Ubix Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Ubix Therapeutics, Inc. is a research and development company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on the development of anti-cancer drugs utilizing a proprietary proteolysis targeting chimera platform. The company employs advanced inhibitor technology that degrades specific target proteins within cells, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy for various cancers. By binding to proteins associated with disease, Ubix Therapeutics seeks to provide life-saving medications for patients, thereby supporting both patients and medical professionals in the fight against cancer.
DOD is a music-focused business that specializes in K-pop entertainment. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including music production, artist management, media content creation, and publishing. The company aims to leverage technology and data to facilitate global K-pop music production and distribution.
Kigle is a company dedicated to creating engaging and entertaining content for children, specializing in videos, games, animations, and toys. It has developed an online playground application that enhances children's entertainment experiences, primarily focusing on mobile and new media platforms. By providing a variety of apps and social media videos, Kigle aims to build characters that can evolve into global intellectual property, allowing for a wide range of content that caters to young audiences.
LabInCube
Series A in 2024
LabInCube develops inCube materials capable of selective drug release, sustained release, and supporting complex raw materials.
Mobilint specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered chip technology designed to accelerate deep neural network-based AI algorithms and applications. The company offers integrated solutions through vertical integration of co-optimized algorithms, software, and hardware technologies, enabling clients to achieve enhanced performance, programmability, and end-to-end acceleration for semiconductor services, particularly in the realm of autonomous driving.
CLE is a technology company that specializes in software solutions and imaging technologies for factory automation and artificial intelligence applications. The firm develops advanced vision cameras that enable machines to perceive and interpret their surroundings in a manner akin to human vision. By utilizing images captured by these cameras, CLE's products facilitate 3D reconstruction and modeling services, which are essential for enhancing automation processes. Additionally, the company offers virtual asset integration and human modeling services tailored for the metaverse, positioning itself at the intersection of industrial technology and digital innovation. Through its comprehensive offerings, CLE aims to streamline operations and enhance the capabilities of automated systems across various industries.
PinotBio
Venture Round in 2023
PinotBio, Inc., formerly known as Bionetix, Inc., is a biotechnology company based in Suwon, South Korea, focused on researching and developing innovative small molecule drugs for the ophthalmology and oncology sectors. Established in 2017, the company is engaged in pre-clinical trials for its lead product, NTX-101, which targets glaucoma, alongside other technologies aimed at developing anticancer treatments based on epigenetics. PinotBio's drug development efforts are designed to address refractory and relapsed cancers, as well as other challenging diseases, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to provide effective therapies for patients facing life-threatening conditions.
Gemcro
Venture Round in 2023
Gemcro specializes in creating and distributing genetically modified mice (GEM) using gene editing technology. The company aims to provide a new disease model animal platform for research and to develop its own novel drugs. It has a strong foundation in laboratory-based model animal development and anti-cancer target discovery, with a notable achievement being the creation of the world's first genetically modified mice using genetic scissors in 2012. Gemcro's mission is to facilitate global new drug development by serving as a partner for businesses and contributing to the success of both its own and domestically produced new drugs by Korean companies.
Vible
Venture Round in 2023
ViBLE is a mobile application developed for conducting online classes, offering users a platform to access exclusive educational content. The application is optimized for various devices, ensuring a seamless learning experience across different platforms. It provides a range of categories for users to choose from, allowing them to learn at their convenience and effectively saving time. By focusing on accessibility and user-friendly design, ViBLE aims to enhance the online learning experience for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills.
StyleC is an online marketplace that provides a diverse range of products for personal and home use. The platform features an extensive selection of items across various categories, including furniture, books, clothing, cosmetics, and accessories. By offering this wide array of consumer goods, StyleC enables customers to conveniently purchase products that suit their preferences and needs.
Snaps is a company that specializes in photo printing services, offering a range of customizable products such as photo books, clothing, calendars, stickers, photo frames, and various accessories. The company provides users with design ideas and templates, making it easy for customers to create personalized items featuring their own images. Snaps focuses on facilitating a seamless experience for individuals looking to transform their photos into tangible keepsakes, combining creativity with convenience.
Onnuri Store
Series A in 2022
Onnuri Store sells household goods, beauty, health, and food products.
FASSKER, aka. FNS HOLDINGS, is a 3D/AR/VR/MR based digital fashion platform with mobile fashion magazine, social network service, avatar metaverse. We connect brands & digital natives in fashion to experience virtual & real digital fashion in the world of meta-commerce.
KinoLights
Seed Round in 2022
KinoLights is a provider of movie rating and recommendation services that aims to enhance viewers' content discovery experience. The company has developed an integrated application designed for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which leverages a traffic light evaluation system for personalized recommendations. This innovative platform helps users determine what to watch by offering tailored suggestions based on their preferences and reviews. Additionally, KinoLights informs viewers about which OTT service is showcasing the searched media, including movies, dramas, animations, and television programs. By streamlining the search process, KinoLights enables users to efficiently find content that aligns with their interests, saving them time and improving their viewing experience.
Kenaz
Venture Round in 2022
Kenaz is a webtoon creation studio that specializes in providing production services tailored for the South Korean entertainment industry. The company focuses on the development of web shows across various genres, producing motion pictures, videos, and animated films. By leveraging its expertise in webtoon content, Kenaz enables clients to create engaging and diverse storytelling experiences, contributing to the growing demand for digital entertainment in the region.
Brave Company
Series B in 2021
Brave Company is an internet publishing company. Well, the lusts, but not the burdens of the ZZP existence. BraveCompany is for self-employed people who want to do more and manage less. Are you in paid employment and do you doubt whether you dare to make the leap? Even then, BraveCompany offers a warm bath with 'colleagues' that you have gone for, a network with potential assignments and invoicing services. BraveCompany is for successful professionals who are or want to become independent. What can we mean for each other? We share knowledge, trends and help with professional issues. And all that in the atmosphere of a home port. So you benefit from the benefits of experienced colleagues. Do you see any more possibilities with your current client to do work, or do you regularly refer projects to colleagues? We offer the framework to seize these opportunities and also be rewarded for your talent as a matchmaker.
Curamys is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cell fusion technology aimed at treating rare and intractable diseases. The company's approach utilizes cell gene therapy to enable stem cells to identify and fuse with diseased cells, promoting healing by integrating healthy, youthful stem cells with affected cells. This technology provides healthcare professionals with advanced tools for diagnosing and treating genetic disorders that have limited treatment options, thereby addressing significant unmet medical needs in the field of healthcare.
Tictoccroc
Series A in 2021
Tictoccroc is an app for child care.
Adoba provides video production, distribution, marketing, and consulting services.
Solmedix is a company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices aimed at enhancing advanced treatments and diagnoses. Utilizing its MOSAIC Platform, Solmedix provides a comprehensive range of services that include the diagnosis of medical device concepts, prototype production, patent assistance, and support for national projects. The company also engages in empirical and preclinical research, prototype development, technology transfer, and product launch. By offering these services, Solmedix facilitates the smooth commercialization of startups and innovators with promising medical device ideas, helping to bring new solutions to the healthcare market.
Wavebridge
Series A in 2021
Wavebridge is an institutional digital asset company founded in November 2018, specializing in both traditional and cryptocurrency finance. The company has developed a digital asset management platform tailored for institutions and corporations, facilitating efficient trade execution and balance management. By connecting digital asset exchanges and blockchain wallets, Wavebridge addresses the challenges faced by corporations and institutions in executing large-volume trades securely and optimally. Additionally, the platform offers reliable accounting and administrative services that adhere to legal and transparent procedures, leveraging advanced data processing and artificial intelligence technology to provide a comprehensive suite of investment solutions.
Anipen
Convertible Note in 2021
Anipen is a Korean company focused on developing 3D content and augmented reality applications tailored for short video platforms and video games. The firm utilizes advanced augmented reality and deep learning technologies to create engaging content, including AR web TV shows, promotional videos for social media, and animated clips optimized for mobile devices. By providing these innovative solutions, Anipen enables enterprises to enhance their video communication and entertainment offerings, thereby promoting their products effectively in a competitive digital landscape.
Cher Ground
Series A in 2021
Cher Ground is a startup focused on the fashion industry, offering services that cater to both wholesale market buying and retail operations. The company provides a digital platform designed to enhance efficiency and convenience for users involved in fashion trading. This includes order management, store and retailer information management, and product upload functions tailored to meet the specific needs of retailers and buyers.
Lemonex Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for cancer treatment and other intractable diseases. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in cancer immunotherapeutics, antibody therapeutics, and gene therapeutics. Lemonex is known for its drug delivery technology, including DegradaBALL, which facilitates the internalization of drug candidates into cultured cells and lesions. Additionally, it has developed PANGO, a drug screening technology that enables rapid evaluation of antiviral drugs from a library of candidates. With a commitment to advancing biotherapeutics, Lemonex aims to enhance the efficacy and precision of drug delivery in clinical settings.
Rounded is an art creator platform that sells living, furniture, and kitchen products.
Ziptoss Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online platform that facilitates the search for rental properties in the country. The company's core business is to disrupt the South Korean real estate industry by offering a free brokerage service for tenants, providing transparent information, and charging reliable offline fees. Ziptoss's services include an application that offers online property listings, sales advertisements, and brokerage services for foreign tenants, all while directly sourcing data from landlords, enabling tenants to secure accommodations without incurring third-party fees.
Kigle is a company dedicated to creating engaging and entertaining content for children, specializing in videos, games, animations, and toys. It has developed an online playground application that enhances children's entertainment experiences, primarily focusing on mobile and new media platforms. By providing a variety of apps and social media videos, Kigle aims to build characters that can evolve into global intellectual property, allowing for a wide range of content that caters to young audiences.
EYL Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing hardware solutions for securing connected devices and sensitive data. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with additional locations in South Korea, EYL designs and manufactures advanced quantum technology products. Its offerings include quantum entropy chips, quantum random number generators, quantum crypto chips, and quantum hardware security modules, which are recognized for being compact, cost-effective, fast, and energy-efficient. These products are utilized in various sectors, including the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications, enabling clients to enhance the security of their systems and data through improved encryption and protection mechanisms.
GymT is a fitness platform that offers an individual customized training solutions and services.
MEDIANCE
Venture Round in 2020
MEDIANCE is an advertising and marketing company.
Adoba provides video production, distribution, marketing, and consulting services.
Ziptoss Co., Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, operates an online platform that facilitates the search for rental properties in the country. The company's core business is to disrupt the South Korean real estate industry by offering a free brokerage service for tenants, providing transparent information, and charging reliable offline fees. Ziptoss's services include an application that offers online property listings, sales advertisements, and brokerage services for foreign tenants, all while directly sourcing data from landlords, enabling tenants to secure accommodations without incurring third-party fees.
Fresh Easy
Series C in 2019
Fresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.
Infinity Ventures
Series A in 2019
Infinity Ventures is a beauty platform that focuses on enhancing the distribution network in Asia. The company provides a comprehensive solution for distributors and retailers, facilitating both online and offline marketing efforts. Its platform offers real-time stock tracking and efficient communication based on historical transactions and discussions. Additionally, Infinity Ventures supports an end-to-end transportation service, allowing for streamlined logistics. This integrated approach enables distributors and retailers to efficiently acquire beauty products and ultimately boosts their sales performance.
Rsquare is a real estate startup founded by a group of Harvard graduates, specializing in providing brokerage services in South Korea. The company offers a comprehensive directory listing platform that enables users to search for vacant office spaces across various localities. In addition to helping clients locate commercial properties, Rsquare also provides support with interior design and office furniture, ensuring a seamless transition for businesses seeking new office environments. Through its services, Rsquare aims to make the process of finding and setting up office spaces more efficient and cost-effective for its users.
Fresh Easy
Series B in 2019
Fresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.
Brave Company
Series A in 2019
Brave Company is an internet publishing company. Well, the lusts, but not the burdens of the ZZP existence. BraveCompany is for self-employed people who want to do more and manage less. Are you in paid employment and do you doubt whether you dare to make the leap? Even then, BraveCompany offers a warm bath with 'colleagues' that you have gone for, a network with potential assignments and invoicing services. BraveCompany is for successful professionals who are or want to become independent. What can we mean for each other? We share knowledge, trends and help with professional issues. And all that in the atmosphere of a home port. So you benefit from the benefits of experienced colleagues. Do you see any more possibilities with your current client to do work, or do you regularly refer projects to colleagues? We offer the framework to seize these opportunities and also be rewarded for your talent as a matchmaker.
ADE is a developer of advanced drone technology, specializing in both fixed-wing and rotary-wing drones. The company focuses on delivering safe and reliable aerial solutions designed for a wide range of applications, including military, civil, and entertainment sectors. ADE's offerings include a comprehensive suite of drone, anti-drone, and drone-detection technologies, featuring fully autonomous mission planning, automatic takeoff and landing, and various flight modes such as follow me and obstacle detection and avoidance. Through a technical alliance with ARA, ADE aims to provide high-quality drones that enhance monitoring and operational capabilities across diverse fields.
Qroad
Venture Round in 2019
Qroad is a company that specializes in providing a range of services to the gaming industry, focusing on online mobile game operations. It offers quality control, consulting, marketing, and IT solutions, as well as game publishing services. By leveraging its expertise in digital content operations and quality assurance, Qroad aims to help gaming companies enhance their business growth and improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, the company provides customer management and trends analysis, enabling its clients to better understand their audience and optimize their offerings in a competitive market.
TwoHands Games
Venture Round in 2019
TwoHands Games is a global mobile game company that specializes in developing real-time competitive games. The company focuses on creating gaming experiences that emphasize strategy and golf genres, allowing users to engage in competitive simulations on a worldwide scale. By prioritizing real-time interactions and competitive play, TwoHands Games aims to deliver an engaging platform that connects players across the globe.
Lemonex Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, that focuses on developing and commercializing innovative solutions for cancer treatment and other intractable diseases. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in cancer immunotherapeutics, antibody therapeutics, and gene therapeutics. Lemonex is known for its drug delivery technology, including DegradaBALL, which facilitates the internalization of drug candidates into cultured cells and lesions. Additionally, it has developed PANGO, a drug screening technology that enables rapid evaluation of antiviral drugs from a library of candidates. With a commitment to advancing biotherapeutics, Lemonex aims to enhance the efficacy and precision of drug delivery in clinical settings.
Laftel
Venture Round in 2018
Laftel Inc. is a South Korean company founded in 2014 that operates a digital platform for comics and animation streaming. The company develops a mobile application and web service designed to collect and analyze user preferences in comics and anime, providing tailored recommendations to enhance user experience. Laftel's platform features a diverse array of animated content across various genres, including action, adventure, music, and sports, allowing users to stream and download a wide selection of animated videos and movies. By integrating user insights, Laftel aims to create an engaging and entertaining environment for its audience.
Fresh Easy
Series A in 2018
Fresh Easy is a distributor of meal kits.
Dream Factory Studio
Venture Round in 2018
Dream Factory Studio is an animation house that specializes in producing diverse animated content for various audiences. The company aims to bring joy to viewers by creating brilliant animation that is distributed by top-tier global partners. By focusing on innovative storytelling and high-quality animation, Dream Factory Studio offers a wide range of entertaining experiences, making it a noteworthy player in the animation industry.
Wonders Co., Ltd. is a logistics specialist company founded in 2014 and based in Seoul, South Korea. The company focuses on providing logistics and delivery solutions designed to enhance delivery speeds and customer satisfaction. Wonders offers a one-day express delivery service that allows customers to receive goods on the same day they place their orders. Utilizing a hub and spoke system, Wonders systematizes deliveries at a central point through a network of delivery partners, enabling efficient and hassle-free logistics for its clients.
Nimble Neuron
Venture Round in 2017
Nimble Neuron is a company focused on the design and development of mobile games that emphasize meaningful social connections and entertainment. The firm creates a variety of games, including titles such as Eternal Return, Minimax, Nano Legends, and Black Survival. By developing both mobile and computer games across platforms such as iOS and Android, Nimble Neuron aims to engage users in epic strategy and farming games. The company provides an interactive gaming experience that allows players to connect with friends and earn rewards, enhancing the social aspect of gaming while delivering fun and engaging content.
Jaanh
Venture Round in 2017
Jaanh Group, Inc. is an apparel brand management company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing branding strategies and communication services for high-end domestic and international apparel brands. Jaanh also operates an e-commerce platform named celecon, which allows premium brands and designers to showcase their clothing collections. This platform facilitates direct purchases from customers, enabling them to acquire branded apparel and accessories conveniently. Through its comprehensive approach to brand management and online retail, Jaanh aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of luxury fashion items.
NGELGAMES
Venture Round in 2017
NGELGAMES is a video game development company.
Jobplanet
Series C in 2016
JobPlanet is a South Korean online platform established in 2014 that provides job seekers with crowdsourced information about potential employers. It offers insights into job pros and cons, company ratings, salary data, and interview experiences, allowing users to assess companies anonymously. By presenting detailed information on workplace culture, strengths, and weaknesses, JobPlanet aims to empower job seekers in making informed career decisions while also highlighting available job opportunities. Based in Seoul, the company serves as a valuable resource for individuals navigating the job market.
Leferi.com
Venture Round in 2016
Leferi.com (레페리) is a Korean luxury beauty brand that offers cosmetic products at discounted rates and promotional prices. It was launched in July 2013.
LEGENDARIES
Seed Round in 2016
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Swanicoco Company
Venture Round in 2014
Swanicoco Company operates as an online platform dedicated to the retail of beauty products, with its headquarters situated in Seoul, South Korea.
LOCUS
Venture Round in 2013
LOCUS is a comprehensive cultural content producer which operates a diversified content business in multiple fields.
Dream Search C&C
Venture Round in 2012
Dream Search C&C is a 3D animated video production company.
Magic Strawberry Sound
Venture Round in 2012
Magic Strawberry Sound is a music-based entertainment company that operates as a music label aimed at providing an alternative in the evolving landscape of pop music. The company collaborates closely with artists throughout the entire creative process, from idea conception to production. By focusing on the development of innovative content, Magic Strawberry Sound enables artists to achieve optimal results and set new standards within the Korean music industry.
IMC Games
Venture Round in 2007
IMC Games Co., Ltd., established in 2003 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a subsidiary of HanbitSoft, Inc. It specializes in developing and publishing computer games, with a focus on online virtual games that offer real-time, immersive experiences. These games feature 3D animated characters and are compatible with various operating systems and mobile devices, catering to a wide range of gamers.
The Contents On
Venture Round in 2004
The Contents On is a company that specializes in advertising services. It facilitates the placement of advertisements across various media platforms including radio, television, newspapers, and other outlets.