Stonebridge Capital

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Stonebridge Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in alternative investments. The company manages funds with consistent performance, driven by its team's industry expertise and risk management.

Youjung Chang

Managing Director

Dongyoul Choi

Managing Director

Eun Sung Choi

Director

Minwook Go

Investment Manager

Seung-Pyo Hong

Managing Director

Kevin Seung-Yun Hyun

CEO and Partner

Pil Kyung Jun

Investment Manager

Dean Kim

Founder and Partner

Hyunae Kim

Manager

Tommy Kim

Managing Director

Ho Jin Kim

Investment Manager

Han Su Lee

Managing Director

Taewoo Lee

Investment Manager

Han Kook Park

Managing Director and General Manager

Sung Joon Park

Senior Managing Director

Ho-jun Son

Senior team manager

Ikhwan Sung

Senior Managing Director

Past deals in South Korea

OPENEDGES Technology

Venture Round in 2023
OPENEDGES Technology researches AI acceleration technology to contribute to democratizing AI innovation. The company provides IP technology for smart computing, enabling Internet of Smart Things. The company provides IPs in two technology sectors of smart computing highly efficient AI acceleration and high-performance memory subsystem including DDR memory controller and on-chip interconnect IP. The company offers the needed boost to performance, efficiency, and reliability. OPENEDGES Technology was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

SK energy

Venture Round in 2023
SK energy is a renewable energy company that produces petroleum products. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in South Korea.

Ticket Link

Venture Round in 2023
Ticket Link is an online ticketing platform based in Seongnam, South Korea, specializing in the sale of tickets for a variety of performance events and exhibitions. The company offers a comprehensive ticket reservation service that caters to diverse entertainment options, including sports events, musical shows, theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions, and e-sports. By providing a user-friendly interface for purchasing tickets, Ticket Link aims to enhance the experience of event-goers while facilitating access to a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.

SK Incheon Petrochem

Venture Round in 2023
SK Incheon Petrochem is a prominent energy and chemical company based in Korea, specializing in oil refining and chemical production. The company focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of its operations by providing efficient energy production and refining services. With significant production capabilities, SK Incheon Petrochem exports oil to a diverse range of global clients, offering competitive pricing. This strategic approach enables the company to maintain a strong position in the energy sector while catering to the demands of international markets.

Higen Motor

Venture Round in 2023
Higen Motor Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of industrial motors based in Changwon, South Korea. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including low and high voltage induction motors, explosion-proof motors, servo motors and drives, permanent magnet motors, and spindle motors. Higen Motor focuses on providing customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients, which include notable industrial leaders and machinery manufacturers such as POSCO, Hyundai, and LG. The company's offerings also extend to electric vehicle traction motors, motion control systems, elevator motors, and traction machines, underscoring its commitment to advancing motor technology in various applications. Higen Motor is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

EUGENE

Seed Round in 2022
EUGENE is a prominent South Korean conglomerate engaged in various sectors, including construction, media, industrial, and confectionery markets. It operates a substantial concrete distribution network, featuring the largest ready-mixed concrete factory in the region. EUGENE is recognized for its leadership in developing eco-friendly products, specifically focusing on the manufacture and marketing of ready-mixed concrete and asphalt concrete.

MoDooDoc

Series A in 2022
MoDooDoc Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online platform that offers patient reviews of hospitals, along with price information, doctor evaluations, and health-related disease data. This platform empowers patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare providers by providing transparent and accessible online reviews and listings for hospitals and doctors.

Dealicious

Series C in 2022
Dealicious operates as an online marketplace designed to connect fashion wholesalers and retailers on a global scale. By facilitating direct access to a vast selection of quality merchandise, including clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories, Dealicious streamlines the wholesale purchasing process. The platform primarily focuses on the Dongdaemun fashion district in South Korea, renowned for its concentration of fashion manufacturing and distribution within a compact area. With approximately 11,000 registered wholesale stores, Dealicious enables retailers to browse and order from a diverse array of items, with 24,000 new products added daily. This approach eliminates the need for retailers to visit physical markets, allowing them to save valuable time and resources. Dealicious is committed to enhancing the user experience by continuously developing customer-centric services that ensure seamless access to high-quality products in the Korean fashion market.

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.

OPENEDGES Technology

Series C in 2021
OPENEDGES Technology researches AI acceleration technology to contribute to democratizing AI innovation. The company provides IP technology for smart computing, enabling Internet of Smart Things. The company provides IPs in two technology sectors of smart computing highly efficient AI acceleration and high-performance memory subsystem including DDR memory controller and on-chip interconnect IP. The company offers the needed boost to performance, efficiency, and reliability. OPENEDGES Technology was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

MegazoneCloud

Series B in 2020
MegazoneCloud, established in 2018 as a spin-off from Megazone Corporation, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company specializes in providing a wide array of cloud adoption and consulting services, including implementation, enterprise support, management, cost optimization, and education. With a strong partnership with Amazon Web Services and over 100 global technology partners, MegazoneCloud has built a reputation as the largest premier consulting partner of AWS in the Asia Pacific region. The company has successfully served more than 1,500 clients, including major enterprises such as Samsung, LG, and Lotte Group, by facilitating their digital transformation through tailored cloud solutions. Additionally, MegazoneCloud operates offices in Palo Alto, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Hanoi, reflecting its commitment to expanding its global presence and supporting businesses in optimizing their processes and managing their cloud needs effectively.

Bagelcode

Series D in 2020
Bagelcode, Inc. is a mobile gaming company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2012. It specializes in developing mobile social casino games, allowing users to engage in popular casino experiences such as slots and poker on web and mobile platforms. The company has a diverse workforce of over 170 members from various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Israel, fostering a global talent pool to enhance its gaming offerings. With a user base exceeding 45 million worldwide, Bagelcode has experienced significant growth, reportedly expanding at an average rate of over 250% in recent years. The company is committed to continuous innovation and seeks to position itself as a leader in the global gaming industry by attracting top talent and enhancing user experiences.

17Live

Series D in 2020
17LIVE Inc. is a live streaming platform that operates primarily in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company offers its live streaming services under the 17 Media brand. Additionally, it provides online dating services through its Paktor and Goodnight brands. The platform enables users to share their life experiences and talents in real-time, fostering social connections and community engagement. 17LIVE aims to facilitate instant audio and video communication, allowing users to connect with others globally, regardless of their location. The company, which was formerly known as M17 Entertainment Limited, rebranded to 17LIVE Inc. in October 2020.

StyleShare

Series D in 2020
StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and developing a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform serves as a real-time space for users to share and receive updates related to these interests, allowing individuals to showcase their daily outfits and recent purchases. With millions of users across 120 countries, StyleShare has established itself as a leading mobile platform in the fashion and beauty sector, earning recognition from prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan. Through its innovative application, StyleShare facilitates a vibrant community where users can connect over their shared passion for fashion.

Zigbang

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

DeepSearch

Series C in 2019
DeepSearch, Inc. is a financial research company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013. It operates a comprehensive research platform designed for individual investors, providing them with essential financial information and analytical tools. The company offers various solutions, including DeepSearch, an online platform that delivers financial data and analysis; SNEK, which aids users in evaluating companies; and DDI Alerts, a service that helps users anticipate risks and make timely decisions to mitigate them. Additionally, DeepSearch features an Index solution that allows users to create customized investment indices, enhancing their investment strategies. The company's goal is to empower individual investors with the tools required for informed decision-making in the financial markets.

Dealicious

Series B in 2019
Dealicious operates as an online marketplace designed to connect fashion wholesalers and retailers on a global scale. By facilitating direct access to a vast selection of quality merchandise, including clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories, Dealicious streamlines the wholesale purchasing process. The platform primarily focuses on the Dongdaemun fashion district in South Korea, renowned for its concentration of fashion manufacturing and distribution within a compact area. With approximately 11,000 registered wholesale stores, Dealicious enables retailers to browse and order from a diverse array of items, with 24,000 new products added daily. This approach eliminates the need for retailers to visit physical markets, allowing them to save valuable time and resources. Dealicious is committed to enhancing the user experience by continuously developing customer-centric services that ensure seamless access to high-quality products in the Korean fashion market.

Cupix

Series A in 2018
Founded in South Korea in 2015, Cupix specializes in AI-powered software that creates digital twins of physical spaces using affordable cameras. Its platform enables users to design, build, maintain structures virtually with realism and scalability.

Nearthlab

Series A in 2018
Nearthlab is a Seoul-based technology company that designs and develops autonomous drone systems and AI-powered software for safety inspections in wind and renewable energy sectors, with applications also in defense and public safety. Its products include NearthWIND Pro, an autonomous drone for wind turbine inspection; Zoomable, a cloud-based data platform for inspection data management and analysis; and NearthWIND Mobile, a mobile autonomous flight control solution. The company uses proprietary deep-learning algorithms enabling autonomous flight under low computing power and low-latency conditions, aiming to reduce inspection time from hours to minutes. It holds multiple patents in Korea and overseas and has received venture backing from leading Korean investors.

THE PIRATES

Series A in 2018
The Pirates Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and operation of a mobile application that serves both wholesale and retail markets for seafood products. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, the company also operates an aquatic market news platform that delivers information on fresh seafood offerings. This platform connects consumers with suppliers, providing essential insights into the quality of marine products and facilitating informed purchasing decisions. Through its innovative approach, The Pirates aims to enhance the seafood purchasing experience by bridging the gap between consumers and the fish market.

DeepSearch

Series B in 2018
DeepSearch, Inc. is a financial research company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013. It operates a comprehensive research platform designed for individual investors, providing them with essential financial information and analytical tools. The company offers various solutions, including DeepSearch, an online platform that delivers financial data and analysis; SNEK, which aids users in evaluating companies; and DDI Alerts, a service that helps users anticipate risks and make timely decisions to mitigate them. Additionally, DeepSearch features an Index solution that allows users to create customized investment indices, enhancing their investment strategies. The company's goal is to empower individual investors with the tools required for informed decision-making in the financial markets.

StyleShare

Series C in 2018
StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and developing a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform serves as a real-time space for users to share and receive updates related to these interests, allowing individuals to showcase their daily outfits and recent purchases. With millions of users across 120 countries, StyleShare has established itself as a leading mobile platform in the fashion and beauty sector, earning recognition from prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan. Through its innovative application, StyleShare facilitates a vibrant community where users can connect over their shared passion for fashion.

Odd Concepts

Venture Round in 2017
Odd Concepts Inc. is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Seoul, South Korea, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of image recognition and search technologies delivered as a cloud-based API service. The company's innovative platform is designed to meet diverse customer needs by allowing for the tuning and combination of analysis engines to achieve optimal results. Additionally, Odd Concepts develops software for video content searches, facilitating connections between offline retail businesses and online markets. This enables clients to conduct product data analysis and provide personalized product recommendations, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Zigbang

Private Equity Round in 2017
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Stripes

Venture Round in 2017
Stripes is a Korea-based apparel company established in January 2013, specializing in the design and manufacture of men's clothing. The company offers a diverse collection that includes both trendy and everyday essentials such as t-shirts, shirts, and suits. Stripes also provides personalized styling services, allowing customers to customize their clothing for a perfect fit. The company's online platform facilitates convenient shopping, enabling consumers to purchase apparel from the comfort of their homes. In addition to individual sales, Stripes offers professional style consulting and customized group clothing options for businesses, helping male customers access quality apparel and accessories at competitive prices.

ZIGZAG

Series B in 2017
ZIGZAG is a prominent shopping meta-service application in South Korea, designed specifically for women. Launched by Croquis in 2012, ZIGZAG enables users to discover their personal style by aggregating offerings from thousands of online retailers. The platform allows users to effortlessly browse, bookmark their favorite shops, and receive tailored search results based on individual preferences. ZIGZAG's user interface is continuously updated with new items and prices, ensuring that shoppers have access to the latest trends in the fast fashion industry. Additionally, the application provides features such as store rankings, integrated product searches, and a favorites list, simplifying the process of comparing items across various shopping sites.

Dunamu

Series C in 2017
Dunamu Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2012 that specializes in blockchain and securities services. It operates UPbit, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, as well as Stockplus, a securities information and trading platform, and U-Stockplus, an over-the-counter platform for private company trading. Additionally, Dunamu offers Luniverse, a blockchain-as-a-service solution, and Onboard, an equity management platform designed for private companies to manage shareholder equity electronically. The company's services are accessible through a mobile application, which provides users with real-time cryptocurrency prices and analytics, ensuring a secure and user-friendly trading experience across various markets.

Cardoc

Series B in 2017
Cardoc Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2013 that specializes in automotive repair services through a mobile application. The app allows users to upload photographs of their vehicle's exterior damage, facilitating real-time quotations, consultations, and repair options from selected car body shops. Users can receive their first estimate within an average of seven minutes and compare multiple estimates without the need to register personal information. Cardoc has demonstrated significant growth, with registered stores experiencing monthly increases of 30-100%. The company also offers additional vehicle management services, including car inspections, washes, and renewal services, which can be reserved online or at car centers. The founding team comprises automotive enthusiasts who have benefited from support from a startup incubation organization.

Glowdayz

Series B in 2017
Glowdayz, Inc. is a South Korean IT company established in 2013, specializing in mobile application development for the cosmetic and real estate sectors. The company has launched two main products: Glowmee and Brokery. Glowmee is a beauty curation service that delivers content related to beauty and cosmetics directly to users' mobile devices. It provides up-to-date product information, reviews, and recommendations from popular beauty brands, as well as offering magazines and subscription beauty box services. Brokery, on the other hand, focuses on the real estate market, providing users with information about available accommodation options and facilitating direct connections with local brokers. Through these applications, Glowdayz aims to enhance consumer access to reliable information, enabling informed decisions in both the beauty and real estate markets.

Stripes

Series B in 2017
Stripes is a Korea-based apparel company established in January 2013, specializing in the design and manufacture of men's clothing. The company offers a diverse collection that includes both trendy and everyday essentials such as t-shirts, shirts, and suits. Stripes also provides personalized styling services, allowing customers to customize their clothing for a perfect fit. The company's online platform facilitates convenient shopping, enabling consumers to purchase apparel from the comfort of their homes. In addition to individual sales, Stripes offers professional style consulting and customized group clothing options for businesses, helping male customers access quality apparel and accessories at competitive prices.

Globalnetworks

Series B in 2017
Globalnetworks is a South Korean software company engages in providing online platform for livestock direct deal. The company offers brokerage of industrial agricultural raw materials and live animals. Globalnetworks was founded on May 19, 2014 and is headquartered in Yongin, South Korea.

StyleShare

Venture Round in 2016
StyleShare Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and developing a mobile and web application focused on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The platform serves as a real-time space for users to share and receive updates related to these interests, allowing individuals to showcase their daily outfits and recent purchases. With millions of users across 120 countries, StyleShare has established itself as a leading mobile platform in the fashion and beauty sector, earning recognition from prominent publications such as VOGUE, Instyle, and Elle Japan. Through its innovative application, StyleShare facilitates a vibrant community where users can connect over their shared passion for fashion.

SPACOSA Corp.

Seed Round in 2016
SAPCOSA is a South Korean company established in 2012. SPACOSA provides real time locating system to enterprises can get precise real time location and saves logs automatic. SPACOSA is a location-based service company provide CatchLoc, FAMY application, LINK beacon to locating things and people in real time. It has received numerous awards include TechCrunch event.

Needer

Seed Round in 2016
Needer develops mobile application that provides formation retrieval service. The company is headquartered in Busan, South Korea.

Kstone

Series B in 2016
Kstone is a South Korean company established in 2004, specializing in cash van services that facilitate financial transactions for various clients. Based in Seoul, the company offers a range of services including cash withdrawal and transfer, management of ATM operations, and cash pick-up services for large retailers. Kstone also provides mobile cash van machines that enable customers to perform cash withdrawals, manage out-of-store ATM operations, and settle funds. Additionally, the company collaborates with financial brands to offer complimentary services to their customers and provides financial VAN services tailored for banks, card companies, and securities firms.

DeepSearch

Series A in 2016
DeepSearch, Inc. is a financial research company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013. It operates a comprehensive research platform designed for individual investors, providing them with essential financial information and analytical tools. The company offers various solutions, including DeepSearch, an online platform that delivers financial data and analysis; SNEK, which aids users in evaluating companies; and DDI Alerts, a service that helps users anticipate risks and make timely decisions to mitigate them. Additionally, DeepSearch features an Index solution that allows users to create customized investment indices, enhancing their investment strategies. The company's goal is to empower individual investors with the tools required for informed decision-making in the financial markets.

Loplat

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015, Loplat specializes in cloud-based analytics for real-time location data. It offers a platform that tracks indoor movements via Wi-Fi without additional hardware, providing insights into customer behavior within retail spaces.

MAD Square

Venture Round in 2016
MAD Square, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates a video streaming platform designed to disrupt traditional methods of curating, monetizing, distributing, discovering, and consuming media and video content. The company's platform charges users on a per-engagement basis, facilitating brand contact with real audiences and enabling the sale of related products directly on the platform. This model allows clients to efficiently market their products while providing consumers with convenient purchasing options.

Dable

Series A in 2016
Dable, Inc. is an online content discovery platform based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing personalized content recommendation solutions and native advertising services, utilizing big data to enhance user engagement and optimize content strategies. Dable has established partnerships with over 3,000 premium media outlets across Asia, generating more than 5 billion monthly pageviews. It is recognized as the most utilized personalized recommendation platform in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Korea, with significant growth in Taiwan and Malaysia. Dable has demonstrated consistent annual sales growth of over 50% since its inception and was ranked 46th among the top 500 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies by the Financial Times, achieving the highest position in the media category.

Reality Reflection

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015, Reality Reflection is a South Korean company specializing in virtual reality (VR) game development. They create immersive VR experiences, including rhythm games like 'Music Inside', sports games such as 'Speedball Arena', and tower defense games like 'Miniature TD'. The company also offers augmented reality services like 'VMoji' for chatting and 3D character research & development scanning.

LivsMed

Venture Round in 2016
Livsmed Inc. is a medical device design and manufacturing company headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea. The company specializes in producing surgical instruments that enhance precision in minimally invasive procedures, particularly laparoscopic surgeries. Its product line includes tools such as bipolar fenestrated forceps, mono-polar Maryland dissectors, short needle holders, and clip appliers. Livsmed's instruments utilize advanced articulating technology, allowing for multiple degrees of freedom at the instrument tip, which synchronizes with the surgeon's wrist and hand movements. This innovation enables surgeons to perform complex techniques more effectively, significantly advancing the capabilities of minimally invasive surgery.

KoKomo Games

Series B in 2016
KoKomo Games is a South Korean company founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). Based in Seoul, the company is composed of a team with extensive experience in the gaming industry, having previously developed and launched successful titles such as Lineage2 and Blade&Soul. Unlike the current trend towards trading card and midcore RPG games, KoKomo Games aims to focus on the hardcore RPG genre, which they view as an untapped market. The company is committed to creating a flagship mobile MMORPG that appeals to gamers in Asia, leveraging the shared characteristics and interests of these audiences with those in Korea. KoKomo Games seeks to enhance the overall gaming experience by providing interactive, real-time multiplayer games that are rich in narrative and strategic elements.

Flitto

Series B in 2016
Flitto Inc. is a South Korean language data company that offers a wide range of translation services through its online platform and mobile application. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Flitto connects requesters with translators, facilitating translations across text, voice, image, and video formats. The platform supports approximately 25 languages, including Korean, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic, catering to a global user base of over 10 million individuals in 173 countries. In addition to its crowdsourced translation services, Flitto has expanded its offerings to include professional translation, AI-driven translation, video subtitle translation, and crowdsourced proofreading. The company has also established branches in China and Japan and collaborates with major enterprises such as Microsoft, Tencent, and Samsung to provide language data services and corporate translation solutions. Flitto aims to bridge linguistic barriers and enhance communication across cultures.

Intocell

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015, Intocell specializes in developing novel conjugate platform technologies for biopharmaceuticals. The company focuses on creating protein-drug complexes, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), using its own linkers and drugs.

Plasmapp

Series A in 2015
Plasmapp Co. Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in plasma engineering technology, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for sterilization and disinfection. Founded in 2015 and based in Daejeon, the company has created a range of products, including PMPS, a multi-purpose atmospheric plasma system designed for producing plasma-treated water and sterilizing medical devices. Additionally, Plasmapp has introduced STERPACK, a novel plasma sterilizer for medical tools, and PNCM, an in-situ NOx concentration monitoring system. The company leverages advanced plasma technologies, originally developed at KAIST, to provide state-of-the-art systems for various applications, including the unique plasma curing technology for processed meat. Plasmapp aims to be a key partner in delivering effective engineering solutions tailored to meet diverse industry needs.

Stripes

Series B in 2015
Stripes is a Korea-based apparel company established in January 2013, specializing in the design and manufacture of men's clothing. The company offers a diverse collection that includes both trendy and everyday essentials such as t-shirts, shirts, and suits. Stripes also provides personalized styling services, allowing customers to customize their clothing for a perfect fit. The company's online platform facilitates convenient shopping, enabling consumers to purchase apparel from the comfort of their homes. In addition to individual sales, Stripes offers professional style consulting and customized group clothing options for businesses, helping male customers access quality apparel and accessories at competitive prices.

HFR

Series A in 2015
HFR, Inc. is a provider of network infrastructure equipment and services based in Seongnam, South Korea, with operations extending to the United States and Japan. Established in 2000, the company specializes in delivering high-performance, cost-effective solutions tailored for carriers, enterprises, and data centers. HFR's product offerings include cellular coverage systems such as HDAS and various types of repeaters, as well as optical transport systems featuring carrier Ethernet switches and reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers. The company also provides advanced solutions like gigabit Ethernet access, mobile fronthaul, and mobile backhaul, demonstrating its technological leadership in optical and radio networking. With over fifteen years of experience, HFR has established itself as a key player in the Korean telecom market, focusing on meeting the specific demands of its customers through innovation and deep market expertise.

Flitto

Series A in 2015
Flitto Inc. is a South Korean language data company that offers a wide range of translation services through its online platform and mobile application. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seoul, Flitto connects requesters with translators, facilitating translations across text, voice, image, and video formats. The platform supports approximately 25 languages, including Korean, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic, catering to a global user base of over 10 million individuals in 173 countries. In addition to its crowdsourced translation services, Flitto has expanded its offerings to include professional translation, AI-driven translation, video subtitle translation, and crowdsourced proofreading. The company has also established branches in China and Japan and collaborates with major enterprises such as Microsoft, Tencent, and Samsung to provide language data services and corporate translation solutions. Flitto aims to bridge linguistic barriers and enhance communication across cultures.

Pearl Abyss

Series A in 2014
Pearl Abyss Corp. is a South Korean game development studio founded in 2010 and headquartered in Anyang, near Seoul. The company is best known for creating Black Desert Online, a next-generation sandbox MMORPG that has garnered significant attention in the gaming community. In addition to game development, Pearl Abyss engages in game publishing, the development and sale of online game server and network engines, and provides related server and line services. The company is recognized for its talented and experienced team, contributing to its reputation in the gaming industry.

Ybrain

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2013, Ybrain specializes in developing wearable devices based on neurostimulation technology for treating neuropsychiatric disorders. Its primary focus is on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric illnesses, with ongoing clinical trials in South Korea.

CLO Virtual Fashion

Series A in 2014
CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. specializes in three-dimensional visualization technologies tailored for the fashion industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, the company offers CLO3D, a software solution that enables realistic garment simulation, as well as CLO innovation, an enterprise tool that enhances interdepartmental processes through 3D technology. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including licensed sportswear companies and luxury leather goods brands globally. The firm aims to revolutionize fashion communication by providing virtual garment solutions that facilitate collaboration across teams involved in the digital product lifecycle. In addition to CLO3D, the company's product lineup includes Marvelous Designer for character artists, Benefit by CLO for virtual fitting, CLO-SET for garment communication and archiving, and Marvelous SDK, a real-time draping engine for gaming. CLO Virtual Fashion envisions its technology as a comprehensive platform for garment creation and data analysis, aspiring to virtualize every garment in existence.

ChannelBreeze

Series B in 2014
ChannelBreeze (채널브리즈) is a Korean company that provides social commerce services through an online platform including social network services. ChannelBreeze also provides search engine-based web services for real estate.

Iamcompany

Series A in 2014
Iamcompany is a South Korea-based student startup affiliated with the KAIST Midam committee, focusing on enhancing educational engagement through internet-based technologies. The company's primary objective is to unlock students' potential by bridging communication between educational institutions and caregivers. It has developed a mobile application, 'iamschool', which delivers news and updates from various educational institutions directly to students' caregivers, allowing them to follow and stay informed about their chosen institutions. Additionally, Iamcompany offers 'iamclass', a web service that directly communicates institutional information to caregivers while also advertising educational services to their target audience. By facilitating better information flow, Iamcompany aims to create a more supportive learning environment for students in South Korea.

Wider Planet

Series B in 2014
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Wider Planet operates advertising platforms globally. It analyzes digital users' preferences and interests using big data to deliver targeted marketing and advertisement contents. The company offers a demand-side platform for categorized user information, a data management platform for holistic behavioral data analysis, real-time bidding platform, and an SSP advertising tool. Additionally, it provides display and mobile advertising services.

Zigbang

Series B in 2014
Founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2010, Zigbang operates a property listing platform and application that connects real estate agents with renters. It offers an apartment hunting service, enabling users to search for rental properties based on criteria such as number of rooms, occupants, and price.

Woowa Bros

Series C in 2014
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Incross

Venture Round in 2014
Incross Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company focused on the mobile advertising sector, established in 2007 and headquartered in Seoul. It operates a video and mobile display ad network known as Dawin and offers integrated marketing optimization solutions through its China AD platform. The company provides a range of digital advertising services, including media planning, advertising effectiveness analysis, and technological support for development and maintenance. Additionally, Incross manages ad products, platform planning, and services for various applications, such as ONE store and T freemium plus. Through its comprehensive offerings, Incross aims to enhance digital marketing strategies for its clients.

4Plat

Series A in 2013
4Plat Inc. is a mobile game developer and publisher based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in optimized role-playing games (RPG) designed for massive simultaneous group play. The company focuses on creating engaging multiplayer experiences that allow gamers to connect and enjoy gameplay with friends anytime and anywhere. With a growing player base, 4Plat is recognized for its success in the mobile gaming sector, highlighting its ability to generate high lifetime value (LTV) and average revenue per paying user (ARPPU).

Playnery

Series A in 2012
Playnery is a South Korean game development company founded in October 2007 in Seoul. The company specializes in creating multiplatform 3D social online games characterized by high-quality graphical interfaces. Its notable product is Mother of Myth, a mobile action role-playing game that incorporates a card collecting system. Playnery aims to deliver a high-quality social gaming experience that is accessible across various platforms, allowing users to engage with friends regardless of the device they choose. The company leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance gameplay and foster social interaction among players.

Nvius

Series B in 2012
Nvius Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a game development company. It creates and publishes games for various platforms, including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and online platforms, catering to diverse gaming preferences. As of 2016, Nvius operates as a subsidiary of Mr. Blue Corporation.

Think2

Venture Round in 2012
Think2 is a South Korean educational web services company founded in 2009 and based in Seongnam-si. It specializes in providing online education services focused on mathematics for young learners, particularly in kindergarten. The company offers a variety of study plans, both online and offline content, and learning resources designed to enhance children's mathematical skills and analytical abilities. Through its innovative approach, Think2 aims to foster a strong foundation in mathematics for children, supporting their educational development.

RocketOZ

Seed Round in 2012
RocketOZ Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2010 that specializes in the design and development of social mobile games. The firm has created various games that allow users to engage in interactive experiences on social networking platforms. Notable titles developed by RocketOZ include Train City, a mobile game that enables players to construct their own virtual cities, as well as Olympic Games City and Penguin Almighty, which are designed for platforms such as Facebook and Cyworld. Through its innovative gaming solutions, RocketOZ aims to enhance social interactions and entertainment among users.

Woowa Bros

Series A in 2012
Woowa Brothers Corp. is a South Korean company founded in March 2011 and based in Seoul. It specializes in developing mobile applications, particularly focusing on on-demand food delivery services. The company's flagship application allows users to order and receive food deliveries within a specified timeframe, catering to their convenience. In addition to food delivery, Woowa Brothers also offers local marketing and web solutions, along with other applications like a sports events app. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to enhance the user experience in the food delivery sector and beyond.

Socialinus

Venture Round in 2011
Socialinus, Inc. is an independent game development company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2010. The company specializes in creating online games tailored for social networks, with a portfolio that includes VNH POKER, FARKLE, LIBRA, and GEMINI. Socialinus first gained traction with VNH POKER on Facebook and has since established publishing agreements with prominent social network game publishers. The company has expanded its reach by offering games in 12 languages, catering to a global audience of over 4.5 million users across nearly 170 countries. Socialinus focuses on both mobile and web-based strategic and social games, aiming to engage players through innovative gameplay and social interaction.

WaterBear Soft

Series A in 2011
WaterBear Soft Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Anyang-si, South Korea, is a software development company specializing in creating mobile education applications. The company focuses on revolutionizing the education software market by designing multimedia, mobile, and interactive software that enhances learning experiences for children. All of WaterBear's software solutions are compatible with smartphones, tablets, and PCs.

Think2

Venture Round in 2011
Think2 is a South Korean educational web services company founded in 2009 and based in Seongnam-si. It specializes in providing online education services focused on mathematics for young learners, particularly in kindergarten. The company offers a variety of study plans, both online and offline content, and learning resources designed to enhance children's mathematical skills and analytical abilities. Through its innovative approach, Think2 aims to foster a strong foundation in mathematics for children, supporting their educational development.

RocketOZ

Angel Round in 2010
RocketOZ Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2010 that specializes in the design and development of social mobile games. The firm has created various games that allow users to engage in interactive experiences on social networking platforms. Notable titles developed by RocketOZ include Train City, a mobile game that enables players to construct their own virtual cities, as well as Olympic Games City and Penguin Almighty, which are designed for platforms such as Facebook and Cyworld. Through its innovative gaming solutions, RocketOZ aims to enhance social interactions and entertainment among users.

5Rocks

Seed Round in 2010
5Rocks is a Korean startup that specializes in mobile game analytics, offering a service designed to help game developers understand user behavior through segment-specific analysis. This detailed approach allows developers to tailor their games and marketing strategies based on the unique characteristics of different game types. Founded in September 2010, 5Rocks gained recognition for its technical capabilities and has attracted significant investment, including 2.55 billion KRW from Global Brain in 2013. With approximately 450 clients across various countries, including South Korea, Japan, the United States, and several others, the company aims to expand its presence further, particularly in the U.S. market. 5Rocks also raised 2 billion KRW in a Series A funding round in 2011 to support its growth.

Enswers

Venture Round in 2009
Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in automatic content recognition (ACR) technology, which is used to analyze sound, image, and video content. The company's technology has a wide range of applications, including second screen services, interactive television systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Enswers originated as a specialist in automatic speech recognition and has since expanded its capabilities to encompass video and image recognition. The company provides its ACR technology to notable manufacturers, including Samsung for their smart TVs and Galaxy smart devices. Additionally, Enswers develops second screen applications for major broadcasting stations and advertising firms globally, facilitating interactive advertising and enhancing viewer engagement.

Enswers

Series A in 2008
Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in automatic content recognition (ACR) technology, which is used to analyze sound, image, and video content. The company's technology has a wide range of applications, including second screen services, interactive television systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Enswers originated as a specialist in automatic speech recognition and has since expanded its capabilities to encompass video and image recognition. The company provides its ACR technology to notable manufacturers, including Samsung for their smart TVs and Galaxy smart devices. Additionally, Enswers develops second screen applications for major broadcasting stations and advertising firms globally, facilitating interactive advertising and enhancing viewer engagement.

Corentec

Venture Round in 2004
Founded in 2000, Corentec is a South Korean medical company specializing in orthopedic implants for hip, knee, and spine applications. It focuses on innovation, product excellence, and customer satisfaction to contribute to a healthy society.
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