Smilegate Investment

Smilegate Investment is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1999 as MVP Capital. It conducts venture capital and private equity investments across South Korea.

Heung-Sun Chang

Senior Vice President

Inwoo Kang

General Manager, Investments

Kyoung-Hwan Kim

Senior Vice President

Jong-Ho Lee

Senior Vice President

Kimoon Nam

CEO

Past deals in Personal Accessories

Breezm

Series A in 2023
Breezm specializes in the production of custom eyewear tailored to the unique facial features of each customer. Utilizing advanced technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning, alongside big data analysis, Breezm designs eyewear products that offer a precise fit and enhanced comfort. Each pair of glasses is crafted based on detailed measurements and can be customized in terms of design and color, ensuring that customers receive aesthetically pleasing and well-fitting eyewear. The company sells its products directly to consumers through both offline retail locations and online channels, providing accessibility and convenience for its clientele.

Fapis

Seed Round in 2022
Fapis operates a platform offering convenient luxury repair services for bags, shoes, clothing, watches, and other accessories. Customers can request repairs via mobile app or website, track progress, and access features like customized service and exclusive discounts.

Fapis

Seed Round in 2021
Fapis operates a platform offering convenient luxury repair services for bags, shoes, clothing, watches, and other accessories. Customers can request repairs via mobile app or website, track progress, and access features like customized service and exclusive discounts.

ABLY

Series B in 2021
ABLY is a fashion platform and open e-commerce marketplace that enables sellers and influencers of various sizes to open online stores and offer products across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and food. It operates a mobile app powered by a proprietary AI recommendation algorithm that personalizes product selections for each user, delivering curated shopping experiences.
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