The Invention Lab

The Invention Lab is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in open innovation and seed investment, focusing on sectors such as consumer technology, digital healthcare, vertical online-to-offline services, in-demand services, and software as a service (SaaS). The firm aims to support and nurture innovative startups in Korea and Southeast Asia, providing strategic guidance and financial backing to help them grow and succeed in their respective markets.

Kim Jin-young

CEO

Past deals in Cosmetics

The K Company

Seed Round in 2025
The K Company is a specialized operator focused on digital transformation in the cosmetic clinical sector. It maintains strategic collaborations with various organizations, offering customized solutions tailored to the Danish market. The company operates a research institute dedicated to developing IT solutions and manages a self-recruitment platform for test participants, ensuring high research reliability and diversifying marketing applications.

Bistool

Seed Round in 2024
Bistool is a manufacturer specializing in facial silicone implants and rhinoplasty prostheses for domestic cosmetic surgery clinics. Utilizing implant-grade silicone, the company produces products that mimic the surgical plan, enhancing predictability of postoperative results and maximizing patient satisfaction. Their offerings include used products, ensuring accessibility and affordability in the cosmetic surgery market.

Blossom Cloud

Seed Round in 2022
Blossom Cloud is a Korean startup that specializes in semi-permanent makeup. The company operates an online shopping platform that offers a range of products, including pigments, needles, and machines specifically designed for semi-permanent makeup applications. By providing high-quality and safe products, Blossom Cloud enables customers to effectively use these tools for cosmetic procedures. The focus on quality and safety positions the company as a reliable source for both professionals and enthusiasts in the semi-permanent makeup industry.

Beauty Makers

Seed Round in 2022
Beauty Makers is an on-demand cosmetic manufacturing platform that specializes in providing manufacturing and branding services for a variety of cosmetic products. The company focuses on delivering solutions that allow businesses and entrepreneurs to create innovative beauty products, including face masks, makeup kits, hair shampoos, and baby products. By streamlining the manufacturing process, Beauty Makers enables clients to enter the beauty market quickly, efficiently, and at a lower cost, helping them bring their unique offerings to consumers.
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