Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment, established in 1999 in Seoul, South Korea, is a venture capital and private equity firm that has actively supported the growth of over 200 companies since its inception. Originally founded as MVP Capital, the firm has organized and managed more than 30 funds, focusing on a diverse range of sectors including B2B, B2C, media, healthcare, energy, information technology, advanced manufacturing, climate technology, digital health, SaaS, artificial intelligence, big data, e-commerce, financial technology, mobile commerce, clean technology, and life sciences. Smilegate Investment aims to identify and nurture promising growth potential within these industries, contributing to the advancement of the South Korean economy.

Byung-Hwi Ahn

Senior Vice President

Heung-Sun Chang

Senior Vice President

Kyoung-Hwan Kim

Senior Vice President

Young-Kwon Ku

President

Jong-Ho Lee

Senior Vice President

Ki-Mun Nam

CEO

Kimoon Nam

CEO

Jung-In Park

Senior Vice President

Past deals in Mathematics

Freewheelin

Series B in 2023
Freewheelin is an edtech company developing AI-powered tools to personalize math education. Their platform offers services such as generating homework books, integrating with textbooks, managing student errors, and analyzing performance data to assist educators in course preparation. The company has curated a database of math resources in partnership with textbook publishers, ensuring teachers can use materials without copyright concerns.​

MathFLAT

Series B in 2023
MathFLAT is a business-to-business mobile solution focused on enhancing mathematics education through an innovative ed-tech platform. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and big data analysis to optimize learning experiences for students while offering valuable resources for teachers. By identifying and suggesting tailored learning methods that address students' specific challenges, MathFLAT aims to improve educational outcomes and facilitate a more effective teaching process. This approach provides both students and educators with enhanced opportunities for success in mathematics education.
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