eastern Edition is a furniture brand specializing in home decor products that blend traditional Korean aesthetics with modern design principles. The company manufactures a range of items, including stools, sofa chairs, mirror lounges, and ceramic sets, using natural materials like wood, rock, and metal. Each piece is crafted to balance form and function, allowing customers to add cultural depth and sophistication to their living spaces.

My Herb & Healthcare

Series A in 2025
MyHerb Healthcare proivdes a specialized analysis for nutritional supplements.

Raywatt

Series A in 2024
Raywatt is a startup focused on developing innovative medical devices for cardiovascular interventions. The company specializes in a health technology platform that utilizes laser-based imaging technology to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Raywatt's offerings include optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based machine learning for fractional flow reserve (FFR) prediction, as well as catheter-based high-speed OCT imaging. These advanced imaging technologies provide healthcare professionals with high-speed and high-resolution tools to improve patient outcomes in the field of cardiology.

Hyperaccel

Series A in 2024
HyperAccel specializes in hardware solutions tailored for AI application development. The company designs AI-specific semiconductors, optimizing memory bandwidth usage and enhancing cost efficiency, thereby facilitating real-time task completion for businesses.

Twelve Labs

Series A in 2024
Twelve Labs offers a platform that empowers businesses and developers to analyze and interpret video content through multiple modalities like visual and auditory data. This enables the creation of intelligent video applications across industries such as technology, media, entertainment, and security.

Aldavar

Series A in 2024
ALDAVER provides incredibly realistic personalized surgical training models using innovative biopolymer materials that closely resemble human tissues and 3D printing technology.

The Blessed Moon

Series A in 2024
The Blessed Moon is a cosmetics brand that offers skin, face, hair, and body care products, including makeup essentials such as concealer, blush, eye shadow, lipstick, and eyeliner, for domestic and international customers. The company focuses on delivering beauty products aligned with current trends across skincare, makeup, and personal care categories.

Panmnesia

Series A in 2024
Panmnesia is a Korean startup specializing in the development of advanced chip technology. The company is dedicated to creating intellectual property surrounding a technology known as Compute Express Link, which facilitates the pooling of various devices, including AI accelerator chips, processors, and memory, for large data center operators. By enhancing the interoperability of these systems, Panmnesia aims to enable companies to efficiently harness and integrate a diverse array of system components, optimizing performance and resource utilization in high-capacity computing environments.

Brave Company

Series A in 2024
Brave Company is a wellness enterprise that develops and markets consumer health brands, focusing on convenient, nutritious products like chicken breast and diet foods. Their mission is to transform daily health habits by integrating their offerings into everyday routines, such as exercise, meals, and social activities. They achieve this by supporting and collaborating with creators through a platform that provides brand incubation, marketing support, personalized recommendations, performance analytics, and offline fitness facilities.

Kardome

Series A in 2024
Kardome develops real-time software that uses proprietary beamforming technology to isolate a user's voice and suppress background noise, enabling high-quality speech in environments with multiple speakers. The software can be integrated with existing microphone systems in consumer electronics and automotive infotainment, supporting voice-controlled devices, hands-free speakerphones, tablets, smartphones, and conference-call equipment. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mazor, Israel, Kardome aims to provide seamless voice control in acoustically challenging environments without requiring loud speech or close microphone proximity.

Wello

Series A in 2024
Wello is an API that offers a policy recommendation service for individuals and policy intelligence for businesses.

Wello

Series A in 2024
Wello is a government business solution that offers a natural language processing-based business recommendation-application-management service.

Allround Doctors

Series A in 2024
Allround Doctors is a digital healthcare startup that develops digital medical devices for cancer patients.

Thorough Future

Series A in 2024
Thorough Future specializes in integrating advanced technology into medical care. It focuses on enhancing diagnostic services' accuracy and efficiency for clinical medicine and providing personalized treatment recommendations, particularly for cancer patients.

Twelve Labs

Series A in 2024
Twelve Labs offers a platform that empowers businesses and developers to analyze and interpret video content through multiple modalities like visual and auditory data. This enables the creation of intelligent video applications across industries such as technology, media, entertainment, and security.

CLAP

Series A in 2024
CLAP is a performance management platform focused on enhancing both individual and organizational growth. The company's integrated growth platform facilitates the alignment of employee goals, feedback, and performance, thereby enabling businesses to establish a robust performance management culture. CLAP offers solutions for regular performance management systems and effective onboarding programs, equipping organizations with the necessary tools for goal alignment and performance optimization. Additionally, the platform provides communication and leadership resources to support effective performance management practices.

Over The Hand

Series A in 2024
Over The Hand is a technology company that specializes in creating immersive, realistic virtual characters. Their platform, a cross-verse system, enables users to design and interact with their own virtual avatars, combining augmented reality, virtual reality, and character play. This allows users to produce and engage with diverse content, fostering joy and inspiration through character-driven experiences.

Lillem

Series A in 2024
Lillem is a manufacturing company specializing in the research, development, and production of materials for lithium secondary batteries. It focuses on creating innovative pouch films that enhance battery performance, offering proprietary technology that boosts capacity and stability, ensuring high-performing and reliable batteries for its customers.

LabInCube

Series A in 2024
LabInCube develops inCube materials capable of selective drug release, sustained release, and supporting complex raw materials.

Meditherapy

Series A in 2024
Meditherapy is a retailer specializing in health and beauty products for the face and body. Its platform offers a range of skincare products, such as eye creams, wrinkle rollers, face masks, serums, and devices for skin toning and anti-aging, enabling customers to purchase all their skincare needs from one source and achieve professional-quality results at home.

StealthMole

Series A in 2024
StealthMole is an AI-powered dark web intelligence firm that specializes in monitoring cyber threats and detecting criminal activities. The company has developed a cybersecurity platform that harnesses artificial intelligence to identify compromised account credentials, gather threat information, and analyze relationships between data points. Additionally, StealthMole's platform provides visualization tools for investigations, allowing organizations to enhance their security measures and protect sensitive information effectively. Through its innovative approach, StealthMole aims to help businesses navigate the complexities of cybercrime and bolster their defenses against emerging threats.

Zendure

Series A in 2023
Zendure is a company specializing in innovative technology and sustainable energy solutions, focusing on consumer electronics that provide eco-friendly power options. The company has established itself as a leading manufacturer and retailer of products such as power banks, chargers, and energy storage systems. Its flagship product, the Balcony Energy Storage System, has successfully attracted 100,000 users in Europe, generating $70 million in revenue. Zendure's energy storage solutions allow consumers to efficiently store excess electricity generated by photovoltaic systems, significantly reducing their electricity bills. The company enjoys a strong market presence in Germany, France, and the Netherlands, with plans to expand into additional European markets. By offering plug-and-play solutions that require no complicated installation, Zendure aims to make clean energy accessible and practical for both on-grid and off-grid living.

The Grit

Series A in 2023
The Grit manufactures multi-use container and collection boxes.

Mardi Mercredi

Series A in 2023
Mardi Mercredi is a clothing retailer specializing in easy-to-wear everyday apparel for women, men, and children. The company offers a diverse range of products, including jackets, jeans, tops, shirts, and various accessories. Known for its French-inspired designs, Mardi Mercredi caters to the fashion needs of its customers by providing stylish and practical clothing options that reflect current trends while ensuring comfort and accessibility.

Petpharma

Series A in 2023
Petpharma is an Operator of an e-commerce platform intended to provide veterinary medicines.

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.

Thorough Future

Series A in 2023
Thorough Future specializes in integrating advanced technology into medical care. It focuses on enhancing diagnostic services' accuracy and efficiency for clinical medicine and providing personalized treatment recommendations, particularly for cancer patients.

infludeo

Series A in 2023
infludeo is a fan membership platform that connects global Kpop fans with Kpop artists.

Xpanner

Series A in 2023
Xpanner is a developer of a cloud-based construction management platform that integrates various construction technology products into a single solution. By streamlining disparate tools, Xpanner enables construction teams to access and manage data from one point, fostering collaboration among all stakeholders. This approach not only enhances productivity, with an average improvement of 15%, but also boosts management efficiency and safety on construction sites. Additionally, Xpanner's platform emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) improvements, making it a comprehensive solution for modern construction challenges.

Cashwalk

Series A in 2023
Cashwalk is an app that incentivizes users to walk more by offering financial rewards. It provides a pedometer function and aims to promote healthier lifestyles, particularly for individuals managing chronic diseases like hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.

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.

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.

S&E bio

Series A in 2022
S&E Bio is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of cell therapies aimed at addressing neurological disorders. The company focuses on creating safe and effective treatments using stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, particularly mesenchymal stem cell-derived therapeutics. S&E Bio targets a range of conditions, including acute stroke, moyamoya disease, chronic stroke, dementia, and cognitive disorders. Through its innovative approach to stem cell therapy, the company seeks to provide advanced treatment options for patients suffering from these incurable diseases, enhancing their quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Value of Space

Series A in 2022
Value of Space develops an online platform that provides accurate and efficient property valuations for all types of real estate. Its system offers market value estimates through advanced automated valuation models, benefiting real estate market operators.

Rgenta Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.

XYZ

Series A in 2022
XYZ, Inc. is a service robot startup focused on integrating artificial intelligence into everyday life through innovative robotic solutions. The company specializes in developing a range of service robots aimed at automating tasks in retail and hospitality environments. Notable products include a barista robot designed for coffee preparation, an ice cream robot for serving desserts, and a food and beverage delivery robot. These robots are tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. XYZ has established partnerships with major brands such as Porsche Korea, Hyundai Motor Company, and Grand Walkerhill Hotel, marking significant achievements in the application of its technology across various sectors.

S&E bio

Venture Round in 2022
S&E Bio is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of cell therapies aimed at addressing neurological disorders. The company focuses on creating safe and effective treatments using stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles, particularly mesenchymal stem cell-derived therapeutics. S&E Bio targets a range of conditions, including acute stroke, moyamoya disease, chronic stroke, dementia, and cognitive disorders. Through its innovative approach to stem cell therapy, the company seeks to provide advanced treatment options for patients suffering from these incurable diseases, enhancing their quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Tatum security

Series A in 2022
Tatum Security specializes in cloud security software tailored for businesses transitioning to cloud infrastructure. Their primary offering is a Cloud Security Configuration Management (CSPM) technology, which enables enterprises to establish context-optimized cloud security. The platform features resource visualization, inspection results, countermeasure guides, and automated reporting, allowing companies to enhance their security measures effectively. By utilizing Tatum Security's solutions, businesses can achieve a robust and flexible security foundation that addresses their specific needs in an increasingly digital landscape.

Mobyus & Value Chain

Series A in 2022
Mobyus & Value Chain is a logistics automation solution company that offers warehouse management systems and consulting services.

Levit

Series A in 2022
Mobile commerce app that allows customers to have an enjoyable and affordable shopping experience

Agilis Robotics

Series A in 2022
Agilis Robotics is a developer of flexible robotic instruments specifically designed for endoluminal surgery. The company's technology enhances the dexterity and precision available to clinicians during surgical procedures, particularly in the examination and operation of various organs, including the digestive tract, lower abdomen, large bowel, and bladder. By integrating seamlessly with existing clinical workflows, Agilis Robotics aims to improve surgical outcomes and support surgeons in their efforts to provide effective patient care.

Aloha Factory

Series A in 2022
Aloha Factory develops hyper-casual games, that are easy and intuitive, so anyone can play them.

Interior Teacher

Series A in 2022
Interior Teacher is establishing itself as a premium home styling service that offers comprehensive interior decoration solutions. The company specializes in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces through a range of services, including design consultation, furniture recommendations, and delivery installation. By leveraging advanced AI technology, Interior Teacher provides clients with quick design drafts, facilitating an efficient and streamlined decorating process for their homes.

NEW ID

Series A in 2022
New ID is a digital content platform specializing in content management systems, channel publishing, and artificial intelligence solutions. As a media company focused on the FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) and AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) sectors, New ID serves as a technology partner for leading television manufacturers. The company has developed a connected TV platform that utilizes its proprietary technology to distribute channels globally. This enables clients to enhance their brand awareness through effective media strategies. Additionally, New ID operates a media research institute that fosters connections between consumers and the digital landscape, further solidifying its role in the evolving media ecosystem.

NeuReality

Series A in 2022
NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up that specializes in designing AI-as-a-service infrastructure to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding AI landscape across cloud, edge, and fog systems. The company develops purpose-built AI-centric architecture, focusing on server-on-chip solutions that reconfigure inference technologies, including computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines. This innovative approach simplifies the implementation of advanced AI functionalities for organizations with limited technical expertise, allowing clients to reduce costs and energy consumption by moving away from traditional CPU-centric models. NeuReality aims to facilitate the adoption of AI technologies across various sectors, making them more accessible and efficient.

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.

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.

Monday OFF

Series A in 2022
Monday OFF is a mobile game developer and publisher located in South Korea.

Atoplex

Series A in 2022
Atoplex is a home test system and diagnosis platform using molecular immunodiagnosis technology.

Recon Labs

Series A in 2022
Recon Labs is a developer of a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform that specializes in converting two-dimensional photographs into three-dimensional models. Utilizing virtual reality technology, the platform automates the transformation of images, creating a novel shopping experience for both customers and merchants. This innovative approach aims to enhance user satisfaction and drive increased sales within the online commerce sector. By leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Recon Labs provides a solution that streamlines the way consumers interact with products online, ultimately facilitating a more engaging and immersive shopping experience.

Glorang

Series A in 2022
Glorang is a Korean Ed-Tech company that operates GGuge, a real-time online live class platform for K-12 students. It is a leading AI-enabled Ed-Tech provider with a global diagnostic solution and expansion into the APAC market, and it has claimed a dominant position in Korea’s assessment and psychology test market, capturing about 80% of that market. The platform connects veteran teachers with students to deliver live instruction and keeps learners informed about education trends to help them develop their talents and abilities, aiming to overcome limitations of traditional education through scalable, AI-enhanced assessments and access to experienced educators.

Mighty Jaxx

Series A in 2022
Mighty Jaxx is an integrated future culture platform that designs and produces digital and phygital collectibles. It collaborates with renowned artists and global brands to create art figures, toys, and action figurines, enabling collectors to access diverse merchandise and designs. The company ships millions of phygital collectibles to customers in more than 80 countries each year, reflecting its international reach and ongoing collaborations across entertainment and consumer brands.

Geneos Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2016, Geneos Therapeutics specializes in developing personalized cancer immunotherapies targeting neoantigens. Its proprietary platform enables the creation of tailored treatments based on individual patients' tumor mutations.

Fast Forward

Series A in 2022
Fast Forward is an app development company that operates DOMINO, an investment management app.

Whatssub

Series A in 2022
Whatssub develops a subscription management platform designed to help consumers take control of their spending. It offers services for telephone bills, savings, and loan repayments, enabling users to manage these subscriptions conveniently through a single digital platform.

Fanding

Series A in 2022
Fanding operates a social media platform that connects content creators with their fans. It offers monthly subscription-based communities for celebrities and provides private fan community services.

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.

Mighty Jaxx

Series A in 2022
Mighty Jaxx is an integrated future culture platform that designs and produces digital and phygital collectibles. It collaborates with renowned artists and global brands to create art figures, toys, and action figurines, enabling collectors to access diverse merchandise and designs. The company ships millions of phygital collectibles to customers in more than 80 countries each year, reflecting its international reach and ongoing collaborations across entertainment and consumer brands.

PiLab Technology

Series A in 2022
PiLab Technology is a research-focused blockchain company that specializes in developing multipurpose software to facilitate communication and data management across various platforms. The company operates a multichain middleware platform designed to decentralize digital contracts, ensuring that private keys are securely maintained in one location. Its technology enables synchronization with existing digital wallets and supports secure cross-currency transactions, allowing users to transact seamlessly across multiple portals. Additionally, PiLab Technology creates programming languages and language applications aimed at enhancing the flexibility and security of smart contracts, thus enabling clients to automate the testing and deployment processes. Through its innovative solutions, PiLab Technology strives to make blockchain and software accessible to a broader audience.

Bifrost

Series A in 2022
Bifrost is a full developer suite for multichain DApp development, liberating blockchain developers from currently constrained infrastructure for specific blockchain networks.

HITS

Series A in 2022
HITS is a biotech company that creates digital solutions to accelerate drug development and introduce a new drug discovery paradigm. The company creates a cloud-based drug development platform that connects AI models with docking and molecular dynamics.

One Curegen

Series A in 2021
One Curegen develops diagnostic anti-cancer drugs.

Limbix

Series A in 2021
Limbix is a company dedicated to developing prescription digital therapeutics for adolescent mental health. Their flagship product, SparkRx, is an evidence-based, clinically validated tool designed to treat depression and anxiety in teenagers. Limbix combines clinical expertise with technological innovation to deliver effective mental health treatments.

Contents Lab. Blue

Series A in 2021
Contents Lab. Blue is a webtoon production company focused on promoting Korean webtoons in the global market. The company specializes in creating 'novel comics' derived from Internet novels and upcycling existing comic books into webtoons. Additionally, it develops Internet novels to serve as sources for various media adaptations. To cater to a diverse audience, Contents Lab. Blue also translates and localizes popular webtoons for multiple countries, allowing for a broader reach and engagement with animated narratives.

I-Sense

Series A in 2021
I-Sense is the development and manufacturing of bio-related sensors and analyzers.

Getcha

Series A in 2021
Getcha is a comprehensive car purchasing and rental service that operates an online comparison shopping platform. The company facilitates the buying process by connecting consumers with sellers and providing access to a network of dealerships. Getcha enables users to obtain multiple price quotes, ensuring transparency in transaction pricing. In addition to car purchases, the company offers long-term rentals, leasing options, test rides, and car consulting services, catering to a wide range of automotive needs. By streamlining the car buying experience, Getcha empowers customers with the information they need to make informed decisions while allowing sellers to focus on motivated buyers.

Genedit

Series A in 2021
GenEdit Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing innovative genome editing tools. The company's core technology is CRISPR/Cas9, which enables precise therapeutic gene editing. GenEdit has further advanced this field by creating the NanoGalaxy™ platform, a proprietary non-viral delivery system that efficiently transports CRISPR/Cas9 to target tissues, overcoming previous delivery challenges. This platform systematically screens a library of nanoparticles to ensure safer and more effective delivery, making therapeutic gene editing easier, faster, and more accurate than traditional methods. GenEdit's ultimate goal is to facilitate the cure of previously incurable genetic diseases by providing physicians with powerful tools for gene therapy.

Autonomous a2z

Series A in 2021
Autonomous a2z is a Korea-based developer of AI-driven autonomous driving solutions and related services. Its technology covers perception of surrounding conditions, planning of driving strategies, and automatic vehicle control, and it operates as a driving mobility platform offering autonomous driving services with judgment, recognition, and control capabilities. The company supports testing and commercialization of self-driving technology for vehicles including specialized trucks and tractors. Founded in 2018, Autonomous a2z is headquartered in Gyeongsan-si with additional offices in Anyang-si and Sejong City, South Korea.

Breezytail

Series A in 2021
Breezytail is a pet service company that specializes in pet lifestyle products, with a strong emphasis on pet health care. The company offers a diverse range of products, including face care, hair care, and bath products, as well as various household goods. Through its offerings, Breezytail aims to enhance the well-being of pets, allowing them to live longer and healthier lives.

Athena's Lab

Series A in 2021
Athena’s Lab is a lifestyle and education technology company that improves student daily life to be an effortless experience as a useful friend in their journey throughout K12. One of the company’s main services, ‘TodaySchool’, a student lifestyle platform, enables its users to easily get access to essential information regarding their school and education. By simply entering only their school and class, users get access to their timetable, cafeteria menu, extracurricular academies, in-app community, and many more. Around one million users have joined in. The company’s other services are ‘Prompie’ and ‘Prompie Academy’, which connects tutors and extracurricular academies with consumers. ‘Prompie’ currently has 110K tutors and ‘Prompie Academy’ has the most amount of academy reviews and ratings in Korea. The company has raised $3 million from seven investors including Korea Investment Partners (KIP), Stonebridge Ventures, Schmidt, Industrial Bank of Korea, Banks Foundation for Young Entrepreneurs (D-Camp), Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT).

Tcino Bioscience

Series A in 2021
Tcino Bioscience develops molecule anti-cancer drugs for cancer patients.

SodaGift

Venture Round in 2021
SodaGift is an international gifting service platform that simplifies cross-border gift giving. It offers a seamless user experience and supports multiple languages, enabling users to send gifts from popular brands in the US, South Korea, and Canada to recipients worldwide.

Mighty Jaxx

Series A in 2021
Mighty Jaxx is an integrated future culture platform that designs and produces digital and phygital collectibles. It collaborates with renowned artists and global brands to create art figures, toys, and action figurines, enabling collectors to access diverse merchandise and designs. The company ships millions of phygital collectibles to customers in more than 80 countries each year, reflecting its international reach and ongoing collaborations across entertainment and consumer brands.

21gram

Series A in 2021
21gram is a company that specializes in pet funeral services, focusing on connecting pet owners with reputable companion animal funeral homes. It offers a platform that allows users to search for and book services based on location, costs, and specific requirements. Additionally, 21gram provides counseling services to assist customers in navigating the process of honoring their pets after passing. By streamlining the search for pet funeral homes and ensuring a respectful farewell, the company aims to support pet owners during a challenging time.

S-Alpha Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
S-Alpha Therapeutics Inc. is a digital therapeutics company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2019. It specializes in researching and developing health applications and platform technologies that leverage digital devices for the treatment of various diseases. The company’s product pipeline includes SAT-001, an application focused on ophthalmology for eye disease treatment; SAT-002, which addresses neurological conditions; SAT-003, designed for oncology to support cancer patients in their recovery; and SAT-008, aimed at public crises to address social issues. In addition to its health applications, S-Alpha Therapeutics also develops therapeutic devices, striving to provide innovative solutions for unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas, including ophthalmology, neuropsychiatry, and cancer.

Maxvax Health

Series A in 2021
Maxvax Health is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative vaccines. The company specializes in vaccine technology targeting viral diseases, including rotavirus, shingles, and herpes. By advancing these vaccines, Maxvax Health aims to enhance treatment options for healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes. Through its efforts in vaccine development, the company seeks to address significant health challenges posed by viral infections.

TSD Life Sciences

Series A in 2021
TSD Life Sciences Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in the research and development of pharmaceuticals targeting rare and intractable diseases, with a primary focus on cancer. The company offers comprehensive clinical research services, including non-clinical studies, clinical trials, orphan drug designation, and project management, aiming to develop innovative antibody drugs for treating previously incurable conditions.

VSI

Series A in 2021
VSI is a semiconductor manufacturer specializing in automotive networking technologies. It develops essential semiconductors for next-generation automotive applications, focusing on products crucial to autonomous vehicle functionality.

Jaranda

Series A in 2021
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

IR KUDOS

Series A in 2021
IR KUDOS is a consulting agency that offers IPR, IPO, and strategic consulting services.

Studio Origin

Series A in 2021
Studio Origin Corp. is a character entertainment company focused on developing intellectual properties and character brands. The company aims to foster a new culture within the character industry by promoting happiness and joy through its creations. Studio Origin specializes in various aspects of character development, including brand development, brand identity, experience design, and character design. By emphasizing the creation of unique and engaging character experiences, the company enables brands to establish a sustainable business ecosystem centered around their intellectual properties.

Spendit

Series A in 2021
Spendit is a B2B fintech company in Seoul, Korea.

Inflearn

Series A in 2021
Inflearn is an online learning and knowledge sharing brokerage platform focused on the IT sector. It operates an educational platform where expert IT professionals deliver lectures on various topics, including programming languages like Python and data analytics. The platform facilitates a connection between students and industry experts, allowing learners to gain insights and share knowledge in specialized areas of information technology. Through its offerings, Inflearn aims to enhance the skills of individuals seeking to advance their understanding and expertise in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

Algorithm Labs

Series A in 2021
Algorithm Labs is an educational technology company specializing in research and development of AI-based algorithms for coding training. It offers industry-specific artificial intelligence education through lectures and practical content, enhancing businesses' problem-solving capabilities and productivity.

Guhada

Series A in 2021
Guhada operates an online retail platform that serves as a distribution hub for luxury goods, connecting European boutiques with domestic markets, including shopping malls and fashion vertical commerce. The company specializes in supplying high-demand luxury items and contemporary products, offering a diverse selection of bags, clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Utilizing a blockchain-based e-commerce system, Guhada enables customers to access genuine luxury products at competitive prices, enhancing the shopping experience for those seeking premium fashion items.

Geneos Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Geneos Therapeutics specializes in developing personalized cancer immunotherapies targeting neoantigens. Its proprietary platform enables the creation of tailored treatments based on individual patients' tumor mutations.

Yibai Technology

Series A in 2020
Yibai Technology is a specialist in healthcare-based software-as-a-service.

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.

DoctorHere

Series A in 2020
DoctorHere is a smart medical clinic using AI and IT to provide primary care both in-person and virtually

Evidnet

Series A in 2020
EvidNet is a healthcare IT company focused on providing Real World Evidence (RWE) solutions that leverage hospital data to enhance research and decision-making in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The company collaborates with over 50 university and tertiary hospitals in Korea to generate Real World Data (RWD) using the OMOP-CDM standard. Its FeederNet® data platform facilitates multi-institutional research and allows for AI-driven federated machine learning, ensuring privacy and security are maintained. EvidNet's platform is designed to support precision and predictive medicine by creating an interoperable, real-time healthcare data network. This network offers tailored statistical analysis to meet the specific needs of hospitals and healthcare providers, enabling easier access to vital health information for both professionals and patients.

Santa

Series A in 2020
Santa is pushing content creation to new limits. Didicast, an easy to use video editing software developed by Santa, is made for content creators that are determined to produce polished videos for anything from education to entertainment. By leveling the learning curve and throwing out the expenses required in traditional content creation, Santa is helping creators from around the world change the world.

Trost

Series A in 2020
Trost Company, established in 2016 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in mental healthcare services. The company offers an array of online counseling options, including an employee assistance program (EAP) designed to support organizations in promoting mental well-being among employees. Utilizing a mobile application named TROST, the company connects users with qualified counselors who provide diagnosis and treatment through virtual consultations. Additionally, Trost offers various self-analysis tests, covering areas such as psychological health, personality assessment, depression, self-esteem, and job-related stress. Through its services, Trost aims to enhance access to mental health resources and foster psychological well-being.

Saige Research

Series A in 2020
Saige Research specializes in AI solutions for industrial inspection and quality control. It offers a deep learning vision inspection platform tailored for manufacturers, enhancing inspector efficiency through power detection, speed detection, wide versatility, and convenient development.

Immunobiome

Series A in 2020
Immunobiome is a biotechnology company focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics aimed at treating challenging diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, allergies, and neurological conditions. By leveraging advanced immunology, bioinformatics, and fundamental microbiome research, the company seeks to create innovative solutions that address conditions often deemed incurable. Its platform specializes in targeted treatments that can help manage intractable immune-related diseases and improve patient outcomes in various health challenges, including organ transplant rejections and inflammation-related issues.
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